Dress or skirt fitted at the waist and widening towards the hem
Fashion Glossary
Ankle Length
Dress or skirt fitted at the waist and widening towards the hem
Anti-fit Silhouette
Dress or skirt fitted at the waist and widening towards the hem
Appliqué
Decorative technique involving sewing fabric onto another to create designs
Asymmetrical
Dress design with uneven sides or elements for unique style
Attires
A formal term synonymous with ‘outfit’
Babydoll
Short, loose-fitting nightgown or dress often with empire waist and lace details
Backless
Dress or top leaving woman’s back uncovered
Ball Gown
Gorgeous dress with full skirt and bodice touching floor
Bandeau
Strapless chest apparel worn occasionally as casual wear
Banquet Dresses
Elegant formal attire for dinners or formal events
Beaded
Adorned with small beads adding texture and sparkle
Bell Sleeve
Long sleeve fitted shoulder to elbow, gently flared from elbow
Black Tie Dresses
Formal dress code for evening events after 6pm
Boatneck
Wide neckline extending towards the tips of the shoulders
Bodycon
Style of clothing known for its very tight-fitting silhouette
Bow
Apparel with a large front-neck bow, often worn by women
Brocade
Pleasing shuttle-woven fabric with colored silks accented with gold or silver threads
Bustier
A tight top for women, worn alone or under clothes
Cap Sleeve
Short sleeves covering just shoulders, not extending under the arms
Capsule Collections
A small, carefully chosen set of essential clothes for mix-and-match
Casual
Relaxed attire for everyday comfort and style
Chiffon
A Very light sheer fabric with a crepe-like texture made from different fibers
Column Silhoutte
Features a straight narrow shape from shoulders to hemline, emphasizing streamlined minimalistic look
Corset
An undergarment shaping and supporting torso for desired posture
Cowl Neckline
A loose, draped fabric collar around the neckline for elegant draping
Crepe
It has a crinkled texture, drapes nicely for clothes like dresses
Cuff Sleeves
Band of cloth at the sleeve end, rolled and buttoned
Curved Seams
Sewn lines that follow a rounded contour of the clothing
Cut-out
Cut-out dresses feature sections of fabric removed to expose skin
Draping
Arranging and pinning fabric on a dress form for design
Dress
“A dress is attire for women with a skirt and top
Dress Length
The measurement from the shoulder to the hemline defines the overall dress size and style
Dressy
It refers to looking stylish, smart, and suitable for formal occasions
Drop-shoulder
Sleeve style where the armhole seam falls on top of the arm
Embellishment
Adding decorative details to enhance the attractiveness of an outfit
Embroidered
A dress adorned with stitched patterns or pictures
Empire Line
It is a high-waisted dress style with a fitted bodice and flowing skirt
Empire Waist
High-waisted dress with fitted bodice and flowing skirt
Ensemble
A coordinated outfit of complementary clothing and accessories.
Exposed Zipper
Visible zipper on clothing for design and function
Fabric
Soft material used for making clothes, outfits, and more
Feather Stitch
A Beautiful embroidery stitch with loops that alternate left and right
Feathered Dresses
Dresses designed with feathers for an elaborate and ornate appearance
Fit And Flare
Fitted through the waist, flares out below the hips with movement
Fitting
Adjusting outfit to ensure proper size, comfort, and appearance
Flared Bottom
Skirts or trousers wider at the bottom than the top
Flared Shorts
Shorts having a broad, bell-shaped curve at the bottom
Flared Skirt
Skirt with a wide, outward curl at bottom, unlike pencil or tulip skirts
Floor Length
Dress reaching all the way to the floor, fully covering feet
Fluted Hem
Hemline with small, repeating folds creating a ruffled look
Formal Dress
Clothing for formal events, not casual or daywear.
