A camisole or cami is a loose-fitting sleeveless under garment which covers the top part of the body but is shorter than a chemise.
A camisole normally extends to the waist but is sometimes cropped to expose the midriff or extended to cover the entire pelvic region.
Camisoles are manufactured from light materials, commonly cotton-based, occasionally satin or silk, or stretch fabrics such as lycra, nylon or spandex.
A camisole typically has thin "spaghetti straps" and can be worn over a brassiere or without one. A variety of sleeveless body shaping undergarments have been derived from the camisole shape, offering medium control of the bust, waist or abdomen. Such control camisoles are the most causal of shaping garments, covering the torso from above the chest or below the waist. They look similar to tight-fitting cotton or silk camisoles, but straps are usually wider, the hems longer, and the stretchy, shiny fabric provides a smoothing touch.