Fashion Vocabulary

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Instructions: Fashion terms, styles, and fabric types

1.
What is 'haute couture'?
A
Casual everyday clothing
B
Vintage secondhand clothing
C
High-end, custom-fitted fashion
D
Athletic sportswear
2.
What fabric is known as 'the fabric of kings' and is produced by silkworms?
A
Linen
B
Cotton
C
Cashmere
D
Silk
3.
What does 'prêt-à-porter' mean in fashion?
A
Ready to wear
B
Made to order
C
Hand stitched
D
One of a kind
4.
What is a 'lapel' on a jacket?
A
The inner lining
B
The pocket
C
The cuff at the sleeve
D
The fold of fabric on the front below the collar
5.
What type of pattern features a repeated checkered design of small and large checks?
A
Paisley
B
Houndstooth
C
Polka dot
D
Herringbone
6.
What is 'tweed'?
A
A type of hat
B
A type of shoe
C
A silk ribbon
D
A rough-textured woolen fabric often associated with British countryside fashion
7.
What is a 'silhouette' in fashion?
A
The overall shape or outline of a garment on the body
B
A type of black dress
C
A shadow on the runway
D
A photography technique
8.
What is 'denim' originally made from?
A
Wool
B
Silk
C
Cotton twill fabric
D
Polyester
9.
What does 'A-line' describe in fashion?
A
A type of pleat
B
A type of neckline
C
A straight vertical cut
D
A skirt or dress that is fitted at the waist and flares out like the letter A
10.
What is 'cashmere' made from?
A
Synthetic fibers
B
Sheep wool
C
Cotton plants
D
Cashmere goat hair
11.
What is a 'bespoke' garment?
A
A custom-made garment tailored to the individual
B
A secondhand garment
C
A mass-produced item
D
A garment with a spoken-word design
12.
What pattern features curved, teardrop-shaped motifs and originated in Persia?
A
Chevron
B
Tartan
C
Gingham
D
Paisley
13.
What is a 'bodice'?
A
A hair accessory
B
A type of bracelet
C
The upper part of a dress, above the waist
D
A type of boot
14.
What does 'vintage' mean in fashion?
A
Brand new clothing
B
Clothing from a previous era, typically at least 20 years old
C
Clothing made from grapes
D
Inexpensive clothing
15.
What is 'herringbone' in fabric?
A
A type of embroidery
B
A fabric dyed with fish bones
C
A V-shaped weaving pattern resembling fish bones
D
A knitting technique using circular needles

Answer Key

Question 1

C. High-end, custom-fitted fashion

Question 2

D. Silk

Question 3

A. Ready to wear

Question 4

D. The fold of fabric on the front below the collar

Question 5

B. Houndstooth

Question 6

D. A rough-textured woolen fabric often associated with British countryside fashion

Question 7

A. The overall shape or outline of a garment on the body

Question 8

C. Cotton twill fabric

Question 9

D. A skirt or dress that is fitted at the waist and flares out like the letter A

Question 10

D. Cashmere goat hair

Question 11

A. A custom-made garment tailored to the individual

Question 12

D. Paisley

Question 13

C. The upper part of a dress, above the waist

Question 14

B. Clothing from a previous era, typically at least 20 years old

Question 15

C. A V-shaped weaving pattern resembling fish bones

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