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Fashion GLOSSARY:
Aloha
The Aloha shirt, often confused with the Hawaiian shirt by non-natives, is a style of dress shirt originating in Hawaii. Often short-sleeved, Aloha shirts are brilliantly colored with floral patterns or generic Polynesian motifs and are worn as casual, informal wear.
Apron
An apron is an outer protective garment that covers primarily the front of the body. It may be worn for hygienic reasons as well as in order to protect clothes from wear and tear. There are many different apron styles depending on the purpose of the apron.
Apron dress
An apron dress is a sleeveless dress with a design that in some way is reminiscent of an apron. For instance, it may be held in place with waistbands, or have a bib front like an apron.
Baseball cap
A baseball cap is a type of soft cap with a long, stiffened and curved peak and it is worn by men, women and children. The back of the cap often has a plastic, Velcro, or elastic adjustor so that it can be quickly adjusted to fit any wearer, although fitted caps also exist. Traditionally the peak is worn over the eyes, and it is functional for blocking view from the sun at a low elevation.
Bell-bottoms
Bell-bottoms are trousers that become wider from the knees downwards. It is known and believed that bell-bottoms were introduced sailors working on deck. The bell-shaped leg made the pants easier to remove in a hurry when forced to abandon ship or when washed overboard. The flare at the end of the pant leg allowed them to be rolled up easily than normal straight-legged pants. Wide hems became fashionable in the 1960s, both for men and women.
Belt
A belt is a flexible band, made of either leather or a type of cloth, worn around the waist, normally serving the purpose of supporting the clothing material, particularly trousers. A belt has been repeatedly used in the fashion world for decorative reasons.
Beret
A beret is a soft round cap with a flat crown and is normally worn by both men and women. The cap fits snugly around the head, and the soft crown can be shaped in a variety of ways. It is commonly pushed to one side. Berets were originally worn by Northern Basque peasants and were knitted from wool. Today berets are normally made from wool felt.
Bikini
A bikini is a type of women's bathing suit made in two pieces. Two-piece garments worn by women for athletic purposes have been observed on Greek urns and paintings, dated as early as 1400 BC.
Blouse
A blouse most commonly refers to a woman's shirt, although the term used to be once used for men's military uniform shirts. Blouses are often made of cotton or silk cloth and may or may not include a collar and sleeves. They are generally elegantly tailored than simple knit tops with details such as ruffles or embroidered decorations.
Bonnet
A bonnet is a kind of headgear, which is usually brimless and is commonly used for children and babies.
Boxer Shorts
Boxers shorts are a type of underwear, worn usually by men. They are all-around-elastic shorts named after the shorts worn by professional fighters.
Burkha
Two different items of traditional Islamic women's clothing are known as a burka, burqa or burqua. One is a kind of veil, which is tied on the head, over a headscarf, and covers the face except for a cut at the eyes for the woman to see through. Nowadays, different designs and patterns are used in burkhas.
Caps
A cap is a form of headgear. Caps are generally soft, and often have no brim, or just a peak (like on a baseball cap).
Cardigans
A cardigan is a type of sweater that has buttons on the front. It was named after James Thomas Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan, a British military commander, during his service in the Crimean War.
Cassocks
The cassock is also called the soutane. It is a long, sheath-like, close fitting, ankle length robe worn by church authorities of various denominations, including Anglicans and Roman Catholics. The cassock is derived from the tunic that was formerly worn beneath the toga in classical times.
Cassock comes in a number of colors, which have traditional meanings.
Chador/Chaddar
It is similar to a khimar, which is a round headscarf that leaves the face exposed but only falls to the waist. A chador, which covers the face, is more commonly called a (full or Afghan) burka.
Chaps
Chaps are sturdy leather coverings for the legs. They hang from one's belt, but unlike trousers they are not joined at the crotch. The sturdiest kind is made from single pieces of leather that wrap around to protect the fronts and sides of each leg.
Chemise
The chemise, called a "smock" or "shift" in the 16th century, used to be a garment worn next to the skin to protect clothing from sweat and body oils. Chemise is a French term. Italians call it a "Camicia". The English called the same shirt a "Smock" and the Irish called it a Léine.
