Lifestyle February 13, 2020
Long slips or chemises for women – Comfy, accessible alternatives to bras
There is no getting away from wearing lingerie or inner wear like bras for most women.
Wearing a bra, though, can be a struggle especially for women in wheelchairs or those with upper limb mobility issues. Hooking and unhooking them can be a pain especially those with small clasps and hooks. Chemises with built in bras are an alternative option and that’s what we are featuring this week.
Here’s a range of chemises in cotton, all under ₹ 800.
MIRRA Women’s Camisole Cup Slip
This five-piece pack each in a different colour is a steal! You can team them with your outer wear perfectly. There is no padding or cup inside and the shape is given by the gathering of the fabric.
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The chemises come in pink, purple, black, beige and light green. The straps are slim and the neck is a V-cut.
White Cotton Slip by Jaypore
A classic white slip is a must have for all women.
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This is a slip that goes below the knee so you can team it with dresses and kurtas. The straps are thin and the neck V-shaped.
₹ 345*
Available at jaypore
Kolkata-based designer Soumita Basu who designs adaptive wear under the label Zyenika prefers chemises that are stretchable. She stopped wearing bras when she started losing upper and lower limb mobility a few years ago.
I find it difficult to hook a bra at the back, especially those with smaller hooks. My shoulders also start hurting with most bras. That’s why the clothes I design for myself have an inner lining. When I need inner wear, I wear a chemise.
Soumita is wearing a printed yellow dress and is seated on a wheelchair.
Jockey Skin Long Camisole
This is made with combed cotton which is very comfortable on the skin. There are slits on the side which gives plenty of mobility as well.
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This is available in shades of skin and white and has broad shoulder panels. The neck is scooped at the front and back.
₹ 299*
Available at jockey
Teemoods Women’s Cotton Chemise/Long Slip
Go bright with this blue chemise which has a scooped front and back neck. The fabric is pure cotton which means all day comfort. This is available in 12 colours!
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The slips are available in shades of blue, white, black, pink, beige, maroon, sky blue, yellow, red, purple and green. Plenty of matching options here!
That’s a lot of options for comfy inner wear we have put together for you!
* Prices may vary.
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