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SHOULDER PAD Triangular or dolman style, rounded over the shoulder, pad with filler of foam or fiberfill, worn to extend the appearance of shoulders. Attached or velcro detachable and a totally detached one of foam, that is placed, and stays on the shoulder under the garment.
SILHOUETTE In fashion, the overall outline, or shape of a garment. Three basic silhouettes form the basis for all clothing and are considered long-run fashions. These cycle over a period of years; the bell, with outer form rounded to waistline; the straight, hangs from the shoulders; and the bustle back silhouette. A-line and V -shape are modifications of the straight silhouette.
SINGLE-BREASTED Suit jacket or coat with center closure and a single line of button(s).
SKIRT Part of a garment that hangs from waist down or a separate garment that hangs from waist down. Worn by men and women in varying lengths from the earliest days. Cretan women wore a full-length bell skirt, while Egyptian men wore a short, often pleated skirt. Skirts wOfn by women during the centuries were usually a simple wrap style. In the 1700's, skirts were fuller arid gathered into a waistband. The shirtwaist blouse of the 1890's was a very popular style and worn with a bell skirt. Dressier skirts were introduced as well as skirts with jackets-suits. Current skirt styles include:
A-line Skirt with flare, wider at hem than at hip. Asymmetric . Any off-center major design line in skirt.
Bell Skirt with some gathers at waist and full flare near hem. Bouffant Fully gathered skirt. Circle Full or half-circle skirt.
Culotte see Pants
Dirndl Skirt gathered at waist into waistband.
Draped Skirt of soft fabric that has been pulled into a side or front drape. Gored Skirt made of lengthwise panels called gores. Minimum of four to many gores.
Hoop Large full skirt held out at hem with hoops or hooped slip. Current use in bridal wear.
Kilt Scottish tartan, wrap, fully pleated skirt with side fringe. Usually fastened with large ornamental safety pin. Worn by Scottish men for special events. Also made for women and children. Tartan used denotes the clan of the wearer.
Peasant, praIrIe Fully gathered skirt, often with an additional gathered tier near hem.
Pencil, slim/straight Straight line skirt, fitting the waist and hip. Often with a slit or lower pleat so wearer can walk with comfort.
Pleated Any skirt with pleats. see Pleats.
Sarong Side draped skirt, usually of bright floral design.
Skort A skirt-pant variation. see Culottes.
Trumpet see Dresses
Wrap Length of fabric, wrapped around body, overlapped and secured at waist.
SLEEVES Part of garment that covers all or part of the arm. Can be utilitarian or decorative, of many lengths from cap to full length of arm.
Includes: Bell Sleeve which fits armhole and flares out at wrist, in bell-like appearance.
Cap Small extension of garment bodice to form slight covering for upper arm.
Dolman/Batwing All-in-one full sleeve and bodice, with center of arm seam and deep underarm, sometimes extending to the waist. Fitted Sleeve that is shaped in the form of the arm.
Leg-o'mutton Sleeve of the 1900's with exaggerated fullness gathered at top and set into garment, from elbow to wrist becomes fitted in style.
Petal Short, set in sleeve with curved overlapped fabric in petal form. Puff Full sleeve, gathered and set into armhole.
Raglan Sleeve designed with seams that extend from underarm to neck.line in slanted style. Curved dart or seam shapes sleeve to shoulder of wearer.
Set-in Any sleeve which is sewn to armhole of garment.
Shirt Basic tailored set-in sleeve, with minimum fullness at shoulder, lower edge is fuller and gathered, and is stitched to cuff. The bishop is a variation of the shirt sleeve with more fullness gathered into cuff or band.
SLIP Lingerie worn under women's or girl's outer garment. see also Camisole.
Bra Slip with attached bra top.
Full Slip covering body from chest to hem, with thin straps over shoulders. Half Slip from waist to hem, varying lengths, usually elastic band at waistline.
SLIT An opening in clothing.
SMOCKING Type of needlework, gathering small bits of fabrics into decorative, colorful designs.
SPORTSWEAR Clothes for comfortable, casual wear. Not recreational.
STOLE Decorative scarflike accessory, of fabric or fur, worn over· shoulders.
STRIPES Horizontal or vertical, thin to wide, bands of colors. Pinstripe is a very narrow band of color.
SUIT Jacket, trousers, or skirt that match in color and fabric. Optional item is the addition of a vest. Men's suits evolved in the 1830's with the general acceptance of long stirrup pants by men, with jacket cut in straight lines, and having back tails. Suit jackets gradually changed to current styles. Pants are straight legged, without stirrups. Women's suits of various styles were worn in the early 1900's. Chanel introduced the dressmaker suit in the 1920's. Current suits include:
Formal Tuxedo, men's formal wear. Black, grey, or to fashion colors of the period. Jacket is single- or double-breasted, with shawl or notched collar often of satin, tailored pant, and optional vest and fabric cummerbund. Jacket may be short, suit length, or with long back tails.
Tailored Classic suits for men and women, single- or double-breasted, notched or peaked lapel, with or without back vents. Men's single-breasted suits often have a matching vest. Women's suits may have a matching skirt or tailored pant. Generally of wool or wool blend. Considered a classic business look.
SUITING Durable fabrics used for men's and women's suits, usually firmly woven wool or wool blend.
SUSPENDERS/BRACES Detachable straps worn over shoulders, buttoned to front and back of pant to hold in place. Can be very decorative.
SWEATBAND 1. Exterior band of absorbent fabric, usually terry, worn over forehead and around head to absorb sweat when in a recreational sports event. 2. Inner band of man's hat to protect hat from sweat, of leather or fabric.
SWEATERS Outerwear, knitted garment of wool, mohair, cashmere, cotton, blends, or man-made wool-like fibers, worn on upper part of body, usually for additional warmth. Handmade or machinemade. Sweaters became fashionable when worn by male golfers in the 1920's with "plus fours." Women's elegant evening sweaters were designed by Schiaparelli in the 1930's.
Current sweaters are designed in two main styles: Pull over/on-Sweater with opening for head and pulled on over head. May have crew, turtle, cowl, or V neck. Cardigan-A sweater with button or zip front opening. Also called a coat sweater, with or without a collar.
Styles of sweaters include:
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