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Clothing, fabrics and terms list for creative writing
Clothing/Materials reference (Full List)


Updated: 4-18-2009

This is a lexicon of clothing names, clothing containers, techniques and textiles, and fabrics for use for creative writing or as a general reference. Interesting adjectives have also been included where applicable to clothing. As this is a growing list, if you would like to add an item please email me with the information and I'll be happy to verify and add it (references at the bottom). There are many conventional/contemporary, specialty, vintage, classical, antique and ancient references. Circa/Time periods when the term came into use (not necessarily the item itself as language and vocabulary is an ever evolving thing) are added here or on more detailed, corresponding Sub-lists as I organize things.

• Words listed below may not completely match words on Sub-list pages – Sub-list pages are more detailed with very likely longer word lists, circa, definitions, uses, references and links.

• This document is divided alphabetically by topic categories, not individual items. (Category links to supporting pages for easier search in work.)

• Note: Some armor pieces are listed, but armor is not the focus of this document. Eventually, armor may be its own Sub-list.

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New since last update:
•          Added "Accents" sub-list
•          Added "Accessories" sub-list
•          Added the link to "Containers" sub-list
•          Updated "Fabrics/Textile/Equipment" sub-list (Sub-list page updated and detailed 4-12-2009)"Fabrics/Textiles sub-ListOpen in new Window.
•          Updated "Unmentionables" sub-list page (Sub-list page updated and detailed 4-6-2009)""Unmentionables" sub-List (Clothing)Open in new Window.
•          Added "Professions" to References and several examples

Added words since last update:
•          Chiffon ("Adjectives")
•          Creel ("Fabrics/Textile/Equipment")
•          Cuff ("Accessories")
•          Distaff (Fabrics/Textile/Equipment")
•          Fell ("Fabrics/Textile/Equipment")
•          Loom ("Fabrics/Textile/Equipment")
•          Nubby (nubbly) ("Adjectives")
•          Solera ("Containers")
•          Trews ("Leggings")
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Categories:
Accents "Accents sub-List (Clothing)Open in new Window.
Accessories "Accessories sub-List (Clothing)Open in new Window.
Adjectives "Adjectives sub-List (Clothing)Open in new Window.
Arm/Shoulder pieces "Arm/Shoulder pieces sub-ListOpen in new Window.
Back pieces/coats/cloaks (non-bodice/dress/robe items) " Back Pieces/Coats/Cloaks sub-ListOpen in new Window.
Bodice/Torso items (non-cape, leggings, skirt, kilt) "Bodice/Torso items sub-ListOpen in new Window.
Containers "Containers sub-List (Clothing n Storage)Open in new Window.
Fabrics/Textiles/Equipment (materials) "Fabrics/Textiles sub-ListOpen in new Window.
          - Sub-list page updated and detailed 4-12-2009
Fasteners (fastenings)  (sub-list link pending)
Footwear (sub-list link pending)
General terms  (sub-list link pending)
Hand items  (sub-list link pending)
Headgear  (sub-list link pending)
Jewelry  (sub-list link pending)
Leggings (non-skirt/kilt/dress/robe types)  (sub-list link pending)
Shirt (sub-category Bodice/Torso items)  (sub-list link pending)
Skirt/kilt  (sub-list link pending)
Suit  (sub-list link pending)
Sweater (sub-category Bodice/Torso items)  (sub-list link pending)
Uniform  (sub-list link pending)
"Unmentionables" ""Unmentionables" sub-List (Clothing)Open in new Window.
          - (Note: Linked document has Content Rating 18+ for all listed items in this category)

          - Sub-list page updated and detailed 4-6-2009
Waist gear  (sub-list link pending)
Wall hangings/floor coverings (sub-list link pending)


