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A-Line Silhouette
A flattering shape that flares gently from the waist, resembling the shape of the letter "A." Universally loved for its easy, elegant fit.
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Necklines, sleeves, silhouettes, collars, fabrics, and more - every fashion term explained with images. Unlike other glossaries, every style here is shoppable. Find the look, then make it yours.
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A-Line Skirt
A skirt that is fitted at the waist and gradually flares out towards the hem, forming the shape of the letter "A." Classic, flattering, and works on every body type.
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Ankle Length
When hem of clothing lies at the ankle, it is ankle length.
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Anti-fit Silhouette
Anti-Fit is precisely what the name suggests. It won't hug your body, it won't constrict. It'll just drape and give you the chance to twirl with an effect.
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Asymmetrical Silhouette
Anything that is not symmetrically designed is asymmetrical. It could be long from the front, split in the middle or shorter on one side.
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Backless
A style where the back of a dress or top is left open, adding an elegant touch to any outfit.
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Baggy Shorts
Loose fitting, sometimes oversized shorts, with a lot of room to breathe.
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Batwing Sleeves
Batwing is a sleeve with deep armholes and tight cuffs.
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Bell Sleeves
Bell sleeves are in the shape of a bell. They are like regular sleeves with a little or a lot of flare at the end.
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Bell-Bottom Pants
Bell-bottom pants have bottoms like a bell with a little and sometimes a lot of flare. They were worn by people working on boats and came into fashion in the 70s.
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Bishop Sleeves
When sleeves are gathered at the end with a button, they are called bishop sleeves.
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Blouse
It's a fancy shirt, made especially for women. It is literally a shirt just with a little bit of mystic and elegance.
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Blouson
A blouson is a loose-fitting garment which ends just around the waist.
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Blouson Jumpsuit
A blouson jumpsuit has a loosely-fitted top which ends just around the waist.
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Boat Neck
A wide, horizontal neckline that gracefully follows the collarbone, giving a chic and elegant look.
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Bohemian
Bohemian is gypsy in French that represents a free soul and art. Anything unconventional or with a tribal print is called bohemian.
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Bomber Jacket
The style is inspired by jackets worn by people in bomber planes. It is a leather jacket and has an elastic on both bottom and cuff.
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Bootleg/Bootcut Pants
It is a pant style that is slightly flared from the ankle. Made to fit comfortably in boots!
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Bracelet Sleeves
It is a sleeve you choose when you want to flaunt your bracelet because it covers everything except where you wear a bracelet.
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Button-Down Dress
A dress with buttons running down the front, adding both function and flair. Simple to style, easy to wear.
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Button-Down Skirt
A skirt with buttons down the front. Easy on, easy off, and effortlessly stylish!
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Calf Length Pants
The pants that end around the calf are calf length pants.
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Cap Sleeves
A cap sleeve is when a part is extended beyond the shoulders. As a cap, it covers only the top.
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Cargo Pants
Cargo pants or shorts are utility-based. They are loose cotton trousers or shorts with lots of pockets.
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Chelsea Collar
Chelsea collar is a collar with a V shape. It is also known as a Clerical collar.
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Chino Pants
Chinos are regular trousers but 100% cotton.
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Circular Dress
A circular dress is fuller and falls smoothly. It is made by cutting a hole in the center of a circular fabric.
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Circular Skirt
A circular skirt is fuller and falls smoothly. It is made by cutting a hole in the center of a circular fabric.
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Coat
Outerwear designed to keep you warm and stylish. From trench to parka, coats are the final layer that pulls your look together.
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Convertible Collar
It is the collar which has buttons. It can be worn fastened of unfastened.
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Cotton
A soft, breathable, and natural fabric made from cotton fibers. Comfortable, versatile, and perfect for all-day wear.
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Cotton Linen
Cotton-Linen fabric is what best of both worlds look like. It has properties of both cotton and linen, making the fabric breathable and absorbent.