Clogs
A clog is a type of shoe or sandal with a rigid, often wooden, sole. Clogs were widely worn by workers as protective clothing in factories, mines and farms.
Coif
Head coverings worn during the 16th century, the coif is quite simply, a close-fitting cap made of a light fabric, usually white or naturally-colored linen (or silk, for the nobility). It was worn to provide warmth, protection from the elements, and to keep hair from falling on the face. During the Elizabethan age, it was symbolized with respect for women and, for more skilled and affluent people; it served the purpose of decoration.
Corsets
A corset is a garment worn to mold the torso into a desired shape for aesthetic or orthopedic purposes. Both men and women have worn corsets since ages and still wear it for different reasons.
Diving suits/Wet suits
A diving suit is an important clothing or device designed to protect divers from the underwater environment. Modern diving suits can be divided into two kinds depending on ambient pressure used for soft diving suits and atmospheric pressure for hard diving suits.
Doublet
A doublet is a man's snug-fitting buttoned jacket that was worn in medieval west and Tudor times.
Gloves
A glove is a type of garment that covers the hand. Gloves have separate sheaths or slits for each finger and the thumb. Fingerless gloves are the ones that have an opening but no covering sheath for each finger. Hand garments without separate finger openings or sheaths are called mittens and are used for cooking purposes.
Guayabera shirt
The guayabera is a men's shirt, probably originating in Cuba that has been popular in Latin America since the late 19th century. It has four pockets (two above and two below) and two vertical lines of embroidery that pass under the pockets. As a straight-bottomed shirt, it is worn outside the trousers.
Hakama
Hakama is a type of traditional Japanese clothing. Hakama covers the lower body and resembles a wide, pleated skirt. Only men originally wore Hakama, but today both men and women wear them in a different fashion. Hakama are tied at the waist and fall approximately to the ankles
Haute couture
Haute couture is a common term for high fashion as produced in Paris and imitated in other fashion capitals such as New York, London, and Milan. Sometimes it is used only to refer to French fashion; at other times it refers to any unique stylish design made to order for wealthy and high-status clients.
Headgear
Headgear, headwear or headdress is a name allotted to any element of clothing, which is worn on around a person's head. Common forms of headgear would essentially include hats, caps, bonnets, hoods, headscarves and helmets.
High visibility clothing
High-visibility clothing is any clothing worn that has highly reflective properties or a color that is easily discernable from any background. Orange hunting vests are a popular example of high-visibility clothing.
Hosiery
Hosiery describes undergarments worn directly on the feet and legs. The types of hosiery
include socks, stockings and pantyhose.
Jeans
Jeans are trousers made from denim. Originally work clothes, they became popular among teens starting in the 1950s and are today the most popular casual wear amongst both sexes.
Jersey
A jersey is a piece of woolen or cotton clothing with sleeves worn as a pullover; this is to say, it does not open in the front like a cardigan. It is normally close fitting and machine-knitted in contrast to a Guernsey which is hand knit in a thicker cloth.
Jockstraps
Jockstraps are also known as athletic supporters and they are used in men's undergarments for sports and other activities. The typical jockstrap consists of an elastic waistband with a support pouch for the genitals and two straps extending from the bottom of the pouch across the buttocks, to the waistband.
Jumper
A jumper dress or simply jumper is a sleeveless, collarless dress intended to be worn over a blouse or sweater. There is sometimes confusion over the name, as in British English; a jumper is a woolen sweater.
Kilt
The kilt is seen as an item of traditional Scottish Highland dress, although the origin of that tradition is more recent than is commonly believed. It was only with the Romantic Revival of the 19th century that the kilt became irreversibly associated with Highlanders, largely because of non-Highlanders reinterpreting their traditions. Today most Scotsmen see kilts as formal dress.
Kimono
Kimono is a traditional garment from Japan. Kimono was basically a word that referred to all types of clothing, but the word eventually came to define to the full-length robe-like garment still worn by women, men and children.
Lingerie
Lingerie is a term, derived from the French language, used for women's undergarments.
Long underwear/Long Johns
Long underwear usually refer to a style of two-piece underwear with long arms and long legs that is worn during the cold weather.
