Friday 22 August 2008

Tops, Tops, Tops...

1: Bandeau Tops: Band-shaped covering specifically the breasts.
2: Blazer: Generally a long-sleeved sports or formal jacket with lapels.
3: Bolero Jacket: A Jacket that is loose and Waist Length and open at the front.
4: Corset Top/Boned Bodice: Usually strapless bodice with laces or snap closures that is extremely form fitting.
5: Cowl Neck: A piece of material attached to a garment at the neckline, usually used as a hood or draped loosely at the front neckline or back.
6: Crew Neck: A round neckline that sits close to the base of the neck encircled by a ribbed banding.
7: Cropped Top/Jacket: A top or jacket where the hem is cut above the waist.
8: Dolman Sleeve: A sleeve designed without a socket for the shoulder-creating a deep armhole extending from the waist to the wrist. A.k.a. batwing sleeve.
9: Double Breasted: Normally a jacket where one-half of the front lays over the other, and usually has a double row of buttons and a single row of buttonholes.
10: Double-Tee Top: One t-shirt over the other, giving the effect of layers.
11: Draped Bodice: Extra pieces of material laid over the bustline.
12: Empire Waist: A Waistline that begins below the bust.
13: Halter Top: A sleeveless shirt that meets on the top of the neckline creating a high choke or wrap neck and is normally backless.
14: Jewel Neck: A round and high neckline that rests at the base of the neck.
15: Keyhole Neck: A round or tear shaped cutout that meets at the front or back neckline.
16: Mandarin Collar: An Asian inspired collar that is short and stand-up.
17: Notched Collar: A two-piece collar that can be worn open.
18: Off the Shoulder Neck: A neckline that displays uncovered shoulders, above the top of the bustline.
19: Peasant Top: A romantic style top that often has a low neckline, ruffles, and is made from free flowing materials.
20: Scoop Neck/Round Neck: A U-shaped/round neckline.
21: Shawl Collar: A one-piece collar that is turned down to form a continuous line from the back of the neck to the front.
22: Shrug: A small, waist-length (sometimes shorter) jacket.
23: Split Neck: A round neckline that forms a small “v” in the center.
24: Square Neck: An open-yoke neckline shaped to form a half-square.
25: Sweetheart Neck: An open-yoke neckline shaped to form the top half of a heart.
26: Tankini: A two piece bathing suit in which the top portion resembles a tank top.
27: Trapeze Top: A tank top with flare bottom.
28: Tunic Style: A simple slip on garment usually knee-length or longer worn as an under or outer garment.
29: Unitards: A one-piece, tightly fitted garment for the torso, legs and feet, and arms.
30: V-neck/V-back: An open yoke forming a “V” shape midway down the bodice.
31: Wrap Top/Surplice Top: A garment created by cross-wrapping fabrics, sometimes in the front or back and associated with a high/low neckline.

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