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Cowl Neck
Cowl neck has a draped fold in the front.
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Crop Top
A top that is cropped short in length, is a crop top. It is hard to not like a crop top.
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Cuff Sleeve
Any sleeve with a cuff at the end is a cuff sleeve.
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Culottes
Wide-legged pants that usually hit around the knee or mid-calf.
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Dolman Sleeves
It is a sleeve with deep armholes and fitted ends. It's the same as Batwing Sleeve.
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Double-breasted
It is a type of jacket, coat or vest which has an overlapping front with double rows of symmetrically aligned buttons.
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Drop Shoulder Sleeves
Drop shoulder has an extended neckline which goes beyond the shoulders and sits on the upper arm.
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Dungaree
A casual one-piece with over-the-shoulder straps, typically made of denim. The ultimate in laid-back, workwear-inspired style.
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Fit and Flare
A silhouette that is fitted through the bodice and waist, then flares out into a wider skirt, creating an hourglass shape.
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Flared Bottom
Pants with a flare are flared pants. They are not as wide as a bell-bottom.
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Flared Shorts
The shorts with a little bit of flare are flared shorts
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Flared Skirt
A flared skirt is very much like an A-line skirt, except that it is mostly short, fitted at the waist, and flares out a lot more than your A-line.
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Flat Collar
As the name suggests, a flat collar lies flat and close to the clothing, along the neckline. It becomes a Peter Pan collar when the corners are rounded.
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Floor Length
When the garment is so long that it touches the floor, it's called floor-length.
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Floor Length Skirt
A skirt that is so long that it touches the floor, it is called floor-length.
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Frill Sleeves
Frill sleeves have an added layer of fabric pleated to the hem to create a wavy pattern. Frill sleeves are a combination of flare and bell sleeves. They are very feminine and give a summer vibe.
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Full Sleeve
Sleeves that extend all the way to the wrist, offering complete coverage with a classic, polished look.
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Half Sleeves
When the sleeve extends till halfway or more between the shoulder bone and elbow, it is called half sleeve.
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Halter Neck
Halterneck is a neckline in which front of a top or dress is held up by a strap around the neck. It is a cute sleeveless and backless style.
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Handwoven Cotton
When cotton is made using the ancient technique of weaving using a manual loom, it is called Handwoven Cotton.
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High Low Top
A high low top is short from the front and long at the back.
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High Neck
A collar that covers all or most of your neck is a high-neck collar. It was popular among women in Edwardian times. It is usually seen in sweaters and gives an illusion of a long neck.
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High Waist Shorts
High-waisted shorts or pants are a little higher than the regular waistline. They give an illusion of longer legs with a little structure.
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Jackets
A jacket typically has sleeves and fastens in the front. It is generally lighter, more fitted, and less insulating than a coat.
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Joggers
Joggers are also known as sweatpants. They are comfortable, loose, and gathered around the ankle. They are the best for running a marathon, a city tour, or Netflix, your call.
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Kaftan
A kaftan is robe-like clothing and has been worn in several cultures around the world for thousands of years. They can be worn like a top, dress or even like a cover-up.
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Keyhole Neck
A small, oval or teardrop-shaped cutout, with a button on top in a garment, usually near the neckline or back, adding a subtle yet stylish detail.
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Khadi Cotton
When Cotton is handspun and handwoven, it's called khadi cotton. It is the honor and pride of India, symbolizing independence.
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Kimono Sleeves
Kimono sleeves are wide and loose. A kimono is long, loose traditional Japanese robe with wide sleeves, tied with a sash.
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Knee Length
Any clothing whose hem sits at the knee is knee length.
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Knee Length Skirt
Any clothing whose hem sits at the knee is knee length.
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Mandarin Collar
It is a standing collar which is close-fitted. Also known as a Nehru collar.
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Maxi Dress
A maxi dress is a floor or ankle length casual dress. They're usually form-fitting at the top and flowing at the bottom.