Most long underwear is made using a box-weave, and sometimes flannel is also used, while the others are made of two layers.
Moccasin
Moccasin is a Native American word, and means a shoe made of deerskin or soft leather. It is made in one piece; the sole is soft and flexible and the upper part is often adorned with embroidery, beading or other ornament.
National Costume/National Dress
National costume or regional costume expresses an identical costume that usually symbolizes the clothing traditions in a specific geographic area. It can also indicate social, marital and/or religious status. Such costumes can be used in two ways, one for daily occasions, the other for traditional festivals and formal wear.
Neckwear/Ties
A necktie, also simply called a tie, is a piece of material worn around the neck. The modern necktie's original name was the four-in-hand tie. It is usually a dress requirement for businessmen and probably the most common father's gift in the world.
Pants
Pants are clothing for the lower body, while its original term comes from pantaloons. In Canadian, Australian and American English, the term pants refers to a long outer garment worn over the hips and legs, which in British English are called trousers
Pantyhose
Pantyhose are tight fitting coverings of the body from the waist to the feet, usually worn by women. Just like stockings, pantyhose are normally made of nylon.
Parkas
An anorak or parka is a type of heavy jacket with a hood, generally lined with fur or fun fur, so as to protect the face from a combination of sub-zero temperatures and wind. Although of Inuit origin, the word "anorak" is mainly used in Britain, while "parka" is the almost universal name in the United States and Canada.
Penny Loafers
Penny loafers are low, leather step-in shoes whose tops resemble a moccasin, but have broad flat heels. They have no shoelaces or buckles. Penny loafers are made of leather and are often worn in formal situations.
Petticoat
A petticoat is an article of clothing for women; specifically an undergarment to be worn under a skirt or dress. The petticoat is a separate garment hanging from the waist. The practice of wearing petticoats was well established by 1585. Its uses differ from place to place. In India, petticoats are worn underneath a long drapable sari.
Pinafore/Apron
A pinafore apron or simply pinafore is a type of apron worn by women. It originates from "pin afore", reflecting that the bib part of an apron was earlier often secured to the chest using pins.
Robe
A robe is a loose-fitting outer garment. A robe is distinguished from a cape or cloak by the fact that it usually has sleeves.
Rugby
A Rugby shirt is a shirt worn in the popular Rugby game. It usually has long sleeves.
Sarong
A sarong is large sheet of fabric, often wrapped around the waist and worn as a skirt by men and women in southeast Asia and Pacific islands, particularly in Indonesia and Malaysia. The fabric is often colorful or printed with intricate patterns, often depicting animals or plants. There are also checkered or geometric patterns, and the kinds resembling tie-dye.
Sari
It is a long six-yard garment that Indian women drape around as a garment. It is one of the most popular wear amongst women all over in India and it is produced in different rich fabrics like silk, chiffon, cotton etc.
Shirts
A shirt is a sort of top, i.e. a piece of clothing used to cover the trunk of the body. In the UK, it refers almost especially to what Americans call a dress shirt, i.e. a garment with a collar and a full vertical opening with buttons. Today, plain, printed, checkered and skillfully patterned shirts are readily available in market.
Skirts
A skirt is traditionally a feminine tube or cone-shaped garment that is worn from the waist and which covers the legs. Unlike pants, a skirt is not divided. At its simplest, a skirt can be a draped garment made out of a single piece of material, but most skirts are tailored, with gores, pleats, or panels, of light to mid-weight fabrics, such as denim, jersey, worsted, or poplin.
Socks
A sock is a baglike covering for the foot and/or lower leg, which is designed to ease chafing between the foot to keep the feet warm and absorb sweat from the feet. Sock lengths vary, from covering only the foot, to knee level
Stays
an old type of corsets. It is over the dress or skirt hang in the lower edge, opposite a corset, which cover the hip.
Stockings
A stocking is a close-fitting, elastic garment covering the foot and lower part of the leg, but usually not intended to conceal the leg. It was formerly made of woven cloth but now of knitted wool, silk, cotton or nylon.
Suspenders
Suspenders are small straps or bands that hold up socks or stockings. They are straps that run over the shoulders and support or hold up trousers or a skirt.
