Outline guide for women's underwear, nightwear, hosiery and beachwear

Find image examples to help you identify and select the right outline (article type) for women’s underwear, nightwear, hosiery and beachwear.

Updated September 16, 2026


Important: Silhouettes are now Outlines

We have updated our documentation to use the term outline instead of the term silhouette. You may also see outlines referred to as article types.

Underwear

Outline: Bras

Push-up bra

Push-up bra

Balconette bra

Balconette bra

T-Shirt bra

T-Shirt bra

Underwire bra

Underwire bra

Nursing bra

Nursing bra

Triangle bra

Triangle bra

Multiway/Strapless bra

Multiway/Strapless bra

Body support

Body support

Outline: Bustiers

Outline: Undershirts

Shapewear top

Shapewear top

Undershirt

Undershirt

Outline: One-piece underwear

Body

Body

Body/Shapewear

Body/Shapewear

Outline: Corsages

Outline: Underpants

Briefs

Briefs

Shapewear

Shapewear

Brazilian

Brazilian

Boy shorts

Boy shorts

Thongs

Thongs

Ouvert

Ouvert

Period underwear

Period underwear

Outline: Underwear combination

Nightwear

Outline: Nightwear combination

Outline: Nightshirts

Outline: Night trousers

Outline: Nightdresses

Outline: Bathrobes

Dressing gowns

Dressing gowns

Hosiery

Outline: Stockings

Trainer socks

Trainer socks

Socks

Socks

Sport socks

Sport socks

Knee high socks

Knee high socks

Over-the-knee-socks

Over-the-knee-socks

Leg warmers

Leg warmers

Suspenders

Suspenders

Wedding band

Wedding band

Outline: Tights

Tights

Tights

Leggings (stockings)

Leggings (stockings)

Beachwear

Outline: Bikini tops

Tankini

Tankini

Rash guard

Rash guard

Outline: Beach trousers

Bikini bottom

Bikini bottom

Surf short

Surf short

Outline: Bikini combinations

Outline: One-piece beachwear

Outline: Beach accessories

Clothing for the beach with lightweight, quick-drying fabric
Summery prints
Beach bags, scarves, square scarves, dresses, skirts, tunics, jumpsuits, etc.

Clothing for the beach with lightweight, quick-drying fabric Summery prints Beach bags, scarves, square scarves, dresses, skirts, tunics, jumpsuits, etc.