No closing but overlap and tiny button or tie at the top is also historically appropriate. No need to do all the buttons unless you want to.

Thanks! I thought the other question didn’t post, which is why I repeated here… and now I can’t even find your blog to read the response there. I am so not good with computers! I could do mother-of-pearl but having looked at some of your Pinterest chemisette images, I’m thinking maybe no closing is needed, other than an invisible hook and eye at the top under the ruffle, and maybe another hook at the bottom. There’s some overlap, and I could even do a pin if needed.

Hi Kathleen, I replied to your similar comment on the other blog post. Here it is: Shell or wood buttons would be better as the chemisette is more of an undergarment. Mother-of-pearl are also great. However, you could do fabric covered, but keep the size small.