Project Design: Camisoles
Project Design is our own friendly competition where we put together collection of independent designers for you to rate on your very own imaginary runway.
Years ago I walked into a clothing store and asked the sales girl if they had any camisoles. She blinked and me and repeated the word with a question mark, "Camisoles?" I took a step back and responded, "Yeah, the little tank top like things with adjustable straps." Her face lit up with recognition, "Oh! You mean 'camis'!"
I almost explained that "cami" was short for "camisole," but I figured it be a waste of breathe if she hadn't already made that connection. Like slips, the cami is a forgotten underpinning. In fact, most of these are pajama-style camisoles because I'm almost positive you have to shop in vintage stores and specialty shops to find a proper undergarment-style cami. With sheer clothing regaining popularity, I hope the cami sees a revival too. I don't want to see the trend bots' bras or worse. And I'd like to see something more interesting that the $2.50 Forever 21 cotton cami. I want pretty, and I want it sold by cup size/band size like a real undergarment.
Which camisole would you pick for comfy jammies or leisurely lingerie?
Rayon and organic cotton jersey camisole by sandmaidensleepwear![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhluJvffXpnYr5uJ9x5MVYUlDPlf6KD8foDzaFh3DmeFzahMPXlv0phZCO1tMmhfDHURBLx2VkecYHz7zSHqhneXsFxzFFXPARqlHe5K0rKoNyLbDRl_LJ_yfeZqZc26hc2Sfg49QCyEOMt/s400/organic+cotton+cami+camisole+etsy.jpg)
Parisian Scandale Camisole by Swoon![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQToSexHSu9ouyjy8ek-jq8Q4DlfVSmPIYobSJmiHZKjrDyatbHNkBx6P0Zv-CVsyL0crrjLD_QaHI1PFqkZLlpCIcSaV1ta7EdFftTr-SuHCvZukl7la7aD7pQIMJ1KA3-NM_Zxlw-O91/s400/parisian+paris+eiffel+tow+pajamas+pj+cami+camisole+etsy.jpg)
Silence nightgown/camisole by MajoReyStore![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg58-HKig_If2b8AArfloA7mK6gA_Kd1vpzQN_oV5uMKzmLlSHrddL78mo4wDTUCywoZOBi4CjWYXiz1X7V2EKObyKM98LNrDESJMxVA6ofzJ5dVp1wmO8nzPD2VYKZLF-_Uka8wgzqAVTc/s400/pruple+ruffle+nightgown+pajamas+pjs+cami+camisole+etsy.jpg)
Ruby Red Bamboo Camisole by luvahuva![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUZdoUfJnvSrWyweWkZLqBNGJwcqicmlblDcUw7fpoCXtwUMv9bsfRww4OGNY0eY5J5VZhz5u20s5h0fTNA7B_y4GCXKgZRhFzB6hrjSMJ_sv62WJ0aP_fQQm8-oqmWE8tUq84i68JXdGN/s400/red+bamboo+cami+camisole+etsy.jpg)
Lacy purple camisole and panty Set by intima![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOEf8z90xaTRlEnje2glFjxVHUZhAb1G4Y2RYNyYFioSXCsCMC_gu9ga8IZc6xELuPG2xM-MsrR-yJk4k64Km6LufR5W9OvmdANtbDbEyOJCQopc8z1RROrSLJVX1xg-4a8MWq0wSBdGeH/s400/lacy+purple+cami+camisole+etsy.jpg)
MANU bamboo lingerie by manukasanyal![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwDJoDQt8Cx5DZke51P1SYRG2Ulu0qdfOY6rOndY-xXdiN090TT0RT9dzBcrEgzGmrRydI6EfCE66f8cduCPlKY75voO6trpw4ti1eolmpRrqI583vdcs9yH3B0H9R4nz9TBDZ-sXr_Oz1/s400/simple+bamboo+lingerie+valentines+day+cami+camisole+etsy.jpg)
Brody Red Silk Camisole with Navy Bow by Hopeless![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZAUfQde6TjQkizr2gQTUzuOPtrpRiivQvmtO61NX_B43rZv_yW6HQlmVCJOgVKCRkGDNkkDt9NDFIjsjUmKRoJBdX3-aSEFoMFBmsFhaeKTgKEPkicFsJ9bgyLjYq57rz0_2WNuunBvK/s400/silk+valentines+day+cami+camisole+etsy.jpg)
Years ago I walked into a clothing store and asked the sales girl if they had any camisoles. She blinked and me and repeated the word with a question mark, "Camisoles?" I took a step back and responded, "Yeah, the little tank top like things with adjustable straps." Her face lit up with recognition, "Oh! You mean 'camis'!"
