The babydoll became popular from the 1950's movies and it is still very popular. It is a short sleeved or even non sleeved night gown that is considered as seductive, The actual name comes from the gowns worn by little baby girls from a gown that is almost like a t-shirt so they can be easily changed. It is seen as a completely different piece of clothing when worn by an adult lady than a child. The sexyness disappears as the infants wear them. Besides being cosidered as an erotic piece of lingerie it is a underwear fashion icon seen in many movies and series.