A cami or camisole is a woman's undergarment
which covers the top part of the body. It is sleeveless and tight fitting in
contrast to a loose-fitting babydoll or chemise. The materials of choice in
which they are manufactured are satin or silk.
A camisole can be worn over a brassiere or without one. Some camisoles come with
a built-in underwire bra which eliminates the need for a bra. In modern times,
the camisole has been transformed from simply being a undergarment to outerwear,
with the fabric changing more into cotton based materials.
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