Chemises have come a long way since their invention. Worn for centuries as an undergarment, they are mostly used as a comfortable sleepwear option nowadays. With the evolution of fashion, plain chemises have transformed into stylish pieces that come in hundreds of styles from brands worldwide.
What is a Chemise?
A modern-day chemise is a lightweight, loose-fit garment, typically made out of cotton or silk. Women use it as an alternative to pajamas and nightgowns. Recently, it has become a must-have in many wardrobes, not only as a nightwear piece, but also as a unique fashion accessory.
Sometimes associated with the more "sexy" lingerie category, a chemise can be minimalistic and practical. If you're not into Calais lace and see-through frills, there are dozens of more casual styles to be found in any bigger shop. Online retailers also offer a wide selection; you can go for a simple, low-cost option, or splurge on a designer nightie for a slightly higher price. Whatever you choose, you can be sure it will be worth it.
Is There a Difference Between a Chemise and a Shift?
A chemise and a shift are the same thing! The term "shift" came from English, and "chemise" from French, and both are used to describe a piece of underwear. Today, the words are synonymous, and in a modern-day context, refer to the popular nightwear option.
The only difference that can be found is purely linguistic: sometimes "chemise" refers to a more delicate, decorative nightgown, while "shift" can indicate more durable, plain underwear. The word choice is usually up to individual preference.
Why a Chemise is Your New Best Friend
There are many reasons for getting a chemise! Made from high-quality materials, they can give your body a soft embrace that will help you relax after a long day.
- The loose fit provides comfortable movement and allows for better airflow. Proper sleep attire can improve your sleep quality!
- As they are made in a variety of fabrics, from thicker cotton to sheer chiffon, they can keep you warm in winter and cool in summer.
- They exude feminity! The delicate charm of a nightgown adds to your natural beauty and makes you look elegant and graceful when you sleep.
If you're brave enough or want to spice up your everyday look, you can use a chemise in your outerwear outfits as well!
How to Wear a Chemise?
Of course, you can use your nightshirt as a replacement for pajamas, but it can also become your go-to piece to hang around the house if you so desire. It can be worn with matching lingerie or not. You can also opt to don a chemise in the traditional historical manner, if you like! Slip it under your dress to smooth out your shape and create a base layer for warmth and extra comfort. Your style is unique; you alone determine what you wear and how you wear it.
With modern women's fashion being all about versatility and experimenting, chemise has recently become a popular addition to an everyday wardrobe. There are dozens of ways you can style one: use it instead of a shirt under a blazer for a dash of femme allure, layer over a turtleneck for a whimsical look, or pair a satin nightie with plain jeans and trainers for a casual yet chic ensemble. The combinations are endless, so the next piece you order might just become a new wardrobe staple! What’s more, you can buy those easily in Canada!
Be extra comfortable in your clothes, just as you are in your skin!
Season 2021 Chemises
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SKU: 6022 CHAMPAGNE/GOLD-L
AVAILABILITY: In stock (1 item)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Fleur't
Composition 94% Micro Modal, 6% Spandex
SKU: 19S940 ANTHRACITE GREY-S
AVAILABILITY: In stock (5 items)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Simone Perele
You’re all about comfort but love feeling beautiful too—we hear you. The Brume Nightdress features a flattering silhouette in our divinely soft fabric, designed to help you restore and recharge in style. The triangle-cut upper body exudes a touch of...
SKU: ALC1780 2399 SF/SLENDEUR FUCHSIA-L
AVAILABILITY: In stock (1 item)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Lise Charmel
Splendeur Soie babydoll lingerie range by Lise Charmel brand. We like: this very glamorous shape. Splendeur Soie, the seduction of authentic great silk luxury. Splendeur Soie, an outstanding creative offer, a complete universe of lingerie and corsetry pieces, to match...
SKU: 630 CHAMPAGNE-S
AVAILABILITY: In stock (5 items)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Fleur't
Fleur’t’s best-selling chemise, the Belle Epoque lace t-back dress is now offered in beautiful, breathable and eco-friendly Tencel Modal™ material - made to keep you cool and comfy. This chemise captures the best of Fleur’t's sensibility with its combination of...
SKU: 487 SEPIA ROSE-XS
AVAILABILITY: In stock (1 item)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Rya
Allow yourself to bloom year-round with the gorgeous silhouette and embroidery of the Stunning Chemise. Adjustable straps and a carefully adorned bust come together to provide you with beauty and comfort. Details: • Adjustable straps• Embroidered netting• Two-layer chiffon• Ethically...
SKU: 469 IVORY-XS
AVAILABILITY: In stock (2 items)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Rya
Feel comfortable while looking elegant in the sophisticated silhouette of the Heavenly Chemise. This cowl-neck chemise offers adjustable straps for customizable fit and is perfect for nights of self-love or nights of love-sharing Details: Adjustable straps Cowl neckline Lustrous poly-charmeuse...
SKU: 469 CHAMPAGNE-XS
AVAILABILITY: In stock (6 items)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Rya
Feel comfortable while looking elegant in the sophisticated silhouette of the Heavenly Chemise. This cowl-neck chemise offers adjustable straps for customizable fit and is perfect for nights of self-love or nights of love-sharing. Details: Adjustable straps Cowl neckline Lustrous poly-charmeuse...
SKU: 469 BLACK-XS
AVAILABILITY: In stock (4 items)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Rya
Feel comfortable while looking elegant in the sophisticated silhouette of the Heavenly Chemise. This cowl-neck chemise offers adjustable straps for customizable fit and is perfect for nights of self-love or nights of love-sharing. Details: Adjustable straps Cowl neckline Lustrous poly-charmeuse...
