The origin of Chemisettes by Anne [pronounced shem-uh-zet']
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Chemisettes by Anne was born out of a desire to have the benefits of a camisole or tank top without any of the
negatives that can come with wearing two layers. I knew if I searched enough I could find dickeys, but that really
wasn't what I wanted. Dickeys only come in two styles, turtleneck and mock turtleneck. Besides, I don't like pulling
dickeys over my hair if I decide I need something more after I've done my hair and make-up. If I was already
dressed, I had to undress and redress to add a camisole or tank top.
One day I was cleaning out my closet and was folding up a knit top that I was going to get rid of. I noticed the inset
that had come with the top. The top had buttons on the inside, so the inset was detachable. I thought to myself, "I
think I'll keep that part. Maybe I can figure out a way to wear it with other tops and blouses, even though other tops
don't have buttons on the inside to attach it to with the special hooks." It was black with a little bit of lace trim, so it
would go with almost anything. It became a kind of pretend camisole. I grew to love my little pretend camisole. The
more I wore it the more reasons I found to love it. If I already had a top or blouse on and decided I wanted or
needed something more, I didn't have to take the top or blouse off to put a camisole on, and then put the top or
blouse back on again. I could put my little pretend camisole on without taking anything off. It worked in reverse too.
If I had put it on and was ready to go but then decided I didn't want it, I could take it off without taking anything else
off.
If I was out somewhere, wearing a camisole, and got too hot with two layers, I would go to a ladies room, remove
my blouse, remove the camisole, then put my blouse back on, and hope my handbag was large enough to put the
camisole inside until I got home. Otherwise, I would have to sweat it out until I got home. But my little pretend
camisole is so small and lightweight that it almost fits in a wallet! I can put it in a pocket most of the time and, at
most, it looks like I have a tissue in my pocket!
I am also one of those women who has a few favorite blouses or sweaters that I wear ALL the time. My little
pretend camisole became a way to give a little different look to those few favorites, without spending lots of money
on camisoles.
One day I was at the office and a coworker said something about me wearing a camisole. I said, "No. It's not a
camisole." She said, "Oh, it's part of the top." With a smile, I said, "Nope." At that point she demanded to know what
I was wearing. Pulling my shirt over just a tad I showed her my little pretend camisole. She fell in love with it and
wanted one. Her birthday was coming up so I made her a set of five different ones, all in different colors and styles.
She was so excited when I gave them to her, and began talking to everyone around the office about them. Women
started coming to me and suggesting I sell them. They felt that lots of women would appreciate having these little
pretend camisoles.
As I did my research to begin this venture, I found that there was a garment in the mid 19th century that seemed to
be a sister to my little pretend camisole. It was called a chemisette. After researching lots of different names for my
new creation, I settled on chemisette.
My goal is to continue to develop Chemisettes by Anne. My patent is now pending. Quality and customer service
will always be my number one priority. However, I also hope to continue to expand the types and styles of
chemisettes that are available. Other women who have tried them have developed a list of reasons why they love
their chemisettes as much as I love mine.
I am so sure you will love your chemisette, that I offer a 30-day guarantee. If you don't love it, just return it and tell
me why you didn't so I can use that information to continue improving my products. Of course, if you have your
own reasons for loving my little pretend camisole, I'd love to hear from you.
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If you have not yet tried this fabulous new fashion, isn't it time?
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The Edwardian Chemisette
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The chemisette was a popular ladies lingerie item from the mid 19th century through the early
20th century. It was a type of false blouse, designed to cover the neck and breasts. It gave the
appearance of wearing a blouse under an outer garment. They were often boned, causing them
to be uncomfortable to wear.
Photos of Edwardian
chemisette courtesy of
home-and-garden.webshots.com
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The Dickie (or dickey or dicky)
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The dickie is very similar to the chemisette. The original was introduced in the latter part of the
1900's. It was another type of false shirt, originally designed for men. The popularity of
the dickie continues to come and go. The turtleneck dickie, probably the most popular, remains
a uniform staple in industries where employees need to be outdoors. It helps to keep the neck
and chest warm without wearing a scarf, and is easy to remove if the weather warms up. Many
others still wear various forms of dickeys as a fashion accessory.
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Chemisettes by Anne
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Chemisettes by Anne offers lingerie that is a contemporary version of the original chemisette,
and a uniquely feminine version of the dickey. Chemisettes are designed to provide style and
function with comfort and ease.
They are great to wear under any type of clothing, in any season.
This lingerie is so lightweight and comfortable that you may forget you have it on.
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