Chemise

Chemises have come a long way since those cotton chemise undergarments that were all the rage beginning as early as the tenth century. Chemise in French merely means "shirt." It was probably first worn by men and women in the Middle Ages as a protective layer between clothing and the body. It might also be called a shift, a smock, or a variety of other names. A colloquial term for chemise in the Southern US in the 19th century was shimmy.

Whether it's a floral chemise in stretch lace or a sleek mesh chemise, sexy ladies sleepwear has been around in one form or another for a very long time. The sexy chemise, often founded scattered on the shelves of lingerie shops in every nook and cranny of the world, has a number of sensual and saucy variations. Chemise lingerie can be worn as sleepwear or as a slip. A satin chemise, silk chemise, vintage chemise or French chemise can be figure hugging or loose fitting without a waist. Some styles feature lace or lace insetting, and some are shaped around the bust. Most chemises feature adjustable string style straps and are low cut front and back.

Short, mid thigh or longer length chemise lingerie is designed to enhance the body’s natural silhouette giving a very sexy, alluring look according to the choice of materials, design and colour. Satin chemise is an effortless style in a sensual fabric choice, silk chemise is an all–time favourite, french chemise is so sexy we’ve slipped into the language d’amour. Vintage chemise together with which comes iconic glamour.

Today's womens slips come in a variety of fabrics that include silk, satin, microfiber, mesh, cotton, and of course the chemise with stretch lace just to name a few. A chemise in stretch lace looks great on everyone. They're soft, stretchy, and generally look great on everyone. Today's chemise sleepwear styles are a wonderful blend of fibres including spandex (or lycra), or polyester for stretch and durability. Fabrics can range from heavy and opaque in texture and weight to incredibly soft and light.
Chemise lingerie – whether it be a satin chemise, silk chemise, vintage chemise or chic French chemise - makes the perfect gift for almost any occasion and if you’re buying for your partner it can be fun for you too. Whether you're looking for a curve hugging black mesh chemise for your honeymoon lingerie, or a silk babydoll chemise with a peek a boo open bra set for a romantic weekend getaway, there's a cornucopia of choices!