Hair Accessories
Bandanna (Kerchief): a triangular or square piece of cloth tied around the head for protective or decorative purposes.
Barrette / Hair Clip: A clasp for holding hair in place.
Do-rag: a piece of cloth used to cover the top of one's head, sometimes made of nylon material and having a tight fit.
Feathers: A feather from a bird worn in the hair.
Flowers: A flower worn in the hair.
Hair Band: Either elastic material or an elastic loop worn to hold hair in place.
Hair Cuffs: Plastic or metal cuffs used to hold hair.
Hair Ties: ( Bobbles, Hairbands, Hair Binders ): Used to fasten hair away from the face.
Hair Pin: A device to hold hair in place.
Hair Ring: Rings that can be worn in the hair similar to ear rings.
Hair Ribbon: A thin band of materiel used to tie off hair. Can be tied into a bow.
Headscarf: Scarves covering most or all of the top of a woman's hair and her head, leaving the face uncovered.
Scrunchies: A fabric covered large hair tie.
Shawl: A simple item of clothing, loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head.
Snood: Female headgear designed to hold the hair in a cloth or yarn bag. Similar to a hairnet but typically have a looser fit.
Veil: An article of hanging cloth that is intended to cover some part of the head or face.
Head Wear
Caps
Ascot: A hard men's cap with a distinctive cap with a rounded shape. Common in the United Kingdom.
Aviator cap: a leather cap with large earflaps, a chin strap and, often, a short bill that is commonly turned up at the front.
Baseball Cap: A type of soft, light cotton cap with a rounded crown and a stiff, frontward-projecting bill.
Beanie: A soft round cap, usually of woollen felt, with a bulging flat crown and tight-fitting brimless headband.
Bellboy Cap: Hat normally worn by bellboys at hotels.
Coonskin Cap: A cap fashioned out of the fur of raccoon.
Cricket Cap: A hat worn by cricket players. Can be part of a boys school uniform in the united kingdoms.
Knit Cap: A cap made to cover the wearers head in cold weather.
Newsboy Cap: A flat cap that has a stiff peak in front and a round full body.
Patrol Cap: A soft hat with a stiff visor. Most commonly worn by military.
Peaked Cap: Hat worn with a military as well as by some police forces.
Sailor Cap: A round, flat visorless hat worn by sailors in many of the world's navies.
Side Cap: Hat worn by some military personal and stewardesses.
Phrygian Cap: A soft conical cap pulled forward.
Rastacap: A tall, round, usually crocheted and brightly colored, cap worn by Rastafarians and others with dreadlocks.
Hats
Beret: Hat typically worn by army rangers and artist.
Bicorn: a historical form of hat worn by the military during the Napoleon period.
Boater hat: A men's summer hat made of straw.
Bonnet: A type of hat made of soft material and lacking a brim held in place by ribbons tied under the chin.
Bowler: A hard felt hat with a rounded crown.
Boonie hat: A form of wide-brim hat commonly used by military forces.
Breton: A woman's hat with a round crown and a deep brim that is turned upwards all the way round, exposing the face.
Bucket hat: A hat design with a wide and downwards sloping brim.
Capuchon: A cone-shaped ceremonial hat worn during the Mardi Gras celebration.
Cavalier hat: A variety of wide-brimmed hat popular in the seventeenth century. The three Musketeers hat.
Cavalry stetson: A hat worn by Calvary soldiers in the 1800's.
Cocktail hat: A small extravagant hat for ladies evening wear.
Cloche hat: Bell shaped hat worn in the 1920's.
Cowboy hat: Hat common in parts of the western united states made famous during the 1800's.
Campaign hat: Hat worn by park rangers.
Cocktail hat: A small extravagant hat for ladies evening wear.
Cloche hat: Bell shaped hat worn in the 1920's.
Conical hat: A straw hat typically worn in Asian countries.
Cowboy Hat: Hat common in parts of the western united states made famous during the 1800's.