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Maxi Skirt
A maxi skirt is a floor or ankle length casual skirt.
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Midi Dress
It is a dress that is longer than a knee-length dress, but shorter than a floor-length dress.
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Midi Skirt
It is a skirt that is longer than knee-length, but shorter than a floor-length skirt.
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Mini Dress
A dress shorter than a short dress is a mini dress.
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Mini Skirt
A skirt shorter than a short skirt is a mini skirt.
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Off-Shoulder
The world is getting a lot warmer for clothes to stay on the shoulders. Let your collar bones breathe and keep the top off the shoulders.
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One-Shoulder
An asymmetrical neckline where one shoulder is covered and the other is left bare, creating a dramatic, modern look.
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Organic Cotton
It's Cotton but grown without using any chemical fertilizers.
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Overalls
An overall is precisely what the name suggests. A one-piece garment with pants and a front bib held up by shoulder straps.
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Overlay
Overlays are any outerwear that does not have closure and is loosely fitted. It is usually longer in length.
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Paneled Skirt
A paneled skirt is made from panels, which makes it versatile. It can be either a straight skirt or a twirly-full skirt.
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Peasant Top
A clothing is peasant style when it has an informal top with a wide neckline. They have short and puffed, or long and full sleeves, and elastic at the waist, cuffs, and neckline.
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Pegged Pants
Pegged pants are form-fitting and functional pants. They are usually full around the waist and thighs, narrow around the ankles.
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Pencil Skirt
It is one of the most popular skirts, it is a narrow straight skirt.
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Peplum Top
A peplum is a short gathered fabric to add flare. It is usually attached at the waist of a woman's jacket, dress, or blouse to create a hanging frill or flounce. It was popular in the 1800s as it accentuated a small waist.
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Peter Pan Collar
Innocent little collar like peter pan's, small collar with rounded corners.
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Pinafore Dress
It is like an apron dress and can be worn with a shirt underneath. It has no collars and no sleeves.
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Pinafore Jumpsuit
A jumpsuit with a bib-front and straps over the shoulders, similar to a pinafore dress but with pants.
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Playsuit
A short, one-piece outfit with a top and shorts combined. Fun, flirty, and perfect for warm weather!
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Pleated Dress
A dress with folds (or pleats) for texture and movement, giving it an elegant, structured look.
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Pleated Shorts
Pleated shorts have one or two subtle pleats in the front and usually end above the knee.
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Pleated Skirt
The skirt has pleats. Pleated skirts are usually part of school uniforms.
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Pleated Top
A pleated top is a top with pleats. It gives a little bit of personality to a traditional box-shaped top.
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Plunge Neck
It is a deep neckline, which is super glamorous.
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Princess Line Dress
Princess line style is without any horizontal joint or separation at the waist. The shape is achieved by adding gathers or flares on the hems. It acquires its name from dresses worn by princesses.
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Puff Sleeve
Sleeves with a little bit of puff and mystery. Want to feel like a princess? Wear puff sleeves.
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Racerback
A back neckline that is in the shape of a "T" is a Racerback. It allows ease of movement in sports, especially racers and swimmers.
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Raglan Sleeves
It is the opposite of a drop shoulder. Here, the sleeve extends till the neckline and makes a diagonal design.
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Relaxed Sleeves
This sleeve is relaxed. It does not believe in the mumbo-jumbo of allure and just works as a sleeve.
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Roll-up Hem
When the end or hem of any garment is rolled up, it is called a roll-up hem. It is usually seen in pants and sleeves.
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Romper
A romper and playsuit are sometimes interchangeable. It is typically a jumpsuit with shorts and loose sleeves. The style came from France and was worn by men as sportswear.
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Round Neck
A round neckline is literally round, it is popularly known as a crew neck.
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Ruffled Collar
A collar with ruffles is a ruffled collar. It became popular in the 19th century but we have toned down the ruffle a lot since then.
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Ruffled Skirt
It is made with lots of ruffles. It is sometimes mistaken for a layered skirt.
