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."
Sleeping garment, usually loose
- negligeeSheer woman's dressing gown
- babydollShort, loose sleepwear
- sleepwearGarments for bed
- nightdressSleepwear, often flowing
peignoir · nightie · loungewear · pajamas · bedclothes · boudoir · silk · satin
Minor error or misstep
- petticoatUndergarment beneath skirts
- teddyOne-piece intimate garment
- bodysuitClose-fitting one-piece garment
- bustierStrapless fitted bodice
corset · bralette · basque · bloomers · shift · foundation · underdress · liner
Loose hip-length top
- smockLoose protective outer layer
- shiftMovement or work period
- linenFlax-derived textile
- medievalOf the Middle Ages
Renaissance · Victorian · Edwardian · period · garment · muslin · cotton · drawstring
nightgown
Sleeping garment, usually loose
nightdress · peignoir · nightie · loungewear · pajamas · bedclothes · boudoir · silk · satin · lace
slip
Minor error or misstep
- petticoatUndergarment beneath skirts
- teddyOne-piece intimate garment
- bodysuitClose-fitting one-piece garment
bustier · corset · bralette · basque · bloomers · shift · foundation · underdress · liner · layer
tunic
Loose hip-length top
medieval · Renaissance · Victorian · Edwardian · period · garment · muslin · cotton · drawstring · gathered
linen
Flax-derived textile
muslin · gauze · voile · chiffon · lawn · cambric · lightweight · breathable · soft · sheer
shift
Movement or work period
frock · sundress · minidress · A-line · trapeze · sack · flapper · straight · loose · simple
- clothingdress, apparel, attire, jeans, garment
- Victorian eraparlour, Victorian etiquette, etiquette, parlor games, courtship
- garmentsgarment, robe, gown, robes, dress
- loose clothingbaggy, loose fit, oversized, relaxed fit, roomy
- sleepwearpajamas, nightgown, nightie, nightshirt, nightgowns
- womensweardress, dresses, blouse, blouses, skirt
chemisecorset
Boned waist-shaping undergarment
girdle · bustier · waist cincher · stays · bodysuit
chemiseball gown
Formal full-length dress
evening gown · tailored jacket · corset · crinoline · formal suit
- chemise dressStraight, waistless hanging garment