Camisoles

Camisoles or camis, have many different uses in today's female wardrobe. This sleeveless undergarment covers the top part of the body and usually extends to the waist but is sometimes cropped to expose the midriff. These tops can be worn under something, alone, with a bra or without. Camisoles are typically made from cotton-based materials or stretch fabrics such as lycra, nylon, or spandex, and occasionally from satin or silk. They usually feature spaghetti straps and sometimes come with a built-in underwire bra or other kind of support.

Lucky Brand Jeans makes an upscale line of camis, in different fabrics, fits, lengths, prints and solid colors, which can be worn alone or under something else. Spiegel has camis in cotton, seersucker and silk, all pretty and feminine enough to be worn alone. The Signature Stretch Seersucker fitted cami features a longer top with side zip, and is made from lightweight and comfortable cotton seersucker blended with spandex. Old Navy has no shortage of camis at great prices, including V-necks, lace-trimmed and maternity versions.

New York & Company's Bodyshaper Seamless Racerback long cami, made from nylon and spandex, has a longer length and body-defining silhouette that's perfect for layering. Spanx has a whole line of body-smoothing camis in different lengths and colors that provide light compression for a put-together look.

Maidenform also offers help in the control department with its pretty and functional camis that provide firm shaping and smoothing. Gap has regular, shaping and maternity camis in lots of colors, styles and materials, and Bali's smooth-shaping, concealing camis offer good looks and comfort. If you're after pretty and feminine in a cami, check out the line at Energie, which includes pretty prints and cute styles that will fit anyone's style.