This page gathers the 233 dictionary entries belonging to the domain “Fashion”, as labelled by Wiktionary. Each word leads to its full entry: definitions, etymology, pronunciation, examples. Page 1 of 3: from “accessory” to “high-visibility”.
- accessory noun An article that completes one's basic outfit, such as a scarf or gloves.
- after-five adj Of or pertaining to clothing that is worn for semiformal events and activities.
- armhole noun A hole for an arm in a piece of clothing.
- attire noun One's dress; what one wears; one's clothes.
- autumn noun A person with relatively dark hair and a warm skin tone, seen as best suited to certain colours in clothing.
- baby-doll dress noun A style of short, A-line dress with a low or absent waist, characteristic of those worn by young girls or dolls.
- baller noun Ellipsis of baller band, a silicone rubber wristband, originating as a basketball sports wristband.
- ballgown noun A formal gown to be worn by women to balls and similar social events.
- barrister's bands noun Two rectangular strips of white cloth, worn as formal neckwear by barristers and judges as part of traditional court dress.
- beanie noun A cap that fits the head closely, usually knitted from wool.
- bellyband noun A band worn by expectant mothers to constrict and support the fetus.
- belt noun A band worn around the waist to hold clothing to one's body (usually pants), hold weapons (such as a gun or sword), or serve as a…
- belt buckle noun A fastening device used to secure the two ends of a belt, ensures it remains in place around the waist.
- belt loop noun One of the loops of fabric ringing the waist of a pair of pants, used to hold the belt in place.
- beret noun A type of round, brimless cap with a soft top and a headband to secure it to the head; usually culturally associated with France.
- BeVo noun A style of fabric weave originally produced by punchcard Jacquard looms from the companies of Lucas Vorsteher and Ewald Vorsteher in…
- blouse noun A shirt, typically loose and reaching from the neck to the waist.
- boater noun A straw hat, very stiff, with a flat brim and crown.
- bodice noun A corset-like sleeveless overgarment for women, sometimes provided with detachable sleeves.
- bodyliner noun Synonym of bodysuit.
- bolero noun A type of short, buttonless jacket or blouse, open or tied in front and ending at the diaphragm.
- bomber noun Ellipsis of bomber jacket.
- bottom noun A garment worn to cover the body below the torso.
- bounceless adj Designed to reduce bouncing.
- boyfriend noun A style of women's clothing that draws heavily from corresponding men's garments.
- break noun A crease or fold arising where the pants leg reaches the shoe.
- bubble romper noun A one-piece outfit for babies and toddlers consisting of a loose and baggy fit around the lower body, creating a bubblelike shape.
- bugle noun A tubular glass or plastic bead sewn onto clothes as a decorative trim
- business casual noun Any standard of dress used in many business environments that is casual overall; it thus excludes most formal clothes (such as a business…
- business formal noun A style of professional dress that is the most formal level of business attire.
- button noun A knob or disc that is passed through a loop or (buttonhole), serving as a fastener.
- carmagnole noun A short jacket, fashionable during the French Revolution, with short skirts, a broad collar and lapels, and several rows of buttons.
- carriage gown noun A fashionable dress and outerwear ensemble that is worn for riding in a carriage, walking in a garden, etc.
- catwalk noun A narrow elevated stage on which models parade.
- chaste adj Synonym of austere, plain, unextravagant, particularly demure, sexually discreet.
- cheval de frise noun The jagged edge of 18th-century women's clothing.
- choker noun A piece of jewelry or ornamental fabric, worn as a necklace or neckerchief, tight to the throat.
- chou noun A bunch, knot, or rosette of ribbon or other material, used as an ornament in women's clothing.
- church crown noun A decorative hat worn by women in the Southern United States as a headcovering during church services.
- circular fashion noun Clothes that are designed and made in such a way that they will last for a long time, can eventually be repaired or redesigned instead of…
- Cleopatra wig noun A costume wig styled to evoke the look of Queen Cleopatra VII, usually a long, dark wig with braids and a full fringe.
- clutch noun A fastener that attaches to the back of a tack pin to secure an accessory to clothing. (See Clutch (pin fastener).)
- coat noun An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms.
- color coordinate verb To coordinate the colors of.
- comfort girl noun A girl or woman who wears comfortable clothes.
- compression sock noun An elasticated sock worn to help prevent the occurrence of venous disorders such as edema, phlebitis, and thrombosis.
