Dropped Waistline

• Waistline seam placed below the natural waistline

• High-waisted effect with seam placed directly under the bust. Popular from late 18th c. to 1820s during Empire and Directoire periods in France.

Empire Waistline

Jumper• Sleeveless dress,

usually with a low-cut neck and armholes, designed to be worn over a blouse, T-shirt, or turtleneck.

Princess• A gently fitted

dress in which the bodice and flared skirt are cut in one piece so there is no waistband or belt.

Shirtdress• Straight-lined dress

buttoned down the front cut similar to a man’s shirt, worn with or without a belt.

Slip-Dress

• Simple bias-cut dress with fitted tops, straps over the shoulders, and no waistline.

Wrap Dress• A dress that wraps

across the body in front or back. The lap of the fabric is usually equal to the width of the skirt.

Cap Sleeve• Small extension cut

on the front and back of a blouse to cover the shoulder.

Dolman Sleeve• A sleeve that is part

of the bodice of a garment, usually extending from the waist and tapering to the wrist, creating a

very deep armhole.(maybe referred to as batwing sleeve)

Kimono Sleeve• A square-cut,

straight sleeve with a deep armhole, akin to the sleeves of a Japanese kimono

Leg of Mutton Sleeve• A sleeve that is full

and rounded at the shoulder, then fits closely from elbow to wrist, somewhat resembling a leg of lamb.

Puff Sleeve• A sleeve gathered

at the shoulder seam to create a full, rounded effect.

Raglan Sleeve• A sleeve with

seams that angle from under the arms to the collar instead of from shoulder to underarm.

3/4 Length Sleeve• Sleeve ending

between elbow and wrist.

Bell Bottom Pants• Pants that flare at

the bottom, traditionally worn by sailors because the pants allowed ample room for movement aboard ships.

Bermuda shorts

• Long, loose-fitting shorts ending above the knee

Breakaway Pants• Pants designed for

athlete that snap or zip down the side to allow free movement and easy removal.

Capri Pants• Tight-fitting three-

quarter-length pants, with short slit on the outside of the leg.

Culottes Pants• A skirt of varying

lengths that is divided into pants.

Gaucho• Wide-bottomed, mid-

calf trousers adapted from the pants worn by South American cowboys

Harem Pants• Loose, flowing trousers gathered into a

band at the ankle, made of lightweight, soft fabric.

Hip Hugger Pants• Low slung pants of

any style starting below the normal waistline, resting on hip bones. They were first popular in the mid 1960’s and have made a comeback in the millennium

Jeans• Made of denim in a

variety of styles, narrow or baggy, hip hugging or high-waisted, tailored or stretch.

Jodhpurs Pants• Riding breeches

that are very full from the hip to the knee, billowing out at the sides in a semicircle, and tight from knee to ankle.

Knickers• Loose, full trousers

gathered below the knee and fastened by a buckle or button.

Legging Pants• Fitted leg

coverings extending from waist to the ankle. Came on the scene in the 1980’s in Spandex for workout wear.

Palazzo Pants• Loose-fitting, full

pants, typically made of soft, draping fabric.

Pedal Pusher Pants• Straight-cut, calf

length trousers, slightly tighter fitting than Capri pants.

Stirrup Pants• Pants that taper

toward the ankle with a strap, often elasticized, around the instep and under the foot.

Trousers• Tailored, straight-cut, menswear inspired

pants, cuffed or uncuffed, usually with pleated fronts and slash pockets.

Blazer Jacket• A lightweight,

loose-fitting, tailored jacket that may be single- or double-breasted. The classic length is to the top of the thigh.

Bolero Jacket• A short jacket,

reaching almost to the waist, that is usually worn open. The style originated in Spain and is still worn by Spanish dancers and bullfighters

Bomber Jacket• Waist length jacket,

generally made of leather with elasticized cuff hem. It was first worn by pilots and was referred to as a flight jacket. Adapted for sportswear in the 1960’s. Became popular in the 1980’s thanks to Tom Cruise in the movie “Top Gun”

Cardigan Jacket• A knit top or

sweater that buttons down the front, with long sleeves and no collar.

Cape• Sleeveless outerwear

of various length and materials usually open in center front; cut in a circular shape, usually with slits for arms. (differs from a poncho which is a pullover version of a cape)

Chanel Style Jacket• Parisian designer

Coco Chanel (1883-1971) popularized the collarless cardigan jacket with patch pockets in the 1920’s.

Jean Jacket• Denim waist length

jacket with cuff sleeves/flap pockets and riveted closures.

Peplum Jacket• A jacket (or blouse)

with a short skirt-like flounce attached to its snug-fitting waistband.

Safari Jacket• A hip length jacket

with large pockets with buttoned flaps and a waist belt, usually made of heavy, waterproof material.

Trench Coat• Military style coat

with epaulets and a double yoke at the shoulders. It is usually made of lightweight wool or a cotton blend and worn as a topcoat or raincoat.

Pea Coat• Copy of U.S. sailor’s

hip-length, straight, double-breasted navy blue wool coat with notched lapels, vertical slash pockets, and vent in back

Cargo Pocket• Large patch type

pocket made with center box pleat that expands when pocket is used. Is used on shorts, pants, etc. Also called bellows or safari pockets.

Flap Pocket• Tailored pocket

with flap of self-fabric set into the opening, sometimes secured with a button.

Hidden Pocket• A pocket opening

hidden in a seam.

Patch Pocket• A pocket in a

variety of shapes and sizes, sewn to the outside of a garment.

Slashed Pocket• Any pocket with a

pouch that is hidden inside the garment.

Welt Pocket• An insert pocket with

the lower lip finished by an upstanding welt that may be from 3/8” to 1” wide. Usually a breast pocket placed on the left front of a man’s suit coat or overcoat. Also known as a besom pocket