Chemise vs Bodice - What's the difference?
chemise | bodice |
(historical) A loose shirtlike undergarment, especially for women.
A short nightdress, or similar piece of lingerie.
A woman's dress that fits loosely; a chemise dress.
A wall that lines the face of a bank or earthwork.
An article of clothing for women, covering the body from the neck to the waist, lacking sleeves or with detachable sleeves.
A woman's blouse-like garment, especially with European folk dress.
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The upper portion of a one- or two-piece dress, in distinction to the skirt and sleeves.
(archaic) A kind of under waist stiffened with whalebone, etc., worn especially by women; a corset; stays.