French Lingerie for Sophistication and Style

French lingerie boasts to be the finest lingerie in terms of style and beauty from anywhere around the world. Although, all intimate apparel is designed to enhance a woman's beauty and self image, the French have what it takes to produce and deliver intimate apparel that breaths sophistication and seduction with every bra, pantie, baby doll, teddie, chemise or corset that they produce.

The Editor's Choice for Fine French Lingerie would have to be the line of Chantelle Lingerie. Manufactured with the highest quality standards, Chantelle has become the leading French brand of lingerie in the world. Their secret to success has been a balanced mix of exceptional savoire faire with modern French inspiration. Whatever your style and culture, women everywhere feel confident and beautiful wearing Chantelle. Visit our buyer's guide and product review for Chantelle Lingerie and Chantelle bra and pantie sets.

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The French Maid

So, how much of a claim do the French have on lingerie? Well just the very word lingerie is derived from the French language - meaning women's undergarments. Then there is the chemise, a French word meaning shirt or vest. And yet another French term - the brassiere (which we now just call the bra). The word brassiere today refers to a baby's vest, although it was derived from an old French world meaning arm protector. While on the subject of French and lingerie, let's not forget the French Maid lingerie costume - although nothing to do with the French language has a lot to do with lingerie fantasies and fetishes. The French Maid costume consists of a very short and clingy dress, black fishnet stockings and ruffled, white panties. So how did this lingerie costume come to be associated with the "French"?

Choose sexy French lingerie to truly highlight the style and beauty of a woman.