What Is A Chemisette? “A chemisette (from French, “little chemise“) is an article of women’s clothing worn to fill in the front and neckline of any garment. Chemisettes give the appearance of a blouse or shirt worn under the outer garment without adding bulk at the waist or upper arm. Godey’s Lady’s Book January 1851 “Chemisettes of linen or cotton were often worn with day dresses in the mid-19th century, and…