VOCABULARY Fashion Marketing
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Blouson Any top that blouses at or n ear the waistline
Button-Down Shirt Classic shirt with collar tips that button to the body of the shirt, traditionally made of cotton oxford cloth.
Traditionally, an item of underwear that is body-hugging, waistlength, and strapless, cut like an oldfashioned corset. (Made popular by Madonna as outerwear). Bustier Top
Formerly an undergarment much like the top half of a slip; most commonly made of soft, delicate fabrics. Camisole Top
A sleeveless, V- neck top that loops around the neck, leaving the arms, shoulders, and back as bare as possible. Halter Top
Originally, a traditionally Japanese wrap-style garment with wide, straight sleeves and a wide sash; now any robe, dress or shirt that resembles that shape. Kimono Top
Logo Knit Shirt Short-sleeved knit pullover with collar and placket, usually made in cotton pique knit or interlock.
Peasant Blouse A full-cut top with short, puffed sleeves, sometimes featured smocking or ethnic embroidery across the chest. Neckline is shirred on elastic and can be stretched to wear off the shoulder.
Scoop Neckline Low curved neckline extending to shoulders or cut deep in front, back or both. Originated in 30 s in evening wear.
A knit shirt cut like a T-Shirt without sleeves. Tank Top
Strapless top made of fabric that is shirred together to form a cylinder shape. The material is usually elastic to keep it from falling down. Tube Top
Originally underwear, this inexpensive knit top with simple round neck and squared cut, hemmed sleeves. Became outerwear during the l950 s. T-Shirt
Twin Sets -Tops Two sweaters made to be worn together. One usually of a short-sleeved pullover type and the other in a cardigan style.
Boat Neck Top A wide shallow neckline that extends from shoulder bone to shoulder bone, with equal depth from front and back. (also called bateau, meaning boat in French)
Bow Neck Top A plain neck with attached fabric that can be tied in a bow.
Cowl Collar Top Originally a simple hood attached to a garment, which could be thrown off the head onto the shoulders. Now, a high round loose-fitting collar that can be rolled down on itself. Similar to a turtleneck but looser.
Crew Neckline A round neck with ribbed banding that fits close to the base of the neck, usually on a sweater.
Henley Neckline A collarless round neck with front placket and several buttons, copied from shirts worn by rowers in regattas in Henley, England.
A crew-like neckline with a split collar attached inside, so it resembles a shirt collar emerging from a sweater. Johnny Collar
Keyhole Neckline A plain, round neckline closed by a single button with a narrow loop opening below it.
Mock Turtleneck A high, round, close-fitting collar that does not fold down.
Notched Collar A classic shirt style with open collar and turned back lapel. The notch is formed where the collar seam meets the lapel.
Peter Pan Collar A small Collar with rounded instead of pointed tips named after the character Peter Pan.
Sabrina Neckline High boat neckline fastened together at the shoulders with spaghetti strings that are tied in bows.
A straight (unnotched) collar edging a deep, curving V-neck, often in wrap-style, double-breasted blouses or dresses. Shawl Collar
Standup or Band Collar A plain band, usually about one inch in height, rising vertically from the neck of a blouse or dress.
Surplice (sur-plis) A wrap-style blouse or dress in which one side of the garment crosses or wraps around the other.
Sweetheart Neckline A low neckline that ends in rounded curves like the top of a heart.
Turtleneck Neckline A high, round, snugly fitting collar that folds down over itself.
Shirt with convertible collar often closed with snaps. May have pockets in front and V-shaped yolk in front and back. Western Shirt
Triangular shaped skirt that is wider at the hem than at the waistband. The shape comes from the cut of the fabric rather than from gathers, gores, or pleats. A - Line Skirt
A skirt gathered to a small waistline, ballooning out and tapered in at the hemline, popular in the 1950 s. Bubble Skirt
A skirt made from a full circle of fabric, popular in the 50 s, especially those done in felt and decorated with poodle appliques. Circle Skirt
Flared skirt made from several tapering pieces of fabric or gores sewn together. Gored Skirt
Denim skirt that is cut like a jean, can reflect the classic five-pocket with front zipper, belt loops, and pockets or have pleats, extended waistbands or paperbag waists. Jean Skirt
The Scottish kilt is a tartan-plaid garment pleated except at the ends and wrapped around the wearer, then held in place by buckles or a large pin. Kilt Skirt
Ankle length skirt introduced in l969. Maxi Skirt
A mid-calf length (introduced in l967, the midi was greeted with some resistance but hung on to gain popularity in the 70 s). Midi Skirt
A very short, usually mid-thigh skirt (introduced in l965 as part of the Carnally Street or Chelsea look created by Mary Quant). Mini Skirt
A skirt that is narrower at the hem than the hip and thus very restrictive of movement. (also known as the hobble skirt). Pegged Skirt
Accordion Pleats Folds are equal on both sides, when pleats are very fine, they are called crystal pleats.
Folds alternate directions so they face each other. Box Pleats
Skirt made with single pleats all going in the same direction. Knife Pleats
Inverted Pleats Skirt made by bringing two folds of fabric to a center line in front and/or back.
Stitched-Down Pleats pleats are sewn in from the waistband to hip, then released.
Unpressed or Released Pleats Only the top of the garment is pleated.
Any slim skirt without fullness Straight Skirt
Straight skirt that flares at the hem like an inverted trumpet Trumpet Skirt
Tiered Skirt Layers of ruffles or bias-cut sections placed one above the other and overlapping.
Wrapped skirt, usually made of bold floral print cotton, typically used as a beach cover up. Sarong
Handkerchief Skirt Skirt with hemline cut to fall in points as if made of handkerchiefs.