Victorian & Edwardian Lingerie

Chemises & Slips

Over her drawers, she would slip on a chemise which is a long sleeveless gown. The chemise and protected the skin from the corset, and vice versa.

In the 1920s and 30s, cotton chemises gave way to silk and rayon slips. These were most often cut on the bias, giving them that unmistakable slinky look.

Chemises & Slips

Silk with bias cut

Silk with bias cut

1930s Peach Silk Bias Slip

With Lace

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