Before going further, let us see what is a chemise. It is a sleeveless and short slip garment that hands from the shoulders and fits loosely along the waist. Technically, a chemise is something that is simple and easy to wear. It comes with a matching bikini or thong. It is designed in such a way to allow the wearer to look beautiful, elegant, casual and attractive. Chemise is not regarded as a sexy outfit as it doesn’t allow women to showcase their assets in a sexy way.

It allows the wearer to flaunt their physical beauty without showing too much of it. Today, chemise comes in a plethora of different styles, shapes, designs and finishes.

Chemise is a single-piece garment that will hang from the shoulder upto the thighs and a few upto the knees. Usually, chemise is loose around the waistline making it a comfortable to wear garment.

Traditionally, chemise was used as an undergarment and was worn below the main outfit. It is designed in such a way as to cover from the top of the shoulder down to the thighs just above the knees. In most cases, a chemise is a sleeveless outfit that is made of cotton or other comfortable fabric. For long periods in history, chemise was used as a sleepwear and women never showed up in a chemise outside their home. Chemise was never a garment used as fashion wear or some sort of a stylish outfit until the last 50 years since its inception.

We have historical evidence of chemise being used by women as an undergarment even during the eighteenth century. It was used by women to keep sweat and other body oils from staining the outer garments. It is interesting to note that even men used to wear chemise over their trousers and used robes to ensure it fit their bodies comfortably.

Today chemises are sold as a readymade garment in every fashion store in various designs, finishes, sizes and shapes to ensure it is being used as style wear. And thus it made its way into every woman’s wardrobe. Today chemises are worn as innerwear, outerwear and also as sleepwear. Today chemises have also sneaked its way into sexy lingerie category.

Chemises have evolved from being a simple garment into becoming an important aspect of women's lingerie that makes a woman feel sexy and beautiful. Chemises are available in a variety of fabrics such as cotton, silk, satin, crushed velvet, silk, lace, and mesh.  Chemises are also available in various lengths from thigh to knee to ankle. So, the wearer can choose the length that is right for her.

Today chemises are worn by women as business wear, where they use a coat over the chemise to get that perfect look. It gives them a more feminine look in a professional setting.

Chemise remains popular even after 300 years after it was introduced into the lingerie and clothing bandwagon. Since a woman’s love for beauty and luxury will never go out of fashion, chemises will always remain in fashion and continue to inspire women to try chemises.