Deerstalker: Hat worn by Sherlock Holmes
Fedora: A soft felt hat with a medium brim and lengthwise crease in the crown. Indiana Jones's Hat.
Fez: Red felt hat in the shape of a truncated cone, common to Arab-speaking countries.
Keffiyah: Three piece ensemble consisting of a Thagiyah skull cap, Gutrah scarf, and Ogal black band.
Kippah: A hemispherical cap worn by Jews.
Kufi: A brimless hat common in African nations.
Halo Hat: A large women's hat common in the nineteen thirties.
Mitre: Hat worn by bishops.
Montera: A crocheted hat worn by bullfighters.
Mushroom Hat: A women's hat where the brim turns downward. Popular in the 1900-1920's.
Pillbox: a small hat, usually worn by women, with a flat crown, straight, upright sides, and no brim worn in the 1960's.
Panama Hat: Straw hat common in the tropics.
Santa Hat: A floppy pointed red hat trimmed in white fur traditionally associated with Christmas.
Sombrero: A very wide Mexican hat.
Sports Visor: A type of crownless hat consisting simply of a visor or brim with a strap. Common in tennis and golf.
Tam: A woman's hat popular in the 1920's
Top Hat: A hat worn by gentlemen in the nineteenth and early twentieth century.
Tougue: A chefs hat.
Tricorne: A soft hat with a low crown and broad brim, pinned up on either side of the head and at the back.
Turban: A headdress consisting of a piece of clothe wrapped around the head.
Ushanka: A Russian hat made from sheepskin or furs.
Jeweled Headwear
Circlet: A ring typically made of gold or silver which is worn as an ornament on the head.
Crown: An ornamental headband worn as a badge of royalty.
Cornet: A coronet is a small crown consisting of ornaments fixed on a metal ring.
Tiara: A jeweled, ornamental crown traditionally worn by women during formal occasions.
Helmets
Custodian helmet: Helmet worn by British police officers.
Batting Helmet: Helmet worn by batters in baseball.
Cricket Helmet: Helmet worn by cricket players.
Equestrian Helmet: Helmet worn during horseback riding.
Hardhat: A small brim hat used in workplace environments such as construction sites, to protect the head.
Pith Helmet ( Safari Helmet): A lightweight rigid cloth-covered helmet made of cork or pith, with brims front and back.
Motorcycle Helmet: Helmet worn to protect motorcyclist to protect the head
Mask
Balaclava: A mask worn in cold weather or to hide the persons identity.
Face Shield: A clear plastic visor that covers the face of the person from harm but still allows full visibility.
Gas Mask: Mask to protect the user from hazardous gases in the air. May or may not cover the eyes.
Hijab: a veil traditionally worn by Muslim women.
Mardi gras Mask: A decorative mask worn to mardi gras celebrations.
Masquerade Mask: A mask worn to parties which hides part of the users face.
Surgical Mask: A mask that covers the mouth and nose to to prevent the spread of microbes.
Veil: An article of clothing or cloth hanging that is intended to cover some part of the head or face.
Eye-ware
Glasses
Browline Glasses: Most common in the 1950's
Bug-eye Glasses: Have very large lenses.
Cats eye: Cat eye glasses that have an up sweep at the outer edges where the arms join the frame front.
GI glasses: Are eyeglasses issued by the American military to its service members.
Half framed glasses: Have a rim that guns along the top of the glasses but the bottom of the glasses or uncovered.
Horned Rim Glasses: They are characterized by their bold appearance on the wearer's face, in contrast to metal frames.
Lensless glasses: Worn by people to give the appearance of glasses.
Monocle: A single lens, usually in a wire frame, and used to correct vision for only one eye.
Pince nez: A style of glasses, that are supported without earpieces, by pinching the bridge of the nose.
Rimless glasses: Have no rims around the glasses. the nose piece and ear pieces connect to the lenses.
