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camisole

[kam-uh-sohl] / ˈkæm əˌsoʊl /




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Wakeley says a well-cut camisole or strappy top can work when worn beneath a linen overshirt, lightweight jacket or tailored co-ord.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

Another photo, which appears to be on an airplane, shows Clinton with a woman wearing a white camisole.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 20, 2025

Pair them with a sheer camisole for a look that’s “fun and edgy.”

From Washington Post Mar. 22, 2023

Inspecting a sketch of the Pyer Moss take on basketball shorts, he said, “I like this, but as a set, with a silk camisole — like a silk basketball jersey.”

From New York Times Mar. 5, 2020

As I slipped on the long camisole and the fresh-smelling petticoat, I noticed three more petticoats stacked right there on the bed, each embroidered more beautifully than the next.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

She explains that thicker straps are a safer option where the dress code is unclear and recommends satin camisoles as a more polished alternative to basic cotton vests.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

People started lining up outside appliance outlets and department stores, risking life and limb to get their sweaty hands on one of the limited-quantity, only-while-supplies-last TVs, power tools, personal computers or designer camisoles.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 28, 2025

Other focal points might include a selection of shoes or camisoles casually displayed on a tufted fabric bench, almost begging to be bought.

From Seattle Times Aug. 21, 2019

So far, I have had to resort to wearing camisoles with built-in shelf bras or tops that have some support structure.

From Slate May 30, 2013

My sisters and I left home wearing six pairs of underdrawers, two half-slips and camisoles; several dresses one on top of the other, with pedal pushers underneath; and outside of everything an all-weather coat.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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