Adv. Fashion Vocab by CHARLEE COYLE

Acid Wash

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Fabric or a garment that has been treated with a bleach solution to produce a streaked or discolored appearance.

Ascot

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A necktie or scarf with broad ends, tied and arranged so that the ends are laid flat, one across the other, sometimes with a pin to secure them.

Bell Sleeve

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A bell sleeve is a standard sleeve that flares out from the elbow or upper arm to create a bell shape.

Bellow Pocket

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A large gusseted pocket that is often featured on jackets, pants, and skirts. Often seen on safari inspired garments.

Carrot Leg Pants

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Paisley

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A distinctive intricate pattern of curved feather-shaped figures based on an Indian pine-cone design.

Rugby Shirt

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A shirt having a buttoned collar and typically long-sleeved with broad stripes. Originated from a the kind worn by rugby players.

Sling Back Shoe

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A type of women's footwear characterized by an ankle strap that crosses only around the back and sides of the ankle and heel

Tulle

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A lightweight, very fine, stiff netting frequently starched to provide body or stiffness.

Tracksuit

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A loose, warm set of clothes consisting of a sweatshirt or light jacket and pants with an elastic or drawstring waist, worn when exercising or as casual wear.

Batwing Sleeve

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A long sleeve, cut wide at the shoulder with deep armholes that leads to thin tapered wrists, giving it a 'wing-like' appearance.

Blazer

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A hip-length, single-breasted jacket, often having a notched lapel and buttons down the front. · A semi-formal, casual jacket.

Boucle

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

Breton Stripe

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Consist of a thin blue horizontal stripes on a white background. Popularized by Coco Chanel in the 1930's and based on the traditional French sailor top.

Choker Necklace

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A necklace worn high on the neck and generally tight-fitting

Cowl

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A soft draping of fabric, cut so that the fabric can hang in soft folds. Often found on necklines and backs.

Gingham

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A lightweight plain-woven cotton cloth, typically checked in white and a bold color

Neoprene

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A synthetic rubber that's often used to make wetsuits, hence its alternative name scuba knit.

Pencil Skirt

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A close-fitting skirt that hangs straight down or tapers toward the hem

Stole

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A band of cloth or a shawl worn around the shoulders and left to fall down the body front. Such as a mink or fox-fur stole.

Babydoll Dress

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

Batik

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Batik is an Indonesian technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to the whole cloth.

Board Short

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A 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 material.

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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An ornamental textile trim applied to an edge of a textile item

Key Hole Neckline

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A neckline that features a central cutaway just below the collarbone.

Mandarin Collar

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A small, close fitting and upright collar.

Piping

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Piping is a 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. It can also include cord to give it extra body. Piping is often used to define or reinforce the style lines of a garment.

Quilting

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Quilting is a technique where two or more layers of fabric, usually with light padding in between, are sewn together with lines of stitching. The stitches are often worked in parallel lines, forming squares or diamonds in a geometric pattern. The fabric created appears padded in appearance and is popular for jackets, coats and footwear, as well as the classic patchwork quilt.

Bolero

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

Bubble Hem

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The hem of the skirt is folded back on itself to create a 'Bubble' effect at the hemline.

Chukka Boot

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An ankle-high leather boots with suede or leather uppers, leather or rubber soles, and open lacing with two or three pairs of eyelets.

Handkerchief Hem

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Kangaroo Pocket

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Kangaroo Pockets are long, lengthwise pockets that have two ‘pocket’ gaps for the hands at either end. They are often used on hoodies or in sportswear, and are named for resembling a Kangaroo’s pouch.

Lug Sole Shoe

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A thick rubber sole with deep indentations that improve the stability and traction of utility footwear such as work boots.

Overlay

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A lace or sheer fabric that has been placed over a different fabric underneath.

Peplum

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A short flared, gathered, or pleated strip of fabric attached at the waist of a woman's jacket, dress, or blouse to create a hanging frill or flounce.

Smocking

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Smocking is an embroidery technique used to gather fabric so that it can stretch. Before elastic, smocking was commonly used in cuffs, bodices, and necklines in garments where buttons were undesirable.

Stiletto

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A woman's shoe with a thin, high tapering heel.