Material Girl
This natural fiber is the most highly prized for sweater and sweater sets.
What is cashmere?
In 1995, an undergarment retailer began broadcasting a fashion show on American television. The models are referred to as "angels" and are among the best-paid. This is the trade name of this underwear retailer.
What is Victoria’s Secret?
Today we call them panties, but in my grandmother's day her 'drawers' or 'knickers' had another name.
What are bloomers?
Male boardshorts were originally known by this name.
What are surf trunks?
This famous basketball player signed a deal with Nike in the 1980s that would lead to the creation of the Air Jordan line.
Who is Michael Jordan?
This natural fiber is known for being warm but can be itchy.
What is wool?
This classic fashion designer is credited with introducing the Little Black Dress (LBD)
Who is Coco Chanel?
No respectable woman up until the 1960s would let it all hang out like today's women do, so this is what my grandmother wore to control her girth.
What is a corset?
Traditionally, this is worn under a kilt.
What is nothing?
He had a hit with "Blue Suede Shoes" in 1956.
Who is Elvis Presley?
Of all the cellulose fibers, this is said to have the most absorbency.
What is rayon?
Popular at parties well past their heyday, this Roman garb is, notably, little more than a cloth wrapped around the body.
What is a toga?
Today we wear sexy camisoles with or without blouses and bras, but in my grandmother's day these were functional garments.
What is a bodice?
This is where the word tuxedo came from.
Where is Tuxedo, New York?
This brand of sneakers was first mass-produced in 1917.
What are Converse?
This fabric usually made from wool, a blend of wool and cotton, or a blend of wool and a synthetic fiber, makes my pajamas and sheets warm and cozy.
What is flannel?
Called the Big Four, these are the most prominent fashion capitals of the world.
What are New York, London, Milan, and Paris?
Based on the old name for a swimming pool, this was what the one piece swimming costume was once called.
What is a tank suit?
In a three-piece suit, there are the pants, jacket, and the final piece. This piece, worn below the jacket, is called the vest in the US and in Canada, and called this in Britain and many other countries.
What is a waistcoat?
This brand of clunky, colorful plastic shoes became a fad in the 1980s.
What are Jelly shoes?
This natural fiber was often used to make the shrouds of Egyptian Pharaohs.
What is flax?
If a model is rocking curves and confidence, this is the stylish industry term for her.
What is a Plus sized model?
Named after the site of a nuclear bomb test, this risqué swimwear in the 1940’s had to be modeled by a Parisian nude dancer before it became popular.
What is a bikini?
A T-shirt or sleeveless top that is usually white and worn below the clothes is known as a vest in the United Kingdom, and as an undershirt in the US and Canada. This is what it‘s called in Australia and Asia.
What is a singlet?
This type of shoe shares its name with a famous British university.
What are Oxfords?