Clothing Glossary

Mandarin Collar: an Asian inspired collar that is short and stand-up.

Jewel Neck: a round and high neckline that rests at the base of the neck.

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

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

Halter Top: a sleeveless shirt that meets on the top of the neckline creating a high choke or wrap neck and is normally backless.

Flat Front Pants: Pants without pleat in the front.

Empire Waist: a waistline that begins below the bust.

Draped Bodice: extra pieces of material laid over the bustline.

Double-Tee Top: one t-shirt over the other, giving the effect of layers.

Double Breasted: normally a jacket where one-half of the front lays over the other, and usually has a double row of buttons and a single row of buttonholes.

Dolman Sleeve: a sleeve designed without a socket for the shoulder-creating a deep armhole extending from the waist to the wrist. A.K.A. Batwing sleeve.

Cropped Top/Jacket: a top or jacket where the hem is cut above the waist.

Crew Neck: a round neckline that sits close to the base of the neck encircled by a ribbed banding.

Cowl Neck: A loosed draped fold at the neckline of a top.

Column Skirt/Straight Skirt: A straight-line skirt without flares or fullness at the hem or waistline (aka Pencil Skirt). See our post about how to wear a pencil skirt.

Chemise: A simple, straight top that resembles the slip worn underneath a woman’s dress.

Capri Pants: Straight-cut pants that ends in the mid-calf to ankle area of the leg. See our post about wearing capris.

Cap Sleeve Top: a top with a sleeve that is “capped” or “cut-off” slightly below the shoulder.

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

Boot Cut: Pants that slightly flare from the knee to the ankle.

Bolero jacket: a jacket cropped at the waist that is opened at the front, inspired by the jackets worn by Spanish Matadors (Bull Fighters).