Chemises and Camisoles – Surely Fashion Essentials – By: Amanda Cotterill
If there were a piece of lingerie that has become a fashion essential, it is the camisole or chemise. Really, camisoles can be found everywhere and usually not in the lingerie selection of the store. With the trend towards layering of tops, chemises are very functional in adding detail such as lace peeking below a t-shirt without adding bulk. Silk chemises are even considered business wear when paired with a suit jacket. They add a wonderfully feminine touch with a hint of sheen or a bit of lace. Again, they do not add bulk, a huge plus with a tailored jacket.
If you are shopping for a camisole, consider silk. Silk is lightweight, breathable and very sexy. A silk chemise can be worn to work as part of a suit or to a party paired with jeans. With a beautiful detail such as lace on the bottom, you can comfortably wear silk under a t-shirt or peeking from below a blouse.
Camisoles can be found in the clothing and the lingerie selections of retail stores and web stores. Camisoles can also be fitted, especially when made of cotton stretch fabric and have built in bras. This makes them even better for layers. But other chemises are looser fit. Fabrics types are everything under the sun. Lingerie style camisoles are usually satin, silk or lace.
But you are looking for lingerie, specifically naughty lingerie. Well, a camisole with matching panties is a sexy choice. Cami sets are very affordable when compared with other pieces of lingerie. What message do you want to send? Sweet and innocent, sultry and hot? It can be done with a camisole set. For sweet and innocent, try a silk chemise with a bikini panty detailed with feminine lace. Sultry and hot, sheer black camisole with a thong panty. Lingerie camisoles also have little revealing details like key holes. Some have built in bras, others don’t. Others have more naughty details such open tops in the bra area. Camisoles are very comfortable as they not usually extremely fitted. But not matter what you choose, remember men love hot lingerie.
Given that camisoles work as lingerie and as clothing, you can invest in several. When shopping for camisoles, determine how you want to wear them. That will tell you what department to shop in. But always check out the other departments. You may be surprised to find the perfect match to your new suit in the lingerie department. On the other hand, a chemise from the clothing section pair with a new pair of panties and you have a new hot lingerie set. Another option you want to consider when shopping for camisoles if you will wear them with a bra. If you do not want to, then purchase a chemise with a built in bra. If you need more support, consider purchasing a camisole with built in underwires. These types are usually found in the lingerie section.
When considering purchasing a camisole or chemise, remember their versatility. This makes them an excellent addition to your wardrobe and money well spent. A woman can not have too many feminine details in her wardrobe and lingerie drawer.
About the Author:
Amanda Cotterill has been involved in the erotic lingerie market for many years. This article outlines the benefits of women wearing silk chemises as if that needed much explaining!
