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Under the satin nightie, Holmes wore a white tank top that intentionally allowed her black bra straps to peek through.—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 June 2026 Cult London nightie brand If Only If offers cotton options in wafty whites or ginghams; and Bocan’s range of silk slips and robes in both demure and rich colors are handmade by artisans in the family’s atelier in Bursa, Turkey.—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026 Soon after, an army of local women show up, strip a wary Julia of her gown and pray over her naked belly before dressing her in a new nightie and easing her down onto the bed.—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 5 Sep. 2025 Ultimately, Campbell is especially pleased that nighties are finally getting their moment.—Kelsey Stewart, Refinery29, 8 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nightie