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Or go for a one-piece, like a nightgown or a chemise, which eliminates one item from your carry-on.
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Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
In the late 18th century, French artist Elizabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun painted a portrait of Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France, wearing a sloping straw hat and chemise dress — a typical undergarment for women at the time.
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Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
29 July 2025
Its styling nods to iconic Italian bombshells like Sophia Loren and Monica Bellucci, with bralettes, chemises, nightgowns, robes, and underwear that cling to your curves and accentuate the waist and bust.
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Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
20 Dec. 2024
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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Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
In the late 18th century, French artist Elizabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun painted a portrait of Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France, wearing a sloping straw hat and chemise dress — a typical undergarment for women at the time.
—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
29 July 2025
Its styling nods to iconic Italian bombshells like Sophia Loren and Monica Bellucci, with bralettes, chemises, nightgowns, robes, and underwear that cling to your curves and accentuate the waist and bust.
—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
20 Dec. 2024
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
See All Example Sentences for chemise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chemise
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Enlarge / Vintage illustration of medieval women wearing kirtles.
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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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This chic lounge set is perfect for both running errands and relaxing on the porch, while this versatile sundress is ready for beach trips, backyard weddings, and garden parties.
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His older sister, Hazel, also joined them, wearing a sundress with a floral design.
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Bold aromas of black cherry, espresso bean, and nutmeg give way to sublime flavors of cassis, charcuterie, and freshly ground nutmeg wrapped in a sheath of feathery tannins.
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More recently, a forensic scientist and criminologist hired by Kohberger's defense team named Brent Turvey has raised concerns about the chain of custody of the prosecution's main piece of evidence, a Ka-Bar knife sheath with Kohberger's DNA on it recovered next to Mogen and Goncalves.
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All six skydivers and the pilot made it down safely, but the first jumper sustained serious injuries.
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The run from April 25-June 5 started in Game 4 of the first round against the Hawks and lasted through Game 2 of the Finals against the Spurs, which the Knicks won 105-104 after Victor Wembanyama missed a jumper at the buzzer.
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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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Ballet flats, separates, the shirtwaist dress, spaghetti straps on evening gowns, strapless swimsuits and athletic-friendly designs were among her creations.
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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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Madonna, 67, freed the nipple and narrowly avoided a wardrobe malfunction while stepping out in a blue minidress with an extra-short hemline.
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“Chemise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chemise. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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