Have you ever wondered where or what the origins of baby doll lingerie are?
Well, look no further! The baby doll - sometimes spelled babydoll or baby-doll -
can trace its origins to the short bed jackets trimmed with lace and the wide
variety of bed capes worn by women in the 1930s and 1940s. At the time, a baby
doll nightgown had a hemline that came to about 6 inches above the knee. Most
still do today.
The name “baby doll” is said to have come from a 1956 movie by that name (“Baby
Doll”), which starred Carroll Baker as a 19 year old virgin. The style of
nightgown worn in the movie soon became popular amongst the general public.
Later, the baby doll was transformed into a short day wear dress. Because the
style invoked a sense of innocence and youthfulness, the baby doll was soon to
be found back in the bedroom, only this time in a more provocative style. Since
many baby dolls are styled to have a very short hemline, revealing the buttocks,
they are quite popular and help to enhance sexual foreplay.
Baby dolls have evolved into a very popular form of fine sexy lingerie, playing
on fantasies. With their very short hemline, the legs appear longer and some
styles draw attention to the breasts by purposely exposing them. Most often a
baby doll is sold as a set with a matching pair of panties or a thong. There are
also styles of baby dolls that are low key in nature and are marketed as a short
nightgown and not as fine sexy lingerie worn for a romantic evening.
Today, due to its popularity, baby doll lingerie can be found in fine lingerie
boutiques in their own separate category. Some styles resemble those of the
1960s and 1970s, while others vary considerably and are pointed more toward the
fine sexy lingerie market.
One style that has gained notoriety recently is called the “fembot”. This
particular style of baby doll lingerie was first seen in the movie, “Austin
Powers: International Man of Mystery”, and features a marabou clad bra with a
sheer pleated skirt and a marabou hemline.
Baby dolls can be seen with a variety of decorations, from lace, faux fur and
ruffles to bows and ribbons. Most have thin or spaghetti straps.
The history of the baby doll is a fairly short one, being a relatively recent
innovation. But, it has vaulted into prominence in the fine lingerie market and
should continue to be a popular form of fine sexy lingerie for years to come.
About The Author
Dagmar Anderson is an associate of Lingerie Seductions, an online fine
lingerie store that strives to offer their customers the best in elegant fine
lingerie in an easy to navigate shopping environment. Their complete online
catalog of fine sexy lingerie is available for viewing at:
www.lingerieseductions.com
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