A cami or camisole is a woman's undergarment which covers the top part of the body. It is sleeveless and tight fitting in contrast to a loose-fitting babydoll or chemise. The materials of choice in which they are manufactured are satin or silk.[1]

A camisole can be worn over a brassiere or without one. Some camisoles come with a built-in underwire bra which eliminates the need for a bra. In modern times, the camisole has been transformed from simply being a undergarment to outerwear, with the fabric changing more into cotton based materials.

Some wearers shy away from the outerwear Cami because they fear their bra straps will be exposed, [2] though of late several celebrities are indicating that it is fashionable to do so. [3]

In some inpatient psychiatric circles camisole has been the affectionate term for a straight-jacket.