Sexy nightwear - lace intrigue

Ladies’ nightwear and erotic lingerie is big business these days and there is a wide range out there to choose from. There are numerous styles, materials and colors so that every woman could find one that is just right sexy lingerie for her taste. Almost every woman owns a small sexy nightwear collection with pieces for any occasion – a daring chemise for a hot date or comfy pajamas for a sleepover with her girlfriends. With so many intimate apparel styles available, it’s hard to believe that there were times when there was actually no choice when it came to sexy nightwear and that specialised ladies sleepwear is a relatively recent invention. Provided here is a brief history of ladies’ nightwear.

Chemises

The beginings of the chemise can be traced back to the ancient times, when tunic-like garments were usually worn. Still, it was not until the Middle Ages that the chemise began to be used as a form of women’s underwear (an not only woman’s…). Still, we should remember that, in that times, chemises were used as a protection from sweat and body oils. Also, the chemise used to be the only garment washed regularly. Both men and women wore it for sleeping – they simply took their outer garments off and slept in their chemises. In the morning, they would put their clothes back on.

Negligees

The Negligee was the first example of widely worn ladies’ nightwear. The very first negligee was introduced at the beginnings of the 18th century in France and back then it served a strictly utilitarian purpose. Similarly to the gowns of the era, it was long and the material was heavy. The negligee kept pace with different dress styles and, thus, in the 1920s they mirrored the short satin cocktail dresses, popular at that time. Being shorter and made of a lighter fabric, they were sexy, but not as sexy nightwear and to seduce was not their purpose. The negligee was designed to be worn as a sexy piece of underwear only shortly after the World War II.

Nightgowns and nightshirts

The nightgown and the nightshirt developed from the earlier chemises early in the 20th century. The nightgown are long and heavy, especially when compared to the sexy chemise or the negligee. They are often made of cotton or flannel. The nightshirt is a very simple, thigh-length plain shirt. Dorm shirts are a more recent form of women’s nightwear. They often feature a slogan or an image of a cartoon character and are often worn for modesty and comfort in communal living environments, preferably by teenagers and young women. On colder nights you may want to use this somewhat sexy nightwear with longer shorts or pajama pants.

Pajamas

The original pajamas’ roots can be traced to the 17th century in Asia. Within the following century, missionaries from Britain had adopted this style as sleepwear for males. Soon it became a popular alternative to nightshirts for men and boys in the UK. Pajamas as nightwear for women in the Western Europe became popular much later. Although they had been available decades before, pajamas began to outstrip traditionally sexy nightgowns in sales in the 1980s. Until today, pajamas are a popular style of men’s and women’s nightwear and they are available in a wide range of styles, colors and fabrics. Teenagers and young adults like to wear pajamas pants with a T-shirt, tank top or even a more daring upper piece of other sexy underwear, which is an interesting alternative to traditional pajamas.

Robe-shirt - sexy nightwear from Shriley

Other styles

As a matter of fact, almost anything can serve as ladies’ nightwear as numerous pieces of traditional underwear can be turned into pieces of sexy lingerie. Any piece of clothing – your favourite tank top or your boyfriend’s T-shirt or even a see through babydoll – can make you comfortable in bed. Still, many women like to wear silk or sheer lingerie for its sexappeal and the lxurious feeling. It is good to have your favorite comfy pajamas as well as a sexy chemise within reach, because you never know how you are going to spend the night.

Charmeuse Chemise

Today, the chemise is among those soft and luxurious items and is worn as an undergarment, nightwear or sometimes outerwear. However, like most of today’s sexy lingerie items, chemises have a long history. Here is a short history of the chemise through the ages.

Ancient Cultures

In ancient Greece and Rome, tunic-like pieces of garment were worn by both women and men. Those simple gowns are possibly the prototypes of modern chemises. Still, the garments were functioning as an outerwear as well as underwear.
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Babydoll from Shirley

Baby doll nightwear is the kind of sexy lingerie that is beneficial for almost every type of figure. It flatters full-bodied as well as petite women. The babydoll has been in fashion for over half a century and has not yet become outdated, which proves its appeal to women of different sizes, shapes or preferences. This type of sexy lingerie is said to be so popular to the connotations it evokes – cute, innocent and young. Still, many people agree that it is very seductive.

The baby doll is basically a short, sleeveless negligee, often coming with shaped cups and a loose skirt, which length is usually mid-thigh or even higher. There are many types and style of this sexy nightwear available. And sexy is really what describes baby dolls best, especially when they are paired with matching panties, thongs or G-string. An innocent yet seductive style such as a sexy babydoll is what you need to make a man entirely yours. (read entire the_title())