chemise

Breezy hanging undergarment

A chemise is a loose, straight-hanging garment.

Historically it was a woman's undergarment—a simple shift worn beneath outer clothing.

In modern fashion, a chemise is a dress or nightgown with minimal shaping that skims the body rather than fitting closely: She slept in a silk chemise.

The word comes from French for "shirt."

nightwear

nightgown

Sleeping garment, usually loose

nightdress · peignoir · nightie · loungewear · pajamas · bedclothes · boudoir · silk · satin · lace

undergarment

slip

Minor error or misstep

bustier · corset · bralette · basque · bloomers · shift · foundation · underdress · liner · layer

historical

tunic

Loose hip-length top

  • smockLoose protective outer layer
  • shiftMovement or work period
  • linenFlax-derived textile

medieval · Renaissance · Victorian · Edwardian · period · garment · muslin · cotton · drawstring · gathered

fabric

linen

Flax-derived textile

  • cottonPlant fiber for textiles
  • silkFine woven insect fiber
  • batisteFine, sheer woven cloth

muslin · gauze · voile · chiffon · lawn · cambric · lightweight · breathable · soft · sheer

dress

shift

Movement or work period

frock · sundress · minidress · A-line · trapeze · sack · flapper · straight · loose · simple

Categories
Opposites
garment structure

chemisecorset

Boned waist-shaping undergarment

girdle · bustier · waist cincher · stays · bodysuit

formality and construction

chemiseball gown

Formal full-length dress

evening gown · tailored jacket · corset · crinoline · formal suit

Phrases
Family

chemises

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G