Fashion Vocab
Kanye West put his girlfriend into ANOTHER sheer dress for the runway. He says he's sending a message, but it's just so daring and even controversial.
What is an example of "Avant-garde"?
A sleeve that is cut as part of the shirt body and not sewn separately.
What is a commonality between Kimono and Dolman sleeves?
A flared skirt made with a geometric shape and as few seams as possible. Accentuates the waist and was popularized in the 1950s.
What is a circle skirt?
This shirt is called a button down because the ______ buttons down! Who knew?
What is the Collar?
A professional who arranges previously generated solutions but does not make new ones. These people may help you shop, or even suggest clothes, but they do not make clothes.
What is a stylist?
The characteristics that distinguish one particular item from another. Like a Bishop Sleeve vs. a Cap Sleeve.
What is "STYLE"
A sleeve with one pattern piece from shoulder to wrist, large at the shoulder and slim at the forearm. Think VERY Victorian, often even padded in the shoulder to give it extra oomph!
What is a "Leg of Mutton" sleeve?
This skirt style as fabric panels sewn in, like triangles or trapezoids.
What is a gored skirt?
Arrange these shirts from most casual to most formal. Polo, Hawaiian, Tuxedo, Dress.
What is Hawaiian, Polo, Dress, then Tuxedo?
The first stage of the fashion life cycle, when new ideas and designs come about.
What is "introduction"?
A fashion trend that is only popular for a short amount of time. Hits hard and leaves!
What is a "FAD"?
What is a "Combination sleeve"?
This skirt features tiny folds pressed in one direction.
What are knife pleats?
A camisole differs from a tank top because it is typically used as this.
What is an undergarment?
The stage of the fashion life cycle when people are adopting the new trend, spreading, and sharing it with others.
What is the growth stage?
The 2000s are so back baby! I am seeing brands make their own versions of the low rise jeans, fold down yoga pants, and Juicy Couture inspired sweat suits.
A short sleeve that just covers the shoulder tip
What is a cap sleeve?
What is an example of Culottes?
A dress that buttons down the front, can tie at the waist, and be worn as outerwear!
What is a shirtwaist dress?
The part of the fashion life cycle when a trend has reached its peak and is now becoming less popular, sales decrease, and a new trend has probably been introduced.
What is the decline?
Ms. Markle came in wearing her 1940s dresses... AGAIN - and won't stop talking about that shop in Gettysburg where she get's them. She say's despite their age, they are in really good condition!
What is an example of "Vintage" style?
A sleeve that is sewn into the armhole seam of a garment and the seam goes around from armpit to shoulder.
What is a set in sleeve?
Extra wide-leg pants flowing from waist to hem. Originating from the 1920s, but popularized in the 1960s as a work-around when dress-codes banned women from wearing trousers!
What are palazzo pants?
What is a Princess Seam?
A professional who develops new solutions to novel problems. They may solve problems or send messages, but these ideas are coming to life because of them!
What is a designer?