Nightgown


 
 
Nightgown

A Nightgown (also called a nightdress) is a loosely hanging item of nightwear nowadays solely for women. Its length may vary from hip-length (babydoll) to floor-length (peignoir) but is typically knee-length. A nightgown is manufactured of e.g. cotton, silk, satin, or nylon. It may be decorated with lace appliqu?s or embroidery at cups and hem. Optionally, panties (UK - knickers) are worn under the nightgown (nightdress).

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See also dressing gown and pyjamas.

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Nightwear: Nightwear, also called "sleepwear", "nightclothes", or "nightdress", is clothing designed to be worn while sleeping. It is generally worn otherwise only in the company of those one knows well. Some people do not use nightwear at all, preferring to sleep nude or in some kind of underwear. Some night...

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Babydoll: A babydoll is a short nightgown or negligee intended as nightwear for a female. The garment is often trimmed with lace, ruffles, bows and ribbons, optionally with spaghetti straps. Sometimes it is made of sheer or translucent fabric like nylon or chiffon or silk....


Nightgown related Images and Photos (experimental)

Spotted Lawn Nightgown with Lace and Mini-Roses  1914
Spotted Lawn Nightgown with Lace and Mini-Roses 1914
Wee Willie Winkie Runs Through the Town Upstairs and Downstairs in His Nightgown Rapping
Wee Willie Winkie Runs Through the Town Upstairs and Downstairs in His Nightgown Rapping

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Silk (2) - Nylon (2) - Lace (2) - Nightwear (2) - Underwear (1) - Winter (1) - Nude (1) - Pyjamas (1) - Clothing (1) - Sleep (1) - Spaghetti strap (1) - Female (1) - Ruffle (1) - Nightgown (1) - Chiffon (1) -
 

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