Go In Fashion Glossary

skirt/fit and flare skirt - A skirt that is fitted at the waist and flares out in an A-line or tulip shape at the hem.







A-line gown





Form fitting bodices that flare out from the waistline to a full skirt. These gowns have a seamless waist.









American Back

This refers to the amount of "rear" coverage offered by the swimsuit bottom, teddy, panty, etc. An American bottom has a coverage area more than a Brazil bottom, but less than a Full bottom.




Animal Print



Fabric that has a printed pattern similar to the fur pattern of some familiar wild animals. Common Animal Prints are Tiger, Leopard, Zebra and Cheetah.








Baby Doll




The essence of sexy innocence, this short mini gown usually has a hem that terminates just below the hip. Most of the time, Baby Dolls come with matching panties, making a complete outfit. A Baby Doll is longer than a crop top, but shorter than a chemise.










Bellbottoms




This 1970's retro style is back this season in the form of some very sexy pants. Bellbottom pants are trousers flared or "belled out" at the ankles...styled after the traditional sailor's trousers.










Bike Shorts



Similar to boxer shorts but instead of being loose fitting, Bike Shorts (sometimes called Boxer Briefs) are close fitting. Women voted this as their favorite men's underwear.





Bikini Panty





Bikinis give full coverage in the front and the back. The sides are often cut high on the hip.








Bodystocking




Close-fitting body covering that is usually sheer or sheer with pattern. Bodystockings usually cover feet, legs and torso.








Bodysuit


This is a garment that hugs the torso, it does not extend to the legs like the Cat Suit. The Bodysuit can be either long sleeve, short sleeve or no sleeve. The neckline can be high cut or plunging. To put on a Bodysuit, you step into it like a one piece swimsuit, unzipping or unhooking the back and/or crotch. Bodysuits made of very stretchy fabric often do not have the usual snap closure at the crotch. The main benefit of a Bodysuit is that it will not blouse or pull out of the waistband of your skirt or pants, it remains form fitting but with freedom of movement.






Bolero Top



This is a long sleeve Crop Top with tassels sewn under the bustline and around the cuffs. Inspired by the short jackets Spanish bullfighters wear.






Boning


Used to give a garment (usually a Bustier or Corset) support and body contouring. Once actually constructed of bone, today's Boning is usually plastic strips slipped into sheaths sewn into the garment (see black vertical lines of fabric sewn into blue corset in picture).


Boxer Briefs



Similar to boxer shorts but instead of being loose fitting, Boxer Briefs (Sometimes called Biker Shorts) are close fitting. Women voted this as their favorite men's underwear.





Boxer Shorts




Loose fitting men's underwear. Named after shorts worn by competitors in boxing matches.





Brazil Back


This refers to the amount of "rear" coverage offered by the swimsuit bottom, teddy, panty, etc. A Brazil back has a coverage area more than a Thong bottom, but less than an American bottom. (Some Brazil Backs are even less coverage than the picture on the right.)


Burn-out


Fabric with an alternating solid and sheer design, often in a vertical stripe format (like picture to the right) but sometimes in a pattern design like a floral or animal print.


Bustier

A Bustier (pronounced boo-stree-AY) is a bra with fitted sides that extend down to the waist. Partially thanks to the singer Madonna, this
sophisticated and seductive garment has realized a renewed popularity in th '90's. It is designed to shape and enhance the bust line, thus the French name Bustier. Bustiers usually come with Garters (sometimes detachable) and matching Panties.




Back drape -

A length of material attached either at the shoulder or the waist that flows over the back to floor length. In some cases it is removable.

Back yoke -

A fitted or shaped piece at the top of a skirt or at the shoulder of various garments.

Ball gown




Characterized by a very full skirt that begins at the waist and continues to a formal length. The skirt waist is seamed and can be of various styles.






Ballerina neckline



This is a low neckline that usually occurs with strapless or spaghetti strapped dresses.





Bandeau/tube top



- A band-shaped covering for the breasts.









Basque waist/V-waist


- This dropped waist starts at or just below the natural waistline, and dips in the center creating a "V" shape.






Bateau neck/boat neck


A high, wide, straight neckline that runs straight across the front and back, meeting at the shoulders; the same depth in the front and back.




Besom pockets


- A pocket sewn inside the garment with access through a welted slit-type opening.

Bias cut


Cut diagonally across the grain of a fabric. Used to create garments that follow the body curves closely.








Bike tard




A close-fitting, one-piece garment from the top of the torso to the hem of the shorts.



Blazer


A long-sleeved sports jacket with lapels.





Bolero jacket

A loose, waist-length jacket open at the front.







Boot-cut


Cut below the belly button and slightly flares from the knee to the ankle.






Box-pleated


Two folds of fabric brought together to form a pleat.

Boy-leg


Shorts, undergarments, or swim wear that has a close fitting leg that reaches half way down the thigh.



Broomstick


A skirt or dress that is characterized by numerous pleats and crinkled material.