I almost explained that "cami" was short for "camisole," but I figured it be a waste of breathe if she hadn't already made that connection. Like slips, the cami is a forgotten underpinning. In fact, most of these are pajama-style camisoles because I'm almost positive you have to shop in vintage stores and specialty shops to find a proper undergarment-style cami. With sheer clothing regaining popularity, I hope the cami sees a revival too. I don't want to see the trend bots' bras or worse. And I'd like to see something more interesting that the $2.50 Forever 21 cotton cami. I want pretty, and I want it sold by cup size/band size like a real undergarment.
Which camisole would you pick for comfy jammies or leisurely lingerie?
Rayon and organic cotton jersey camisole by sandmaidensleepwear
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhluJvffXpnYr5uJ9x5MVYUlDPlf6KD8foDzaFh3DmeFzahMPXlv0phZCO1tMmhfDHURBLx2VkecYHz7zSHqhneXsFxzFFXPARqlHe5K0rKoNyLbDRl_LJ_yfeZqZc26hc2Sfg49QCyEOMt/s400/organic+cotton+cami+camisole+etsy.jpg)
Parisian Scandale Camisole by Swoon
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQToSexHSu9ouyjy8ek-jq8Q4DlfVSmPIYobSJmiHZKjrDyatbHNkBx6P0Zv-CVsyL0crrjLD_QaHI1PFqkZLlpCIcSaV1ta7EdFftTr-SuHCvZukl7la7aD7pQIMJ1KA3-NM_Zxlw-O91/s400/parisian+paris+eiffel+tow+pajamas+pj+cami+camisole+etsy.jpg)
Silence nightgown/camisole by MajoReyStore
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg58-HKig_If2b8AArfloA7mK6gA_Kd1vpzQN_oV5uMKzmLlSHrddL78mo4wDTUCywoZOBi4CjWYXiz1X7V2EKObyKM98LNrDESJMxVA6ofzJ5dVp1wmO8nzPD2VYKZLF-_Uka8wgzqAVTc/s400/pruple+ruffle+nightgown+pajamas+pjs+cami+camisole+etsy.jpg)
Ruby Red Bamboo Camisole by luvahuva
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUZdoUfJnvSrWyweWkZLqBNGJwcqicmlblDcUw7fpoCXtwUMv9bsfRww4OGNY0eY5J5VZhz5u20s5h0fTNA7B_y4GCXKgZRhFzB6hrjSMJ_sv62WJ0aP_fQQm8-oqmWE8tUq84i68JXdGN/s400/red+bamboo+cami+camisole+etsy.jpg)
Lacy purple camisole and panty Set by intima
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOEf8z90xaTRlEnje2glFjxVHUZhAb1G4Y2RYNyYFioSXCsCMC_gu9ga8IZc6xELuPG2xM-MsrR-yJk4k64Km6LufR5W9OvmdANtbDbEyOJCQopc8z1RROrSLJVX1xg-4a8MWq0wSBdGeH/s400/lacy+purple+cami+camisole+etsy.jpg)
MANU bamboo lingerie by manukasanyal
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwDJoDQt8Cx5DZke51P1SYRG2Ulu0qdfOY6rOndY-xXdiN090TT0RT9dzBcrEgzGmrRydI6EfCE66f8cduCPlKY75voO6trpw4ti1eolmpRrqI583vdcs9yH3B0H9R4nz9TBDZ-sXr_Oz1/s400/simple+bamboo+lingerie+valentines+day+cami+camisole+etsy.jpg)
Brody Red Silk Camisole with Navy Bow by Hopeless
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZAUfQde6TjQkizr2gQTUzuOPtrpRiivQvmtO61NX_B43rZv_yW6HQlmVCJOgVKCRkGDNkkDt9NDFIjsjUmKRoJBdX3-aSEFoMFBmsFhaeKTgKEPkicFsJ9bgyLjYq57rz0_2WNuunBvK/s400/silk+valentines+day+cami+camisole+etsy.jpg)
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