Quiz - April 10th Flashcards
Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne
Organization of couturiers that is still active in French haute couture
Turkish Trousers
Full legs that were gathered to fit tightly at the ankle
Bloomers
Cut of the trousers of the Bloomer Costume that retained their shape after the Bloomer Costume went out of style.
“Shot” Fabric
iridescent fabrics created by weaving one color in the lengthwise yarns and another in the crosswise yarns.
Camisole/Corset Cover
Sheer muslin cover placed over the corset.
Barege
Silk and wool blended fabric, relatively sheer, crisp and lightweight.
Basques
Extensions of the bodice below the waist
Engageantes
Removable lace or muslin under sleeves
Pagoda Sleeves
Narrow at the shoulder and expanded abruptly to a wide mouth at the end.
Garibaldi
Red blouse that was especially popular in the 1860s.
Princess Dress
New one-piece style that was cut without a waistline.
Fichus
Elaborately embroidered silk aprons?
Canezou
Fashion term applied to a variety of accessories including fiches, muslin jackets worn over bodices and chemisette neck fillers.
Pardessus
Sleeved outdoor garments
Paletot
Sleeved outdoor garment that fitted the figure
Mantle
three-quarter-length coat, fitted to waist in front, full at the back, with either long loose sleeves or full, shawl-like sleeves cut as part of the mantle.
Shawl-mantle
loose cloak, reaching almost to the skirt hem
Talma-mantle
full cloak with tasseled hood or flat collar
Rotonde
Shorter version of the talma-mantle.
Burnous
A hooded cape
Zouave
Short, collarless jacket, trimmed with braid and often worn over a Garibaldi shirt.
Snood
Net which confined the hair
Swiss Belt
Cut wide with a triangular piece in front, was a popular accessory
Cabochon Stones
Cut in a convex form but without facets