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KOBI’s Intro to Fashion Terminology (version 2.1)

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KOBI’s Intro to Fashion Terminology (version 2.1)

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Bengal

with shadow

Striped Patterns

Pencil Striped

Stripes are thin but spaced far apart

Also known as pin striped

Light background is suitable for shirts and a dark background for suits

Candy Striped

Thick coloured stripes of the same width

One of the stripe colours must be white

Typically used in women’s fashion

Ticking

The more complicated striped patterns

Besides shirts, bolder versions are also used as furniture upholstery

Hairline Striped

Very thin stripes

They look like a solid colour from a distance

A typical shirt fabric

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Prince of Wales Weave

A pattern popularized by Edward 8 while he was Prince of Wales.

Used mainly for suits

also know as Glen (Urquhart) Plaid

Gingham

A checker pattern of small squares made up of the light and dark shades of one colour

commonly used as tablecloths, kitchen attire and kindergarten uniforms

Window Pane

A popular design for trench coats and other waterproof attire.

Tattersall

Two window panes overlapped. The design originated from horse blankets at the Tattersall Horse auction

It was first worn as hunting attire, but is now a popular design for shirts

Checkered Patterns

Shepherd’s Check

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Plaid

A complex but subtle pattern using sets of complimentary colours.

The squares are much smaller than lumberjack

Ideal for casual evening shirts

Burberry

Checkered

When all else fails, its just called checkered

Tartan / Plaid Patterns

Lumberjack Plaid

Pronounced as ‘plad’

A common pattern for flannel shirts; black must be one to the two colours

The poor man’s tartan; worn by lumberjacks and farmers at work

Buffalo Check

Madras-type

Tartan

Scottish fabric with intricate and colourful designs, think kilts

vs lumberjack – there is less black

nowadays more likely to be used for smaller items like scarves

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Miscellaneous Patterns

Paisley

A traditional Persian motif

used commonly for ties, and the occasional shirt

Houndstooth

There are two versions, the pinwheel type (eg. red) and the linear type (eg. black)

More typically used in ladies fashion

Herringbone

A conservative weave for woolen fabrics

Commonly used for sports jackets

Argyle

A pattern originally from Argyll Scotland

commonly used in knitwear and socks

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Panama Wave

Feminine Patterns

Polka

Dot pattern. Polka is a 19th Century Czech dance which was popular at the same time as this pattern

Tweed

A very coarse weave of two or more colours

A staple of Chanel

Zig Zag

Any wavy pattern of straight lines

If there are individual V elements, it is called Chevron

Animal Prints

Animal hides printed on man-made fur like materials

Chevron

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The Basic Dress Types

A-Line

A dress in the shape of the

capital letter ‘A’ – the standard

dress shape

Shift

A simple dress design with a

relatively straight cut and

no waist

Empire

A high waist dress where the

skirt begins immediately

under the bust

Tent

A simple dress that starts

widening from above the bust

Sheath

A tapered dress tailored to fit

the body, like a sheath to a

dagger

Jumpsuit

A dress where the skirt is

replaced by pants

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Dress Types by Length

Maxi

Any dress that reaches down to the ankles.

There is usually a slit.

Midi

Any dress that reaches past

the knees. Also called a Tea

Dress

Mini

Any dress where the hem line is above the

knees.

Knee-Length

The ‘default’ length for a

dress, so this is not a real dress

name

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Wrap

A dress that is worn like a bath

robe and fastened or tied

on one side

Skaters

A short dress that allows for

the high degree of movement of

figure skaters and

cheerleaders

Other Common Dress Types 1

Babydoll

A short flimsy dress similar in

design to a negligee. The

‘waist’ is above the bust.

Cami

Similar to a Babydoll, but not as loose

fitting. Cami is short for Camisole.

Shirt

Any dress that is buttoned in

front. Does not need to look like a shirt.

Trench

A double breasted dress inspired by the trench coat, a cousin of the

wrap and shirt dresses

Bodycon

A dress that accentuates the body’s contours

by using tight fitting stretch

material

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Sun

A light knee-lengthed dress

worn in Summer, often with floral

print

Cheongsam

A Chinese version of the

Sheath, a mandarin collar does away with

the zip

Tunic

Generic name for any loose

dress that covers the arms and shoulders

Strapless

A dress that starts just

above the bust, accentuating

the bare shoulders

Pinafore

To people with poor English

this is the Apron Dress.

Other Common Dress Types 2

Dungaree

Also known as the overall

dress.

A top is often worn inside the dress

Halter

A low back dress where

the straps are tied together

behind the neck

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Dress Shoulder Features

Bardot

A strapless dress that has sleeves.

Named after Bridget Bardot. Also called the off-shoulder.

