TBF Tool: Glossary of Different Types of Bottoms

March 19, 2011

Clothing Care Guide

Here’s part two to the glossary that the publishing powers that be wouldn’t let me include in the book. It was developed as a guide to help me keep various fashion terminology straight. So, since I developed it anyway—why not share it with friends? As usual, feel free to add your own terms or send this to a friend.

A-line skirt: A fitted skirt at the waist that flares out creating an A-line

Boot cut: Lower rise pants that slightly flare from the knee to the ankle.

Box pleated: Two folds of fabric brought together to form a pleat.

Capri pants: Straight-cut pants that ends in the mid-calf to ankle area of the leg

Chemise/skimmer: A straight unbelted dress with different sleeves and lengths.

Column skirt/straight skirt: A straight-line skirt without flares or fullness at the hem or waistline (aka pencil skirt).

Flat front pants: Pants without pleat in the front.

Gaucho: Extremely wide-legged pants that end in the mid calf to ankle region of the leg. Are normally worn with boots.

Handkerchief style: A hem of a blouse or skirt that is gently jagged to form flowing points.

Sarong skirt: A long cloth that is wrapped entirely around the body, often worn over bathing suits.

Sheaths: Skirts that are straight or close fitting and accompanied by a form fitting bodice. These skirts are normally ankle length and sometimes have slits in the front, side, or back to make it easier to walk.

Skort: Shorts+ skirt= skorts. Basically, shorts that are covered to appear like skirts.

Tulle skirt/bouffant gown: A puffed-out, sheer colored skirt often made out of stiffened silk, rayon or nylon net. 

Cited from: http://www.dressking.com/search/glossary.htm

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