Sun Glasses
Aviator / Pilot: They are characterized by dark reflective lenses and an area two or three times the area of the eyeball,
Browline: Have a thick top frame that runs across your brow and extra-thin rims around the bottom half of the lens.
Flip-down Sunglasses: Can be attached to a normal pair of glasses and flipped down when needed or up when not.
Oval: Have oval lenses.
Rectangular: Have rectangular lenses.
Rimless: Have no rims around the glasses. the nose piece and ear pieces connect to the lenses.
Round: The lenses are always round and the frames can be small or large, skinny or thick, and metal or plastic.
Semi-rimless: Have a rim that guns along the top of the glasses but the bottom of the glasses or uncovered.
Shield: Have one large lens that covers both eyes.
Square: Square in design
Wayfarer: Sunglasses that have seen a rise and fall in popularity over the years. Most commonly seen in eighties movies.
Wrap: Eye glasses curve around the users face.
Sunglasses Lens Colors
Amber, Black, Blue, Green, Mirrored, Orange, Pink, Purple, Yellow
Goggles
Aviation Goggles: Worn when flying in open cockpit aircraft such as biplanes. Think Amelia Earhart.
Cold Weather Goggles: Goggles with double lenses to prevent them from fogging up.
Laboratory goggles: Clear safety goggles that fit over the eyes snugly to prevent chemical splashes from hitting the eyes.
Motorcycle: Worn by motorcyclist to protect the eyes from wind, dust, and bugs.
Snow Goggles: Goggles worn in cold climates to protect from sunlight reflecting off of the snow.
Sports goggles: Goggles worn during sports to protect the eyes.
Swimming Goggles: Goggles worn by competitive swimmers and scuba divers.
Wielding Goggles: goggles to shield the eyes during arc wielding.
Other Eye Wear
Eye Patch: An opaque patch worn so as to cover one eye in order to protect or conceal it.
Glass Eye: An artificial eye, not necessarily made from glass, intended to replace a missing eye.
Neck-Wear
Ascot: A ascot or "hanker-tie", is a neckband with wide pointed wings, traditionally made of pale grey patterned silk.
Bandanna: A large kerchief, usually colorful and used either as headgear, handkerchief, neckerchief, bikini, or sweatband.
Bow Tie: A man's necktie tied in a bow around the throat.
Choker: A piece of ornamental fabric, worn as a necklace, tight to the throat. May be plain or laced.
Collar: A decorative band or other fabric around the neckline.
Cravat: A wide fabric band worn as a necktie by men having long ends hanging in front.
Lei: Wreath of flowers presented upon arriving or leaving as a symbol of affection.
Locket: A pendant that opens to reveal a space used for storing a photograph or other small item.
Necktie: A strip of cloth worn around the neck and tied in the front.
Pendant: a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck
Ruff: A circular frill or ruffle on a garment, especially a starched, fluted frill at the neck
Scarf: A long, often knitted, garment worn around the neck.
Shawl: A square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders.
Stole: An garment consisting of a decorated band worn on the back of the neck with each end hanging over the chest.
Tops
Blouse: A dress shirt tailored for women with buttons.
Bustier: A tight-fitting women's top worn either as an undergarment or as outerwear.
Camisole: A short, sleeveless undergarment worn by women underneath a blouse or as day wear.
Crossover Top: A style of hater top where the straps cross over the chest and then go around the back of the neck.
Cowl Top: A top with loose material that hangs around the neck and cleavage.
Crop Top: A short T-shirt or blouse that is cut off above the abdomen.
Dress Shirt: A shirt typically worn for business and formal functions.
Front Tie: A shirt that ties at the front. May or may not have buttons.
Gypsy: A type of shoulder-less cropped shirt that resembles a tube top but with sleeves attached above the bust line.
Halter Top: A style of sleeveless top with a single strap around the back of the neck.
Jersey: A top worn by athletes or by fans.
