Coat

A gilet (/dʒɪˈleɪ/) or body warmer is a sleeveless jacket resembling a waistcoat or blouse. Is a gilet a coat? What is a gilet? A gilet, pronounced ‘ji-lay’, is a sleeveless jacket usually worn over an outfit to provide an additional layer of warmth. Can you wear a gilet over a coat? A gilet should […]

You’ll need at least 2 yards of 58″ or wider fabric (I used a full 2 yards for a knee-length size small. I would say that size L and up will need at least 2.5 yards), a ruler, rotary cutter or scissors, pins, sewing machine, and your math brain. What is the best material for […]

Making Your Own Dust Ruffle If you would like to sew your own dust ruffle, the process is fairly simple. You need one piece of fabric that measures the size of a queen bed, 60-by-80 inches, and three additional pieces of fabric, all with the same width, which should be the amount of “drop” you […]

In today’s terms a gilet (also known as a bodywarmer, waistcoat – or a vest in the US) commonly refers to a simply structured, straight-sided, sleeveless jacket primarily worn for extra warmth on nippy days. What is the difference between gilet and vest? According to Vogue, gilet is simply a French synonym for vest. It […]

Materials Needed: fabric (approximately 3 yards for a queen and 6 yards for a king) How many yards of fabric do I need for a king size quilt? Duvet Covers Mattress Twin (39 x 75) King (78 x 80) Duvet Size 69″ x 90″ 108″ x 96″ Fabric per side (no repeat) 6 yds 6 […]

Firstly, you’ll feel and look more confident. Secondly, if your potential employer can’t handle that much at interview, you’re unlikely to find a positive work environment at the company. Waistcoats are your friend here – a three piece suit is formal but can have an androgynous vibe if you leave off the tie. Can I […]

What is another word for waist? midriff middle waistline midsection abdomen belly diaphragm gut stomach tummy What is a antonym for waist? Antonyms. thin unbreakableness breakableness solidity softness thickness hardness. region trunk body area torso. What is this word waist? 1 : the part of the body between the hips and chest or upper back. […]

(verb) in the sense of postpone. Synonyms. postpone. defer. delay. What is the antonym for adjourn? What is the opposite of adjourn? assemble continue convene gather open remain reopen stay advance begin What is adjournment mean? to suspend the meeting of (a club, legislature, committee, etc.) to a future time, another place, or indefinitely: to […]

Inside Pockets Most sport coats and suit jackets will only have two, one on each side. This is enough to carry a coat or breast wallet on one side (the left side if you’re right-handed) and your phone on the other. What side of the suit is the pocket on? A welt pocket is a […]

This is the pocket of liberty, the pocket of financial independence, the pocket that no man on earth would ever be without in his jacket. It’s designed first and foremost for safe stowage of a wallet. What is the inside pocket of a jacket for? Inside Pockets Most sport coats and suit jackets will only […]

Lapels. Lapels (/ləˈpɛlz/ lə-PELZ) are the folded flaps of cloth on the front of a jacket or coat and are most commonly found on formal clothing and suit jackets. Usually they are formed by folding over the front edges of the jacket or coat and sewing them to the collar, an extra piece of fabric […]

A short coat or jacket. What are half Jackets called? A shrug is a cropped, cardigan-like garment with short or long sleeves cut in one with the body, typically knitted. Generally, a shrug covers less of the body than a vest would, but it is more tailored than a shawl. What does to coat mean? […]

Ahimsa silk — also known as “Peace Silk” because it is made from silkworm cocoons in which the silk worms are not killed — wrinkles less than other silks. What kind of silk does not wrinkle? Versions of silk such as charmeuse and crepe are less prone to wrinkling than other types of silk, but […]

The word vest comes from the French word ‘veste’ which means jacket, sport coat, the Latin word vestis and the Italian word vesta which means a robe or a gown. Is a vest formal wear? Waistcoats and vests are similar in the sense that they both consist of a sleeveless upper-body garment that’s worn over […]

Many different types of silk fabric make fantastic choices for lining. The color choice is endless and the feel is always luxurious. Silk charmeuse is a particularly lovely indulgence and gives your garment that designer touch. China silk is a lightweight plain weave that is perfect for lightweight garments. What fabric is used for lining […]

The Coat. The original coat worn by cowboys in the Wild West was the duster coat – a light, loose, and long coat usually made of canvas or linen. Why do cowboys wear dusters? The original dusters were full-length, light-colored canvas or linen coats worn by horsemen to protect their clothing from trail dust. These […]

Original duster coats are made of light coloured canvas or linen. They were worn by horsemen to protect their clothes from trail dust; hence, the name duster coat. They had slits up the back to hip level for ease for wear on horseback. Where did the term duster come from? duster (n.) 1570s, “dust brush […]

A bathrobe, also known as a housecoat or a dressing gown, is a loose-fitting outer garment (a robe) worn by people, often after washing the body or around a pool. What do Brits call a robe? British English American English Suspenders Holds up stockings Dressing Gown Robe Nappy Diaper Pinny / Apron Apron Is housecoat […]

Duster coats typically reach longer below the knee while trench coats usually reach just below the knee. Duster and trencher coats are long coats that usually reach below the knee and provide protection against the cold. What is a duster in womens clothing? A duster is a light, loose-fitting long coat. The original dusters were […]

A casual sportcoat is often defined by two attributes: The fabric: Casual fabrics will be made in a heavier and more textured fabric. Think corduroy or flannel. The pattern: As a rule of thumb, the more wild the pattern (i.e. plaids, complex patterns, lots of color, etc), the more casual the fabric. How do I […]