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Accents – decorator techniques dyed, sewn or woven in as part of the garment or on the body  Listed descriptions here: "Accents sub-List (Clothing)Open in new Window.
- Appliqué http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Applique
- Beadwork http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beadwork
         o Bead Crochet http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bead_crochet
         o Bead Knitting http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bead_knitting
         o Bead Weaving (on loom & off-loom) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bead_weaving
         o Stringing http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bead_stringing
- Broderie Perse http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broderie_perse
- Bias (Textile) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bias_(textile)
- Bias Tape (also Tape) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bias_tape
- Clavil
- Collar
- Cord http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cord_(sewing)
- Crenellate
- Cuff
- Darts
- Decoration/Pattern (listed here "Accents sub-List (Clothing)Open in new Window.)
- Drapes
- Down
- Even-weave http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Even-weave
- Eyelets
- Flap
- Floss
- Fray (fraying)
- Frills (frilly)
- Fringe http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fringe_(trim)
- Flounce – Ruffles
- Gathers (gathered)
- Gimp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gimp_(thread)
- Gousset (also Gusset or Voider)
- Hem
- Inseam
- Inset 
- Interfacing http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interfacing
- Knap
- Lace
         o Appliqué Lace http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appliqu%C3%A9_lace
         o Armenian Needlelace http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armenian_needlelace
         o Bobbin Lace http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobbin_Lace
         o Broderie Anglaise http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broderie_Anglaise
         o Crochet Lace http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crocheted_lace
         o Cutwork http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cut-work
         o Doily http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doily
         o Filet Lace http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filet_lace
         o Knitted Lace http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lace_knitting
         o Knotted Lace (Macramé & Tatting)
          - Macramé (knot work) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macram%C3%A9
          - Tatting http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatting
         o Needle Lace http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlelace
         o Picot (pronounced pē' kō) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picot
         o Reticella http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reticella
         o Tambour http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tambour_lace
         o Tape Lace
- Lacings
- Loop
- Needlework (listed here "Accents sub-List (Clothing)Open in new Window.)
         o Assisi Embroidery http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assisi_embroidery
         o Backstitch (also Stem Stitch) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backstitch
         o Barbello Embroidery http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bargello_%28needlework%29
         o Berlin Wool Work Embroidery http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlin_wool_work
         o Blackwork Embroidery http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackwork
         o Blanket Stitch http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blanket_stitch
         o Box Stitch http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Box_stitch
         o Brazilian Embroidery http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_embroidery
         o Brick Stitch http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brick_Stitch
         o Buttonhole Stitch http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buttonhole_stitch
         o Candlewick Embroidery http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candlewicking
         o Canvas-work Embroidery http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canvas_work
         o Celtic Cross Stitch http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celtic_Cross_Stitch
         o Chain Stitch http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chain_stitch
         o Chikan Embroidery http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chikan_(embroidery)
         o Chinese Embroidery http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_embroidery
          - Temari (toy) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temari_(toy)
         o Couching http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Couching_(embroidery)
         o Count-thread Embroidery http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counted-thread_embroidery
         o Crewel Embroidery http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crewel_embroidery
         o Cross-stitch http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross-stitch
         o Darning http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darning
         o Double-running Stitch http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holbein_stitch
         o Drawn-thread Work Embroidery http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drawn_thread_work
         o Feather Stitch http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Featherstitch
         o Free Embroidery http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_embroidery
         o French Knot http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_knot
         o Goldwork Embroidery http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldwork_(embroidery)
         o Hardanger Embroidery http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardanger_embroidery
         o Hastings Embroidery http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hastings_Embroidery
         o India Embroidery http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embroidery_of_India
          - Kantha http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kantha
          - Kasuti http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kasuti
          - Khara Dupatta http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khara_Dupatta
          - Phulkari http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phulkari
          - Temari (toy) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temari_(toy)
          - Zardozi http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zardozi
         o Jacobean Embroidery http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacobean_embroidery
         o Japanese Embroidery
          - Bunka Shishu http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bunka_shishu
          - Sashiko http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sashiko_quilting
         o Korean Embroidery http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_embroidery
         o Machine Embroidery http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machine_embroidery
         o Mountmellick Embroidery http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountmellick_embroidery
         o Native American Quillwork http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quillwork
         o Needlepoint http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint
         o Ophrey http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orphrey
         o Overlord Embroidery http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overlord_embroidery
         o Parisian Stitch http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parisian_stitch
         o Persian Embroidery http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persian_embroidery
          - Shisha Embroidery (or Mirror Work) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shisha_(embroidery)
          - Temari (toy) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temari_(toy)
         o Petit-point Embroidery (also Tent Stitch) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petit_point
         o Running Stitch http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Running_stitch
         o Satin Stitch http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satin_stitch
         o Straight Stitch http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight_stitch
         o Stumpwork Embroidery http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stumpwork
         o Surface Embroidery http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surface_embroidery
         o Suzhou Embroidery (also Su Embroidery) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzhou_embroidery
         o Trianglepoint Embroidery http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trianglepoint
         o Tunisian Crochet http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunisian_crochet
         o Ukrainian Embroidery http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_embroidery
          - Vyshyvanka http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vyshyvanka
         o Vietnamese Embroidery http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnamese_embroidery
         o Whitework Embroidery http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitework_embroidery
- Netting (also Lace)
- Padding
- Passementerie http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passementerie
- Patch
- Patchwork (also Pieced Work) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patchwork
- Plait
- Plastron
- Pleats
- Ply
- Pocket
- Piping http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piping_(sewing)
- Quilting
- Ribbon http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ribbon
- Ruff
- Ruffle
- Smocking
- Soutache http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soutache
- Stays
- Stitch  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stitch
         o Bar Tack http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bar_tack
         o Blanket Stitch http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blanket_stitch
         o Buttonhole Stitch http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buttonhole_stitch
         o Buttonholes http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buttonhole
         o Chain Stitch http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chain_stitch
•          Back-stitched chain stitch
•          Braid stitch
•          Cable chain stitch
•          Knotted chain stitch
•          Open chain stitch
•          Petal chain stitch
•          Rosette chain stitch
•          Singalese chain stitch
•          Twisted chain stitch
•          Wheat-ear stitch
•          Zig-zag chain stitch
         o Darning http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darning
         o Lockstitch http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockstitch
         o Overlock Stitch http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overlock
         o Pad Stitch http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pad_stitch
         o Running Stitch http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Running_stitch
         o Tack (also Tacking, Baste or Basting) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tack_(sewing)
         o Topstitch http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topstitch
         o Zig-zag Stitch http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zigzag
- Tape (also Bias Tape)
- Tassel http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tassel
- Thread
         o Crochet Thread http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crochet_thread
         o Embroidery Thread http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embroidery_thread
- Ties
- Train
- Trim http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trim_(sewing)
- Tucks
- Twist
- Weave
- Welt
- Yarn http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yarn
         o Novelty Yarns http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_novelty_yarns
•          Bouclé
•          Eyelash yarn
•          Flammé
•          Ladder yarn
•          Ribbon yarn – also called tape yarn


Accessories – decorator or functional pieces added to or carried with garments Listed descriptions here: "Accessories sub-List (Clothing)Open in new Window.
- Apron
- Badge
- Bags (refer "Containers sub-List (Clothing n Storage)Open in new Window.)
- Baldric
- Bangle
- Beads
- Bells
- Braid http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braid
- Button http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Button
Button Materials
o          Natural:
•          antler
•          bone
•          horn
•          ivory
•          shell
•          vegetable ivory
•          wood
o          Synthetic:
•          celluloid
•          glass
•          metal
•          bakelite http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bakelite
•          plastic
Button types
•          Shank buttons
•          Covered buttons
•          Flat or sew-through
•          Worked or cloth buttons
•          Mandarin buttons or Frogs
- Chain
- Chain Sinnet http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chain_sinnet
- Clavi
- Clerical Collar
- Cord http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cord_(sewing)
- Cuff
- Dangle
- Dicky (Dickey, Dickie)
- Doublings
- Embellishments http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embellishment
- Fan
- Favor
- Frog
- Handkerchief
- Hikes (or Skirt Hikes)
- Jewelry (see "Jewelry")
- Muff
- Muffler
- Neckcloth
- Ornament
- Pinafore
- Plait
- Placards (also Plackets)
- Parasol
- Plumes
- Ribbon http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ribbon
- Scarf
- Sequins
- Skirt Hikes (or Hikes)
- Stole
- Stomacher
- Vestee

Adjectives (other than common descriptive words) Listed descriptions here: "Adjectives sub-List (Clothing)Open in new Window.
- Aesthetic (also Esthetic or Esthetic)
- Bedizen
- Blousy
- Braw
- Chiffon
- Diaphanous
- Delicate, Elegant, Fine, Finespun, Gauzy, Gossamer, Insubstantial
- Habiliment
- Full
- Matte
- Nubby (also nubbly)
- Opaque
- Ornamented (Ornamentation)
- Puffy (Poofy)
- Regalia
- Ribboned
- Sheer
- Snug
- Stout
- Stuffed
- Turgid
- Unsavory
- Veneer
- Vitiate
- Voluminous

Arm/shoulder pieces (non-cape items) Listed descriptions here: "Arm/Shoulder pieces sub-ListOpen in new Window.
- Arm guard
- Arm Warmers http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arm_warmers
- Bracière
- Bracers
- Gusset
- Sleeves (types described here: "Arm/Shoulder pieces sub-ListOpen in new Window.
- Wristband (Wrist Guard)