Muscle Shirt: A large loose fitting shirt for men that has large plunging arm holes.
Off Shoulder Top: A type of shirt similar to a tube top in that does not cover the shoulders but has attached sleeves.
One Shoulder Top: A shirt that covers one shoulder.
Peplum Top: A shirt that has a frilly design around the waist line like ruffles.
Plunging Cowl Shirt: A cowl top that's neckline drops down showing off the cleavage.
Polo: A casual top with buttons and a protruding collar.
Tank Top: A top with no sleeves.
T-shirt: A lightweight shirt without buttons, with short sleeves and no collar.
Tiered Top: A shirt that has several tiers of loose material that hang down.
Tube Top: A one-piece strapless tube-shaped top worn by women, leaving shoulders and belly-button exposed.
Tunic: A garment worn over the torso, with or without sleeves, and of various lengths reaching from the hips to the ankles.
Arm and Hand-Wear
Arm Guard: Used by archers to protect their arm as well as keep clothing out of the way.
Arm warmers: sleeves with a hole cut out for the thumb.
Baseball glove / catcher's mitt: Worn during baseball to aid in catching the ball.
Bridal Gauntlets: Gloves worn by a bride that cover a large part of the arms but leave the fingers and hands mostly uncovered.
Boxing gloves: A specialized padded mitten for boxing.
Chain-mail Gloves: Worn by Butchers and woodcutters to prevent cuts or lost of fingers.
Cycling gloves: Gloves intended to improve the grip.
Detached Sleeves: Sleeve with an elastic material built in that hug the upped arm. Typically worn with a matching top.
Evening Gloves: a type of formal glove that reaches beyond the elbow usually made of silk or another soft material.
Fetish Gloves: Gloves typically made of latex or leather to provide a smooth touch.
Fingerless Gloves: Gloves that do not cover the fingers allowing for a greater degree of dexterity in the hands.
Fire resistant gloves: Gloves worn by aircrew and firefighters
Fishnet Gloves: Gloves with an open, diamond-shaped knit.
Gardening glove: Soft gloves worn to keep the hands clean as well as prevent blisters or splinters.
Gym gloves: Gloves worn and the gym.
Motorcycling gloves: Gloves worn while riding a motorcycle to improve the grip, may be regular or finger less.
Oven mitts: Used when cooking.
Skiing gloves: Padded and reinforced to protect from the cold, and from injury by skis.
Wheelchair gloves: A glove for users of manual wheelchairs allowing for better control..
Work Gloves: Gloves worn to prevent damage to the hands.
Wrist Cuffs: A cuff worn around the wrist.
Bottoms
Skirts
A-Line: The A-line skirt is small at the waist and then widens evenly as it reaches towards the ground.
Asymmetrical: Skirt that is longer on one side then the other.
Bell-Shaped: A skirt that sits tight at the waist, flares from the waistline and then falls straight to the knees just like a bell.
Broomstick Skirt: Have a wrinkled appearance.
Bubble Skirt: Have an elastic or fitted waistline and then are scrunched up at the hem, making the skirt appear baggy.
Bustle Skirt: A skirt with framework used to expand the fullness or support the drapery of the back.
Circle Skirt: A skirt cut in to make one or more circles with a hole for the waist, so the skirt is very full but hangs smoothly.
Dirndl Skirt: A full and fitted at the waist that puffs out a little around the waistline.
Draped Skirt: A skirt with self fabric folds placed asymmetrically at one side of the hem or waist or at both the side seams.
Flared Skirt: Flared skirts are similar to A-line skirts except they flare out towards the bottom.
Gored: Gored skirts have seams that open up when there is movement and close when held still.
Gypsy Skirt: Fitted in an A-Line style around the waist, but the length extends to the ankle.
Hobble Skirt: A skirt that hugs the body tightly and is tight around the knees limiting the motion in walking.
Jean Skirt: A skirt made out of denim.
