Product Glossary

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A-Line:

A term coined by Christian Dior to define a dress, coat or top that is close at the shoulders and gently flared at the hemline, resembling the letter A in design.

A-Line Dress:

Form-fitting bodice that flares out from the waistline to a full skirt.

A-Line Skirt/Fit and Flare Skirt:

A skirt that is fitted at the waist and flares out in an A-line or tulip shape at the hem.

Allover:

An embroidered or printed fabric with a design that covers most of the surface.

Appliqué:

Stitching in which a design is created by sewing pieces of fabric (or other materials) together onto a fabric background.

B

Baby Doll:

A short nightgown whose hem terminates just below the hip. A baby doll is longer than a crop top, but shorter than a chemise.

Back Yoke:

A fitted or shaped piece at the top of a skirt or at the shoulder of various garments.

Ballerina Neckline:

A low neckline that is often paired with strapless or spaghetti-strapped dresses.

Boatneck:

A high, wide, straight neckline that runs straight across the front and back, meeting at the shoulders; it has the same depth in the front and back.

Bell Sleeve:

Long sleeve that flares at the bottom like a bell.

Bias Cut:

Cut diagonally across the grain of a fabric. Used to create garments that follow the body curves closely.

Bikini:

A brief, close-fitting two-piece bathing suit.

Bikini Panty:

Panties with full coverage in the front and back with high-cut sides.

Blazer:

A long-sleeved sports jacket with lapels.

Bohemian:

A trend that connotes a free-spirited attitude toward fashion; with feminine details, including flounces, ties, ribbons, ruffles and embroidery. Also called poetic trend, romance trend and folklore style.

Bootcut:

Refers to trousers or jeans that are cut below the belly button and flare slightly from the knees to the ankles to accommodate any type of footwear.

Box-Pleated:

Two folds of fabric brought together to form a pleat.

Boy Leg (or boy cut):

Shorts, undergarments or swimwear that have a close fitting leg that reaches to the top of the thigh.

Broomstick Dress:

A dress (or skirt) characterized by numerous pleats and crinkled material.

Burnout:

Fabric with an alternating solid and sheer design.