Camisole
noun
A short, sleeveless top that a woman wears on her upper body, often under clothes.
She wore a silk camisole under her dress.
Often appears as...
- silk camisole
- lace camisole
noun
A kind of jacket that was formerly worn by people who were mentally ill to restrict the movement of their arms.
In the old days, patients in mental institutions were sometimes put in camisoles to control their behavior.
Often appears as...
- restrictive camisole
- medical camisole
Usage tips
Disapproving
Historical
noun
A short, sleeveless top that a woman wears on her upper body, often under clothes.
She wore a silk camisole under her dress.
Often appears as...
- silk camisole
- lace camisole
noun
A kind of jacket that was formerly worn by people who were mentally ill to restrict the movement of their arms.
In the old days, patients in mental institutions were sometimes put in camisoles to control their behavior.
Often appears as...
- restrictive camisole
- medical camisole
Usage tips
Disapproving
Historical
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Pro Tip 1/3Layering Piece
A camisole is often worn for modesty, layering under sheer tops or dresses.
Her sheer blouse was paired with a camisole to ensure it wasn't see-through.
Pro Tip 2/3Summer Clothing
In hot weather, a camisole can be worn alone as light, cool attire.
It's so warm today that I'm just wearing a camisole with my shorts.
Pro Tip 3/3Fashion Versatile
A camisole comes in various materials and styles, suited for casual or fancy looks.
She chose a lace camisole to add an elegant touch to her outfit.
Pro Tip 1/3Layering Piece
A camisole is often worn for modesty, layering under sheer tops or dresses.
Her sheer blouse was paired with a camisole to ensure it wasn't see-through.
Pro Tip 2/3Summer Clothing
In hot weather, a camisole can be worn alone as light, cool attire.
It's so warm today that I'm just wearing a camisole with my shorts.
Pro Tip 3/3Fashion Versatile
A camisole comes in various materials and styles, suited for casual or fancy looks.
She chose a lace camisole to add an elegant touch to her outfit.
Pro Tip 1/3Layering Piece
A camisole is often worn for modesty, layering under sheer tops or dresses.
Her sheer blouse was paired with a camisole to ensure it wasn't see-through.
Pro Tip 2/3Summer Clothing
In hot weather, a camisole can be worn alone as light, cool attire.
It's so warm today that I'm just wearing a camisole with my shorts.
Pro Tip 3/3Fashion Versatile
A camisole comes in various materials and styles, suited for casual or fancy looks.
She chose a lace camisole to add an elegant touch to her outfit.
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