Nightgown facts for kids

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Nightie
A Nightgown

A nightgown or nightdress is a gown worn for sleeping. It is usually loose-fitting. There are different lengths, hip-length (called baby-doll), floor-length (called négligée) or knee-length.

Until about the 1940s men used to wear them. Today, they are mostly worn by women.

Images for kids

  • BroxSistersBed

    Mid-1920s nightgowns worn by the Brox Sisters.

  • Negligee

    Satin negligee

  • Bright red nightgown

    Olga nightgown


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