Plural of chemise; multiple loose undergarments or simple garments.
From chemise + -s (English plural marker). The plural form follows standard English pluralization of French loanwords.
In historical clothing inventories, 'chemises' were often a person's most valuable clothing item—you might own only 2-3, and they'd be washed regularly, making them practical and essential for hygiene.
Plural of chemise, carrying the same gendered history in fashion terminology where women's undergarments received specialized vocabulary distinct from male counterparts.
Use for the historical garment type without gendered assumption. Specify context when discussing fashion history to avoid reinforcing gender-marketing narratives.
Women textile workers, seamstresses, and designers who created and refined chemise construction deserve recognition in fashion history narratives typically dominated by male couturiers.
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