Layered Skirt: Also called as tiered skirt which have layers of fabric attached to the each other at the hemline.
Low Waist: Skirts that are designed to sit on the hips.
Maxi Skirt: Maxi skirts are those skirts whose length extends till the ankle or floor.
Mermaid Skirt: Fitted at the waist, fuller around the hips, narrow at the knees, and then they flare out at the heels.
Micro-Miniskirt: Have lengths often halfway up the thighs and are shorter.
Mini-Skirt: Mini skirts are very short being short enough to show off the thighs.
Peasant Skirt: Peasant skirts are similar to broomstick skirts without the wrinkled look.
Pencil Skirt: A formal skirt that is form fitting, knee length skirts. They are straight cut and they hug the legs closely.
Pleated Skirt: Pleated skirts have vertical pleats running up and down the skirt all the way around.
Poodle Skirt: A circle skirt popular in the 1950s.
Sarong: Made with large sheets of fabric that are designed to wrap around the waist and tie on the side of the hip.
Straight Skirt: Fitted at the waist and hips, but then fall in a straight line downward so that they are loose at the knees.
Tube Skirt: Similar to pencil skirts except that they are made from stretchy material.
Tutu: Mostly known as the special dress for ballet dancers.
Tulip Skirt: Made with two pieces of fabrics overlapping each other showing off the legs between.
Wrap Skirt: A rectangular piece of fabric with self fabric ties, which wrap around the waist.
Shorts
Baggie: Loose-fitting shorts which reach the knees.
Bermuda Shorts: a particular type of short trousers, worn as semi-casual attire by both men and women.
Board Shorts: A style of summer wear originally developed for aquatic sports, specifically for surfing.
Bun Huggers: Very brief, tight unisex athletic shorts, also known as racing briefs.
Cargo Shorts: an abbreviated version of cargo pants, typically around knee-length, with multiple pockets.
Culottes: An abbreviated version of the late-nineteenth century divided skirt intended for horse- and bicycle-riding.
Cutoffs: A generic term for trousers where the legs have been cut off.
Cycling Shorts: Skin-tight long shorts specifically designed for wear by cyclists to reduce chafing.
Daisy Dukes: An extremely short version of denim cut-offs.
Denim Shorts: Shorts made from denim.
Dolphin Shorts: A specific style of gym shorts, very short, with contrasting binding, side slits, and rounded corners.
Gym Shorts: A generic term for shorts specifically designed for sports wear.
Hot Pants: Extremely short shorts typically made in luxury fabrics such as velvet and silk.
Running Shorts: A form of gym shorts designed specifically for running with a split in the side for freedom of leg movement.
Short Shorts: As their name imply, are shorter than average.
Skorts: Made with a flap of fabric in front that creates the illusion of their being a skirt from the front.
Spankies: Full underpants worn by cheerleaders, matching their outfit and designed to be seen under their skirts.
Compression Shorts: Very tight shorts worn to improve circulation.
Low Rise Shorts: Shorts that only go one or two inches down the leg.
Knee Length Shorts: Shorts that go down to the knees.
Mid Length Shorts: Shorts that go halfway down the thigh.
Pants
Bell Bottoms: a style of trousers that become wider from the knees downward, forming a bell-like shape of the trouser leg.
Cargo Pants: loosely cut pants originally designed for tough, outdoor activities, and have one or more cargo pockets.
Capri Pants: Longer than shorts but are not as long as trousers. They typically come down to between the knee and calf.
Chaps: Are sturdy coverings for the legs consisting of leggings and a belt that buckle over the trousers.
Distressed Jeans: Jeans with holes or slits.
Harem Pants: Baggy, long pants caught in at the ankle.
Hip-huggers: Pants made of denim and fitted tightly around the hips and thighs, while flaring out towards the lower leg.
High Rise Pants: Designed to sit high on, or above, the wearer's hips.
Low Rise Pants: Pants that sit low on the hips.
