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Chemise - Teddy

Aug 5, 2010 | by admin | Lingerie Resource | Lingerie

The teddy, formerly known as the “Envelope Chemise”, began around 1911 and was worn next to the skin, replacing the bra and panties, or over the bra like a slip. It was often referred to as “teddy bear,” or “teddy bear suits”. These terms have been shortened over the years and now just commonly called “teddy”.

In its early form it had a very straight cut with a simple button closures at the crotch to define the legs. It developed into a more fitted step-in garment with short legs and a fitted bust line in the 1930s and 1940s.

The chemise is an undergarment dating to the Middle Ages. By 19th C, it is a cotton , linen or silk undergarment, knee length and worn next to the skin under the corset with or without drawers. In the later 1910’s and 1920’s, when chemises shortened , they came to be known as camisoles, and chemise was considered an old fashioned term. Chemise Dress – the term ( with shift) for a fashionable dress that hangs straight from the shoulder with no waistline, which may have a loose sash at the waist, hips or even bust.

Written by Hollis Jenkins-Evans/pastperfect2 and The Vintage Fashion Guild.


1920s silk teddy - Courtesy of poppysvintageclothing@sympatico.ca
1920s silk teddy
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1920s chemise step in - Courtesy of pastperfectvintage
1920s chemise step in
Courtesy of pastperfectvintage
1920s envelope chemise  - Courtesy of dorotheascloset.com
1920s envelope chemise
Courtesy of dorotheascloset.com
1930s chemise  - Courtesy of dorotheasclosetvintage.com
1930s chemise
Courtesy of dorotheasclosetvintage.com
1930s envelope chemise  - Courtesy of dorotheascloset.com
1930s envelope chemise
Courtesy of dorotheascloset.com
Vintage envelope chemise - Courtesy of denisebrain
Vintage envelope chemise
Courtesy of denisebrain
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