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A camisole or cami is a woman's undergarment which covers the top part of the body. It is sleeveless and tight fitting in contrast to a loose-fitting chemise. Camisole is sometimes worn cropped allowing midriff exposure, but often covers the entire torso. Camisoles are manufactured from satin or silk, or stretch materials such as lycra, nylon, or spandex, though cotton based materials are more common. Diverse women. ... For the types and styles of womens undergarments, see lingerie. ... Fashionable young men in early 16th century Germany showed a lot of fine linen in a studied negligence. ... Midriff on display In the human body, the midriff is the section of the body between the chest and the waist, i. ... The human torso Torso is an anatomical term for the greater part of the human body without the head and limbs. ... Satin used in bedding Look up Satin in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Silk dresses Silk is a natural protein fiber, some forms of which can be woven into textiles. ... Lycra is INVISTAs trademark for a synthetic polyurethane-based elastane textile with elastic properties of the sort known generically as spandex. As with other spandex materials, Lycra is commonly used in athletic or active clothing, such as clothes for cycling, swimwear, leotards and dancewear, as well as in underclothes. ... Nylon is a generic designation for a family of synthetic polymers first produced on February 28, 1935 by Wallace Carothers at DuPont. ... Example of spandex Spandex or elastane is a synthetic fiber known for its exceptional elasticity (stretchability). ... Cotton ready for harvest. ...


A camisole can be worn over a brassiere or without one. Some camisoles come with a built-in underwire bra which eliminates the need for a bra among those who prefer one. Recently, camisole have been known to be used as outerwear.[citation needed] Bra - front Bra - back A brassiere ( ; , commonly referred to as a bra, ) is an article of clothing that covers, supports, and elevates the breasts. ...


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Camisole, camisole top, camisole sets, silk camisole, lace camisole, halter top (846 words)
Camisole tops can even be considered business wear when paired with a suit jacket.
A camisole top is made like a tank top and sometimes made with spaghetti straps or made like a halter top.
Silk camisole sets are great pieces for wearing underclothing like a slip and with matching booty shorts, a pair of sexy panties, a pair of thong bikinis, or a g-string bikini and can make your whole body feel good.
Camisoles, Camisole Sets (359 words)
Camisoles are lingerie style tops that were created to wear under blouses, suits, etc. Camisoles are often made of micro-fiber, satin, lace, mesh or similar fabric and gives a seamless, toned look under knits and other clingy fabrics.
Camisoles are usually sleeveless and offer little if any breast support, though some styles now have a built in bra for additional support.
Camisoles are also often referred to as a cami or cami top.
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