Glossary 2

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Peter pan collar

• a collar that is flat and has rounded corners. Got its name from the Peter Pan costume made for the American actress Maude Adams in 1905 for the eponymous play.

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Jabot collar

• a decorative garment accessory falling from the throat, suspended from or attached to a collar. First appeared in the 17th century as an essential part of the upper-class men’s fashion. Became a component of women’s fashion in the 19th century. It is usually made with lace, cambric or other light fabric.

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Chelsea collar

• a low “V” shaped neckline with a stand and long points meeting at the front set into it.

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Mandarin collar

• a small tight upright unfolded collar. Derives its name from the uniform of mandarin bureaucrats in Qing-era China.

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Boot cut pant

• a pant with a slightly flared leg opening at the bottom and a tighter or straight leg fit from waist to knee. Got its name because it has more room on the ankle and calf to accommodate a massive boot.

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Bermuda shorts

• a type of short trousers that usually are 1 inch above the knee. They are considered to be a more appropriate business attire in hot subtropical and tropical climates than the typical heavier formal clothing. Gained their popularity in Bermuda, a British Overseas Territory.

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Stirrup pants

• the tight pants that are similar to leggings in a way they taper at the ankle but they also extend to a band or a strap that is worn under the arch of the foot to hold the pant leg in place. They were originally sportswear for women, however, they have become a part of street fashion since the 1980s and keep coming in and out of it.

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Pedal pushers

• calf-length tight pants. They gained their popularity during the 1950s and early 1960s. Their name originated from the style originally worn by cyclists.

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Hip hugger pants

• low-rise pants that accentuate the waist, stomach, and hips. First became popular in the 1960s. They are often associated with a “rock star look” as they have been worn by a lot of famous performers such as Madonna, Mick Jagger, Cher, and others.

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Box pleat skirt

• a double pleat skirt with a fabric folded under at each side. It is done to contain the fullness of the fabric. It falls in attractive folds when pleated this way.