Sweater
A sweater, pullover, jumper or jersey is a relatively heavy garment intended to cover the torso and arms of the human body and ideally supposed to go over a shirt, blouse, T-shirt or other top.
Tank tops
A tank top is a sleeveless shirt that can be worn by either sex. The name derives from its resemblance to a tank suit, a style of one-piece women's swim suit with shoulder straps
Tennis shirt
A tennis shirt, popularly called the polo shirt, is a T-shaped shirt with a collar and two buttons; typically including a pocket. Common fabrics for these shirts include pique cotton, jersey cotton, or pima cotton.
Ties/Neckwear
A necktie is a piece of material worn around the neck. The modern neckties original name was the four-in-hand tie. It is usually a dress requirement for businessmen and is normally accompanied with a formal wear. The modern necktie along with the Ascot and the bowtie are all descended from the cravat.
Toga
The toga was the distinctive garb of Ancient Rome. It consisted of a long sash of cloth, folded in a particular way that was worn over a tunic. The sash went over the left shoulder and under the right arm
Toque
the term comes from the Spanish word toca. A toque is a type of hat with a narrow brim or no brim at all. They were popular during the 13th-16th century in Europe, especially in France. One toque that is still common is the toque-blanche, which is the standard chef's hat.
Trousers
Trousers are an item of clothing worn on the lower part of the body and cover both legs separately. Trousers are worn at the hips or waist, and may be held up by their own fastenings, a belt, or suspenders. Leggings are form-fitting trousers of a clingy material, usually a knit. Trousers, together with a shirt, are the standard clothing for men in many parts of the world.
T-shirt
A T-shirt is a shirt with short sleeves, a round neck, put on over the head, without pockets. It was originally used as undershirt. This is still done, but it is also often worn as the only clothing on the upper part of the body
Tunic
The tunic used to be a common masculine garment of Roman Civilization. It was worn by citizens and non-citizens alike; citizens, though, would wear it under the toga, especially at formal occasions.
Underwear/Undergarments
Undergarments, also called underwear or sometimes intimate clothing, are clothes worn next to the skin, usually under other clothes.
Uniforms
A uniform is a set of standard clothing or dress code worn by members of an organization.
Union Suits
A union suit is a type of one-piece long underwear long favored by men in North America until recent times. Historically made of red flannel with long arms and long legs, it could be buttoned traditionally in the front and had a button-up rear access hatch for defecation.
Vest
A vest is a type of men's garment. A variant is the string vest, which is constructed from a loosely woven string mesh. A vest may also be worn as an outer garment in sports wear, especially in athletics. Advanced sports vests are made from hitech man-made materials designed to wick perspiration away from the body and aid cooling.
Yukata
Yukata is a type of clothing worn by the Japanese, especially women, at firework festivals and other summer events. It is a kind of casual kimono, also commonly worn after the bath at Japanese-style hotels. The word literally means bathrobe or bath clothing.
Men's Fashion Glossary
Argyle
A large, usually multicolor, interlocking diamond pattern used primarily on socks and sweater vests.
Banded bottom
A garment that has a woven border at the bottom. Most often found on a pullover sweater.
Barrel cuff
A single button cuff used to fasten the sleeves of a long sleeved shirt. Most popular form of shirt cuff.
Bench-made shoes
Shoes made by hand. Bespoke. Custom-made.
Boxer briefs
Tighter fitting style of underclothing covering groin area. Leg fabric length extends to mid thigh. Elastic waistband and leg closure results in tighter fit. Most support for one's most personal items. Usually made of machine combed cotton fabric.
Boxer shorts
Looser fitting style of underclothing covering groin area. Can be made of cotton or silk. Elastic at waist, hemmed, but not gathered and usually more and longer fabric at legs. Less support for one's most personal items. Named for attire worn by prize fighters.
Break
The appearance of the bottom of a pair of trousers. The front of the trouser should barely graze the front of the shoe, causing a slight vertical wrinkle, or break, in the drape of the pant fabric.
Briefs
Tighter-fitting style of underclothing covering groin area. Elastic waistband and leg closure. Fabric ends at top of thigh.
Broadcloth
Thick, flat finish cotton used primarily for dress shirts.
