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S T Y L E T Y P E

Anorak Blouse Bolero

Bomber Jacket

Shirt Dress

Camisole Cowboy/WesternCape/Shawl

Corset

Graphic Tee

Peacoat

Raincoat

Tank

Wrap

WindbreakerUtility Coat

Dress Shirt

Peasant

Hoodie/Hooded

Shrug

Backless

Overcoat

Empire

Trench

Ski/Parka

Poncho

Jean Jacket

Drop Waist

Swim Coverup Swing Top

Tunic

Pullover

Tee

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A waterproof jacket, Typically with ahood.

ANORAK

A style that is constructed in such a waythat there is no fabric in the back. thestyle can have sleeves or be sleeveless.Usually halter style but sometimes hassleeves or shoulder straps and then

plunges in the back

BACKLESS

A woman's loose upper garmentresembling a shirt, typically with a

collar, buttons, and sleeves.

BLOUSE

A short tailored jacket, inspired by thematador's jacket.

BOLERO

A short jacket similar to a flight jacket,but with a thick lining typically of

sheepskin.

BOMBER JACKET

A loose-fitting garment for the upperbody, typically held up by adjustableshoulder straps. Typically an underwearitem but can also be used as a top.

CAMISOLE

A style of outerwear that is typicallymade without sleeves or fastenings andis either put over the head or wrappedaround the body. Some styles may haveone or two fastenings or sleeves that areformed by a button or other closure

method under the arms

CAPE/SHAWL

A category of men's and women'sclothing which derives its unique style

from the clothes worn in the 19th-centuryAmerican West. Shirts are typically

characterized by a front and back yokeand smile pockets.

COWBOY/WESTERN

A tightly fitting laced or stiffened outerbodice or dress. Typically has someform of boning in the seams and

adjusters like laces and/or hooks andeyes.

CORSET

A man's long-sleeved shirt with abutton front and collar, suitable for

wearing with a tie.

DRESS SHIRT

A style of waistline on a dress cut sothat the seam is positioned at the hips

rather than the waist

DROP WAIST

A style of waistline on a dress wherethe seam is located just below the

bust, giving a high-waistedappearance.

EMPIRE

A style of t-shirt with a graphic printplaced prominently on the front or the

back

GRAPHIC TEE

A style that has a hood that can beused to cover the head.

HOODIE/HOODED

A classic jacket made of denimmaterial with a collar as well as pocketson the chest and at the waist/hips. Stylecan be fastened in front with buttons,

snaps, or metal shank buttons.

JEAN JACKET

A long coat made of warm materialthat is worn over other clothing.

OVERCOAT

A short double-breasted overcoat ofcoarse woolen cloth, formerly worn by

sailors.

PEACOAT

A style of clothing modeled on the folkcostumes of Western cultures,especially women's full-sleeved,

round-necked blouses and long, fullcolorful skirts.

PEASANT

A garment made of a single piece offabric with an opening in the middle

for the head.

PONCHO

A style of garment that is meant to bepulled over the head without the

need to unfasten a closure

PULLOVER

A long coat made from waterproof orwater resistant material.

RAINCOAT

A dress with a collar and buttons inthe style of a shirt, typically cutwithout a seam at the waist.

SHIRT DRESS

A woman's close-fitting cardigan orjacket, cut short at the front and backso that only the arms and shoulders

are covered.

SHRUG

A large windproof jacket with a hood,designed to be worn in cold weather.

SKI/PARKA

A lightweight garment that is worn over aswimsuit for modesty and to protect the

skin from the sun.

SWIM COVERUP

A style of top that has an A shapebeginning at the arms and increasestowards a large circumference along

the hem.

SWING TOP

A style of top that is sleeveless but haswider shoulder straps than a camisole.

TANK

A style of top made from cut and sewknit fabric with set-in sleeves. Teeshistorically had short sleeves so theshirt formed the shape of a 'T' butnow refers to any cut & sew knit topwith sleeves and no front closure.

TEE

A double breasted raincoat made in amilitary style with a loose belt at the

waist.

TRENCH

A top that reaches to at least the lowhip to as far down as the knee. Can beworn as a top with pants or leggingsbut sometimes worn as a short dress.

TUNIC

A type of coat typically characterized bycargo or large pockets at the chest

and/or hip. Also called a safari or cargocoat.

UTILITY COAT

A wind-resistant jacket with a close-fitting neck, waistband, and cuffs.

WINDBREAKER

A type of garment where one side ispulled over the other side and typically

tied at the hip.

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