Outer wear The term for clothing designed for use outdoors. ; Also called overclothes. Includes all items ranging from Coats, Overcoats, Blazers, Capes, Jackets and Rainwear. They are mainly of these fabric types – Wool and wool blends, microfiber, leather and fur Active wear Includes all clothes suitable for an active athletic lifestyle;The two types are real activewear (Active sports clothes – those worn for participating in active sports) and those worn as street styles. Include fitness clothes like compression garments, crop tops, t shirts, jogging sets, unitards, bike shorts, leggings, Ski jackets, tennis shorts, windbreakers, sweat suits and jackets. All items ranging from Bodywear, Golfwear, Jog suits, Playwear, Skiwear, Sweatwear and Tenniswear are included. Swimwear Includes bikinis, one piece bathing suits, cover up clothes, burqinis Swimsuits, Maillots, Tank Suits, Bikinis and Wet Suits Tailored clothing (Suits) Also called after-5 suitings or career clothing; Professional wear including Jackets, pants and skirts worn for office as a set for women. Tuxedos are included in men's wear. Social wear / special occasion wear Includes dresses, gowns, bridal gowns, long and short cocktail dresses; Debutante and Pageant Gowns, Christening, Communion and Confirmation dresses. Casual wear (Sports wear) Also called leisurewear, coordinates, weekend wear or sportswear. Clothing designed for comfort and casually styled but often acceptable for many business or social occasions. Includes Coordinates, Separates, Bottoms, Tops put together to achieve a casual look. Sport Jackets, shirts, blouses, shorts, skirts, pants, sweaters, knit separates, casual trousers are included in sportswear which are then mixed and matched according to preference. Leg wear Term for any close-fitting hosiery or covering for the foot. Includes all articles ranging from Dress and Casual Socks, Opaques, Tights, Stockings, Thigh-highs, Knee-highs, Nylons, Pantyhose, Anklets, Hose, Argyles and Leggings. Neckwear Articles worn around the neck; Includes all articles ranging from Cravats, Collars, Scarves and Ties. Shawls and wraps A square or oblong piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders. Bridal wear All clothing and accessories related to a wedding. Includes all items ranging from Wedding Dresses, Mother of the Bride, Bridesmaid Dresses, Gowns, Evening Gowns, Formal Dresses. Evening wear The term used for evening attire, usually gowns, for Women; also called formal wear and After-5 clothes. Undergarments This refers to all clothing that are used as lingerie and underwear, designed to be worn under outer clothing near the skin. Includes innerwear, bodywear, sleepwear, and loungewear and body slimmers and all articles ranging from Lingerie, Underwear, Corsets, Stays, Corselets, Girdles, Garter Belts, Bras, Peignoirs, Camisoles, Teddies, Long Underwear, Shapewear, Petticoats, Slips and Brassieres. Uniforms & Work wear Work shirts, overalls and such clothing worn for labour oriented work or clothing with a distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification. Smocks, Pinafores, Aprons, School uniforms, Coveralls, Camouflage and Military clothes. Knit wear Clothing made of knit, crocheted, or woven wool, cotton, or synthetic yarn Lounge wear This includes clothing designed for relaxing or lounging while in the home like Pants, Shirts, Dresses, Jackets, Robes, Bed Jackets, Housecoats, Dressing Gowns, Smoking Jackets, Bathrobes. Shirts and blouses Garments for the upper part of the body; Includes Blouses, Dress Shirts, Sport Shirts, Knit Shirts, Jerseys, Polo Shirts, V necks, Turtlenecks, Tanks, Halter Tops, Tube Tops, Bandeau tops, Tunics, T shirts, Hawaiian Wear and Dickeys. Bottoms Refers to a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately; Includes pants and trousers, Dress Pants, Casual Pants, Jeans and Corduroys Sleep wear Clothing designed to be worn in bed like Pajamas, Night Shirts, Night Dresses, Nighties. Resort wear This includes clothing designed for use in Resorts or on Vacation; refers to all items ranging from Shorts, Tanks, Swimwear and Beachwear. Mourning wear This depends on the country you are in. In some countries black is the color for mourning clothes. In some it is white. Usually mourning clothes means full black clothing. It can also be just an armband or a trim. Afternoon dress This is an umbrella term used to refer to day time social functions. |