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	Topics Babydoll Topic Home A babydoll is a short, sleeveSleeve Sleeve is that part of a garment which covers the arm, or through which the arm passes or slips.... less, loose fitting nightgownNightgown A nightgown is a loosely hanging item of nightwear nowadays mostly for women, Its length may vary from hip-length to floor-l... or negligeeNegligee The neglige is a form of womenswear intended for wear at night and in the bedroom.... intended as nightwearFacts About Nightwear Nightwear, also called "sleepwear", "nightclothes", or "nightdress", is clothing designed to be worn while sleeping.... for women. It usually consists of formed cups with an attached loose fitting skirtSkirt A skirt is a tube- or cone-shaped garment which hangs from the waist and covers all or part of the legs.... falling in length between the hips and the belly button. The garment is often trimmed with laceLace Summary Lace is a lightweight, openwork fabric, patterned with open holes in the work, made by machine or by hand.... , ruffles, appliques, MarabouMarabou Marabou can refer to:* Marabou Stork, a large bird in the stork family Ciconiidae.... furFur The term fur refers to the body hair of non-human mammals also known as the pelage .... , bows and ribbonRibbon A ribbon is a thin band of flexible material, typically cloth but also plastic or sometimes metal, used primarily for bindin... s, optionally with spaghetti strapFacts About Spaghetti strap Spaghetti straps are a kind of narrow shoulder straps used in womens clothing, such as camisoles, cocktail dresses, and even... s. Sometimes it is made of sheerSheer Overview When applied to fabric, the term sheer refers to semi-transparent and flimsy cloth.... or translucent fabric like nylonNylon Nylon represents a family of synthetic polymers, a thermoplastic material, first produced on 28 February, 1935 by Gerard J.... or chiffonChiffon (fabric) Summary Chiffon, which is a French word for rag, is a lightweight sheer material with a slightly rough feel to it.... or silkSilk Silk is a natural protein fibre that can be woven into textiles.... . The garment's hemHem To hem a piece of cloth, a garment worker... line is usually about six inches above the knee like a minidress and may have a scoop-neck. Usually pantiesPanties Panties or knickers are a form of underwear, usually light and snug-fitting, designed to be worn by women or girls i... are worn underneath. It is always said the name was popularized by the 1956 movie Baby DollBaby Doll *Baby Doll* is a 1956 film which tells the story of the childlike bride of a Mississippi cotton gin owner, who becomes the... starring Carroll BakerCarroll Baker Carroll Baker is an American actress who has enjoyed popularity as both a serious dramatic actress and, particularly in the ... in the title role, which essentially marked the beginning of the enduring popularity of the style for adults. Short daywear dressDress Overview The term dress may refer to any of these:-... es of a similar style are sometimes called babydoll dresses; the name is sometimes two words, baby doll, and sometimes hyphenated, baby-doll. Some styles are similar to what is worn by dollDoll Overview A doll is a usually small toy for children, often having the likeness of a human adult or, more often than not, a baby.... s in the form of infants, and by some infants; the gownGown A gown is a loose outer garment from knee- to full-length worn by men and women in Europe from the early Middle Ages to the ... is short enough that diaperDiaper A diaper or nappy is an absorbent garment worn by individuals who are incontinent, that is, lack control over bladde... s are easily changed. However, there may be an alternative origin for the style, if we consider the lineage of laceLace Lace is a lightweight, openwork fabric, patterned with open holes in the work, made by machine or by hand.... -trimmed shortie bedjackets and bed-capes of the 1930s and 1940s. It is now a highly eroticized item of adult apparel, often classified as a form of lingerieLingerie Summary Lingerie is a term, derived from the French language, for women's undergarments.... . When worn by an adult woman there is great contrast to when worn by an infant; the legs are fully displayed and some styles emphasize or deliberately expose the breastFacts About Breast The term *breast, also known by the Latin mamma* in anatomy, refers to the upper ventral region of an animal's t... s as well. The gown is often sold as a set with matching pantiesPanties Panties or knickers are a form of underwear, usually light and snug-fitting, designed to be worn by women or girls i... as a typical babydoll is short enough that underwear is visible if worn. Styles of the same general length but not intended to emphasize sex appeal are sometimes called shortie nightgownShortie nightgown A shortie nightgown is a functional short nightdress usually worn without panties. ... s. Babydolls became a prominent part of the "KinderwhoreKinderwhore Kinderwhore was an image used by a handful of American female punk rock bands in the early/mid 1990s.... " look during the early-to-mid 1990s due to the popularity of Riot GrrrlRiot Grrrl Riot Grrrl is a feminist musical movement that reached its height in the 1990s but continues to exert significant influence ... and Grunge musicGrunge music Grunge music is a genre of alternative rock inspired by hardcore punk, heavy metal, and indie rock.... performers like Courtney LoveCourtney Love Courtney Michelle Love is an American rock musician and Golden Globe-nominated actress, best-known as lead singer for the n... and Kat BjellandKat Bjelland Kat Bjelland was the lead singer and guitarist of the rock band Babes in Toyland.... . Babydolls are now available in a sufficiently wide variety of styles that many lingerieLingerie Lingerie is a term, derived from the French language, for women's undergarments.... retailers consider babydolls a distinct department. Modern babydolls often vary considerably from the styles of the 1960s and 1970s. Babydoll negligeeNegligee The neglige is a form of womenswear intended for wear at night and in the bedroom.... s from the 1950s to the early 1980s are now collectible vintage items. Some babydolls open up in front and resemble more of a robe or peignoirPeignoir A peignoir is a long nightgown for women usually sheer and made of chiffon.... .