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Back pieces/coats/cloaks (non-bodice/dress/robe items) Listed descriptions here: " Back Pieces/Coats/Cloaks sub-ListOpen in new Window.
- Blazer
- Brat
- Burnoose
- Cape
- Chamanto
- Cloak
- Coat
- Coping
- Cowl
- Doublet http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doublet_(clothing)
- Duster
- Epiblema
- Flak Vest (or Jacket) (modern armor)
- Hagueton (armor)
- Himation
- Hoodie
- Jack
- Jacket
- Jerkin
- Jubbah
- Kilt Jacket
- Mantle
- Mantalet
- Nehru Jacket
- Palla
- Paludamentum
- Poncho
- Parka
- Peacoat
- Riding Coat (also Riding Habit)
- Shawl
- Stole
- Straight Jacket
- Veil
- Vest
- Waistcoat
- Yukata

Bodice/Torso items (non-cape, leggings, skirt, kilt) Listed descriptions here: "Bodice/Torso items sub-ListOpen in new Window.
- Abaya
- Banyan
- Beaded Dress
- Bella Abita
- Bliaut
- Bodice
- Brassière
- Brigandine
- Calarsiris (also Kalasiris)
- Chador
- Chalmys
- Choli
- Cobbler Apron http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cobbler_apron
- Cotehardie
- Dress
- Dupatta
- Fichu
- Galabiyeh
- Gambeson
- Ghagra
- Gown
         - Ball Gown
         - Ceremonial Gown
         - Dressing Gown
         - Tea Gown
- Habit
- Hijab
- Houppelande
- Kaftan (also Caftan)
- Khilat
- Kimono
- Jubbah
- Lehanga
- Peplos
- Pocardium (also Sheathdress)
- Robe
- Sari
- Scarf
- Sheath
- Sheathdress (also Pocardium)
- Shirt (see "Shirt" list for types)
- Smock-frock
- Stola
- Sundress
- Surcoat
- Toga
- Tube
- Tunic
- Tunica
- Veil
- Vest
- Wrap
- Yukata


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Containers Listed descriptions here: "Containers sub-List (Clothing n Storage)Open in new Window.
- Armoire
- Backpack
- Bag
- Basket
- Belly Pack (also Fanny Pack)
- Billfold
- Bin
- Box
- Bedpan (as opposed to "Bed Warmer")
- Bed Warmer (as opposed to "Bedpan")
- Briefcase
- Carpet Bag
- Case
- Chest
- Chest of Drawers
- Clutch (also Clutch Bag or Clutch Purse)
- Coin Purse
- Courier Bag (also Messenger Bag)
- Diaper Bag (also Nappy Bag)
- Doctor Bag (or Medical Bag)
- Duffle Bag (also Duffel Bag, Seabag, Kit Bag or Gym Bag)
- Fanny Pack (also Belly Pack)
- Hamper (also Clothes Hamper, Hanaper, Voider)
- Handbag
- Haversack
- Hope Chest
- Knapsack
- Locket
- Murse (also Man Bag, Man Purse or Sling Bag)
- Notecase (Brit)
- Pack (also Package)
- Packet
- Pannier
- Parcel
- Pocket
- Pocketbook
- Pouch
- Purse
- Rucksack
- Sack
- Sachet
- Satchel
- Scabbard
- Security Bag
- Sheath
- Sleeve
- Sling Bag
- Solera
- Sporran (Scot)
- Suitcase
- Tote Bag (also Tote)
- Trunk
- Utility Lineman's Bag
- Valise
- Wallet
- Wardrobe
- Wardrobe Trunk
- Wickerwork


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Fabrics/Textiles/Equipment (materials) "Fabrics/Textiles sub-ListOpen in new Window.
Sub-list page updated and detailed 4-12-2009
- Aida Cloth http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aida_cloth
- Angelica
- Angora
- Batting (also Wadding) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batting_(material)
- Broadcloth
- Brocade
- Bunting
- Burlap
- Camel hair
- Canvas
- Cashmere (also Kasmir)
- Catches
- Chiffon
- Cord (also Cordage)
- Corduroy
- Cotton
- Creel
- Denim
- Diaphane
- Distaff
- Down
- Elastic
- Fell
- Felt
- Fleece
- Fur
- Gabardine
- Gingham
- Gortex
- Gunny
- Homespun
- Horn
- Jacquard
- Jute
- Kasmir (also Cashmere)
- Kevlar
- Knap
- Lace
- Lamè
- Leather
- Linen
- Loom
- Lycra
- Mohair
- Muslin
- Naugahyde (vinyl)
- Neoprene
- Netting
- Nylon
- Oilcloth
- Organza
- Padding
- Plaid
- Polyester
- Poplin
- Quilting http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quilting
- Rayon
- Roughspun
- Rush
- Satin
- Silk
- Suede
- Sunbrella
- Taffeta
- Tartan
- Ticking
- Tulle
- Tussah
- Tweed
- Twill
- Urethane (Polyeurethane)
- Velcro (Tradmarked name)
- Velvet
- Veneer
- Vinyl
- Wood
- Wool (woolen)
- Worsted
- Zibeline

Fasteners (fastenings)  (sub-list link pending)
- Bands
- Braid
- Brooch – a pin for decorating or holding draped clothing on the body
- Buckle http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckle
- Buttons http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Button
- Chain
- Clasps
- Clips
- Combs (Hair Combs)
- Cord (Cordage)
- Drawstring
- Hook and eye
- Horn – (animal horn) typically used for the heels of shoes or toggles, buttons or other decorative accents on clothing
- Lacings
- Loops
- Pins – notions used to fasten and secure garments, garment items, hats, veils or hair
- Plait – a braid
- Ribbon – streamer of material for decorative or strap use on garments, hats, or hair
- Slipknot –
- Snaps (also Snap Fastener, Popper, Press Stud)
- Strap – used to secure garment, armor or saddle pieces
- Stays –
- Stitch – securing and/or decorative thread for styling garments; action: stitching, sewing
- String
- Studs – permanent fastening points for garments and armor used to hold the item together or for decoration
- Thong – a fastener for garments, armor or "frogs"; a type of "floppy" sandal (flip-flops); an extremely skimpy undergarment (G-string)
- Ties
- Toggles
- Velcro
- Zipper (or Zip, Zip Fastener) [circa 1851]
Zipper Types
•          Coil zippers
•          Invisible zippers
•          Metallic zippers
•          Plastic-molded zippers
•          Open-ended zippers
•          Closed-ended zippers
Zipper Components
•          top tape end
•          top stop
•          slider
•          puller
•          tape
•          spiral width
•          bottom stop
•          bottom tape end
•          single tape width
•          pin
•          box
•          reinforcement

