History
The most commonly used material in Ancient Egypt
What is linen?
A wide neckline that extends horizontally across the shoulders, giving a broad, open look.
What is a boat neckline?
Pants that narrow from the thigh to the ankle, creating a slimmer fit that contours to the legs.
What are tapered pants?
Lines that create a sense of length and height in a garment.
What are vertical lines?
What is kohl?
A structured underskirt worn in the Renaissance to create a wide, bell-shaped silhouette.
Sleeves that are fitted at the shoulder and gradually flare out towards the wrist.
What are bell sleeves?
Features a panel of fabric at the top, which allows for a comfortable fit and additional design details.
Contrast using perpendicular lines or complementary colors.
What is opposition?
A popular image of young women created by illustrator Charles Dana Gibson in the Victorian era.
What is the Gibson Girl?
The main influence on culture and fashion in the Medieval era
A short, cropped jacket that adds a stylish layer, often worn over dresses or tops.
What is a bolero jacket?
Made from several triangular panels, this skirt flares out from the waist and provides movement.
What is a gored skirt?
Lines extending from a central point.
What is radiation?
Clothes that are made in standard sizes and sold in stores, so people can buy and wear them right away without needing any adjustments.
What are ready-to-wear clothes?
The garment wrapped around the body like a cloak in Ancient Greece
Characterized by two rows of buttons, this jacket offers a sophisticated and polished look.
What is a double breasted jacket?
The silhouette has a straight, loose fit that does not accentuate the waist.
What is a shift dress?
Gradual changes in size or color.
What is gradation?
The second layer of clothing for Medieval women.
What is a kirtle?
A padded structure worn at the back of women's dresses, creating a fuller silhouette and adding drama to their appearance. Came into popularity in the Victorian Era.
What is a bustle?
A stand-up collar that does not have flaps, giving a sleek and modern look. It stands upright around the neck.
What is a mandarin collar?
Fits closely to the body, creating a sleek and streamlined look. It usually has a fitted bodice and a straight, narrow skirt that falls just above or below the knee.
What is a sheath dress?
Another term for asymmetrical balance
What is informal balance?
A stylish and practical blouse with a high collar, and decorative cuffs, popular in the Victorian era.
What is a shirtwaist?