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Recent Examples of chemise
She is dressed in a white chemise that falls off one shoulder.
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Washington Post, 24 May 2023
From the days of slip dresses in Y2K rom-coms like Thirteen Going on Thirty to Addison’s 2023 chemise, the lingerie-as-fashion trend has seen a major comeback.
—Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 14 Feb. 2023
Without them, Daphne Bridgerton would be promenading in an untelegenic bonnet, hiding her pretty little face, and the scenes of ladies being tight-laced into their corsets would be cut, as corsets of the 19th-century did not nip the waist and were actually worn over a chemise.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2022
In a literally and figuratively exposed moment, Lib, suffering from her own personal traumas, wears the collar still attached to her chemise undershirt — but not much else.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2023
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Washington Post, 24 May 2023
From the days of slip dresses in Y2K rom-coms like Thirteen Going on Thirty to Addison’s 2023 chemise, the lingerie-as-fashion trend has seen a major comeback.
—Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 14 Feb. 2023
Without them, Daphne Bridgerton would be promenading in an untelegenic bonnet, hiding her pretty little face, and the scenes of ladies being tight-laced into their corsets would be cut, as corsets of the 19th-century did not nip the waist and were actually worn over a chemise.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2022
In a literally and figuratively exposed moment, Lib, suffering from her own personal traumas, wears the collar still attached to her chemise undershirt — but not much else.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chemise
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This is a tale where gruesome deaths (from sepsis to car crashes) exist alongside running gags about Amanda Knox, wedding kimonos and a Saint Bernard named Ruby Hot Sauce.Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Highlights from the ever-changing collection include sharp-cut blazers lined with reclaimed silk kimonos by Isabeyli, boldly silhouetted tops and dresses by MMMDM, and tees with tongue-in-cheek slogans by Off-White-esque streetwear label Estudio Barcode.Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Nov. 2024
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My brother was in the habit of taking photos of me in sundresses with my hair falling in my face and looking emo.Lauren Goode, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2024
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These sneakers are versatile enough to wear with jeans and a T-shirt, a sundress, or even on a casual day at work.Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024
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Investigators found a tan leather knife sheath on Mogen's bed.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Erivo wore a sheath silhouette backless halter gown with a deep v-neckline accentuated by the gown's bright white lapels.Charna Flam, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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Savage says some theater kids keep wearing jumpers and braids well into their teens.Lauren Hilgers, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
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Middleton put the possession out of its misery with what turned into a decent look on an off-the-bounce midrange jumper, but the entire possession lacked purpose.Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Sometimes it’s called a housedress.Rachel King, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2020
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My answer: the housedress.Fiorella Valdesolo, WSJ, 9 June 2020
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The workshop produced shirtwaists, Edwardian-style women’s blouses that were, by then, going out of style.Fiona Alison Duncan, ARTnews.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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But rather than an imitation of life as it was depicted in Sirk’s films, all mannered transatlantic speech and swishing shirtwaist dresses, Moore takes the assignment dead seriously.IndieWire Staff, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2024
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Kidman opted for a sleek, floor-length black dress with cap sleeves and a high neckline, while Sunday opted for a black velvet long-sleeve minidress featuring a high neckline and exaggerated shoulders.Violet Goldstone, WWD, 5 Jan. 2025
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Gracie rocked a daring minidress with a sheer lace bodice and wedges.Michelle Lee, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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The singer hosted the European Music Awards in everything from a hair-raising strapless strapless dress to a sheer hooded muumuu and Kiki boots.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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In a second Instagram post from the event, Jennifer Lopez is pictured with musician Sia, who wears a brightly colored and chaotically patterned muumuu with equally vibrant sneakers and a voluminous floral headdress.Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2023
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“Chemise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chemise. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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