Teddy lingerie is a one-piece that joins a camisole top to a panty bottom, cut looser than a bodysuit so it drapes rather than clings. The FemmeBasics teddies here are lace teddies with plunging V necklines, open backs and side straps, sewn in Colombia.
The lace on all three styles carries 22% spandex, so it stretches over the hip and recovers. The Eclipse Embrace Open-Back Lace Teddy adds sheer mesh panels in an 82% polyester, 18% spandex knit. The Teddy Lace in crimson has scalloped edges and an open back. The Nocturnal Allure Teddy uses side straps with a heart accent and comes in One Size and One Size Plus.
What to know before you buy a teddy
Open back versus closed back
Open-back teddies keep the front covered and leave the back bare to the waist. They are the most requested cut and the easiest to wear for someone new to lingerie because the front still feels like a top.
Lace teddy coverage
Floral lace is semi-sheer: the pattern shows skin between the flowers. Mesh panels are fully sheer. None of these teddies has a lining or padding.
Sizing a teddy
Teddies are forgiving through the waist but need the right torso length. Eclipse Embrace and Teddy Lace run S through 2XL and S through XL; use the size guide and go by bust and hip. Nocturnal Allure is One Size, with One Size Plus for the 2XL to 3XL range.
Quick answers
What is a teddy in lingerie?
A teddy is a one-piece garment combining a top and a panty in a single, loosely fitted piece. The name dates to the 1910s, when the style was called a "teddy bear" chemise.
Teddy vs bodysuit: which should I choose?
Choose a teddy for lounging and lingerie nights, where drape matters. Choose a bodysuit when it needs to stay smooth under clothing.
How do you wash a lace teddy?
Cold water, mesh bag, air dry. Skip the dryer; heat is what damages the spandex.
See the whole one-piece lingerie range, or match a teddy with garter belts and stockings and shop more lace lingerie.