Fashion Vocab by MADISON BYRUM

Accordion Pleat

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Narrow straight pleats used in women's garments; the pleats resemble the creased folds in the bellow of an accordion.

A-line

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Triangle-like silhouette that begins fitted, typically starting at the waist, and gets gradually wider from the hem. It echoes the shape of an A.

Applique

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A design applied to another surface frequently with a decorative stitch.

Asymmetrical Neckline

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Any neckline that appears different on either side.

Argyle

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Varicolored diamonds on a solid background color.

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, casual or social occasions.

Aviator Glasses

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Eyeglasses having a lightweight metal frame and relatively large usually tinted lenses

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.

Epaulette

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

Espadille

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

Harem Pants

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Loose trousers that fit closely at the ankle and typically have a drop crotch

Faux Pas

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A sartorial slip that could land you on the worst dressed list is to be avoided at all costs.

Mary Jane

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A shoe with a strap across the instep.

Chambray

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

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.

Paper bag waistband

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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 a bleach wash to create a pattern.

Ascot

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A tie or scarf for men that has broad ends.

Bell Sleeve

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Flares out from the elbow creating a bell shape.

Bellow Pocket

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large gusseted pockets that are on jackets and pant.

Carrot leg pant

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Wide at the top and tapered at the bottom.

Paisley

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Distinctive curve feather shaped pattern.

Rugby Shirt

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buttoned collar long sleeved with broad stripes.

Sling Back Shoe

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ankle strap that crosses around the back.

Tulle

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lightweight,fine,stiff netting.

Track Suit

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Matching sweat set.

Batwing Sleeve

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Long sleeve shirt where its wide at the shoulder and has deep arm holes.

Blazer

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Hip length single breasted jacket.

Boucle

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Woven or knitted fabric with a looped texture.

Breton Stripe

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Thin blue horizontal stripes on a white background.

Choker necklace

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worn high on the neck and is tight fitting

Cowl

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Draping fabric cut so fabric fold.

Gingham

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lightweight plain woven cotton cloth with smaller checkers

Neoprene

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Synthetic rubber thats used to make wetsuits.

Pencil Skirt

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Close fitting skirt that hangs straight down.

Stole

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Shawl made of fur.

Babydoll Dress

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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.

This jewellery method has been a decorative technique since 3000 BC, favoured for its delicate, feminine finish.

fringe

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ornamental textile trim applied to an edge of a textile item

keyhole neckline

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Neckline that features a central cutaway just below the collarbone.

mandarin collar

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A small, close fitting and upright collar.

Originating from traditional Chinese garments, it is used in oriental-inspired collections and to create a minimalist feel.

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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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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Handkerchief hems are when the hemline of a dress or a skirt is made up of panels of fabric that fall in points — like the corners of a handkerchief. elongated lower half of the body.

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.