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!
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SKU: 630F BLACK-SF
AVAILABILITY: In stock (20 items)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Fleur't
Fleur’t’s best-selling chemise, the Belle Epoque lace t-back dress in a beautiful, breathable, and eco-friendly fabric - made to keep you cool and comfy. This chemise captures the best of Fleur’t’s sensibility with its combination of modern design, luxury fabrication,...
SKU: ELH1117 0005 NO/BLACK-S
AVAILABILITY: In stock (14 items)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Antigel
Long chemise with thin straps.Long chemise in modal knit with lace yoke on the front and back neckline. Thin straps. Composition 90% Modal, 6% Elastane, 4% Polyamide
SKU: ALS1002 0022 NA/NACRE-S
AVAILABILITY: In stock (1 item)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Lise Charmel
Exception Charme Soie charming nighty lingerie range by Lise Charmel brand. Silk sateen babydoll Exception Charme Soie with Leavers lace insert, the genuine luxe. A haute couture silk satin, multithread embroidery with embroidery insert over tulle. Glossy mother of pearl...
SKU: 630 CHANTILLY-S
AVAILABILITY: In stock (38 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: 630 BLACK-S
AVAILABILITY: In stock (50 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 MicroModal® material - made to keep you cool and comfy. This chemise captures the best of Fleur’ts sensibility with its combination of modern...
SKU: 4174 CHARCOAL MIX-S/M
AVAILABILITY: In stock (1 item)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Fleur't
Made out of Fleur’t’s signature, super soft rayon spandex blend and overlaid with Italian galloon art nouveau patterned lace.Generous front bust lace coverage and underbust reinforced with plush picot elastic. Wide range of support, ideal for larger busts.Split lace panels...
SKU: 4174 BLACK-S/M
AVAILABILITY: In stock (1 item)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Fleur't
The Fleur't Lace T-Back Chemise. Made out of Fleur’t’s signature, super soft rayon spandex blend and overlaid with Italian galloon art nouveau patterned lace. Generous front bust lace coverage and underbust reinforced with plush picot elastic. Wide range of support,...
SKU: 15B940 MIDNIGHT-S
AVAILABILITY: In stock (6 items)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Simone Perele
A silk short nightdress or opaque slip depending on needs. Facing on the neckline for a clean, high-end finish. A straight cut, above the knees, with a handkerchief hem for a clean, refined finish. Thin, adjustable silk straps. Oeko-Tex® certified...
SKU: QS40 NACRE-L
AVAILABILITY: In stock (50 items)
PRODUCT TYPE: Nightgowns
BRAND: Aubade
Toi Mon Amour nighty lingerie range by Aubade brand. We like: the charm of lace. Silk satin nighty, with lace inserts at the bottom and neckline. The nighty will offer sweet, sexy and sophisticated nights. Reveal your character with the...
SKU: 1C9940 POSEIDON BLUE-S
AVAILABILITY: In stock (5 items)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Simone Perele
Soft, stretchy and totally dreamy. Meet your new favorite loungewear—with a touch of chic. Cut to flatter your silhouette, our divinely soft knit drapes over your body just right and feels like you’re on a cloud. A few sweetly beautiful...
SKU: 1045260 RED-S
AVAILABILITY: In stock (10 items)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Janira
A chic satin V-neck nightgown embellished with floral lace.Model on thin straps, adjustable in length.The length of the shirt is to the knees, slightly expanded towards the bottom.The bottom of the product is decorated with lace. Composition 75% polyester 15%...
SKU: 1045260 IVORY-S
AVAILABILITY: In stock (10 items)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Janira
A chic satin V-neck nightgown embellished with floral lace.Model on thin straps, adjustable in length.The length of the shirt is to the knees, slightly expanded towards the bottom.The bottom of the product is decorated with lace. Composition 75% polyester 15%...
SKU: QS40 MARINE-XS
AVAILABILITY: In stock (50 items)
PRODUCT TYPE: Nightgowns
BRAND: Aubade
Toi Mon Amour nighty lingerie range by Aubade brand. We like: the charm of lace. Silk satin nighty, with lace inserts at the bottom and neckline. The nighty will offer sweet, sexy and sophisticated nights. Reveal your character with the...
SKU: 17F940 MIDNIGHT-S
AVAILABILITY: In stock (5 items)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Simone Perele
Nightdress in silk. A straight cut, above the knee, with lace inlay. Transparent tulle to highlight the neckline. Back with a small V-neck. Thin, adjustable straps. Foldover finish. Oeko-Tex® certified materials.
SKU: ELH1717 0199 EN/ECRU NACRE-L
AVAILABILITY: In stock (6 items)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Antigel
Babydoll with narrow straps and lace decorations on the décolleté and back. In the V-shaped neckline, the openwork fabric with the graphic but floral-inspired pattern comes into its own. The model is slightly waisted and slightly flared. Its wonderfully soft,...
SKU: ELH1717 0005 NO/BLACK-S
AVAILABILITY: In stock (13 items)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Antigel
Babydoll with narrow straps and lace decorations on the décolleté and back. In the V-shaped neckline, the openwork fabric with the graphic but floral-inspired pattern comes into its own. The model is slightly waisted and slightly flared. Its wonderfully soft,...
SKU: ALC1780 0199 EN/ECRU NACRE-L
AVAILABILITY: In stock (55 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: PLP1001 3171 CO/COSMETIQUE-XS
AVAILABILITY: In stock (1 item)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Epure
SKU: ELH1017 0199 EN/ECRU NACRE-S
AVAILABILITY: In stock (1 item)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Antigel
Nightie with thin straps slightly flared at the bottom. Above knee length.Modal knit babydoll with lace yoke on the front and back neckline. Thin straps. Composition 87% modal, 7% polyamide, 6% elastane
SKU: ELH1017 0005 NO/BLACK-S
AVAILABILITY: In stock (11 items)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Antigel
Nightie with thin straps slightly flared at the bottom. Above knee length.Modal knit babydoll with lace yoke on the front and back neckline. Thin straps. Composition 87% modal, 7% polyamide, 6% elastane
SKU: 9501 BLACK-XS
AVAILABILITY: In stock (4 items)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Montelle
The perfect layer underneath shorter, sheer dresses, this ultra-soft modern, mesh-trimmed slip helps your dress drape beautifully and smooth your silhouette. Features: Silky microfiber gives a soft touch Modern mesh finish Static resistant Adjustable straps Washing Instructions: Hand wash, cold...
SKU: 9500 BLACK-XS
AVAILABILITY: In stock (1 item)
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemises
BRAND: Montelle
From ballroom to bedroom, this ultra-soft slip with a modern mesh trim provides a delicate foundation for dresses when you don't dare to bare. Best paired with dresses that fall to the knee or longer. Features: Silky microfiber gives a...
SKU: 630 PEONIES-S
AVAILABILITY: In stock (50 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: 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...