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Raglan Sleeve What is this? The raglan sleeve is a common style that you will often find on t-shirts, sweaters and sweatshirts. These sleeves have a distinct design thanks to a seam that runs diagonally from the shoulder to the armhole. What are separate sleeves called? Slit sleeves. A slit sleeve is a sleeve that […]

The princess gown creates a full silhouette as the top is tight and the skirt very full and standing out to give the design a princess look. What is a dress with a skirt called? A dress (also known as a frock or a gown) is a garment traditionally worn by women or girls consisting […]

They are there to keep the clothing item on a hanger. Sometimes these straps are a clear rubbery material or a ribbon-type material like in the photo below. I find these are usually there to keep the clothing on a hanger in the store. Why do tops have strings? Turns out they do have quite […]

The one-shoulder top. One-shoulder tops were worn by every It girl in the 2000s and were as ubiquitous as Juicy Couture tracksuits and UGG boots. And the new crop of asymmetrical tops wouldn’t look out of place in 2003. There are formfitting varieties along with fresher blouse-like silhouettes. When did one-shoulder tops become popular? It […]

As with most fashion trends, the Bardot dates back to the Regency and Victorian era. Off-the-shoulder dresses were the height of fashion in the early to mid-1800s with the likes of Napoleon’s empress, Eugenie, and her ladies wearing dresses designed by Charles Frederick Worth in 1855. Who invented off shoulder dress? According to Richard Martin […]

A boat neck, also called a bateau neck or Sabrina neckline, is a wide neckline that runs horizontally, front and back, almost to the shoulder points, across the collarbone. It is traditionally used in nautically inspired sweaters and knitwear, but is also featured in more elegant cocktail dresses and eveningwear. Why is it called a […]

Wear your top with high-waisted jeans or a skirt for a relaxed look. Choose a soft, breathable off-the-shoulder top and pair it with high-waisted jeans. If you’d rather wear a skirt, choose an off-the-shoulder top that’s a little more fitted. Wear shoes such as flats, sandals, or casual boots to complete the look. How do […]

Keep it simple with a cape. If you’re wearing an off the shoulder top that tends to move or slide down when you top it with a jacket, you may want to opt for a cape instead. These winter capes are basically warm, sleeveless cloaks that can keep you toasty warm without causing your top […]

The Medieval Story These waifs who lost their armor would be left with nothing to protect them except a thin, chainmail undershirt. Because of the circumstances, soldiers would find themselves in when this was the only protection they had left, they began to call these undershirts “waif beaters”. Why is a tank top called a […]

As with most fashion trends, the Bardot dates back to the Regency and Victorian era. Off-the-shoulder dresses were the height of fashion in the early to mid-1800s with the likes of Napoleon’s empress, Eugenie, and her ladies wearing dresses designed by Charles Frederick Worth in 1855. What era was Bardot? Brigitte Bardot, (born September 28, […]

Hi girls, Off the shoulder or ‘Bardot’ tops are currently ranking quite highly in our fave fashion trends for summer. What do you wear with a Bardot top? This top is not over long, so wear it with high-waisted trousers, shorts or a skirt for a sleek, comfortable and on-trend look. For a great holiday […]

Fashion Dictionary As such, they may also be called elbow-length sleeves, but often end just above the elbow. This type of sleeve is regularly found on tee shirts, camp shirts and dresses. The sleeve can be tight to the arm, balloon-style, or loose. What are half sleeve shirts called? A half sleeve shirt is also […]

Eight-top definition (restaurants) A table seating eight diners. What is a 6 top? six-top (plural six-tops) (restaurants) A table seating six diners. What is a two top? 2-top, 4-top, etc. This is the number of guests seated at a table. A two top table has 2 people, a four top table has 4—you get the […]

Standard Round Dining Table Sizes Seats Diameter 2-4 40-42″ 4-5 48-54″ 4-6 54-60″ 6-8 72″ What is the average size of a 6 person table? Most rectangular tables are between 36″ and 40″ wide. A table that seats four should be about 48″ long. To seat four to six people, look for a table that […]

A table that seats four should be about 48″ long. To seat four to six people, look for a table that is at least 60″ long. For six to eight guests, your table should be at least 78″ long. The rule of thumb is to allow 24″ of space per seat at your dining table. […]

service top (plural service tops) (slang, LGBT) an individual who applies sensation or control to a bottom, but does so at the bottom’s explicit instructions. What is a service top switch? Tops, bottoms, and verses (or, “switches”) are terms that refer to sexual preferences within the queer community. Tops generally like to be the more […]

For example, you are competing in a program where the finishers are divided into groups: the top third, middle third, and bottom third. If you were number 3 of 21 people, you would have finished in the top third. If you were number 9 of 21 people, you would have finished in the middle third, […]

Tops, Cardigans & Jackets Size UK Waist XL 14 32″ 2XL 16 34″ 3XL 18 36″ 4XL 20 38″ Is size 38 a XL? – REGATTA & CRAGHOPPERS CLOTHING – overtrouser. . . . S XL 10 22 Waist Size in Inches 24 36 Waist Size in Centimetres 61 91 French/Euro S/36-38 XL/48-50 Is 38 […]

ASOS Petite Size Guide UK Size Bust Hips Inches CM 12 36 97.5 14 38 102.5 16 40 107.5 Is size 12 a medium or large? L means large and translates roughly to women’s sizes 12 to 14. What is US size 12 tops? Women’s US Shirt Size Chart (Inches): US Size Bust 8 M […]

A bodysuit is a one-piece form-fitting or skin-tight garment that covers the torso and the crotch, and sometimes the legs, hands, and feet, and cannot be used as a swimsuit. What is a one-piece top called? Monokini – A one piece suit that has the look of a bikini. Minimal fabric or connectivity between the […]