definitions: Chemise

This Chemise was typical in a wealthy or middle class home during the 1770's

Pronounced [shuh-meez]

1.a woman's loose-fitting, shirtlike undergarment 2.(in women's fashions) a dress designed to hang straight from the shoulders and fit loosely at the waist, sometimes more tightly at the hip.

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A chemise in the old days was sewn as an undergarment from scrap pieces of fabric. It protected ones everyday clothing from body excretions and was washed regularly. Today the Chemise is survived mainly through lingerie and slips and men’s t-shirts.

definition: Briefs

BRIEFS are close- fitting legless UNDERPANTS with an elastic waistband.

BRIEFS are now-a-days connotated with Mens BRIEFS/ UNDERWEAR or briefcases.

However there are more and more BRIEFS made for women these days!

the benefits of the BRIEF are that they are comfortable and fashionable when they are in the perfect cut!

Remember: to avoid the cotton briefs that come in a plastic bag or package in the quantity of 5 or more!!!!

definitions: Underwear

Definitions is a little segment where i UNCOVER the meaning of a simple word in the world of UNDERWEAR!

UNDERWEAR:

Word Origin & History

1872, from under + wear So called because it is worn UNDER one's clothing. Undergarments or underwear are clothes worn under other clothes, often next to the skin. They keep outer garments from being soiled by perspiration, urine, semen, feces, and other discharges; shape the body; and provide support for parts of it. Some items of clothing are designed as underwear, while others, such as T-shirts and certain types of shorts, are appropriate both as undergarments and as outer clothing. If made of suitable material, some undergarments can serve as nightwear or swimsuits. Some underwear have an erotic or religious significance to them. sometimes is worn to provide additional warmth.
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