Fashion Vocabulary by AVA HIBBARD

Accordion Pleat

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Narrow straight pleats used in women's garments, the pleats resemble the creased folds in the bellows of the accordion.

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.

Applique

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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 colored background.

Asymmetrical neckline

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Any neckline that appears different on either side.

Clutch

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A small flat bag without a handle typically used on formal occasion

Epaulette

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Decorative shoulder adornment usually seen on coats

Espadrille

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

Faux paw

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A false step, wearing the wrong thing. An example would be mixing patterns

Harem pants

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Loose pants that fit close at the ankle and typically have a drop-crotch

Athleisure

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A trend in fashion in which clothing is designed for workouts and other athletic activities

Corduroy

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Cotton material with soft raised parallel lines

Aviator Glasses

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Eyeglasses having a lightweight metal frame and relativity large tinted lenses

Ballet flat

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Women's shoes for everyday wear which are similar to a womens ballet shoe

Beanie

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A close fitting knit cap worn in cold weather

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 he shoulder and tapering to nothing under the arm

Bangle

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A rigid, ring shaped bracelet usually made without a clasp so as to slip over the hand

Cargo pants

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

Kitten heel

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A shoe style that typically has a thin, one to two inch heel

Chambray

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Smooth fabric of cotton, etc., made by weaving threads across a colored wrap

Houndstooth

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Duo tone textile pattern characterized by abstract four-pointed shapes.

LBD

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The little black dress. Dress of simple cut with no ornamentation.

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 waistband in which extra fabric is gathered.

Peter Pan collar

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Turned down collar having round ends in front.

Raglan

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Sleeve construction in which the underarm seam of the sleeve is extended to the neckline at the front and back.

Seersucker

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Fabric made in plain weave, crinkled and smooth lengthwise striped

Patent Leather

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Leather that has lacquer applied to it to make it shiny

Boat Neck

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Wide neckline that runs horizontally to the shoulder points, across the collarbone

Brogue

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strong outdoor show with ornamental perforated patterns

Cable Knit

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A pattern resembling the twist of a usually two play cable

Color Blocking

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Bold and bright blocks of color

Paillette Sequin

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Small, shiny metal disk material

Patchwork

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Small pieces of shaped fabrics, of mixed patterns, colors and texture, all together to create larger geometric designs.

Shawl collar

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Turned over collar

Tassel

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A bundle of threads hung on accessories

Train

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Elongated back of dress

Wedge heel

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Heel raised by wedge shaped piece