The
camisole-also referred to as the chemise, tanks or cami-top is an
extremely popular and sexy lingerie item. Together with slips and
half-slips, it remains an essential part of any woman's wardrobe.
Camisoles or chemises made a come back in the eighties when a nostalgic
desire for lingerie came into fashion and was popularised by Madonna's
daring sexual style. Today's fashion scene is filled with lacy, silky,
and sheer versions of camisole in a myriad of exotic and erotic designs
and styles.
Distinct Patterns
Paired with slinky skirts as evening tops and tailored with woven
fabrics, silky slips or satin, camisoles are worn under suits. Elegant
short slips and embroidered long camisoles are all available in
abundance. Essentially the camisole is a sleeveless and sheer
undergarment, also worn as an alternative to a blouse. The cami-top on
the other hand is a look-alike shapewear piece that gives a seamless and
toned look to tight fitting outer garments. Many camisoles today come
with matching thongs or panties.
Different Styles
The different styles of camisoles and satin slips available are
strapless camisoles, T-shirt camisoles, tanks, bra slip, full slips,
half slips, double slit, strapless slips, seamless camisoles, culotte,
sheer camisoles.
Fabrics
Generally made from silk or satin with lace trimming, charmeuse is
another popular choice of fabric for camisoles and slips as well as
cotton and lycra, although satin slips still remain ever popular.
