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Babydoll Nightie Renaissance ~ Shadowline®

Lingerie Briefs ~ by Ellen Lewis – Lingerie industry experts & blog

Shadowline Silhouette Lace Vintage Babydoll Nightie featured on Lingerie BriefsSylvia Pedlar 1940s BabydollLingerie designer Sylvia Pedlar created the first shorty nightgown in 1942, known as the Babydoll. It was a practical response to the fabric shortage during World War II. The pretty and feminine sleepwear style reflected the resourcefulness of women during a time of scarcity. The Babydoll gained further popularity after the release of the 1956 hit movie “Baby Doll,” which catapulted it into the realm of pop culture. Since then, it has become synonymous with … Read More

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