Fringe
Ornamental edge with hanging threads or strips, often found on the sides
Full Length
Clothing that reaches down to the floor, covering the legs
Full Sleeve
Sleeve covering the entire arm from shoulder to wrist
Fully Sparkling
An outfit covered in shimmering, glittering embellishments for a dazzling look
Gala
It is a formal social event including unique entertainment or performances
Garment
It refers to a piece of clothing or attire
Georgette
It is a lightweight, sheer fabric with a crinkled texture, often used for dresses and scarves
Glam
A fashion style that is flashy, glamorous, and adorned with velvet, sequins, bold silhouettes
Gowns
A loose, flowing outer attire worn by women
Halter-neck
A sleeveless outfit that ties behind the neck, leaving shoulders bare
Haute Couture
Expensive, fashionable clothes made by top fashion houses
Hem
A hem is the folded and sewn edge at the bottom of clothes, like the end of sleeves or the bottom of a shirt
High Halter
A neckline style with straps tied high around the neck
High Low
These dresses have a skirt that’s shorter at the front and longer at the back
High Neck
Dress with collar that rises to cover the neck
High Slit
Dress with long vertical slit, revealing legs for style
Hook And Eye Closure
Small metal fasteners sewn onto garments to securely close
Illusion Dress
Dresses with visual effects that create a slimmer, more defined figure
Illusion Mesh
Thin, see-through fabric that makes clothes look like skin is showing
Illusion Neckline
Sheer fabric that gives the illusion of bare neckline
Jacquard
Fabric with fancy, woven-in designs, not just printed
Jewel Neckline
High, rounded neckline that shows off necklaces nicely
Knee-length
Dresses that end around the middle of the knee, typically 36-40 inches long
Lace
Beautiful, open fabric made by weaving or knotting threads
Long Dress
A long dress goes all the way down to the floor
Long Sleeve
An outfit with sleeves that go all the way to the wrist
Low-back
Clothing with a lower-cut design at the back
Matte Satin
Matte satin fabric is smooth with a non-shiny finish, ideal for elegant apparel
Mermaid
Dress that’s tight on top, then flares out like a mermaid
Mesh
Lightweight, breathable fabric with holes (net-like texture), used for stylish designs and more
Midi
Dress that falls above the ankles but below the knees
Mikado
Heavy, lustrous fabric with smooth drape, used in bridal wear
Mini
A kind of skirt or dress that usually reaches the mid-thigh, or well above the knees
Moire
Fabric with a wavy, watered appearance, often used in formalwear
Neckline
Top edge of clothing framing the neck and shoulders
Off-the-shoulder
Clothing that bares shoulders, for a trendy, feminine appearance
Ombre Chiffon
Soft, sheer fabric with gradient color shades
One-shoulder
A clothing style with one shoulder uncovered or visible
One-sleeved Dresses
Dresses with only one sleeve, leaving the other arm bare
Open-back
Dress with back partially or entirely open
Organza
Sheer, thin, stiff, transparent fabric used to make beautiful gowns
Overlay Top
Apparel with one layer of fabric placed over another
Peplum
A gathered or pleated strip of fabric at the waist
Petite
Clothing designed for women 5’4″ and under, customized fit
Pleats
Pleats are like tiny folds stitched into clothes to make them puffy
Plunge
A dress or blouse with a deep V-shaped cut at the front
Plus Size
Apparel designed for larger body sizes beyond standard measurements
Printed Dress
A dress or fabric adorned with artwork or designs printed on it
Puff Sleeve
Close-fitting at shoulder and cuff, wider in the middle, forming a rounded puff sleeve
Quarter-length Sleeves
Sleeves stopping midway between elbow and wrist, longer than elbow sleeves
Queen Anne Neckline
A neckline style characterized by a high collar in the back with a deep, often V-shaped or sweetheart front
Quilted Satin
It’s a satin fabric with a patterned stitch that gives it a cushioned, bumpy look
Quinceanera Dresses
These are extravagant gowns worn by girls celebrating their 15th birthday marking womanhood transition from girlhood
Satin
It’s a shiny, smooth fabric, known for its smooth texture
Sheath
A dress that is tight and straight, nipped at the waist without a separate waistline
Sheer
A fabric which is thin and semi-transparent, often used for layering
Short Dress
Ending above the knees, commonly at mid-thigh level
Short Sleeve
A sleeve covering shoulders and upper arms, hanging above the elbow
Silhouette
The overall shape or style of a dress or garment
Sleeveless
Without sleeves; not having fabric covering the shoulders or arms
Slim Dress
A dress which fits tightly to the body, accentuating its shape
Slit
A slit is a cut or opening in a garment, usually at the bottom, designed for aesthetics
Spaghetti Strap
It refers to a thin, delicate shoulder strap that adds elegance and minimalism to the overall appearance
Spaghetti Top
It relates to a sleeveless top with thin shoulder straps
Sparkly Dress
A dress adorned with sequins, glitter, or metallic accents, creating shining effects
Square Neck
A style that forms a straight line across the chest and shoulders, creating a square shape at the neckline
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Straight Shorts
Relaxed fit shorts providing ample comfort, extend just above knees for a casual appear
Straight Top
It features a classic, straight silhouette that hangs loosely from the shoulder
Strapless
Strapless garment stays on upper body without shoulder straps or support
Stretch Crepe
Elastic, luxurious fabric for formfitting garments like evening wear and gowns
Stretch Mikado
A soft fabric with a silk-like feel and stretchy for added comfort
Stretch Satin
It’s a satin fabric refined with elastane, lycra, or spandex
Sweetheart Neck
A feminine heart-shaped neckline with a chic, charming appeal shows off curves
Tea Length
Dress or skirt reaching mid-calf, below knee, above ankle (2-3 inches)
Trumpet
A dress straight at the top, flares at the hips, like a bell shape
Tulle
Tulle is a soft, see-through fabric used to make timeless dresses
Two-toned Dress
Blending two distinct colors creatively in a dress for sleek, modern looks.
V-neckline
A garment neckline shaping a “V” at the throat or chest
Zipper
A zipper is a closure with interlocking hooks used on dresses