Categories of Apparel - Definitions
Categories of Apparel - Examples
Haute Couture, Ready-to-wear, or High Street?
What am I wearing?
In the Process
100

Apparel created to provide a standardized

appearance for a variety of professions,

recreational activities, sports, ans school

attire.

Uniforms (Work Wear)

100

Onesies, bodysuits and creepers

Infant Wear

100

Expensive fabrics and use of hand sewing.

Haute Couture

100

This item is worn on your feet and can have laces.

Shoes

100

The material clothes are made from, such as cotton or silk.

Fabric

200

Men ́s, women ́s, and children ́s garments

designed to be worn over an apparel

ensemble to provide coverage or warmth.

Outerwear

200

Tuxedos

Formalwear

(Eveningwear or special Occasion)

200

Strong sense of design and innovation for an impersonal customer.

Ready-to-Wear

200

A type of pants often made from denim.

Jeans

200

The process of creating clothes from fabric using a needle and thread.

Sewing
300

Women ́s undergarments, shapewear,

foundation garments, and nightwear.

Lingerie ( Loungewear,

Sleepwear, or Intimate

Apparel)

300

Body shapers, foundation

garments, waist cinchers, girdles.

Lingerie ( Loungewear, Sleepwear,

or Intimate Apparel)

300

Companies that react quickly to trends and they can sell at cheap prices.

High Street
300

This is a sleeveless, close-fitting top sometimes worn under a shirt.

Tank top

300

The part of the garment that goes around the waist.

Waistband
400

Apparel items that are priced and sold

individually.

Separates

400

Caps, hats, and millinery

Apparel accessories

400

They have been called into question in terms of their sustainability and ethical garment production.

High Street

400

A formal jacket often worn with trousers or a skirt.

Blazer

400

A decorative element made from a piece of fabric folded and sewn into clothing.

A pleat

500

Apparel and accessory items designed for

men.

Men ́s furnishings

500

Fitted and tailored shirts

Career Apparel ( Tailored Clothing)

500

Clothes made to a high standard but in large quantities.

Ready-to-Wear

500

A one-piece outfit often worn by women that covers the body and legs.

Jumpsuit

500

A style/garment that is popular over a very short period of time.

Microtrend

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