Business casual
Dressing situations that require professional dress but not necessarily a dress shirt and tie.
Button-up
A shirt that fastens with buttons up the torso.
Calf-length hosiery
Unfortunately, the best selling length of hosiery. Made to fit slightly over the ankle and partially up the calf.
Cap toe
Lace-up dress shoe with a strip of leather where the toes begin, forming a cap.
Car coat
Outerwear with hem that ends at the hip.
Cardigan
A button up, V-neck sweater; may or may not have sleeves.
Cashmere
Soft, luxurious wool made from the fleece of a Kashmir goat. Used primarily in sweaters and sport coats and occasionally blended with wool in suits.
Casual wear
Any dressing situation not requiring professional attire.
Center vent
A jacket style with a single opening in the rear center of the coat, allowing for ease of movement.
Chinos
Casual slacks constructed of cotton. Unfortunately, the most common form of business casual pants. Also called khakis because that is the most common color.
Collar, button-down
A shirt collar held in place by buttons fastening through the collar at the point the collar attaches to the body of the shirt.
Collar, contrasting
A collar that is a different color, most often white, and a different color from the body of a shirt.
Collar, hidden button-down
A button down collar where buttons attach to loops or holes on the underside of the collar, hiding them from view.
Collar, point
A buttonless shirt collar that with points aiming straight down at the ground and coming together in a point.
Collar, spread
A dress shirt collar that with points spreading out from the neck at 45 degree angles and leaving a wide area for a tie.
Collar, tab
A dress shirt collar with a small strip of fabric that passes underneath a necktie. Fastens in the middle with a snap or button.
Collar, wing
A formal raised shirt collar with tips that bend outward to resemble wings.
Contrasting cuff
A cuff that is a different color,most often white, and different from the body of a shirt.
Cordovan
Originally a term for high-quality Spanish leather. Now a color synonymous with oxblood, or a deep burgundy color of leather.
Corduroy
A heavier weight cotton trouser with vertical lines, called wales, running the length of the pant. Usually worn in fall and winter.
Cotton
A natural fiber derived from the cotton plant. Some varieties are cotton poplin, a lighter-weight fabric used in summer pants; mercerized cotton, used to add body and shine to cotton; and twill, often used in heavier, long-sleeved, outdoor sport shirts.
Crew neck
A neckline flush with the top of the shoulders and bottom of the neck. Typically found in T-shirts and sweaters.
Cuffs
Fabric at bottom of pants doubled over and hemmed. Weight of the cuff on the bottom of the trousers helps garment drape smoothly without wrinkles from the waist and break over the top of the shoe. Pleated pants look best with cuffs.
Double breasted
A sport coat or suit jacket that has two columns of buttons, one for ornamentation down the front of the jacket, the second row fastening the jacket. The bottom fastening button is always left fashionably undone.
Double vent
A suit or sport coat with two openings in the back, usually above the rear pockets. Vents assist movement and provide access to rear pockets.
Double-barrel cuff
A two button cuff used to fasten the sleeves of a long-sleeved shirt. Buttons may be aligned horizontally or vertically.
Drape
How clothing flows vertically, according to gravitational forces. The more natural and unwrinkled the clothing looks from head to toe, the better the drape.
Evening wear
Semi-formal dress appropriate for the evening. Usually black or dark shades of color that complement it.
Flap pocket
A pocket with a piece of matching fabric that folds over it and fastens the pocket closed. Well made shirts usually fasten with a button. Most often seen with casual shirts.
Flat/Open-bottom shirt
A shirt that has a hemmed, but not woven, bottom.
Flat-front slacks
Slacks without pleats; look best uncuffed.
Formal wear
Tailored clothing usually black or midnight blue in color. The trousers should match the jacket in color, with a plain silk stripe (called a braid) running down the outside of each pant leg. Most often matched with white, French cuffed shirt and black bow tie. Cummerbunds and vests as an option fade in and out of fashion. Black patent leather shoes have traditionally completed the formal ensemble.
Four-button suit
A single breasted suit style with four buttons fastening up the torso. A style rarely seen in sport coats; bottom button best left unfastened.