- conehead noun A foam rubber rounded cone hat to be worn atop the head as a costume to appear to have a conical bald skull.
- conservative adj Conventional, traditional, and moderate in style and appearance; not extreme, excessive, faddish, or intense.
- Cossack hat noun A warm, brimless hat that is wider at the top than at the headband, and made of either sheepskin or Persian lamb.
- crown noun A royal, imperial or princely headdress; a diadem.
- cummerbund noun A broad sash, especially one that is pleated lengthwise and worn as an article of formal dress, as around a man's waist together with a…
- cut noun A notch shaved into an eyebrow.
- cutoff noun Shorts made by cutting off the legs from trousers.
- deadstock verb To store in appropriate packaging for later.
- diagonal noun A line or cut across a fabric at an oblique angle to its sides.
- doff verb To remove or take off (something worn on the body such as armour or clothing, or something carried).
- draped adj Loosely fitted, with softly hanging fabric.
- dress noun An item of clothing (usually worn by a woman or young girl) which both covers the upper part of the body and includes a skirt below the…
- dudou noun A traditional Chinese female undergarment, usually made of silk, covering the breasts and belly, and tied at the neck and waist; a Chinese…
- ear noun The outer panels or flaps (protrusions) of a diaper upon which the fasteners are located, which are fastened around the wearer's waist.
- ease noun Additional space provided to allow greater movement.
- edit noun A range of products related by theme or purpose.
- editorial adj Appropriate for high fashion magazines.
- emo adj Exhibiting a fashion or visual aesthetic associated with the subculture; a presentation deliberately or unintentionally incorporating dark…
- empire adj Following or imitating a style popular during the First French Empire (1804–1814).
- empire waist noun A waistline on a woman's dress that is located immediately below the bust.
- ensemble noun A coordinated set of clothing: a set of garments selected to accompany one another.
- everlasting noun Synonym of lasting (“(uncountable) a durable, plain, woven fabric formerly used for making clothes and for the uppers of women's shoes…
- extra extra extra large adj That is extra extra extra large (the manufactured size).
- extra extra extra small adj That is extra extra extra small (the manufactured size).
- extra extra large adj That is extra extra large (the manufactured size).
- extra extra small adj That is extra extra small (the manufactured size).
- extra large adj That is extra large (the manufactured size).
- extra small adj That is extra small (the manufactured size).
- fascia noun A sash worn with a cassock by clergy of the Catholic and Anglican churches.
- fascinator noun A delicate, often frivolous head decoration worn on the hair, primarily by women.
- fierce adj Of exceptional quality, exhibiting boldness or chutzpah.
- finger noun A part of a glove intended to cover a finger.
- fitting noun An act of trying on an item of clothing to adjust or inspect how well it fits.
- flank noun Either of the two pockets located on the seat of a pair of pants.
- flotation collar noun A shirt collar construction method where the interlining is cut to match the collar shape and stitched around the edges to shirt fabric.
- fluting noun A fluted pleat; a small, rounded or pressed pleat used as trimming on a garment.
- flutter noun The flow and feel of a garment or outfit, particularly a woman's dress or gown, which moves or appears likely to move in a graceful and…
- formal noun An evening gown.
- French cut adj Designed to reveal the thigh, usually of women's underpants.
- French dip noun A fashion trend originating in France in the late 19th century, where women let the front of their belts dip below the waist.
- full-length adj Covering the full height of the body.
- galaxy noun Any print or pattern reminiscent of a galaxy, generally consisting of blending, semiopaque patches of vibrant color on a dark background.
- gigot noun Ellipsis of gigot sleeve (“a type of sleeve shaped like a leg of mutton”).
- gimped adj Adorned with gimp (decorative trim); edged or embroidered.
- glam noun Ellipsis of glam rock, the fashion and culture associated with this genre.
- half-mast noun An unfashionably short length of a pair of trousers.
- haramaki noun A bellyband: a band of cloth worn around the abdomen to preserve stomach qi and boost circulation.
- hat noun A covering for the head, often in the approximate form of a cone, dome or cylinder closed at its top end, and sometimes having a brim and…
- helmet noun A hard, protective head covering, typically part of armour.
- hessian noun Ellipsis of Hessian boot.
- Hessian boot noun A boot with a low heel and semi-pointed toe, which became popular, initially among the military, in the 18th century.
- hi-vis adj High-visibility.
- high-low noun Alternative form of highlow (“type of shoe”).
- high-visibility adj Made of a reflective or fluorescent material that can be easily seen.