Petticoats were worn throughout history by women who wanted to have the currently Fashionable shape created by their Clothing. Show up at your favorite sports event dressed to call the game in this Sexy Referee Costume. A Babydoll is a Short Nightgown or Negligee intended as Nightwear for a female. The garment is often trimmed with Lace, Ruffles, Bows and Ribbons, optionally with Spaghetti Straps. Sometimes it is made of Sheer or Translucent fabric like Nylon or Chiffon or Silk.