French/Double cuff
Sleeve cuff that folds over onto itself and fastens with cuff links to hold the sleeves together.
Full-length
Style of outerwear in which fabric terminates between the knee and ankle.
Geek chic
The act of dressing in a slovenly or amateurish manner. The mistaken belief that such a practice will attract people to what you say and to your brain power rather than to how you look. Leads to a career, of one that has great ideas and should get promoted, but he looks completely unprofessional.
Grosgrain
Dull finish lapel style worn with formal wear.
Hand
How a particular fabric feels to the touch. The softer and more natural the feel of a fabric, the better its hand.
Hat, fedora
Oval shaped
hat with soft brim that may be turned up or down.
Hat, porkpie
Circular shaped hat with matching circular indentation in the top of its crown.
Herringbone
A fabric pattern that places diagonal rows of lines side by side to create a striped look in the fabric.
Houndstooth
A fabric pattern that takes small checks and runs them together in a diagonal pattern. Most often seen with sport coats and slacks.
Inseam
Measurement from bottom of groin area to the floor.
Knee length
Garment ending at the knee or above.
Lace-up
A shoe that fastens with laces up the instep.
Lapel
Folded-over portion of jacket fabric extending from the top button around the curve of the shoulder.
Lapel, notched
Lapel with a symmetric, diagonal opening, or notch, approximately three quarters of the way up the lapel. Most popular form of lapel.
Lapel, peaked
Lapel with narrow spaced notch in which the upper point is long and points upward toward the shoulder. Most often found in double breasted suits and tuxedos.
Last
Wooden model of a human foot, used to construct finer shoes either wholly or partially by hand.
Linen
Natural fiber made from the flax plant. Easily wrinkled; wrinkles considered proper and part of the fabric's charm. Fiber breathes extraordinarily well, and clothing composed of linen is a staple of warm-weather dressing.
Loafer
Slip on type of shoe without laces and open around the instep of the foot.
Mock turtleneck
A shorter version of a turtleneck, with upward protruding neckline that does not fold over.
Monk strap
Shoes with straps fastened by buckles on the side.
Necktie, printed
A tie with the fabric pattern screen printed onto the surface of the silk fabric.
Necktie, seven-fold
A tie composed of a single piece of fabric folded seven times.
Necktie, woven
A tie with the pattern woven into the fabric of the silk.
Nylon
A fiber made of thermoplastic fibers melted together. Used primarily in combination with other fabrics for suit linings, outerwear linings, and hosiery.
One button
A single breasted style of sport coat or jacket that has only one button and corresponding buttonhole. The jacket may be left buttoned or unbuttoned, depending on the occasion or mood.
Over-the-calf hosiery
A casual or dress style extending up to just below the knee.
Paisley
Comma shaped patterns of a contrasting collar on a solid background. Used almost exclusively in ties and sport shirts.
Pants, double-pleat
Two pleats on the front of any pant.
Pants, single-pleat
One pleat on the front of any pant.
Pants, triple-pleat
Three pleats on the front of any pant.
Pinstripe
A solid background with contrasting stripes generally spaced one half inch to 1 inch apart.
Pique knit
Cotton shirt with a pebble like finish. Used almost exclusively in short sleeved, polo collared summer shirts.
Placket
The front portion of a shirt that attaches with buttons to fasten up the torso.
Normally formed by doubling the shirt fabric on itself, then sewing both sides of the placket vertically up the shirt where the buttons fasten through.
Placket, European
A shirt front with a simple fold under placket where the buttons fasten through, creating a seamless look to the front of the shirt.
Placket, hidden/covered
A placket that is covered or hidden by some fabric, giving the shirt the look of not having any buttons.
Plaid
Multicolored, wider stripes on different color backgrounds to create patterns.
Pleat
The gathering of fabric on the front of trousers creating a darted look to the pant front. Pleats normally face the center of the garment.
Pleat, reverse
Pleats that face away from the center of the garment.
Pocket square
Handkerchief used for aesthetic rather than utilitarian purposes. Usually made of silk or linen.
Polka dot
A fabric pattern in which dots are spaced randomly or at regular intervals on a solid background.
Polo
A pullover shirt that has two to four buttons in a shortened placket with a soft collar.