Footwear  (sub-list link pending)
- Approach Shoes (hybrid shoes) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Approach_shoes
- Bast Shoes (Russian – Lapti) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bast_shoe
- Boots http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boot
         o Ammunition Boots (also Ammo Boots) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ammunition_boots
         o Australian Work Boots http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_work_boots
         o Beatle Boots http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beatle_boots
         o Booties (infant and work)
         o Buskin (Greek, Roman, Etruscan) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buskin
         o Caulk Books (also Cork Boots) (Pacific Northwest & Canadian Lumberjacks) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caulk_boots
         o Chelsea Boots http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelsea_boots
         o Chukka Boots (also Turf Boots) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chukka_boot
         o Clog Boots http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clogs
         o Cold Weather Boots http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_weather_boot
         o Combat Boots (also Army-boots) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combat_boot
         o Cowboy Boots (also Western Boots) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowboy_boot
         o Dress Boots
         o Engineer Boots
         o Exerlopers http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exerlopers
         o Fashion Boots
         o Firefighters Boots
         o Football Boots http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_boots
         o Gieka Boots
         o Go-go Boots http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Go-go_boots
         o Galoshes (also Gumshoes, Dickersons, Overshoes) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galoshes
         o Harness Boots
         o Height Boots
          – Ankle
          – Hip http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hip_boot
          – Knee http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knee-high_boots
          – Thigh http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thigh-length_boots
          – Wedge (also Wedgies) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wedge_boots
         o Hessian Boots http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hessian_boot
         o Hiking/Walking Boots http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiking_boot
         o Hobnail Boots http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobnail
         o Hunting Boots
         o Jackboots http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_boots
         o Jika-Tabi (Japanese) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jika-tabi
         o Jump Boots (also Paratrooper Boots)  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jump_boot
         o Jungle Boots http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jungle_boot
         o Kinky boots http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinky_boots
          – Ballet Boots http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballet_boot
         o Lift Boots
         o Lineman Boots
         o Loggers Boots
         o Magnetic Boots http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic_boots
         o Moccasins http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moccasin_(footwear)
         o Moon Boots [circa 1970] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moon_boot
         o Motocross boots
         o Motorcycle boots
         o Motorcycle Cop boots
         o Mountaineering Boots http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountaineering_boots
         o Mukluks (also Kamik) (Arctic Natives) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mukluk
         o Platform Boots [circa 1970's] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platform_boot
         o Racing Boots
         o Riding Boots http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riding_boot
          – Paddock Boots (also Jodhpur Boots)
         o Rigger Boots (also Riggers) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rigger_boot
         o Rocket Boots (Russia, also Fantasy/Folklore) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocket_boots
         o Sabaton (armor) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabaton
          Seven-league Boots (Fantasy/Folklore) (European) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven-league_boots
         o Sneaker Boots http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sneaker_boot
         o Snow Shoes http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowshoe
         o Skates
          – Clap (also Clapper) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clap_skate
          – Ice http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_skate
          – Inline [circa 1980's] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inline_skates
Rollerblade, Dual Box (Trademarked names)
          – Figure http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figure_skates
          – Hockey http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hockey_skates
          – Roller [circa 1760] (paired wheels: 2 at the toes, 2 at the heels) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roller_skate
          – Roller Shoes http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roller_shoes
Aircoasters, Heelys, Rofaille (Trademarked names), Togo
          – Skate Shoes http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skate_shoes
          – Tour  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tour_skating
         o Ski Boots/Snowboarding Boots http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ski_boot
         o Steel-toe Boots (also Safety Boots) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steel_toe_boots
         o Tanker Boots http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanker_boot
         o Trench Boots (also Pershing Boots) [circa 1917] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trench_boot
         o Touring/Walking Boots
         o Ugg Boots (also Ugh Boots, Ug Boots) [circa 1971] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ugg_boots
         o Valenki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valenki
         o Vlahboots
         o Waders (also Anglers) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waders_(footwear)
         o Wellington Boots (also Wellie, Topboots, Gumboot, Rubber Boot, Farmers Boots) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wellington_boot
         o Wetsuit Boots (also Bootee, Bootie) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wetsuit_boot
- Brothel Creepers [circa 1950's] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brothel_creepers
- Calcei – (Roman) shoes
- Cleats http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleat_(shoe)
- Climbing Shoes (also Klettershuh) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climbing_shoe
- Clodhoppers http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clodhopper_(shoe)
- Clogs http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clogs
- Court Shoe (also Pumps) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Court_shoe
- Crampons http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crampons
- Cycling Shoes http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cycling_shoe
- Diabetic Shoes http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diabetic_shoe
- Divit (toed) shoes
- Dress Shoes http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dress_shoe
- Elevator Shoes http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elevator_shoes
- Galesh (Iran) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galesh
- Geta – (Japanese) wooden clog sandal
- Ghillies (dance) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghillies_(dance)
- Giveh (also Klash) (Iran) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giveh
- Heel – part of the shoe that supports the heel of the foot
- Heels – shoe style that features focus on the heel of the shoe http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insole#Heel
         o Cuban Heel (men's shoes) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-heeled_footwear#Men_and_heels
         o Kitten Heel [circa 1950] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitten_heel
         o High Heels [circa 1500's] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_heels
         o Sabrina heel http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabrina_heel
         o Spoon heel [circa 1715-1750] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spool_Heel
         o Stiletto-heel [circa 1960's] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stiletto_heel
- Horn – (animal horn) typically used for the heels of shoes or toggles, buttons or other decorative accents on clothing
- Incline Soles http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inclined_soles
- Insole - interior bottom of the shoe http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insole#Insole
- Insolia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insolia
- Instep – covering in shoes for the arch of the foot
- Jaki-tabi – (Japanese) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jika-tabi
- Liripipe – the tail of a hood or cloak; a long-tailed hood; the peak of a shoe (14th century)
- Loafers (also Penny Loafers) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loafers
         o Venetian Style Shoe http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venetian_style_shoe
- Mary Janes (shoes) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Jane_(shoe)
- Midsole – shock absorption part of the shoe http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insole#Midsole
- Mojari (India) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mojari
- Mules (shoes) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mule_(footwear)
- Opanak (Balkan region, Bulgaria, Serbia, Republic of Macedonia) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opanak
- Organ Shoes http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organ_shoes
- Orthopaedic Shoes (also Orthopedics) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthopaedic_footwear
- Outsole (also Sole) that part of the shoe in contact with the ground http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insole#Outsole
- Oxfords http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxford_shoe
- Papal shoes http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papal_shoes
- Platform shoes http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platform_shoe
         o Chopine [circa Late 14th century] courtesan shoes http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chopine
- Pointe Shoe
         o Ballet Shoes/Slippers http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pointe_shoe
         o Ballet Flat http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballet_flat
- Poulaines (also Crackowes) (Poland) [circa 15th century] pointy shoes http://www.virtue.to/articles/poulaines.html  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poulaine
- Pumps http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pump_(shoe)
- Saddle Shoes [circa 1950's] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saddle_shoe
- Sandals http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandal_(footwear)
         o Abarka (Pyrenees) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abarka
         o Bernardo Sandals [circa 1946] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernardo_Sandals
         o Buskins (ancient sandals) (Greek, Roman, Etruscan) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buskins
         o Caligae (Roman) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caligae
         o Cariris (Brazilian) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cariris
         o Chappal (India) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chappal
         o Espadrilles (Pyrenees) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Espadrilles
         o Episcopal Sandals http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Episcopal_sandals
         o Flip-flops (also Jandals, Slippers, Pluggers, Thongs) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flip-flop
         o Geta (Japanese) - wooden clog-like sandals worn with the yakuta kimono http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geta_(footwear)
         o Jelly Shoes (also Jellies) [circa 1980's] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jelly_shoes
         o Okobo (Japanese Maiko/Geisha) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okobo
         o Quatros – slide sandals with a tongue between each toe
         o Rush (Egypt) - material for ancient sandals or slippers
         o Saltwater Sandals [circa 1940's] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saltwater_sandals
         o Slides http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slide_(footwear)
         o Soleae, Sandalia (Roman) - open toed for wearing indoors
         o Teva Sport Sandals [circa 1982] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teva_Sport_Sandals
         o Waraji (Japanese) - straw-rope sandals http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waraji
         o Zōri (Japanese) - flat soled flip-flop-like sandals http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zori
- Shank (footware) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shank_%28footwear%29
- Shod (as opposed to Unshod) – said of shoed feet (human and animal)
- Shoes (8000 – 7000 BCE) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoe
- Slingback http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slingback
- Slippers [term coined circa 1478] (Evolution in India 1135-1189) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slipper
         o Hnyat-phanat (Burmese, Myanmar) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hnyat-phanat
         o Jutti (India) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jutti
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punjabi_juti
         o Papal slippers http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papal_slippers
         o Peranakan Beaded Slippers [circa Early 20th century] (Peranakan) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peranakan_Beaded_Slippers
         o "Ruby Slippers" (Fantasy/Folklore) [circa 1939] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruby_slippers
         o Toire Surippa (Toilet Slippers) (Japanese) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toilet_slippers#Toilet_slippers
- Sneakers (also Tennis Shoes, Joggers, Athletic Shoes Running Shoes, Training Shoes) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sneaker_(footwear)
         o High-tops http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-top
         o Low-tops
         o Mid-cut
         o "Chucks" (also Chuck Taylor All-Stars) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chucks
         o Plimsoll Shoe http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plimsoll_shoe
- Sole the bottom of the shoe, made of many varieties of materials http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insole#Sole
- Spectator Shoes [circa 1868] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spectator_shoes
- Stilts http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stilts
- Swimfins http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swimfin
         o Monofin http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monofin
  - Thong – a type of "floppy" sandal (flip-flops); an extremely skimpy undergarment (G-string); a fastener for garments, armor or "frogs"
- Toe
- Toe Cleavage http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toe_cleavage
- Tongue
- Unshod (as opposed to Shod) – said of bare feet or bare hooves
- Vamp (or Upper) – upper, decorative part of the shoe http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insole#Vamp.2C_or_upper
- Water Shoes http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_shoes
- Welt – a strip of leather ornamenting a shoe http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welt_(shoe)
- Winklepickers (also Winkle Pickers) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winklepicker
- Wingtip (also Brogues) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brogues
- Wrestling Shoes http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrestling_shoes


