Fashion Vocabulary by ELIZABETH BUFFKIN

Accordion Pleat

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Narrow, straight pleats used in women's garments. The folds resemble an accordion.

A-Line

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Triangle-like silhoutte that begins fitted typically starting at the waist and gets wider.

Argyle

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Varicolored diamonds on a solid background color.

Applique

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A design applied to another surface, usually with a decorative stitch.

Asymmetrical Neckline

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Any neckline that appears different on either side.

Athleisure

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A trend in fashion in which clothing designed for workouts and other athletic activities is worn in other settings, such as during work.

Aviator Glasses

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Eyeglasses having a lightweight metal frame and relatively large tinted glasses.

Bermuda Shorts

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Shorts which extend to shortly above the knee cap.

Cap Sleeve

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A sleeve extending only a short distance from the shoulder and tapering to nothing under the arm.

Cargo Pants

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Pants with cargo pockets typically on the sides of the legs at thigh level.

Equalette

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Decorative shoulder adornment usually found on military uniforms and trench coats.

Espadrille

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A shoe usually having a fabric upper part and a sole made of a felxible rope material.

Faux Pas - False Step

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Wearing or creating the wrong thing.

Harem Pants

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Loose trousers that are tight at the ankle and have a drop-crotch.

Mary Jane

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A shoe with a strap across the instep.

Chambray

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smooth fabric of cotton, etc., made by weaving white or unbleached threads across a colored warp: used for dresses, shirts, and other apparel.

Metallic

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A fabric made out of metallic fiber, namely a fiber or yarn made of or coated with metal.

Ombre

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A gradual change of one shade from dark to light (also referred to as degradé)

Paper Bag Waistband

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Paper-bag waist bands are loose waistbands in which extra fabric is gathered, and often paired with a belt.

Patent Leather

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Leather that has had lacquer applied to it to make it shiny.

Acid Wash

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Fabric that has been treated with bleach to produce streaked appearance.

Ascot

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Necktie or scarf with broad ens tied and arranged so the ends are flat.

Bell Sleeve

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Sleeve that flares out from the elbow or upper arm.

Bellow Pocket

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Gusseted pocket featured on cargo pants or safari like outfit.

Carrot Leg

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Pants shaped like a carrot.

Paisley

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Pattern of curved feather figures based on Indian pine cone design.

Rugby Shirt

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Shirt having collar and sleeves with broad stripes.

Sling Back

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Shoe characterized by ankle strap that crosses around back of ankles.

Tulle

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Very fine netting frquently starched to provide body.

Tracksuit

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Set of clothes consistening of a sweatshirt or zip up and pants that is matching. Worn athletic or casual

Batwing sleeve

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Long sleeve, cut wide at shoulder with deep armholes and tapered wrists.

Blazer

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Single breasted jacket, often having a notched lapel and buttons down the front.

Boucle

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Woven or knitted fabric with a looped texture, popularized by Chanel.

Breton Stripe

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Thin, blue horizontal stripes on a white background.

Choker Necklace

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A necklace high up on the neck and is very tight.

Cowl

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Soft, draping fabric that is cut so the fabric can hang in soft folds.

Gingham

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Lightweight cotton cloth, typically white and a bold color.

Neoprene

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Synthetic rubber thats often used to make wetsuits.

Pencil Skirt

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Close fitting skirt that hangs down or tapers toward hem.

Stole

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Band of cloth or shawl worn around neck and shoulders.

Babydoll Dress

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sleeveless or short sleeved dress having a waistline that us just below the bust and a loose, gathered skirt above the knee.

Batik

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Indonesian technique of wax resist dyeing applied to the whole cloth.

Board Short

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type of swimwear and casual-wear in the form of long loose fitting shorts that are designed to be quick-drying and are generally made from strong and smooth polyester or nylon.

Clog

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a shoe with a thick wooden sole.

Filigree

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ornamental work of fine wire, usually in silver or gold, with the addition of tiny beads.

Fringe

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textile trim applied to an edge of a textile item.

Keyhole Neckline

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Neckline that features a cutaway just below the collarbone.

Mandarin Collar

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small, close fitting and upright collar. originating from traditional Chinese garments, used ti create a minimalist feel.

Piping

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trim or edging formed by sewing a thin strip of folded fabric into a narrow tube and attaching it to the edge of a piece of fabric. included cords for extra body.

Quilting

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technique where 2 or more layers are sewn together with line of stitching. parallel lines, forming squares or diamonds in a geometric pattern.

Bolero

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short jacket not reaching the waist, with or without sleeves and open at the front.

Bubble Hem

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hem of the skirt is folded back on itself at the hemline.

Chukka Boot

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leather boots with suede or leather uppers and open lacing with two or three eyelets.

Handkerchief Hem

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hemline of a dress or skirt is made up of panels of fabric that fall in paints

Kangaroo Pocket

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long, lengthwise pocket that has two pocket gaps for the hands at either end

Lug Sole Shoe

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thick, rubber sole with deep indentions that improve stability and traction

Overlay

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lace or sheer fabric that has been placed over a different fabric

Peplum

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short, flared, gathered or pleated strip of fabric attached at the waist of a jacket or blouse.

Smocking

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embrodery technique used to gather fabric so it can stretch

Stiletto

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womans shoe with thin, hgih tapering heel