Chemisette

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Chemisette by Fortuny is a short, off-white, semi-transparent garment made of lightweight fabric, likely cotton or silk. It features a rounded neckline with intricate white lace trim along the top edge. The garment is U-shaped, covering the chest and upper back, with a straight bottom hem and shoulder straps made of thin ribbons that tie at the back of the neck and under the arms. A small white tag is attached to the bottom center. The background is solid black.