Articles of category "Chemise"

The cotton chemise is one of the oldest undergarments around. The Italian cousin of the famous tunic of Rome, the chemise was a popular barrier against scents, stinks, body oils, and other unmentionables that have a way of damaging clothing since as early as the Middle Ages. Today, the cotton chemise is more commonly known as the peasant top that first came to fame in the seventies-but it's been a long journey...

For centuries, the use of lingerie and lingerie related clothing have been in use by women for more than several reasons. Among these reasons is the desire to look good, or have an appearance of sensuality to either impress one's date or just to feel sexy. Of course, it's hard to feel sexy when your clothes do not match, which is why matching your silk chemise with the rest of your lingerie is vital in achieving the desirable look that you crave.