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General terms  (sub-list link pending)
- Antler
- Apparel
- Attire
- Beetling [circa 900] to use a beetle on; drive, ram, beat or crush with a beetle; to finish (cloth) with a beetling machine "Fabrics/Textiles sub-ListOpen in new Window.
- Blouse
- Bodice – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodice
- Bone (or boning) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bone_%28corsetry%29
- Busk – (also Busque) rigid element in the front of corsets http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busk
- Bust –
- Bustline –
- Bunting
         o a baby's bedroll (sleeping bag)
         o cloth used for flags and festive decorations
- Clothes
- Clothing
- Cover – a blanket or term for a hat
- Coverlet – a small blanket
- Creel [circa 1275-1325] a framework, esp. one for holding bobbins in a spinning machine
- Cup (female: shaped support for each breast, also genital protection for certain sports; male: genital protection for certain sports)
- Distaff [circa 1000] spinning wheel attachment (also called a rock) that winds wool or flax before spinning http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distaff
- Dobby Loom http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dobby_loom
- Don – to put on garments
- Doff – to remove garments
- Dress – a style of garment covering the body's torso, pelvic area and some or all of the leg; (action) to don (put on) garment(s)
- Dyeing http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyeing
- Ensemble – suit, outfit, matching of multiple pieces of garments to create an aesthetic or function effect
- Faux – (French) "false" – imitation of an actual fabric, textile, mineral (gems), or fur
- Fell [circa 900] (sewing) finishing a seam edge by flattening it
- Frock – smock, dress
- Feedsack –
- Garb – clothing, apparel, garment, dress, attire
- Garments – clothing, apparel, dress, garb
- Gear
- Gird – (also Girt or Girth) encircle or bind with a belt or band
- Gauge (knitting) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gauge_(knitting)
- Guide –
- Haute Couture – (French) "High sewing" or high fashion
- Hijab – (Muslim) a dress code; modesty rules vary, typically seen is a covering (often black) from head to toe hiding most of the face, and the arms to the wrists. The intent is to not attract sexual attention.
- Inseam – seam along the internal length of the pants
- Ivory (not the color)
         o Vegetable Ivory http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetable_ivory
- Jacquard Loom – (1850-55) a loom for producing elaborate designs in an intricate weave (Jacquard weave) constructed from a variety of basic weaves (first machine to use punch cards) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacquard_loom and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tapestry
- Knap
- Linge (Fr for Line) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ligne
- Loom [circa 900] an apparatus for weaving cloth
- Needle (bone) – used for stitching cloth into garments
- Notions – accent decorations for garments
- Ornament – accent decorations
- Outfit – suit, ensemble, multiple pieces of garment to create an aesthetic or modest effect
- Pair (of) – indicating any two of (usually not including the arms), garment pieces for the legs, panties/briefs, shoes, gloves, eyeglasses
- Pattern – guide (usually paper) for cutting and stitching fabric to make garments and covers
- Ply [circa 1300-50] a layer, fold of cloth, paper, or wood (plywood)
- Prêt-à-porter – (French) "ready-to-wear"
- Rag(s) –
- Ready-to-wear – (French) prêt-à-porter
- Remnants – leftover pieces of material, torn material
- Ribbing (knitting) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ribbing_(knitting)
- Scrap(s) –
- Seam –
- Secure – to fasten bits of garments together
- Shell
- Sindoor – (India) red powder parting a woman's hair (makeup)
- Skein http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skein
- Spindle –
- Stitch – securing and/or decorative thread for styling garments; action: stitching, sewing
- Style – a sense of fashion, a kind of clothing fashion
- Swaddling (Swaddle) – cloth wrapping for a baby; bandages
- Tatters –
- Towel –
- Treadle –
- Undress – to doff (remove) garment(s)
- Veil – sheer, lacy, embroidered, or opaque cloth worn over the face, head (or both), sometimes body; to hide or disguise
- Waistline –
- Wardrobe – a closet to store garments, or a collection of garments
- Weave –
- Weld – (also wold, woald, would) a mignonette, yielding a yellow dye; the dye from dyer's rocket (a plant)
- Yard – measurement of material, 36"


