chemise

/ʃi'mi:z/
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chemise

She wears a simple white chemise under her blazer.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A loose, straight dress: A woman's dress that hangs straight from the shoulders and does not have a fitted waist or belt.
    • A woman's undergarment: A sleeveless piece of clothing, like a simple slip or shift, worn under other clothes.
Examples of Usage
  • As a dress:
    • She wore a simple linen chemise to the garden party.
    • The fashion designer's collection featured elegant silk chemises.
  • As an undergarment:
    • In historical dramas, actors often wear a chemise under their costumes.
    • A cotton chemise is comfortable for sleeping.
Advanced Usage
  • Historical Context: The chemise was originally a basic undergarment worn next to the skin to protect outer clothing. Over time, simpler versions evolved into a standalone dress or nightgown.
  • Fashion Terminology: In modern fashion, a "chemise dress" refers specifically to the loose, straight-cut dress style.
Variants and Related Words
  • Shift: A very similar word often used interchangeably with "chemise" for both the undergarment and the dress style.
  • Slip: A related undergarment, but typically more fitted and often made of smoother fabric.
Synonyms
  • Shift (for both the dress and undergarment meanings).
  • Sack dress (specifically for the loose dress style).
  • Undershift (for the undergarment meaning).
Related Phrases
  • Chemise dress: The specific term for the dress style.
  • Night chemise: Sometimes used to describe a chemise worn as nightwear.
chemise

She wears a simple white chemise under her blazer.

Noun
  1. a loose-fitting dress hanging straight from the shoulders without a waist
  2. a woman's sleeveless undergarment

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