Chemise vs. Smock — What's the Difference?

A chemise or shift is a classic smock, or a modern type of women's undergarment or dress. Historically, a chemise was a simple garment worn next to the skin to protect clothing from sweat and body oils, the precursor to the modern shirts commonly worn in Western nations.

A loose coatlike outer garment, often worn to protect the clothes while working.

A woman's loose, shirtlike undergarment.

To clothe in a smock.

A loosely fitting dress that hangs straight; a shift.

To decorate (fabric) with smocking.

(historical) A loose shirtlike undergarment, especially for women.

A type of undergarment worn by women; a shift or slip.

A short nightdress, or similar piece of lingerie.

A blouse; a smock frock.

A woman's dress that fits loosely; a chemise dress.

A loose garment worn as protection by a painter, etc.

A wall that lines the face of a bank or earthwork.

Of or pertaining to a smock; resembling a smock

A shift, or undergarment, worn by women.

Hence, of or pertaining to a woman.

A wall that lines the face of a bank or earthwork.

(transitive) To provide with, or clothe in, a smock or a smock frock.

A woman's sleeveless undergarment

To apply smocking.

A loose-fitting dress hanging straight from the shoulders without a waist

A woman's under-garment; a shift; a chemise.

A blouse; a smoock frock.

Of or pertaining to a smock; resembling a smock; hence, of or pertaining to a woman.

To provide with, or clothe in, a smock or a smock frock.

A loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles

Embellish by sewing in lines crossing each other diagonally;