Garment Terms
Different garment-related words to know
- Accessories
- Non-clothing items like jewelry, bags, scarves, etc.
- Bodice
- The top part of a dress or jumpsuit.
- Collar
- The neckline of a garment.
- Cravat
- A scarf-like necktie, typically formal and worn with a suit.
- Dart
- A triangular stitch used to shape clothing.
- Hem
- The finished edge of fabric.
- Neckline
- The opening at the top of a garment.
- Prêt-à-porter
- Ready-to-wear clothing, as opposed to haute couture or bespoke tailoring. It is mass-produced in standard sizes.
- Ready-to-Wear
- Mass-produced clothing in standard sizes.
- Sleeve
- The part of a garment covering the arm.
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