Polyester
A synthetic fiber used blended most often with cotton in dress, casual, and sport shirts.
Pullover
A shirt you must pull over your head to put on.
Rayon
A fiber made by forcing cellulose through fine holes then solidifying it into thread in either a chemical bath or warm air. This thread is primarily used in sport shirts and occasionally in suits to provide superior drape and to fight wrinkles.
Rise
Measurement from bottom of groin area to top of waist.
Saddle shoes
Lace up shoes with leather overlay resembling a saddle sewn over the arch of the foot.
Shawl collar
A rounded lapel without notches or peaks.
Side vent
A jacket style that has two openings on the sides, most often lining up with the trouser seams.
Silk
A fine, soft fiber spun by the silkworm as part of its cocoon. Used primarily in ties and as part of shirts, sometimes in underclothing.
Single breasted
A sport coat or suit jacket that has one row of buttons.
Single-needle tailoring
Stitching done with a single needle, either by machine or by hand.
Soft collar
A collar without stays or buttons. Designed to look very casual.
Split toe
Lace up dress shoe with a seam dividing, or splitting, the toe.
Sportswear
Term most often used for any attire not worn in a business formal situation. Rarely refers to dress required for physical activity.
Stay
Small, rectangular, pointed pieces of plastic or brass that fits inside the collar point to help keep its shape.
Super 100s
Suit or sport coat fabric in which 100 threads can be measured in one square inch.
Super 120s
Suit or sport coat fabric in which 120 threads can be measured in one square inch.
Super 150s
Suit or sport coat fabric in which 150 threads can be measured in one square inch.
Tassels
Leather cylindrical fringed ornaments attached over the front of the shoe.
Tattersall
A fabric pattern using overlying, different color windowpanes to make small squares and rectangles on a solid background.
Tensely
A synthetic fiber made from tree bark.
Wrinkle-free
fabric used in casual shirts and pullovers.
Thread count
Number of threads that can be measured in a square inch of fabric. The higher the thread count, the finer the weave and more desirable the fabric.
Three button
A single breasted style of suit or sport coat with three buttons and corresponding button holes. The middle button only is buttoned when on a sport coat; the top two buttons are fastened on a suit.
Turtleneck
A sweater with two to four inches of fabric at the neckline folding over onto itself.
Twill
A trouser style characterized by a subtle diagonal texture, or twill, found throughout the fabric. Can be made of cotton, wool, or blended fabric.
Two button
A single breasted style of jacket with two buttons. The bottom button is never fastened; both buttons may be left undone in casual situations.
Two-ply fabric
Made of two pieces of fabric woven together into a bolt of cloth, from which the shirt is constructed.
Ventless
A style of suit coat or sport jacket that does not have any vents in the back.
Vested
Also called three piece. Suit with an additional, sleeveless garment fitting underneath the suit coat and buttoning up the torso. In well made suits, the front of the vest is composed of the same fabric as the suit, and the back is made of the same material as the suit's lining and has an adjustable band to adjust the fit of the vest around the torso.
V-neck
A shirt or sweater collar that forms a point, or V, at the front of the neck.
Watch fob
An ornament that is affixed to a pocket-watch chain. Can either hang from a point along the chain or from its end. Fobs can be monograms, gold nuggets, animal heads, or any other sort of whimsical trinket.
Windowpane
A fabric pattern using thin stripes of a single color to form squares about an inch wide on a solid ground. The color of the lines forming the squares is typically different than that of the ground.
Wing tip
Classic style of men's dress shoe with an overlay of decorative punched perforations over the toe and front of the shoe.
Wool
A natural fiber made from the growth of hair from sheep. Used for shirts, sweaters, suits, sport coats, and dress pants.
Fabric GLOSSARY:
Beaver cloth is a heavy woolen overcoating, napped and pressed down to resemble beaver fur. This fabric is also a plush fabric that is used for hats.
Broadcloth is an all woolen or worsted fabric with a velvety feel.
Brocade is a jacquard weave with an embossed effect and contrasting surfaces. Can also be woven with synthetic or man-made fibers
Challis is a light weight soft wool in plain weave, has a printed or woven design or flowers.
