You can wear this beautiful underdress (chemise) under dresses with a beautiful neckline, creating beautiful layers that give that little bit of extra depth to your outfit. The underdress is finished with decorated edges at the neck, and thanks to the laces on the front you can easily adjust the fit to your own body.
This slip dress is made from light, breathable 100% cotton crepe fabric — soft against the skin and comfortable to wear as a base layer under heavier, more expensive outerwear.
The chemise has known many forms over the centuries: in the High Middle Ages it provided protection linen undergarment the expensive woolen clothing against body fat and sweat, in the late Middle Ages and Renaissance it remained an indispensable base layer, and in the early modern period the neck was given a lower cut to fit in with the fashion of the time. This slip dress brings centuries of history to your own wardrobe.
