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Post by cosmoblue on Dec 31, 2007 14:43:35 GMT -5
How long is you shift/chemise? Ankle, Mid calf, Below the knee, knee lengths? I am starting on mine and I just want to compare lengths.
-thanks
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Post by Mme de Beaufort on Dec 31, 2007 15:44:47 GMT -5
Mine comes to just below my knee.
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Post by dawnluckham on Dec 31, 2007 17:11:59 GMT -5
Around knee length (a little longer - a little shorter) seems to be the norm. I've never seen nor heard of an ankle length chemise or shift unless it was to be worn as a nightgown.
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Post by Mme de Beaufort on Dec 31, 2007 17:53:14 GMT -5
Around knee lenght (a little longer - a little shorter) seems to be the norm. I've never seen nor heard of an ankle length chemise or shift unless it was to be worn as a nightgown. I find that surprising when I research that; because you'd think it could double as a thin petticoat too.. but it is a dress-shield, ultimately. Still, strange that it never evolved into a petticoat of sorts. |
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Post by Val on Jan 8, 2008 10:58:56 GMT -5
All mine are about knee length, including some vintage ones I own.
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