Why I like the Camisole
My favourite piece of lingerie is the camisole. I cannot image going a day without wearing one of my many varieties of camisoles. Each camisole in my drawer serves a different purpose and is worn with specific outfits. If you are not sure what constitutes a camisole, it is a waist length sleeveless shift worn as an undergarment on the upper body or as a fancy liner to cover the bra.
The camisole was originally worn to keep perspiration away from the body and off the skin. Nowadays, the functionality of the camisole has broadened and oftentimes, the camisole can be worn alone without a bra underneath as it may have its own sewn-in bra. In addition, many women wear camisoles as a type of undershirt to keep warm.
Indeed, the camisole’s functionality is diverse: Some camisoles are made with two-inch wide shoulder straps to help cover the tiny straps of the bra. In addition, the length of the camisole, especially if it is waist length, hides the skin from showing through the outer clothing. Fancy camisoles of this kind with lace around the bust area are perfect complements for an executive type outfit or evening gown as the bodice of the blouse or dress looks smooth, neat and tidy.
Another purpose of the camisole is the replacement of the bra. For smaller breasted women who do not require substantial support, the camisole works perfect under any type of outfit. Many women like to wear the cotton, spandex type camisoles with spaghetti straps to bed acting as their pyjama tops or under their nightgowns to help keep them warm in cooler weather.
And camisoles are ideal for track wear or casual wear as they can be worn under a jacket but used as the top itself. When it gets too hot, the jacket can be removed leaving the camisole to be used as the top. Sometimes younger women prefer the midriff length camisole under their sweats so that they are showing a little of their stomach and navel area.
Camisoles come in many styles, shapes and colours. They are made of polyester, spandex, cotton, silk, rayon, stretch lace, satin and hemp. As many different styles as there are colours and fabrics, camisoles are diverse and should be found in every woman’s lingerie drawer.