business casual dress code
clothing for a semi-formal event. Usually pants and button shirts for men, skirts and blouses for women. No jeans or formal suits
capsule wardrobe
term for a collection of several basic, essential items of clothing
cut of a garment
refers to the style and shape of the clothing and how it hangs when wearing it
care label
a mandatory label found in all clothing which explains how to care for the fabric
casual wear
Everyday clothing, informal (jeans, t-shirts, shorts, etc.)
catwalk
the platform where models walk in a fashion show
chic
Pronounced "sheek"-- stylish, sophisticated.
cocktail dress code
Party wear-- suit for men, party dress for women
classic
a style thought to be timeless instead of trendy
trendy
up-to-date clothing, fashionable
contrast (in fashion)
contrasting colors are colors on the opposing section of the color wheel
de´colletage
the area from the neck to the chest
distressed fabric
fabric that has been artificially aged or torn (like ripped jeans)
earth tones
color scheme that tend to have some brown but can be anything natural
outfit
a group of clothing worn together (example: matching shirt, pants, shoes)
ethnic
Native or traditional clothing, cultural way to dress by a specific group of people