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Hand items  (sub-list link pending)
- Arm Warmers http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arm_warmers
- Gauntlet –
- Gloves – (Earliest documents use, Minoa) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gloves
- Mitten –
- Mitts
- Muff
         o a tubular fashion accessory, usually of fur, for keeping the hands warm
         o a device, or fashion accessory, usually of fur, for protecting and/or keeping the ears warm
- Wristband (wrist guard) –

Headgear http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_hats_and_headgear   (sub-list link pending)
- Arming Cap (armor)
- Bandana – kerchief for the head or face
- Beanie
- Beret
- Bicorne – descended from the tricorn, upward folded brim with points extended to the left and right (sometimes front to back with plumes)
- Bonnet – a cloth hat framing the face and tied beneath the chin
- Butterfly Headdress – http://www.virtue.to/articles/butterfly.html
- Cap (various types)
- Cauls – (1300-1350) headband & netting worn on hair side-buns http://www.virtue.to/articles/easy_cauls.html
- Circlet – a ring-shaped ornament for the head
- Coif – (armor) cap, close-fitting to the skull of cloth or chain mail (chain mail often drapes over the throat (gorget) to the shoulders)
- Coronet – a small crown, as of gold, silver and bejeweled, worn by nobles or peers (peerage)
- Cover – military term for a hat
- Cowboy Hat
- Cowl – the hood of a cowl; a hooded garment worn by monks; part of a garment draped to appear as a cowl
- Crespinette – (1350) fillet (or coronet) with cylinder cauls
- Crown – headpiece worn by a monarch as a symbol of sovereignty; top of the head
- Diadem – a crown; a cloth headband sometimes set with jewels
- Dupatta – (India) scarf worn over the head and long enough to drape the body
- Fedora – (1885-1890) originally, a felt hat with a curled brim worn with the crown creased length; more variety of materials are used for fedoras today
- Fillet – a narrow band of ribbon encircling the head for adornment; headband
- Hat – a covering for the head
- Headband (for keeping the fancy hats on) http://www.virtue.to/articles/headband.html
- Headscarf – a strip, square, or rectangular length of light material tied about the head
- "Heart-shaped" hat – http://www.virtue.to/articles/heart_top.html
- Hennin – (15th century) a woman's conical or "steeple" shaped hat often was adorned with a veil http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hennin
- Hood – a soft, flexible covering for the head and neck either separate or attached to a cape
- "Horned" headdress – http://www.virtue.to/articles/arnolfini.html
- Ghoonghat (Hindi)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghoonghat
- Khimar – (Muslim) woman's head scarf, or covering, used for modesty and discouraging sexual interest in males.
- Klaft – (Ancient Egypt) traditional striped head scarf worn by males
- Laurels – (Greek, Roman) A wreath of laurel conferred as a mark of honor in ancient times upon poets, heroes, and victors in athletic contests. http://dictionary.reference.com/
- Liripipe – the tail of a hood or cloak; a long-tailed hood; the peak of a shoe (14th century)
- Mask – a full or partial covering for the face
- Muff
         o a tubular fashion accessory, usually of fur, for keeping the hands warm
         o a device, or fashion accessory, usually of fur, for protecting and/or keeping the ears warm
- Niqab – (Muslim) innumerable styles of a veil that covers the face leaving an eye slit for seeing. Niqab and burka are often used interchangeably. Tuareg males and Muslim females wear niqab.
- Petasos – (Greek) wide-brimmed hat worn by males
- Reticulated Headdress – "looking or being like a net, or wire network" - http://www.virtue.to/articles/reticulated.html
- Ribbon – streamer of material for decorative or strap use on garments, hats, or hair
- Scarf – sheer or opaque, usually light weight worn on the head, face, shoulders or hips
- Snood – hood or hairnet worn by females
- Straw – material and type of hat worn by both genders
- Stovepipe Hat
- Ten Gallon Hat
- Top Hat
- Toque – a chef's hat
         o (Canada) chef's hat = beanie
- Tricorn – three-cornered brimmed (upfolded) hat
- Turban – cloth wrapped headwear
- Veil – sheer or opaque, lacy or plain, worn over the face, on the head, around the shoulders or all of the above
- Visor (also Visor Hat)
- Wig – faux hair, made by a variety of materials (natural and synthetic), worn for a variety of reasons, going back to Pre-Dynastic Egypt
- Wimple – woman's headcloth worn on the head and gathered at the chin; worn in Medieval period and today by some nuns; archaic: to veil or enwrap


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Jewelry (Accessories)  (sub-list link pending)
- Anklet
- Arm Band
- Bracelet – band or bangle worn about the wrist
         o Slave Bracelet – wrist or anklet ornamentation that extends from wrist to finger or ankle to toe
- Breast Petal
- Brooch – a pin for decorating or holding draped clothing on the body
- Bulla – a Roman locket containing a luck talisman given to children at birth
- Cauls – netted/webbed covering for hair side buns often attached to a headband or coronet and bejeweled
- Chains
- Choker – band worn snuggle to the throat
- Collar – beaded or plates worn about the neck; neck accent for bodices/shirts
- Coin Belt (also Dance Belt)
- Combs (also Hair Combs)
- Coronet – usually jeweled headgear
- Crown – usually jeweled headgear
- Cufflink – token work at the cuffs to keep the material fastened together
- Dance Belt (also Coin Celt)
- Diadem – usually jeweled headgear
- Earring(s) – decorative ear pieces worn as one or more at various points along the ear
- Hair Combs (also Combs)
- Locket (as a pendant, brooch or ring)
- Necklace – snug or loose adornment worn about the neck
- Nipple Shield
- Pastie(s)
- Pendant
- Piercings
- Pin – (garment, hat, hair)
- Ring(s) – finger, nose, toe adornments
- Stomacher http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stomacher
- Studs – earrings, also metal fastenings for garments, leather or armor


