Glossary Of Terms

 In last week's session, I had to research terms that are related to my progression route (Fashion Communication and Styling) and create a glossary of them to make it easier for me to be more professional in describing different elements of my process. I will be adding to that list as I will progress with my project. 

Androgynous

Usually used when referring to people wearing clothes, not typically associated with their gender, ex. men in skirts. 

Apparel

Another way to describe clothing

Applique

Different shapes of cut fabric sewn onto the larger piece in order to make it visually more appealing

Argyle

'scotch pattern' - diamond shapes usually used on sweaters

Armscye

Armhole

Ascot Collar

Tall collar

Bandeau

Alternative to a classic bra, a fabric without straps

Batwing

A big sleeve connecting the waist with the shoulder

Bias

A cut that follows the shape of a body

Body

The tight fit of the clothing (bodysuit, etc)

Chine/Warp Print

Method of making a fabric - connecting weaving and printing in the process of making

Drape

The way a piece of clothing is hanging (like curtains)

Ensemble

Clothing with the accessories - the whole look

Empire Waist

High waistline, just below the bust

Epaulettes

Ornament on the shoulder, in the past, was used to present a military rank

Flounce

Adding more fabric underneath the clothing to make it longer and exaggerate the silhouette

Fit and Flare

A close fit of a dress with a skirt part getting wider

Fluted

Long sleeves with wider ends

Garment

A piece of clothing

Garter

A loop of fabric, worn around the thighs to hold the stockings

Godet Pleat

Method of creating a skirt - adding triangles at the lower part, to make it fold better and to make it more flowy and dynamic

Haute Couture

Exclusive creations in fashion

Hemline

The lower edge of the clothing. Depending on the level of the Hemline it will either reveal or hide the legs.

Hemming

Folding and sewing down a piece of material to hide rough edges and create a more professional look

Inseam

The length from the crotch to the hemline of trousers (seam)

Jabot

Fabric added at the top part of the shirt to (mostly ruffles) as a decoration

Kimono 

Japanese type of clothing, resembling a coat

Kilt

Scottish type of a skirt ussually plaided

Look Book

Showing ideas for styling the clothing along with the accessories

Maxi Skirt/Dress

Long skirt/dress

Markup

The difference between creation and selling costs

Opaque

Transparent Fabric

Reversible

Possibility to wear a garment inside out

Sweetheart Neckline

A neckline that resembles a top part of the heart

Silhouette

A shape of the clothing -straight, A-line, etc.

Vent

A hole in the piece of clothing that alows air to flow

Sources:

WWD, 2021, 'Fashion Dictionairy' available at: https://wwd.com/fashion-dictionary/

The Business of Fashion, 2021, 'Fashion A-Z', available at: https://www.businessoffashion.com/education/fashion-az/yoke

Zalora, 2021, 'Fashion Glossary - Fashion and Style Terms Explained', available at: https://www.zalora.com.hk/fashion-glossary/