Terminology: what is a lingerie dress or lingerie frock? (and blouse, and skirt) - The Dreamstress

Lingerie dresses and lingerie blouses are garments made from lightweight, light-coloured fabrics worn as both day and informal evening wear in hot climates in the Edwardian era.  They feature tucks, embroidery, and lace insertion techniques originally primarily seen in undergarments: hence their name.  

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