My ex took it up the...

[SusanDoris]

I didn't know those ghastly looking things were called a 'teddy', I would never in a million years have worn anything like that!

You are not alone, Floo. I too had never heard the word used in the context referred to here. I did not bother to click on the link!!!

[Rhiannon]

Remember Patsy falling out of a cab in Ab Fab? There's why teddies are a ridiculous idea right there. A few glasses of something and they are impossible to do up again.

[Robbie]

Yes!  Fiddly things no doubt, I've never fancied wearing one.
(I get you didn't marry in your nightie but when you spoke of it I had an image of a beautiful flowing silken creation that was adapted into an original wedding gown for you - & I wuz wrong!)

[Rhiannon]

I had a couple when they first came out. Stupid idea. If you need something smooth then a classic chemise is the thing.

My wedding frock was off the peg, ivory silk, a bit medieval in vibe , very fitted with long pointy sleeves and a fishtail skirt. It was off the shoulder and had small silk roses around the neckline. Three years ago I gave it to a local charity shop that has a bridal department. I wonder if someone bought it and she looked amazing on her big day, or if it got binned, there not being much call for 90's dresses.

[Humph Warden Bennett]

You are not alone, Floo. I too had never heard the word used in the context referred to here. I did not bother to click on the link!!!

I always thought that this garment was known as camiknickers.

[floo]

I always thought that this garment was known as camiknickers.

I have never heard of them either.

[Rhiannon]

I always thought that this garment was known as camiknickers.

Camiknickers are a kind of camisole and French knickers combo. Teddies aren't as full and frilly and are less bulky under clothing.

[Humph Warden Bennett]

Camiknickers are a kind of camisole and French knickers combo. Teddies aren't as full and frilly and are less bulky under clothing.

Thank you for the clarification :-)

[Nearly Sane]

It's all gone a bit Christmassy Ted


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Christmassy_Ted

[Harrowby Hall]

Camiknickers are a kind of camisole and French knickers combo. Teddies aren't as full and frilly and are less bulky under clothing.

When all else fails ... I go to Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teddy_(garment)

This says that teddy and camiknickers are the same thing. Interesting that "teddy" is singular and "camiknickers" appears to be plural ....

[Rhiannon]

When all else fails ... I go to Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teddy_(garment)

This says that teddy and camiknickers are the same thing. Interesting that "teddy" is singular and "camiknickers" appears to be plural ....

I wouldn't rely on Wiki. As a user at one time or another of both products they are very different.

Otherwise when teddies came on the scene they'd have been called camiknickers because they already existed. Teddies were invented to give a smooth line under clothing, closely related to that other nonsensical garment, the body.

[Robbie]

I had a couple when they first came out. Stupid idea. If you need something smooth then a classic chemise is the thing.

My wedding frock was off the peg, ivory silk, a bit medieval in vibe , very fitted with long pointy sleeves and a fishtail skirt. It was off the shoulder and had small silk roses around the neckline. Three years ago I gave it to a local charity shop that has a bridal department. I wonder if someone bought it and she looked amazing on her big day, or if it got binned, there not being much call for 90's dresses.

I hope it wasn't binned, it sounds divine!   

[jeremyp]

I didn't know those ghastly looking things were called a 'teddy', I would never in a million years have worn anything like that!

They don't all look like exactly that. The teddy is the "onesie" of female underwear. just imagine a vest and pants joined at the waist and with some fasteners "down below" to facilitate "natural functions".

[jeremyp]

When I bought my wedding lingerie I purchased a long 1930's style chiffon nightdress, among other things <ahem>.

The assistant in the shop said, 'oh that is lovely, and you know that you will never bump into anyone else wearing the same one.'

She was right, too.

She said the same thing to me but she was wrong. Never use a lingerie shop that your fiancée goes to.

[Walter]

She said the same thing to me but she was wrong. Never use a lingerie shop that your fiancée goes to.

LMFAO 

[SteveH]

Not that I'm aware of. She even left her white cane behind - she lost her sight when she was 18. We've been divorced for 27 years, but are still good chums, and see each other a few times a year. I still love her more than I can say.

[Robbie]

Peasemold you have me in tears, true I'm in a teary mood, but what you just said really touched me.
Makes me feel that people often don't recognise love even when it hits them in the face.  You do appreciate the meaning of the word.

[SteveH]

Thanks for the kind words.

[Harrowby Hall]

Does Vlad have competition?

[Robbie]

They don't all look like exactly that. The teddy is the "onesie" of female underwear. just imagine a vest and pants joined at the waist and with some fasteners "down below" to facilitate "natural functions".

You try doing yourself upn again after 'natural functions'.  Though I never had a Teddy, I did have a 'top' that fastened in the same way.  There were enough difficulties working out where to put my bust, never mind the nether regions. I remember I wore it to a friend's party.  Never again!