Negligee

The term chemise or Nightie comes from the French and means something like " the sloppy ( dress) " or " disregard " of Latin neglegere " neglect ", ie indoor wear such as robe, nightgown, pajamas etc. Today the term is used mainly as a synonym for elegant and / or seductive ladies nightgowns. The origin of the negligee to go back to the Marquise de Pompadour. Your biographers, the brothers de Goncourt, noted: " From her ownership of numerous fashionable subtleties and coquetry; For example, as was the negligee an innovation that arose from their thoughts and desires. " Also as a negligee is a short figurumspielendes camisole from veil -like transparent chiffon referred equipped below the bust with tie bands for shirring. The sleepwear is also attributable to a transparent knee - or ankle-length kaftan in soft, flowing tulle, usually around edged with floral lace, with any necessary girt above the hips. High side slits and arm slots provide convenient movements. It is particularly suitable as a sensual union for the summer time.

The negligee emphasizes the feminine pole by enveloping the woman entirely and still hides little.

History

The original meaning of the term in the late 17th and 18th centuries. The negligee was originally worn by court ladies in the boudoir, where they used to take their breakfast. Over the shirt, the ladies therefore wore a dressing gown falling far: first the Manteau, later the Contouche. Since both garments were later worn on the street, the broader meaning of the word negligee developed: Any non- formal, non - court dress was described as negligee (or Deshabille ). Today that would be best compared with the clothes on so-called casual Friday.

Today is usually understood by the term negligee a short, wide swinging and seductive night gown, usually made ​​of slightly transparent fabrics such as taffeta or silk crepe. There are both very simple designs and ingeniously cut variants with ruffles, ribbons and laces.