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Recent Examples of chemise
Jules, played by Hunter Schafer, appeared in a sheer, long-sleeve top underneath a silky pink chemise-style dress.
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Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
Another photo shows her in a white lace chemise over a black bra and leather pants, with a pair of handcuffs dangling from her wrist.
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Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
22 Nov. 2025
Monroe also advocated for the popularity of the chemise dress, wearing and ordering the look for her closet.
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Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
Another photo shows her in a white lace chemise over a black bra and leather pants, with a pair of handcuffs dangling from her wrist.
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Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
22 Nov. 2025
Monroe also advocated for the popularity of the chemise dress, wearing and ordering the look for her closet.
—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chemise
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Like Davis’ dress, this minimalist style is easy to accessorize with statement jewelry, vibrant scarves, and even a lace kimono for cool yet breathable coverage.
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Kira creates original patterns inspired by traditional Japanese motifs, including wagara, the decorative designs commonly found in kimono textiles.
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Nina Dobrev struts in a sundress at Live with Kelly and Mark in Hudson Square on June 30 in New York City.
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The upper’s made of clean white canvas and is sure to go with every casual summer outfit, from a sundress to a breezy linen set.
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During his burial, an iron sword in a leather sheath was placed across his chest, with a spear next to him.
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Michelle revealed her midi-length sheath dress had an unexpected optical illusion detail at the bottom.
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The boys and girls high school athletes of the year were high jumper JJ Harel from Sherman Oaks Notre Dame and basketball player Shira Abramson from YULA.
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Tandem jumps are skydiving experiences where two people, often an instructor and a novice jumper, are attached together for the descent.
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These styles—like the retro housedress—are from another era of fashion that’s catching up as a trend today, so we’re thrilled to see that this cozy, refined staple of mid-century sleepwear is having a little renaissance.
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Spring/Summer 2023 collection was sunny, optimistic, and breezy—no doubt lead by its hero piece, the signature nightgown, a misnomer for the flowy, bohemian housedress that put the brand on the map.
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Between its pleats, lace detailing, and soft peplum design, the shirt has the DNA of a pintuck or shirtwaist blouse, but the front tie design gives it a sexier, romantic appeal.
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On Friday, Charli XCX had a head-turning streetwear moment in an itty-bitty black minidress and hot-pink crocodile heels.
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Hilton, 45, wore her Adidas jersey minidress paired with white sunglasses and thigh-high suede wedge boots.
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By the grace of God for your mother and her Church, Trust the process for theirs; a sari or a muumuu or a bubu in her temple, Lululemon or Lilly Pulitzer in theirs.
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Wearing a flowing purple muumuu, Monaleo gets to throwing down a soul food dinner for the whole family.
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“Chemise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chemise. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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