peignoirs
Sheer dressing gowns
Peignoirs are loose, flowing robes or dressing gowns worn by women, typically sheer or made of soft fabric like silk or chiffon.
The word evokes elegance and intimacy—the garment you see in old Hollywood bedroom scenes.
A peignoir often comes as part of a set with a matching nightgown: She emerged from the bathroom in a lacy peignoir.
Long loose outer garment
- dressing gownInformal home robe
- boudoirWoman's private chamber
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
satin · sheer · intimate · wrapper · nightgown · chemise · sleepwear · trousseau
robe
Long loose outer garment
- dressing gownInformal home robe
- boudoirWoman's private chamber
- silkFine woven insect fiber
lace · satin · sheer · intimate · wrapper · nightgown · chemise · sleepwear · trousseau · bridal
morning routine
Daily start-of-day habits
- boudoirWoman's private chamber
- dressing tableFurniture for grooming routines
- vanityExcessive pride in oneself
toilette · grooming · powder room · mirror · leisurely · lounging · private · intimate · feminine · preparation
Hollywood
American film industry center
- golden agePeriod of peak prosperity
- starletRising young actress
- glamourFascinating, elegant attractiveness
1940s · 1930s · film noir · vanity · boudoir photography · pin-up · retro · classic · elegant · Ginger Rogers
peignoirsevening gown
Woman's floor-length formal dress
ball gown · tuxedo · formal wear · business suit · cocktail dress
peignoirsouterwear
Protective top garments
overcoat · topcoat · parka · trench coat · raincoat
peignoirscorset
Boned waist-shaping undergarment
girdle · tailored suit · bodycon dress · fitted blazer · armor