FASHION VOCABULARY by GINIA GALLOWAY-LEWIS

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

Paisley

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

Rugby Shirt

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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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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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Lightweight plain-woven cotton cloth, typically checked in white and a bold color.

Neoprene

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

Pencil Skirt

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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.