
| Lingerie designer Sylvia Pedlar created the first shorty nightgown in 1942, known as the Babydoll. It was a practical response to the fabric shortage during World War II. The pretty and feminine sleepwear style reflected the resourcefulness of women during a time of scarcity. The Babydoll gained further popularity after the release of the 1956 hit movie “Baby Doll,” which catapulted it into the realm of pop culture. Since then, |
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