Our website is made possible by displaying online advertisements to our visitors.
Please consider supporting us by disabling your ad blocker.

Responsive image


Chemisette

Chemisettes from Godey's Lady's Book 1850

A chemisette (from French, "little chemise") is an article of women's clothing worn to fill in the front and neckline of any garment. Chemisettes give the appearance of a blouse or shirt worn under the outer garment without adding bulk at the waist or upper arm.

Chemisettes of linen or cotton were often worn with day dresses in the mid-19th century, and could be decorated with tucks, embroidery (especially whitework), or lace.

When wide pagoda sleeves were fashionable (1850s), chemisettes might have matching engageantes (false undersleeves).


Previous Page Next Page






قميص (لباس) Arabic Chemisette German Шемизетка Russian Chemisette Swedish Chemisset Swahili Шемізетка Ukrainian

Responsive image

Responsive image