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3/4 Sleeve
It is a sleeve that covers 3 parts of your hand, if it were divided into 4 parts.
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Scoop Neck
A scoop neck is rounder and deeper than the round neck.
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Shawl Collar
It is similar to a step collar or a notched collar. It just does not have any notches.
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Sheath Dress
A sheath dress is like a princess line dress, it is form-fitting.
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Shift Dress
It is a dress without any joint at the waist, and any flares or gathers. It is straight and not form-fitting.
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Shirt
A shirt's a shirt.
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Shirt Dress
If you make a shirt longer, it becomes a shirt dress.
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Short Dress
A short dress is a short dress.
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Short Skirt
A short skirt is a short skirt.
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Short Sleeve
When the sleeve is longer than sleeveless, but shorter than half sleeves, it's called short sleeves.
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Shrug
It is a loose cardigan-type outerwear. It is pretty casual and made from non-restrictive fabric.
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Single-breasted
Single-breasted clothing, usually jackets and coats, show only one row of buttons at the front when fastened. They have very narrow overlap at the front, unlike the double-breasted coats/jackets.
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Skater Dress
A short dress with a fitted bodice and a flared, circle skirt that sits above the knee. Fun, flirty, and perfect for twirling.
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Skater Skirt
Skater skirts are short, high-waisted circle skirts that sit gracefully above the knee. They're often made of lighter materials to give a flowing effect that mimics the skirts of figure skaters.
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Skort
A skort is a combination of a skirt and shorts. It is a pair of shorts in disguise.
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Sleeveless
When there are no sleeves, it is sleeveless.
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Slip Dress
A slip dress is usually made with a flowy material and spaghetti straps. It can be form-fitting or a little loose.
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Slit Dress
A dress with a slit/slits.
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Slit Sleeve
A sleeve with slits is called a slit sleeve.
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Spaghetti Top
It is like that thin or thick spaghetti that you love to eat. The straps of the top or dress are thin comparative to a traditional garment.
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Split Neck
When there is a split in the neckline, it is called a split neckline.
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Square Neck
The neckline in the shape of a square is a square neckline.
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Straight Jumpsuit
A jumsuit with a straight fit is called a straight jumpsuit.
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Straight Pants
A straight pant is a straight pant.
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Straight Shorts
Straight shorts are literally just straight shorts. They are usually knee-length.
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Straight Skirt
A skirt that is straight, is a straight skirt.
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Straight Top
A top having a straight fit, is called a straight top!
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Strap Sleeves
A strap sleeve is slightly thicker than a spaghetti sleeve.
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Sweetheart Neck
A curved neckline shaped like the top of a heart, adding a romantic and feminine touch to any outfit.
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Tank Top
It's a close-fitting sleeveless top, made with the sole intention of enjoying summers. Be a rebel, wear it in winters, with a jacket possibly.
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Tapered Pants
Unlike boot cut jeans which widen towards the ankle, tapered pants are form fitting.
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Tent Dress
A tent dress is literally like a tent. It is narrow at the shoulders and wide at the bottom. It does not have a waistline.
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Tie Neck
Tie-Neck tops are the most popular form of blouses wherein a fabric goes around the neck and is tied like a bow in the front. It gives an elegant look to the outfit.
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Tiered Skirt
The skirt has tiers, like a cake. The effect is achieved by layering multiple horizontal layers on top of one another.
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Trench Coat
A classic, knee-length coat with a belt and often double-breasted buttons. Lightweight yet structured, it's perfect for layering in rainy or windy weather.
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Yoke Neck
A neckline with a separate fitted panel at the shoulders or chest, adding structure and style to the design. Often seen in dresses and tops, it creates a flattering and well-defined look.
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Yoke Top
A top with a separate fitted panel (called a yoke) at the upper part, usually around the shoulders or chest. The fabric below the yoke is often gathered, pleated, or flared, giving the top a stylish and comfortable fit.
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