Women’s Clothing Glossary – Fashion Terms Men Should Know
This is your A-to-Z Women’s Clothing Glossary — created specifically for men who want to stop nodding blindly when they hear “peplum top” or “bralette.”
A Detailed Ladies Clothing Glossary for Men's Knowledge is Below :
A-line Dress – A dress that flares out gently from the waist, shaped like the letter 'A'.
Anarkali – A long, frock-style Indian kurta worn with leggings or churidar.
Blouse – A tailored top, often worn with skirts or sarees.
Bralette – A lightweight, non-wired bra often used as outerwear or loungewear.
Boyshorts – Full-coverage underwear shaped like men’s boxer briefs.
Bodysuit – A one-piece garment that fits like a swimsuit, worn as a top.
Camisole (Cami) – A sleeveless, fitted underlayer top, often worn under sheer clothes.
Capris – Mid-calf pants, longer than shorts but shorter than trousers.
Cardigan – A button-down knitted sweater that opens at the front.
Churidar – Tight-fitting trousers worn with Indian ethnic tops like kurtas.
Corset – A structured garment used to cinch the waist and shape the torso.
Culottes – Wide-legged trousers that resemble a skirt.
Dhoti Pants – Draped Indian-style pants with pleats, worn with crop tops or kurtas.
Dungarees (Overalls) – One-piece outfits with trousers and a bib front, often denim.
Dupatta – A long scarf or shawl worn with Indian ethnic outfits.
Empire Waist Dress – A dress with a raised waistline just under the bust.
Gown – A long formal dress worn for parties, red carpet, or weddings.
G-string – A minimal coverage underwear with a narrow back strap.
Halterneck – A neckline that ties around the back of the neck, exposing shoulders.
Henley Top – A collarless shirt with buttons near the neckline.
Harem Pants – Baggy, low-crotch pants tapered at the ankle.
Jeggings – Leggings designed to look like jeans.
Kaftan – A loose-fitting, flowy dress or top with wide sleeves.
Kameez – A tunic worn with salwar or churidar in Indian attire.
Kimono – A Japanese robe-style outerwear, now used as fashion wraps.
Leggings – Tight-fitting stretch pants usually worn casually or for workouts.
Lehenga – A long, flared skirt worn with a choli and dupatta (Indian ethnic wear).
Maxi Dress – A full-length, flowy casual or party dress.
Mini Skirt – A skirt that ends above the knees.
Midi Skirt – A skirt that ends between the knees and ankles.
Nightgown – A loose dress worn for sleeping.
Nightshirt – Shirt-style loose top worn for sleep.
Nightie – A feminine nightwear dress, often silky or lacey.
Palazzo Pants – Wide-legged pants with a relaxed, flowy fit.
Panty – Generic term for women's underwear.
Peplum Top – A top with a flared ruffle around the waist.
Poncho – A loose outer garment worn over clothing.
Push-Up Bra – A padded bra that lifts the bust to enhance cleavage.
Racerback – A type of top or bra with a back design that resembles a “Y”.
Salwar – Loose pants worn with a kameez in Indian wear.
Saree (Sari) – A traditional Indian garment draped around the body.
Sheer Top – A translucent or transparent top often layered over innerwear.
Shrug – A cropped, lightweight open jacket.
Skater Dress – A short dress with a fitted bodice and flared skirt.
Slip Dress – A sleek, spaghetti-strap dress resembling a nightie.
Sports Bra – A supportive bra designed for exercise or physical activity.
Stockings – Thin, fitted leg coverings usually made of nylon.
Strapless Dress – A dress without shoulder straps.
Tank Top – A sleeveless casual top.
Tunic – A loose, long top often worn with leggings or pants.
Unitard – A one-piece skin-tight garment covering torso and legs.
Wrap Dress – A dress that wraps around and ties at the waist.
Yoga Pants – Stretchy, form-fitting pants used for workouts or lounging.
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