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Key Small patch pocket usually sewn near waistband and used to hold keys or coins.
Patch Pocket sewn to outside of garment, totally visible.
Welt Slot-type pocket with rectangular fabric extending upward to cover opening.
POCKET HANDKERCHIEF/ SQUARE Small rectangle of fabric, usually silk, placed in upper jacket pocket for accent.
POLKA DOT Fabric with colored dots of varying sizes printed onto cloth.
PONCHO Square or rectangular body cover, with slit or other head opening. Can be wool for warmth or vinyl for waterproof rain protection.
PRET-A-PORTER French words for ready-to-wear.
PRINCESS STYLE Body-forming silhouette characterized by lengthwise panels and a flared skirt. Used in women's dresses and coats.
PUFF Roundlike garment design produced by gathered fabric. Examples are puff sleeve and puff skirt. Also called a bubble skirt.
PULLON Pant or skirt without a zipper or other opening, with a stretch waistband, used in place of other opemngs.
PULLOVER Sweater without center front or other opening, pulled over the head and arms into place.
RAINCOAT Waterproof or water resistant coat. Made waterproof if coated with plastic, plastic/vinyl, or rubber (slicker). An "all-weather" coat is an outer raincoat with a zip-out fleece or quilted lining for extra warmth. Regular raincoats are classic design, buttoned, made of poplin or other firm fabric, and given a water repellant finish. Trenchcoats were inspired by the military raincoat of World War I, usually double-breasted, with epaulets and a D-ring belt.
READY-TO-WEAR, R-T-W Apparel made in factories to standard size measurements. In the early 1800's, menswear was the first manufactured apparel. In the late 1800's, womens wear was made. Limited to nonfashion apparel. By the 1920's, designed, manufactured, and accepted as fashion appa~.el.
RIBBON Narrow strip of fine, decorated, ribbed fabric. Used as a trim, to hold hair in place, or as a sash.
RISE 1. Stage of fashion cycle after the Introduction of a new design, when it begins to be accepted by a small group of individuals, usually at a higher price level. 2. Measurement of pants, from crotch to waist.
ROBE Large, loose, unstructured garment. In nightwear, worn over nightgown or pajamas, and called a bathrobe. A wrap-style kimono is very popular for men and women. Also for women, the zip and button styles.
Knee or long length, lightweight to heavy for warmth. May be short, worn in bed for top warmth or decor, called a bedjacket. see also Peignoir.
ROSETTE Roselike object, usually made of fabric to resemble a rose. Used to decorate garments or accessories.
SADDLE SHOULDER Yoke-look in the shoulder or front of sweater, with raglan seam from underarm to yoke seam area
SAFARI LOOK Adaptation of apparel worn by hunters on safaris in Africa, complete with wide-brimmed hat, cotton shirt, and pants with many pockets.
SARONG Length of cloth wrapped around body at waist, hangs as a skirt. Of South Pacific origin.
SASH Length of fabric worn around waist as deco~ or to hold a wrapped garment together.
SCALLOP Curved, ornamental border on fabric or lace.
SCARF Square, rectangular, or triangular fabric worn at neck and/or . over shoulders, usually for adornment, also for warmth or protection. Of silk, polyester, wool, cotton, and other fibers.
SEPARATES Nonrelated items of casual clothing; pants, sweaters, tops, skirts, etc. When related by fabric and color are called "coordinates."
SEQUIN Small, shiny plastic disks, silver, black, or colored, with hole in middle and sewn to fabric for decorative, elegant effect. see Embellishment.
SHANK 1. Part of sole of shoe under instep of feet. 2. Projection, either of thread or an attachment on back of button, leaving an extension for buttoning heavier fabric.
SHAWL Square or oblong, decorative or utility, worn over head and shoulders. Small to very large; knit or woven.
SHEER Thin, fine, or transparent; a fabric industry term.
SHIRRING Gathering fabric into three or more parallel lines, for decorative effect.
SHIRT, CASUAL In recent years, the casual shirt of woven fabric was developed, and is usually worn without a tie. Many colorful styles, with short or long sleeves, colorful prints, Hawaiian prints, basic plaid/western, safari style, plain camp shirt, and worn either tucked in waist of pants or outside of pants. Worn by men and women. Body shirts developed for women, with long tails in both front and back that extend to, and snap at, the crotch.
SHIRT, DRESS Men's garment for upper part of body, having collar, sleeves, and opening. Evolved from the simple tunic, in medieval times. By the 1600's, had become very decorative, with lace at neck, large sleeves tied with ribbons, and of fine linen fabric.
In the 1700's, continued to be of fine linen, ruffled front, and with small standing collar. The jabot was added to the front.
In the 1800's, men's shirts became plainer, though some had fancy front trims. The starched collar was introduced by Beau Brummell. By 1880, men's shirts altered in design and resemble the basic cut of today's shirts. Shirt variations include regular or French cuffs, pointed, spread or round collars, plain, colored, or striped fabrics, and worn with a tie.
SHIRTWAIST First developed as a women's blouse in the 1890's with leg-of-mutton sleeves and high,banded collar. Gradually elongated to adress length and has been a popular garment for several decades. Now a dress of many fabrications, styled as an elongated, tailored shirt, worn belted or non-belted, and usually with a centered, buttoned closure.
SHORTS Shortened pa~t with zipper, button opening, or elastic pull-on. Vary in length. Boxer shorts, with elastic waist; Bermuda, tailored appearance and long, to above the knee; athletic, lightweight, short, for sports; fuller shorts, resembling short, full skirts; and varying lengths from kneelength to very short athletic shorts. Hot pants were colorful women's shorts of the 1960's, worn instead of a mini skirt.
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