Charmeuse is a satin weave silk with a crepe back sometimes called crepe backed satin.
Chiffon is transparent soft and light silk. Can also be woven of cotton or man-made fibers.
Cotton is fiber from the cotton plant's seed pod. The fiber is hollow in the center and under a microscope looks like a twisted ribbon. This fiber absorbs and releases perspiration quickly, thus allowing the fabric to "breathe". Cotton can stand high temperatures and takes dyes easily. Chlorine bleach can be used to restore white garments to a clear white but this bleach may yellow chemically finished cottons or remove color in dyed cottons
Damask, a jacquard weave, is a reversible rich weave, patterned in satin or plain weave.
Dimity is sheer, thin, white or printed fabric with lengthwise cords, stripes or checks.
Duck is a heavy, durable tightly woven fabric. Heavy weight drill is used in awnings, tents, etc. Lighter duck is used in summer clothing.
Faille is soft ribbed silk with wider ribs than seen in grosgrain ribbon. Slightly glossy.
Flannelette is a soft cotton fabric with a nap on one side.
Gauze is a sheer, lightly woven fabric similar to cheesecloth. It is also made in silk.
Gingham is a lightweight, washable, stout fabric that is woven in checks, plaids or stripes.
Georgette sheer crepe silk, heavier than chiffon and with a crinkle surface.
Herringbone wool is woven in a twill that is reversed at regular spacing, creating a sawtooth line.
Houndstooth check has a four pointed star check in a broken twill weave.
Jersey is a knit fabric that is usually knit in fine wool but can also be found in silk, and man-made fibers.
Lawn is a plain weave, soft, very light, combed cotton fabric with a crisp finish.
Linen is from flax, a bast fiber taken from the stalk of the plant. The luster is from the natural wax content. Creamy white to light tan, this fiber can be easily dyed and the color does not fade when washed. Linen does wrinkle easily but also presses easily. Linen, like cotton, can also be boiled without damaging the fiber..
Linsey-woolsey is a coarse fabric first made in Lindsey, England, of wool combined with flax or cotton.
Loden fabric is a thick, soft, waterproof, windproof, wool used in outerwear that has a characteristic green color.
Melton is a heavy, tick, short napped fabric without a finish press or gloss.
Muslin is a sheer to coarse plain woven cotton fabric. Muslin comes in "natural" color or is dyed.
Organdy is a very thin, transparent cotton with a crisp finish.
Organza is similar to cotton organdy except it is made with silk and is transparent.
Peau de Soie is a stout, soft silk with fine cross ribs. Looks slightly corded. Also called paduasoy.
Percale is a light weight, closely woven, sturdy fabric that can be found printed in dark colors.
Pima Cotton is from Egyptian cotton, is an excellent quality cotton fabric.
Polished Cotton is either a satin weave cotton or a plain weave cotton that is finished chemically to appear shiny.
Pongee is a plain woven, thin, naturally tan fabric that has a rough weave effect.
Poplin is a plain weave fabric with a cross-wise rib.
Ramie is also similar to linen and is a bast of plant fiber. It is natural white in color, has a high luster and an unusual resistance to bacteria and molds. Used in fabrics, and often mistaken for linen, it is extremely absorbent and dries quickly..
Sateen is a satin weave cotton fabric.
Seersucker is a lightweight cotton fabric crinkled into lengthwise stripes.
Sharkskin is woven with warp and filling yarns of alternating white with black, brown or blue.
Silk is a natural protein fiber, like human hair, taken from the cocoon of the silkworm.
Silk satin is a satin weave with a plain back.
Swiss is a sheer, very fine cotton that can be plain or decorated with dots or other designs.
Tweed is a rough textured wool, originally homespun and slightly felted. This fabric is sturdy with a mottled color.
Velveteen is an all cotton pile fabric with short pile resembling velvet.
Wool is fiber resistant, flame resistant, and, in many weaves, resists wear and tearing.that comes from a variety of animal coats. The wool fibers have crimps or curls which create pockets and gives the wool a spongy feel and creates insulation for the wearer. Wool will not only return to its original position after being stretched or creased, it will absorb up to 30percent of its weight in moisture without feeling damp.
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