1 Shoulder

A lop-sided dress held up

on only one side

Cold Shoulder

A modern version of the Bardot with

shoulder straps

Choker

A dress where a part of the dress goes around the

neck

Spaghetti Strap

A dress that features the shoulders by

using very thin straps

Tank Strap

A dress where the top looks like a tank top because of its

wide straps

V-Neck

A V shaped neckline. Can be shallow, deep or

plunging.

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Ruffles

A dress that uses frilly wavy

material as a decorative

feature

Blouson

A dress where part of the top

is gathered above the waist

Dress Design Features

Peplum

An ensemble where the top flairs open to

accentuate the waist

Bustier Dress

A dress where the top is shaped

like a bustier, with cups

accentuating the breasts

Corset Dress

A stiffer version of the bustier

that also shapes the waist. Also whenever the

dress is fastened using a lattice of string.

Tube

A strapless sleeveless bodycon,

essentially a single tube of

stretch material

Keyhole

A version of the choker or halter where

there is a hole in the chest

area

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Pouf

Any dress where the skirt has a concave

shape

Dress Skirt Features

Trumpet

Any dress where the hem

flairs a little

Mullet

A dress where the skirt is

longer at the back than it is in

front

Mermaid

A Maxi where the flair of the skirt is lowered from the waist to the knees

Tulip

A wrap dress where the

skirt looks like an upside down tulip

Wiggle

A dress with a very narrow

skirt. Also called the Pegged

Dress.

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Examples of Dress Names

Empire Babydoll

Bardot Tent

Spaghetti V-Neck Ruffled

Spaghetti Sheath

A-Line Maxi

Keyhole Choker Halter

A.K.A. the princess dress

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Collars

Peter Pan Bertha Chelsea Sailor BowMandarin

Palazzo CulottesCropped Jodhpurs Pantaloon or Harem

Drain or

Stove pipeFlare or

Bell bottoms

Trousers

Skinny

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Panel / Gored

Circle

Knife Pleat Box Pleat

Tulle / TutuBubble Draped

PencilStraight

Accordion

Skirts

Wrap

Godet

Skorts

Layered

A-Line

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Cone/Prism Heel

Wedge Heel Stilettos Heel

Block Heel

Platform T-Strap

Ankle Strap

Slingback

Ladies Shoes: Component Characteristics

Peep Toe

Spool Heel

Puppy Heel

Open Toe

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Kitten

Pump / Court Shoe

D’orsay

Mule

Scarpin

Ladies Shoes: Heels

This is the most common shoe type and covers any shoe that is closed toe with high heels

This is a specific pump which has stiletto heels and a pointed toe

the standard night shoe

This is a specific pump which has mini stiletto heels

the standard day shoe

A casual shoe with the back missing

Any shoe with the middle portion of the sides missing

Even with open toes its still a mule

Open Toe Mule

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Mary Janes

Loafer

Ladies Shoes: Flats

MoccasinsBallet Flats

A rounded toe shoe with no heel

Very similar in appearance to what ballerina’s wear

Dock-siders

A traditional shoe from the Catalonia region of Spain

they have a canvas body in two sections and a light sole of jute rope

Espadrilles

A shoe with rounded toe and straps in front of the ankle

Traditionally a children’s design

A shoe made from suede that has a rounded toe with visible stitching

based on native American designs

The ladies version of a basic men’s slip on design

A shoe that is traditionally worn while yachting

Features square leather laces in two rows

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Platform Sandals

Pencil Heel Sandals

Gladiators

Evening Sandal

Thong

Casual Sandal

A classy sandal married with the Stiletto heel

Sandals with the sole made from the same compressed jute rope used in espadrilles

Anything resembling the foot wear of gladiators

usually features straps with studs

Footwear based on an Indian design

typically adorned with shiny beads, crystals or bits of metal.

Sandal with heel

Acceptable footwear to dinner events that are not black tie

Flat sandal with thicker straps

Normally only worn during the day

Ladies Shoes: Sandals

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Clog

Oxfords

Ankle Boot / Bootie

Lita Bootie

Ladies Shoes: Booties

Chelsea Boot

Mary Jane

Basic Mary Janes plus heels

A shoe that is like a boot but not quite there yet

A Chelsea uses an elastic band instead of a zip or laces

A platform bootie with block heel and laces A women’s version of

the popular men’s wingtip design

A special type of platform mule from Holland with wooden sole and heel

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Flap

SaddleTote

(Grace) Kelly

Crossbody

Ladies Bags Part I

BowlerMessenger

EnvelopeClutch

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SatchelBucket

Backpack

Hobo

Barrel or Log Doctor’s

Drawstring Duffle Drawstring Duffle

Ladies Bags Part II

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Speedy (Louis Vitton)Birkin (Hermes)

Baguette (Fendi)

Bao Bao (Issey Miyake)

Lady (Dior) Quilted 2.55 (Chanel)

Muse (YSL) Boston (Gucci) MV515 (Prada)

Ladies Bags: Label Signatures