Nightgown
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Nightgown
A nightgown (also called a nightdress) is a loosely hanging item of nightwear. Nowadays the term is almost exclusively applied to women's nightwear. A nightgown is typically made from cotton, silk, satin, or nylon. It may be decorated with lace appliques or embroidery at the bust and hem.
A nightgown may have any neckline, and may have sleeves of any type, or be sleeveless, and any shoulder strap or back style. The length of a nightgown may vary from hip-length to floor-length although it is typically knee-length. A short nightgown is often called a nightie. A slip nightgown may be used as a nightgown or as a full slip. A shortie nightgown is a functional short nightgown (often just a long or short T-shirt).
Panties (referred to as knickers in the United Kingdom) are sometimes worn under the nightgown. A nightgown is often worn with a matching outer garment, a robe, sheer chiffon peignoir or dressing gown.
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Short pink chiffon nightgown
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Black slip nightgown
References
- Probert, Christina (1981). Lingerie in Vogue since 1910. Abbeville Press. ISBN 0-89659-268-5
See also
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Nightgown — Night gown , n. A loose gown used for undress; also, a gown used for a sleeping garment. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
nightgown — (n.) also night gown, c.1400, from NIGHT (Cf. night) + GOWN (Cf. gown) … Etymology dictionary
nightgown — [n] dress in which to sleep bedgown, lingerie, negligee, nightdress, nightie*, nightrobe, nightshirt, pajamas, PJs*, sleeper*; concept 451 … New thesaurus
nightgown — [nīt′goun΄] n. 1. a loose gown worn in bed by women or girls 2. NIGHTSHIRT 3. Obs. a dressing gown … English World dictionary
nightgown — UK [ˈnaɪtˌɡaʊn] / US noun [countable] Word forms nightgown : singular nightgown plural nightgowns old fashioned a nightdress … English dictionary
nightgown — nightclothes ightclothes n. garments designed to be worn in bed, such as {pyjamas}, a {nightgown}, etc. Syn: nightwear. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
nightgown — [[t]na͟ɪtgaʊn[/t]] nightgowns N COUNT A nightgown is the same as a nightdress. [AM] … English dictionary
nightgown — noun Date: 14th century 1. archaic dressing gown 2. a loose garment for wear in bed … New Collegiate Dictionary
nightgown — /nuyt gown /, n. 1. a loose gown, worn in bed by women or children. 2. Archaic. a dressing gown. [1350 1400; ME; see NIGHT, GOWN] * * * … Universalium
nightgown — noun A garment mainly worn by women for sleeping in … Wiktionary