French maid
Aproned domestic stereotype
A French maid is a sexualized costume or character based on the uniform historically worn by domestic servants—typically a short black dress with white lace trim, apron, and cap.
The outfit appears in erotic roleplay, Halloween costumes, and burlesque performances: She wore a French maid costume to the party.
The stereotype draws on longstanding associations between French culture and sexual sophistication.
Domestic cleaning and upkeep
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
- dustingRemoving surface grime
- polishingSmoothing by friction
- scrubbingCleaning by rubbing hard
sweeping · mopping · tidying · chambermaid · domestic · servant · housemaid · laundress
Waist-tied protective garment
- laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
- feather dusterPlumed cleaning implement
- corsetBoned waist-shaping undergarment
- fishnet stockingsMesh legwear with holes
petticoat · headpiece · black and white · garters · heels · satin · frills · ruffles
housekeeping
Domestic cleaning and upkeep
scrubbing · sweeping · mopping · tidying · chambermaid · domestic · servant · housemaid · laundress · butler
apron
Waist-tied protective garment
- laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
- feather dusterPlumed cleaning implement
- corsetBoned waist-shaping undergarment
fishnet stockings · petticoat · headpiece · black and white · garters · heels · satin · frills · ruffles · choker
- costume dressesprincess dress, mermaid dress, nurse costume, Cinderella dress, queen costume
- servantsbutler, servant, servants, domestics, valet
- costumeswitch, costume, vampire, pirate, ghost costume
French maidhousekeeper
Domestic cleaning professional
domestic worker · cleaning lady · housekeeping staff · charwoman · domestic servant
French maidbutler
Chief domestic servant
manservant · footman · valet · houseboy · steward
French maidmaster of the house
Home's primary authority figure
lady of the house · mistress · employer · homeowner · head of household
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