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The long sleeve underneath is actually a technological clothing item called Base layer. It’s designed to trap a thin layer of warm air against the body and pull sweat away from the body. Why do footballers wear long sleeve? Unlike in the olden days when jerseys were made out of wool, modern uniforms are made […]

Gussets, sometimes known as gusset plates, are metal sheets of various thicknesses used for either joining two or more components together or strengthening joints. These components include beams, girders, truss members, chords, and columns. What is the purpose of gussets? A gusset, or gusset plate, is a triangular piece of timber or metal that is […]

Styling (who is the target) Longline is a relatively new term in fashion. It describes clothing garments that are longer in length than what would be considered a regular cut or length. What do you wear with a longline top? The Longline T-Shirt They work best with slim-fitting or straight legged jeans and a pair […]

Scoop necks a little easier to work with, but never compromise on support! We recommend the Cari Spacer, Porcelain Elan T-Shirt and the Olivia Balconette. These styles will disappear under a scoop neckline, offering great comfort and support. If you like moulded styles, try the Cari or Porcelain Elan. What is the difference between scoop […]

Openings where one side of the opening lies over the other are called plackets, which this post is about. Zippers became available about a century ago. Before that, plackets were also used for waist openings in skirts, pants and dresses. So there are many techniques. What is a placket opening? A placket (also spelled placquet) […]

One of the best things about overshirts is their ability to be worn open or closed, so you need to treat the collar like that of a casual shirt and leave some room around the neck. You won’t be wearing it with a tie, so at least a couple of fingers-worth. Are Overshirts supposed to […]

Balloon sleeves are long, puffed sleeves that are gathered at the shoulder and then puffed out and gather back at the wrist. Sometimes, the sleeve puffs out lower than the shoulder, but it is still a full puff rather than a tapered flare. What are huge sleeves called? A very full sleeve — usually 3/4-length […]

Pinafore dress This type of dress is collarless with thick straps for the shoulders. You usually wear a pinafore dress with a shirt or turtleneck underneath. What are over shirts called? Following the lead of many up-to-date menswear trends, the overshirt – also called a shirt-jacket or simply a shacket – started decades ago as […]

The name raglan comes from the style of the shirt rather than the fabric it is made out of. These tees are characterized by having sleeves that extend all the way to the collar and neckline, rather than ending at the shoulder. The sleeves of the raglan tee are generally a different color than the […]

How to measure the shoulder width. Otherwise known as the yoke width, you can measure the shirt shoulder width by taking a buttoned up shirt, flat on the floor, and measure on the back, the point from where the yoke meets the sleeve, straight over to the same point on the other side. What is […]

A sleeve is the part of a clothing item, whether a dress, blouse, jacket, sweater and more, that covers the arm. 1. Sleeves can come in a variety of lengths—short, mid-length, or long. 2. All sleeves have an opening at the end that the hand and arm pass through, and sometimes the sleeve extends beyond […]

There are three basic types of sleeves – set in, kimono, and raglan. What are the 3 types of sleeves? 16 Different Types of Sleeves Set-in sleeve. A set-in sleeve is a sleeve that is attached to the garment’s armhole and sewn all the way around. Bell sleeves. Cap sleeves. Kimono sleeves. Raglan sleeves. Bishop […]

Yoke. The yoke is measured from the outside seam, where the yoke joins the sleeve, across the top of the shoulders (below the collar) to the opposite side. The yoke should fit comfortably on the “outside edge” of the shoulders. How do you measure the width of a yoke on a shirt? Otherwise known as […]

Yoke. The yoke is measured from the outside seam, where the yoke joins the sleeve, across the top of the shoulders (below the collar) to the opposite side. The yoke should fit comfortably on the “outside edge” of the shoulders. The tape should not drop below the prominent neck bone. What is the yoke of […]

Collar. The collar is a piece of fabric that is attached at the top opening of the shirt and wraps around the neck. Collars come in a wide variety of styles. Remove Ads. What are the things you wear over shirts called? It’s true that “overshirt” is a general term that can be applied to […]

What we wear inside is called undershirt, Which can be vest or a Tshirt. And what we wear over or outer is the dress shirt. What are the things you wear over shirts called? It’s true that “overshirt” is a general term that can be applied to a wide range of garments. However, for the […]

Yep, you heard us right. All of those gaudy looks that shot to popularity in the late ’90s and early 2000s are back. We’re talking low-rise jeans, multiple belts, newsie hats, tie dye tracksuits, bedazzled, neon prints, cargo pants — the works. What style is coming back in 2022? 2022 Fashion Trend: Voluminous Silhouettes From […]

Vintage clothing was made with superior expertise, including details, buttons, & flourishes you won’t find on today’s garments. They were built to be passed on, not to fall apart. Vintage has history, vintage helps to give your style character & a story. You are wearing something that has seen life. Why is vintage so popular […]

Whenever you find a tiny hole in your clothes made by an insect, a moth is usually first to be blamed; however, crickets, cockroaches, or beetles could also be the culprits. What is eating my cotton shirts? Roaches, silverfish and even crickets may chew holes through your clothes stored in the closet. These creatures are […]

Vintage Clothing Pieces Tend to Be More Durable Most modern clothing is not made with durability in mind due to the fleeting nature of trends. Vintage clothing tends to be more durable because it was made in decades where longevity of garments was more important than changing your look from month to month. Why is […]