FASHION DESIGNER BAGS, SHOES, DRESSES, AND MORE

This page features all you need to know about fashion, from fashion designer bags and accessories to runway styles, to fashion trends, international designs, and more.

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EVERY BODY, EVERY WEAR

The Illustrated Glossary of Fabric, Fashion, and Style

by Judee Shipman

CHAPTER 28

POLO SHIRT - PUSH UP JEANS

POLO SHIRT: A casual, sporty cotton shirt with top buttons and a turn down collar.

Shown below, an eclectic blend of polo shirts.

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POLYESTER: A strong, synthetic, fast-drying, wrinkle-resistant, multi purpose textile used for all types of garments, and is a key element of fashion designer bags.

Polyester blends well with many fibers, especially cotton.

Shown below, this lady's little black polyester mini dress makes an elegant fashion statement.

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POMPADOUR HEEL: A type of heel that, when viewed in profile, the front edge of the heel slopes slightly forward, while the rear edge has an hourglass curve. Also known as a Louis heel.

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PONCHO: A warming, sleeveless outer garment pulled over the head like a sweater.

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PONGEE: A nubbed, woven fabric used for dresses, blouses, and inner linings.

Shown below, a gathered silk pongee V-neck blouse.

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PONTE DI ROMA: A type of reversible knitted fabric, often used in garment manufacturing.

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POODLE CLOTH: A fluffy cloth of thick knotted yarn, resembling the fur of a French poodle.

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POODLE SKIRT: A mid calf length ladies' skirt (usually pink) with a poodle appliqué. This skirt style was virally popular in the 1950s.

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POPCORN FABRIC: A knit or woven fabric that features irregular nubs suggesting popcorn.

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POPLIN: A durable fabric with ribs that run crosswise.

Shown below, a hi-lo button up poplin shirt.

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PRADA: A famed maker of high end fashion designer bags.

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PRE-SHRUNK: Fabric already shrunken during the manufacturing process, to reduce unwanted shrinkage later on. The term most often applies to tee shirts and other wash-and-wearables.

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PRÊT-A-PORTER: Factory made, ready-to-wear garments. In other words, a wardrobe.

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PRINCESS SEAMS: Tapered seams up the side of a garment to create a curvier, more tailored fit.

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PRINT: A permanent design affixed onto fabric during the manufacturing process.

Below, models wearing animal print fashions.

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PRISM HEEL: A cone-shaped heel, such as the Givenchy design shown below.

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PUCKER: A blistered or puffed appearance on the surface of a fabric.

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PUFF SLEEVE: A roomy, lightweight, over wide sleeve closed tightly at the wrist, so the sleeve maintains a puffed appearance.

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PULLOVER: A stretchy knit cotton sweater or dress that is worn by pulling it on over the head.

Shown below, a little black pullover hoodie dress, ready when you are.

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PUMPS: A simple ladies' heeled slip-on shoe style, closed at the back, front, and sides.

Shown below, vegan leather nude pumps.

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PURL STICTH: A type of stitch used in knitting to create a ribbed effect.

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PUSH UP BRA: A support bra that pushes the breasts upward and inward, accentuating the cleavage.

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PUSH UP JEANS: Jeans made with spandex to lift and shape the derriere.

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EVERY BODY, EVERY WEAR:

The Illustrated Glossary of Fabric, Fashion, and Style

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