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Leggings (non-skirt/kilt/dress/robe types)  (sub-list link pending)
- Braies – breeches or pants, usually considered for male use http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breeches
- Breeches – short pants ending at the knees
- Britches – pants
- Chaps – leather coverings for the front and side of the legs usually from waist to ankle worn by bikers and cowboys
- Churidars (churidar pyjamas) – (India) tightly fitting trousers worn by both men and women http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Churidar
- Hosen – (hose) stockings http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stocking#Stocking_terminology
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hose_(clothing)
- Hosiery http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hosiery
- Garters – worn around the thighs to hold up stockings (hose)
         o Cross-braced (cross-bands) – an open wrapped "crossing" of straps used to hold up the socks
         o Garter belt – a belt with straps used to hold up stockings (hose)
         o Suspender belt (suspenders) – 1) straps or small bands to hold up socks, 2) over the shoulder straps to hold up trousers or skirts
- Greaves (armor)
- Jeans (also bluejeans or denim) – (fabric) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeans
- Knickerboxers - men & boy's short pants http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knickerbockers_(clothing)
- Leggings http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leggings
- Pants http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pants
- Salvars (shalvars) – (India) loose fitting pajama-like trousers
- Shorts http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shorts
         o Beach shorts http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beach_shorts
         o Bermuda
         o Culottes (sometimes colloquially coolots or koolots)
         o Cut-offs
         o "Daisy Dukes"
         o Short-shorts
         o Skort
         o Running Shorts
- Socks [circa 8th century BC] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sock
         o Bootee http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bootee
         o Boothose [circa 17th century] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boothose
         o Diabetic Sock http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diabetic_sock
         o Knee Highs [circa 1960's] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knee_highs
         o Legwarmers [circa 1980's] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leg_warmer
         o Rūzu Sokkusu (also Loose Socks) (Japanese) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loose_socks
         o Tabi (Japanese) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tabi
         o Toe-socks [circa 1970's] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toe_sock
- Stockings http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stocking#Stocking_terminology
         o Fully Fashioned Stockings http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fully_fashioned_stockings
         o Hold-ups (also Stay-ups, Thigh Highs) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hold-ups
- Sweats – fleece garments consisting of a heavy sweater pullover and thick baggie pants
- Tights –
         o Compression Tights (also Compression Sportswear) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compression_tights
- Trews
- Trousers http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trousers (women did not popularly wear trousers until the 20th century, in the 19th century they work them for working outside)


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Shirt (Bodice/Torso items)  (sub-list link pending)
- Aloha Shirt (also Hawaiian Shirt or Hawaiian-Flowered Shirt) a shirt with tropical designs (frequently garishly bright) named so regardless of the place it came from
- Blouse
- Bodice
- Button-down
- Casual
- Choli – (India) (also Lengha, Ravika) a midriff-baring blouse, may be backless or semi-sheer
- Corselet (women's blouse and a name for chest armor)
- Formal
- Hair Shirt – (Religious) shirt made with hooks to scratch and draw blood for self-punishment or penance handed down by the church for sins committed (often worn with similarly treated leggings)
- Halter Top
- Hoodie – lightweight jacket (fleece), sweater or shirt with a hood
- Jersey
- Kalpos – (Greek) woman's "blouse" made by the donning of the chiton
- Kurti/Kurta – (India) female – Kirti, male – Kurta; loose fitting kind of shirt extending just above or below the knees
- Lengha– (India) (also Choli, Ravika) a midriff-baring blouse
- "Muscle" Shirt
- Nightshirt
- Polo
- Ravika– (India) (also Choli, Lengha) a midriff-baring blouse
- Tabbard – (also Tabard)
- Tank Top
- Tee-shirt (also T, Tee or T-shirt)
- Tube top
- Tunic
         o T-tunic (forerunner of the Tee-shirt)
- Veil – sheer, lacy, embroidered, or opaque cloth worn over the face, head (or both), sometimes body

Skirt/kilt (Leggings)  (sub-list link pending)
- Earasaid – (Scot) woman's great kilt
- Hakama – (Japanese) 2 types
a waist-to-ankle, wide, 7-pleated skirt worn over a kimono traditionally worn by men (specifically samurai), but today worn by both genders (held in place by 4 straps called himo) - worn with any kimono except the yukata (bathrobe)
         o umanori divided for horse-riding
         o undivided - andon bakama
- Kilt – skirt-like garment worn by males or females, may be of a variety of lengths, pleated or straight, usually wrapped around the waist
- Kirtle (clothing) – a tunic-like garment worn by men or women over a chemise or smock and under an outer garment or gown
- Maxi Skirt [circa 1970's] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skirt http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_19981018/ai_n14201493
- Minidress [circa 1960's] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miniskirt
- Miniskirt [circa 1960's] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miniskirt
- Philabeg – (Scot) (1600) "little kilt"
- Sarong – (India) is a large sheet of fabric, often wrapped around the waist and worn as a skirt by men and women
- Shenti (also Schenti) – a short kilt (or loincloth) worn by men in ancient Egypt
- Skirt –

Suit – single or multiple piece ensemble usually donned for a specific purpose  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suit_(clothes) (sub-list link pending)
- Bathing suit
- Bikini (skimpy bathing suit named after the Bikini Islands)
- Birthday suit
- Bunnysuit
- Ceremonial Dress http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceremonial_dress
- Dive suit
- Dress Code (Western) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dress_code_(Western)
- Dupatta (India) include the salwar-kameez, the trouser suit, and the kurta
- Formal http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formal_wear
         o Black Tie http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_tie
         o White Tie http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_tie
- Hazmat suit
- Leisure suit
- Morning Dress http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morning_dress
- Mourning Dress http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mourning_dress
- Pantsuit
- Salwar kameez (shalwar kameez or shalwar qameez) – (India) is a traditional dress (suit) worn by both women and men
         o chaak – seams are left open below the waist-line for greater freedom of movement
         o choli – a cropped camisole (woman's undergarment)
         o dupatta – long scarf worn by women
         o kameez – a long shirt or tunic
         o salvars (shalvars) – loose pajama-like trousers
         o sandals
- Semi-formal http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semi-formal
         o Stroller http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stroller_(style)
- Smock (Work Smock)
- Swimsuit
- Three-piece
- Tuxedo (Tux) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuxedo_(clothing)

