Fashion Terms and Styles for Women's Garments - ScholarsArchive ...
Fashion Terms and Styles for Women's Garments - ScholarsArchive ...
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T^A Torso<br />
Overblouse that fits snugly through the<br />
waist <strong>and</strong> extends to the hips.<br />
Collarless blouses<br />
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Tunic<br />
Extended mid-thigh or longer overblouse<br />
of any style. Usually straight or slightly<br />
fitted <strong>and</strong> worn beltless. (May be<br />
considered a two-piece dress when worn<br />
with a straight skirt.)<br />
Twinset<br />
A pair of blouses or sweaters designed to<br />
be worn together. The overblouse is<br />
usually long sleeved with a buttoned front<br />
<strong>and</strong> the underblouse is similar to a shell<br />
or camisole. Sweaters with the same look<br />
may be called sweater set.<br />
Shell<br />
Sleeveless blouse with jewel or scoop<br />
neckline. May be buttoned in back or<br />
pullover.<br />
Pullover<br />
Blouse which pulls on over the head.<br />
May or may not have a collar, but has<br />
neckline large enough to go over the<br />
head. May have short or long sleeves.<br />
(Also called slip-on blouse.)<br />
Wrap<br />
Blouse with crossover front. Usually held<br />
closed by skirt or pants waistb<strong>and</strong>. (Also<br />
called surplice blouse.)<br />
s ^JW^N Peasant<br />
/ / \ \ Blouse with drawstring or elasticized<br />
\ neckline <strong>and</strong> raglan sleeves. (Also called<br />
gypsy blouse.)
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