Women Modern Nightgowns
Nightgowns are predominantly worn by women. Common modern nightgown styles are made from cotton, satin, silk or lace and have embroidery or lace details with thin shoulder straps. Nightgowns have several different variations. Longer, cotton nightgowns are often referred to as “Victorian Nightgowns”, having been influenced by similar styles in the late 19th century. Shorter nightgowns are also known as “nighties” and a common style is the “baby doll” nightgown which is generally lace and silk with a V-neckline. Other variations are the “shirt style” nightgown or the “slip dress” nightgown. A nightgown, nightie or nightdress is a loosely hanging item of nightwear, today almost exclusively worn by women. A nightgown is made from cotton, silk, satin, or nylon and may be decorated with lace appliques or embroidery at the bust and hem.
Nightgown Dress
A nightgown may have any neckline, and may have sleeves of any type, or be sleeveless, and any should strap or back style. The length of a nightgown may vary from hip-length to floor-length. A short nightgown can be called a “shortie” or a “babydoll’, depending on the style. The sweep (taper from top to bottom) of the night gown can vary from virtually straight, to full circle sweep, like the Olga gown pictured below. A slip nightgown may be used as a nightgown or as a full slip. Nightgowns may be worn with a matching outer garment, a robe, sheer chiffon peignoir or dressing gown, to make them appropriate for receiving guests.