Fashion Vocab by Shae Miller

Accordian Pleat

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

A-Line

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

Appliqùe

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

Argyle

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Varicolored diamonds on a solid background color.

Asymmetrical Neckline

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Any neckline that appears diffrent 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.

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 extended 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.

Mary Jane

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A shoe with a strap accross the instep.

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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It is a false step- wearing (or creating) the wrong thing.

Espadrille

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

Ombre

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A gradual change of one shade from dark to light (also refered to as degrade)

Chambray

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

Patent Leather

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

Metallic

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

Paper- bag Waistband

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Loose waitband in which extra fabric is gathered, and often paired with a belt.

Acid Wash

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

Bellow pocket

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A large gusted pocket that is often featured on jakcets, pants, and skirts often seen or safari inspired garments.

Carrot Leg Pants

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Pants shaped like a carrot, wide at top and tapered toward bottom.

Paisley

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Distinctive intricate pattern of curved feather shaped figures based on an indian pin-cone design.

Rugby Shirt

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Shirt with buttoned colar and typically long-sleeved with broad stripes. Originated from rugby players.

Sling Back Shoes

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A type of womens footwear characterized by an ankle strap that crosses only around the back and sides of the ankles and heel.

Tulle

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Lightweight, very fine, stiff netting frequently starched to provid body or stiffness.

Track Suit

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A comfy matching set of clothing consisting of a sweatshirt or light jacket and pants w a drawstring worn for exercise or casual wear.

Bat Wing Sleeve

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

Blazer

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Hip-length, single-breasted jacket.

Boucle

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Woven or knitted fabric with looped texture, used a lot by channel.

Breton Srtipe

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(saylor stripe) thin blue horizontal stripes

Choker Necklace

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A nechlace worn high on the neck (feels like it chokes you)

Cowl

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A soft draping of fabric cut so fabric hangs in soft folds.

Gingham

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Light weight plain-woven cotton cloth.

Neoprene

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Scooba fabric, synthetic rubber thats often used to make wetsuits.

Pensil skirt

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

Stole

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A bond of cloth or a shawl worn around the shoulders and left to fall down the body front.

Babydoll Dress

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A Sleeveless or short-sleeved dress has 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 wak-resist sying aplies to the whole cloth.

Board Shorts

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Type of swimwear 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 thick wooden sole

Filigree

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Ornamental work of fine wire with the addition of tiny beads.

Fringe

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Ornamental textile trim applies to an edge of a texlie item.

Keyhole Neckline

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Neckline that features a central cutaway hust below the collar bone.

Mandarin Collar

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Small, close fitting and upright collar

Piping

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Edging is formed by sewing a thin strip of folded fabric into a narrow tube and attaching it to the edge of the fabric.

Quilting

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A technique with two or more layers of fabric, usually with light padding in between.

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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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 or rubber soles, and open lacing with two or three pairs of eyelets.

Handkercheif Hem

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When the hemline of a dress or skirt is made up of panels of fabric that fall in points.

Kangaroo Pocket

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Long, lengthwise pockets that have 2 'pocket' gaps for the hands at either end.

Lug Sole Shoe

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

Overlay

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

Peplum

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Shaft flared gathered, or pleated strip of fabric attached at the waist to create a hanging frill.

Smocking

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An embroidery technique is used to gather fabric so that it can stretch.

Stiletto

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Woman's shoe with a thin high tapering heel.