1. A short-sleeved or sleeveless woman's undergarment or light garment worn under a sheer dress or blouse.
Usage: chiefly historical or fashion-related
2. A decorative front panel or insert worn on the chest of a dress or bodice, typically made of lace or fine fabric.
Usage: fashion, historical

Examples

• She wore a delicate chemisette beneath her transparent silk gown.
• The Victorian dress featured an ornate lace chemisette at the neckline.
• A white cotton chemisette provided modesty under the sheer fabric.
• The chemisette was embroidered with tiny flowers and pearl beads.
• Fashion historians often display chemisettes in museum collections of 19th-century clothing.