A babydoll is a short, sometimes sleeveless, loose

The name was popularized by the 1956 movie Baby Doll starring Carroll Baker in the title role as a 19 year old nymphet, which essentially marked the beginning of the enduring popularity of the style for adults. Short day wear dresses of a similar style are sometimes called babydoll dresses. The name is sometimes two words, baby doll, and sometimes hyphenated, baby-doll. Some styles are similar to what is worn by dolls in the form of infants, and by some infants; the gown is short enough that diapers are easily changed. However, there may be an alternative origin for the style, if one considers the lineage of lace trimmed shortie bed jackets and bed capes of the 1930s and 1940s. It is now a highly erotic item of adult apparel, often classified as a form of lingerie. Adult babydolls are quite different from the infant babydolls, they fully expose the woman's legs, and some styles emphasize or deliberately expose the breasts as well. The gown is often sold as a set with matching panties, as a typical babydoll is short enough that underwear is visible if worn. Styles of the same general length but not intended to emphasize sex appeal are sometimes called shortie nightgowns. Babydolls became a prominent part of the kinderwhore look during the early to mid 1990s due to the popularity of riot Grrrl and grunge performers like Courtney Love and Kat Bjelland. Babydolls are now available in a sufficiently wide variety of styles that many lingerie retailers consider babydolls a distinct department. Modern babydolls often vary considerably from the styles of the 1960s and 1970s. Babydoll negligees from the 1950s to the early 1980s are now collectible vintage items. Some babydolls open in front and resemble a robe or peignoir. A bustier is a form fitting garment for women, which is traditionally worn as lingerie. Its primary purpose is to push up the bust by tightening against the upper midriff and forcing the breasts up, while gently shaping the waist. Nowadays, it might also be worn as a push up bra under a low backed dress, or as a camisole for outer wear. The bustier can also be worn as a half slip under diaphanous upper garments if a bold display of the midriff is not desired. A bustier resembles a basque, but is shorter. It reaches down only to the ribs or waist. Modern bustiers are often made with mesh panels rather than the traditional boning.