SKU: 261 IVORY-XS
AVAILABILITY: In stock (3 items)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Rya
The Charming chemise is a must have. This beautiful lightweight chemise features chiffon fabric, a delicate sequin detail in bust and back area.Details: • Sequin Detail • Adjustable Racer Back Straps • Poly Chiffon • Ethically made Composition 100% Polyester...
SKU: 261 BLACK-XS
AVAILABILITY: In stock (1 item)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Rya
This beautiful lightweight chemise features chiffon fabric, a delicate sequin detail in bust and back area.Details:• Sequin Detail• Adjustable Racer Back Straps• Poly Chiffon• Ethically made Composition 100% Polyester
SKU: 207 IVORY-XS
AVAILABILITY: In stock (3 items)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Rya
The perfect balance of luxury and elegance: the Darling Chemise. This gorgeous chemise features a lightweight charmeuse fabric with lace details that hugs the sides of your body.Details:• Adjustable Racer Back Straps• Cowl Neck• Lace Side Panels• Poly Charmeuse• Ethically...
SKU: 207 CHAMPAGNE-XS
AVAILABILITY: In stock (21 items)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Rya
The perfect balance of luxury and elegance: the Darling Chemise. This gorgeous chemise features a lightweight charmeuse fabric with lace details that hugs the sides of your body.Details:• Adjustable Racer Back Straps• Cowl Neck• Lace Side Panels• Poly Charmeuse• Ethically...
SKU: 207 BLACK-XS
AVAILABILITY: In stock (10 items)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Rya
The perfect balance of luxury and elegance: the Darling Chemise. This gorgeous chemise features a lightweight charmeuse fabric with lace details that hugs the sides of your body.Details:• Adjustable Racer Back Straps• Cowl Neck• Lace Side Panels• Poly Charmeuse• Ethically...
SKU: 195 IVORY-XS
AVAILABILITY: In stock (1 item)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Rya
A traditional silky charmeuse chemise with an open back. The garment is hand washable with adjustable straps. Details: • Adjustable Straps • Cutout Back Detail • Poly Charmeuse • Ethically made Composition 100% Polyester
SKU: 195 CHARTREUSE-XS
AVAILABILITY: In stock (1 item)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Rya
A traditional silky charmeuse chemise with an open back. The garment is hand washable with adjustable straps. Details: • Adjustable Straps • Cutout Back Detail • Poly Charmeuse • Ethically made Composition 100% Polyester
SKU: 195 CHAMPAGNE-XS
AVAILABILITY: In stock (1 item)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Rya
A traditional silky charmeuse chemise with an open back. The garment is hand washable with adjustable straps. Details: • Adjustable Straps • Cutout Back Detail • Poly Charmeuse • Ethically made Composition 100% Polyester
SKU: 195 BLACK-XS
AVAILABILITY: In stock (4 items)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Rya
A traditional silky charmeuse chemise with an open back. The garment is hand washable with adjustable straps. Details: • Adjustable Straps • Cutout Back Detail • Poly Charmeuse • Ethically made Composition 100% Polyester
SKU: ALH1704 2453 SR/SO RUBIS-S
AVAILABILITY: In stock (3 items)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Lise Charmel
Tellement Glamour babydoll lingerie range by Lise Charmel brand.We like : the embroidered neckline and the choker straps.Positively sensual, it would be a shame not to enjoy Tellement Glamour ruby colored babydoll.Made of a bright red enhanced by a spectacular...
SKU: ALG1762 0199 EN/ECRU NACRE-S
AVAILABILITY: In stock (1 item)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Lise Charmel
Orchidée Beauté babydoll lingerie range by Lise Charmel brand.We like : feel deliciously irresistible.Always trendy and madly sophisticated, Lise Charmel is always loyal to its luxurious style with Orchidée Beauté line, a permanent style that made it a reference of...
SKU: ALC1788 2451 DM/DRESSING MAGENTA-XS
AVAILABILITY: In stock (1 item)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Lise Charmel
Dressing Floral babydoll lingerie range by Lise Charmel brand.We like: this lingerie treasureAppealing babydoll made of devoured fabric, obtaining a perfectly seen pattern.Devouring technique from silk and viscose fibers providing softness and thinness and polyamid fibers for strength and support.The...
SKU: ALC1780 8110 SN/SPLENDEUR NOIR-L
AVAILABILITY: In stock (31 items)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Lise Charmel
Splendeur Soie babydoll lingerie range by Lise Charmel brand. We like: this very glamorous shape. Splendeur Soie, the seduction of authentic great silk luxury. Splendeur Soie, an outstanding creative offer, a complete universe of lingerie and corsetry pieces, to match...
SKU: ALC1088 2451 DM/DRESSING MAGENTA-XS
AVAILABILITY: In stock (8 items)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Lise Charmel
Dressing Floral charming nighty lingerie range by Lise Charmel brand. We like: thin straps. Appealing charming nighty made of devoured fabric, obtaining a perfectly seen pattern. Devouring technique from silk and viscose fibers providing softness and thinness and polyamid fibers...
SKU: ALC1080 8110 SN/SPLENDEUR NOIR-L
AVAILABILITY: In stock (43 items)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Lise Charmel
Splendeur Soie charming nighty lingerie range by Lise Charmel brand. We love: wrapping yourself in silk. Splendeur Soie, the seduction of authentic great silk luxury. Splendeur Soie, an outstanding creative offer, a complete universe of lingerie and corsetry pieces, to...
SKU: 17F940 SAFARI-S
AVAILABILITY: In stock (5 items)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Simone Perele
Nocturne nighty lingerie range by Simone Pérèle brand. Lace incrustation, silk, tulle. A band of transparent tulle on the nighty that highlights your neckline. Its silk is highlighted with delicate lace and brings both elegance and femininity to this Nocturne...