Important terms II

• Apple Body Figure: Women with this figure have the upper body noticeably larger than their bottom half.
• Chinese collar is also known as mandarin and Nehru collar.
• Patch pockets are a pocket type which is generally sewn on the top of clothing.
• Puff sleeves have gathers at the armhole.
• Bell shape is a kind of fit and flare silhouette.
• Shoulders are emphasized in wedge-shaped silhouette.

• Street Fashion: Fashion that originates or inspired by the clothing worn by individuals, usually young, rather than with the fashion industry.
• Garments with vertical lines make the person appear taller while horizontal lines make the person wider.
• Balloon skirt: A type of skirt, which is drawn in at the waist and at the bottom and puffs out.