charmeuse

Shiny lingerie fabric

Charmeuse is a lightweight fabric with a satin weave—shiny on one side, matte on the other.

Usually made from silk or synthetic fibers, it drapes fluidly and feels luxurious against the skin.

Charmeuse is common in lingerie, evening wear, and blouses: a charmeuse nightgown, silk charmeuse lining.

fabric

satin

Glossy-surfaced woven cloth

  • weaveInterlace strands into fabric
  • textileMaterial from woven fibers
  • silkFine woven insect fiber

gown · couture · tailoring · garment · dressmaking · lingerie · blouse · camisole · slip · negligee

texture

smooth

Without roughness or difficulty

supple · slinky · soft · sleek · flowing · buttery · delicate · pliable · sensuous · tactile

sheen

lustrous

Softly bright, reflective

reflective · gleaming · shimmering · polished · radiant · glowing · glimmering · iridescent · brilliant · luminous

elegance

sophisticated

Worldly and cultured

luxurious · sumptuous · glamorous · romantic · sensual · opulent · boudoir · bridal · red-carpet · haute couture

drapery

curtains

Hanging fabric window covers

interlining · swags · window treatments · bed canopy · tablecloth · dressing table · boudoir · cascading · pooling

Opposites
surface finish

charmeuseflannel

Soft napped cloth

muslin · linen · gabardine · crepe · canvas

drape and hand

charmeusebuckram

Rigid textile for linings

crinoline · taffeta · organza · canvas · horsehair

texture and feel

charmeuseburlap

Coarse woven fiber

hessian · sackcloth · tweed · raw silk · bouclé

Family

charm, charming, charms, charmer, charmless, charmlessly

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G