This chemise is incredibly soft and smooth. It feels just like velvet, and because it's made of lycra. It's amazingly comfortable - I even slept in it despite the underwire push-up cups. They are also perfectly molded and not super stiff like most push-up bras I have wore in the past. I personally enjoy how this silk chemise hugs my body and accents my curves in all the right places. This may not be something you will like if you are self-conscious about your middle and backside areas.