The first pieces of underwear can be traced back to the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Greece, when it seems their use was widely functional. Women of Crete were and are known to have worn a simple corset that supported their breasts at the base and a very early prototype of the bra, known as a strophium, was in use in Roman times. Nowadays there exists a tremendous array of various styles and deigns of lingerie. Babydoll style became very popular and is very well-known for many. Bodydoll description bears intrinsic feature of babydoll style, which reflects the emphasis on childishness. The centre of interest in lingerie during the 1990s was without doubt the bust. It was the decade of the supermodels and the contradiction between slim almost anorexic bodies and the well-endowed bosom. Lingerie companies responded to the needs to those with a larger bust, with a new line of "second skin" underwear in flesh colours, designed to expose and camouflage the breast at once. In line with babydoll description, a trend developed for slip dresses, made of satin and lace, and indicated the revival of the petticoat and short nightgown or negligee, but as with the corset, no longer were these slips to be hidden under layers of our outer clothing. Babydoll materials, designs and patterns are all corresponding to the initial goal of accentuating the innocent and seemingly child-oriented appearance of babydoll lingerie. Babydoll materials were exquisite ranging from matt to shiny, transparent to opaque, in tones of black, grey, beige and red. Romantic fabrics with extravagant traits of laces, ribbons and sophisticated detail continue to grace the European lingerie ranges. Strings give way to new angles on the tanga and there is continued emphasis on bras that give uplift and structure to complement any figure. Striking motifs, woven fabrics in sultry merrywidows and show some masculine influences for elegant women, using stripes to create subtle and festive lingerie. Exotic and wild influences from nature give natural synergy to sensual short nightgown or negligee lingerie. Embroydered and appliqued flowers and leaves work on bright contrasting babydoll materials to flamboyant effect. Beautiful underwear in feline prints is worn under matching, semi-sheer outfits. Babydoll description embraces organic graphic designs and animal prints in lush velvet spanned with webs of lace. Curiously enough, a very large percentage of men worldwide find this style of lingerie most sexy. All babydoll description should include the fact that principal aspects of this style are based on tender and gentle colors and textures. What draws men most to this style lies in male nature to be protective to a representative of the opposite sex that is tender, gentle and needs assisstance. The risk of being dominated repels men, as their desire of power and control is gene-deep. While babydoll description initially embraces motifs of fragility and innocence, it should be stressed that those motifs in no way eliminate the presence of sexual appeal when it comes to babydoll style. The sexuality of a short nightgown or negligee in the babydoll style is absolutely undeniable. Every woman should try on short nightgown or nrgligee babydoll style and see how it works, while she masters an elegant look and deliver a subtle message of pronounced sexuality. Should a lady decide to surprise her partner with a new babydoll image, the male will definitely surprise his dame with ingenuity and imaginative approach in courtship.