Sweater (Bodice/Torso items) http://www.sweaters.com/what-is-a-sweater.html (sub-list link pending)
- Button-down
- Capsleeve Sweater
- Cardigan
- Jersey (Brit)
- Jumper (Brit)
- Pullover (Brit & U.S.)
- Turtleneck
- Sweater Dress
- Sweats – fleece garments consisting of a heavy sweater pullover and thick baggie pants
         o Hoodie
- Twinset http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twinset
- Vest


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Uniform  (sub-list link pending)
- Academia Dress http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academic_regalia
- Any profession requiring specific attire that dresses individuals the same way
- Court Dress http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Court_dress
- Drivers (Bus, Racecar, Chauffer, etc.)
- Flight or Train Attendant
- Habiliment (adj) – clothes or clothing worn in a particular profession; accouterments, trappings
- Hunting
- Jerkin
         o (16th & 17th centuries) a man's short close-fitting jacket, made usually of light-colored leather, and without sleeves, worn over the doublet.
         o (20th century) a sleeveless garment worn by the British Army.
- Medical (doctors, nurses, aides, volunteers, etc.)
- Military http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_uniform
         o Armor (also Armour) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armour
         o BDU (Battle Dress Uniform)
         o Fatigues
         o Greek Hoplite http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoplite
         o Mess Dress http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mess_Dress
         o Military Dress  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dress_uniform
         o Regimental Dress
         o Roman Military Uniform http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_military_uniform
- Pilot, Train conductor
- Plastron – a broad piece of material on the chest of military uniforms held together by rows of buttons (circa 1840-1915)
- Religious (Habit, etc.)
- Riding
- School/Academe
- Ships crews
- Sports

"Unmentionables" (modesty items) Listed descriptions here: ""Unmentionables" sub-List (Clothing)Open in new Window.
Sub-list page updated and detailed 4-6-2009
(Note: Linked page has Content Rating 18+ for all items in this category)
- Basque
- Bloomers
- Bodysuit
- Bourqua (also burka, burqa or burqua)
- Bra (Brassier) (listed here: ""Unmentionables" sub-List (Clothing)Open in new Window.)
- (Roman) Strophium (mamillare)
- Briefs
- Chemise
- Corsage
- Corset
- Diaper
- Drawers
- Garters http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garter_(stockings)
- Hoop skirt (listed here: ""Unmentionables" sub-List (Clothing)Open in new Window.)
- Loin coverings (listed here: ""Unmentionables" sub-List (Clothing)Open in new Window.)
- Long Johns
- Negligee
- Nightgown
- Pajamas
- Panties
- Petticoat
- Shenti (also schenti)
- Shift
- Slip
- Stays
- (Roman) Subligar (subligaculum)
- Veil


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Waist gear  (sub-list link pending)
- Belt
- Cincher (waist cincher)
- Garters – worn around the thighs to hold up stockings (hose)
         o Cross-braced – an open wrapped "crossing" of straps used to hold up the socks
         o Garter belt – a belt with straps used to hold up stockings (hose)
         o Suspender belt (suspenders) – 1) straps or small bands to hold up socks, 2) over the shoulder straps to hold up trousers or skirts
- Girdle
- Girt
- Gird
- Girth
- Himo - (Japanese) straps (2 long & 2 short) used to secure the hamaka (skirt) in place
- Sash – cloth belt
         o (Japanese) Obi http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obi_(sash)
- Strap

Wall hangings/floor coverings  (sub-list link pending)
- Arras – (circa 1375) rich tapestry or theatre curtain; a tapestry weave http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tapestry
- Canvas (painting) (circa 1225) also a foundation for some needleworks
- Coping (circa 1175-1225) any cloaklike or canopylike covering
- Kilim (or kelim) – (Turkey, Pakistan, Balklans) (circa 4th or 5th century AD) flat tapestry-woven carpets or rugs
- Tapestry (circa 1400) usually woven on a vertical loom or created more modernly by crochet techniques; early tapeatries have been froun in Greece dating to the 3rd century BC http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tapestry


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"Main References ListOpen in new Window.

References:
• Clothing Definitions Database for the Clothing Industry http://www.apparelsearch.com/Definitions/Definition_List_Clothes.htm
• Fabric List/Definition http://phrontistery.info/fabric.html
• The Renaissance Tailor http://www.vertetsable.com/research_vocabulary.htm
• Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page

-Professions-
• Clothier [circa 1325-75] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clothier
• Cordwainer (also Cordovan) [circa 1150-1200] a Shoemaker http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cordwainer
         - Shoemaker  [circa 1350-1400] one who makes and/or repairs shoes
         - Shoemaking http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoemaking
         - Cobbler [circa 1250-1300] one who repairs shoes and other leather goods
• Corsetmaker (also corsetier (male) and corsetière (female)) [circa 1840-50] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corsetmaker
• Dressmaker [circa 1795-1805] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dressmaking
         - Man-tailored [circa 1920-25] women's clothing styled with the details to look like men's clothes (Sumptuary laws forbade the cross-dressing of both genders. The needs of women working outside in "dangerous" environments (i.e. mining) in the 19th century contributed to the decline of sumptuary laws.)
• Fashion Designer (also couturier) [circa 1895-1900] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fashion_design
• Seamster [circa 1000] one who sews well or whose occupation is sewing; tailor
         - Seamstress (also sempstress) [circa 1605-15] a woman skilled in sewing or whose occupation is sewing
• Sewing [circa 1250-1300] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sewing
• Tailor [circa 1250-1300] (also seamster) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tailor
         - Tailored [circa 1855-60]
• Upholstery (Upholsterer) [circa 1605-15] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upholstery

-Costumes/Dress/Garb: Ancient to Modern-
• Costumes.org http://www.costumes.org/classes/fashiondress/ancientgreece.htm
• Basic Medieval Patterns http://www.ece.uwaterloo.ca/~arnora/arnora/costumehdbk.htm
• Assyrian dress http://www.nineveh.com/Clothing%20in%20Ancient%20Assyria.html
• Aztec dress http://www.aztec-history.com/ancient-aztec-clothing.html
• Egyptian costumes http://www.wendellhull.com/astmg4cd/orders/db/costhist.asp?page=3&era=Egypt&cate...
• Greek costumes http://www.richeast.org/htwm/Greeks/costume/costume.html
• Hebrew dress http://www.ancient-hebrew.org/33_clothing.html
• India dress http://www.ghagra.org.in/
• Japanese dress http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_clothing
         o Kimono and its parts http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haori#Kimono_accessories_and_related_garments
• Medieval Clothing: A Primer http://www.mercwars.com/garbglossary.shtml
• Roman dress http://www.unrv.com/culture/ancient-roman-clothing.php
         • http://www.vroma.org/~bmcmanus/clothing.html


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