Palazzo trousers: Are long women's trousers cut with a loose, extremely wide leg that flares out from the waist.
Pedal Pushers: Calf-length trousers that were popular during the 1950s and the early 1960s.
Skinny Jeans: Have a snug fit through the legs and end in a small leg opening
Slacks: Semi-formal trousers that are less formal than those part of a suit but suitable for wearing in most offices.
Sweatpants: A casual variety of soft trousers intended for comfort or athletic purposes.
Yoga Pants: Flexible, form-fitting pants designed for the practice of yoga as well as other physical activities.
Outerwear
Abaya: a simple, loose over-garment, essentially a robe-like dress
Academic gown: A gown worn during graduation ceremonies from high school or universities.
Apron: An article of clothing worn over the front of the torso and/or legs for protection from spills.
Blazer: A semi-formal, casual jacket.
Cagoule: A lightweight waterproof parka.
Cape: A sleeveless garment or part of a garment, hanging from the neck over the back, arms, and shoulders.
Cardigan: A type of sweater or jumper that fastens up the front with buttons or a zipper.
Cloak: A long loose fitting outer garment with a hood worn over the shoulders covering the back.
Coat: An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms.
Coveralls: a loose fitting garment covering the whole body except for the head, hands and feet.
Duster: Full-length, light-colored canvas or linen coat worn by horsemen to protect their clothing from trail dust.
Frock coat: A man's coat characterized by a knee-length skirt all around the base, popular during the Victorian period.
Greatcoat: A large overcoat that is typically made of wool designed for warmth and protection against the weather. I
Hoodie: A sweatshirt, with an integral hood and, sometimes, a large kangaroo pocket at the front.
Jacket: A piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse, often waist length to thigh length.
Kimono: A traditional Japanese robe-like garment that is now generally worn only in formal occasions.
Leather Jacket: A jacket made of leather.
Opera coat: An ankle- or floor-length loose-fitting coat of luxurious fabric such as velvet, brocade or satin.
Overalls: A type of garment which is usually used as protective clothing when working.
Overcoat: A heavy garment worn over other clothes, for protection from cold or weather.
Parka: Also known as a anorak is a type of coat with a hood, often lined with fur or faux fur.
Poncho: A simple garment, made from a rectangle of cloth, with a slit in the middle for the head.
Robe : A long loose outer garment,
Shawl: A square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders.
Shrug: A shrug is a cropped, cardigan-like garment with short or long sleeves.
Ski suit: A suit made to be worn over the rest of the clothes when skiing or snowboarding.
Sports Coat: Similar cut and length to a suit jacket but is designed to be worn on its own without matching trousers.
Suit Jacket: A jacket normally worn with matching pants.
Sweater: A knitted jacket or jersey, usually of thick wool that is worn for warmth.
Trench Coat: A raincoat that come in various lengths ranging from just above the ankles to above the knee
Vest: A vest is a sleeveless garment covering the upper body.
Waistcoat: A sleeveless, collarless garment worn over a shirt and under a suit jacket
Windbreaker: a thin coat designed to resist wind chill and light rain, a lighter version of a jacket.
Swimwear
Bikini Tops
Bandeau: A narrow strapless top made from a band of fabric that wraps around the chest. Resembles a small tube top.
Bralette: a lightweight bikini designed for girls have just begun to develop breasts or adult women with small breast.
Bow Bandeau / Butterfly: A narrow strapless top made from a similar band of fabric that is bunched at the cleavage.
Camkini: A bikini top resembling a camisole top with spaghetti straps worn for modesty.
Crochetted Top: A top made of water-resistant yarn sown together.
Crossed Halter: A halter top crosses over itself at the chest and then tied behind the neck.
Crop Top Bikini Top: A top made from a single piece of material.
Front Tie Top: A bikini top that has loose material between the cups so as they can be tied together.
Microkini: A microkini is an extremely skimpy bikini that use only enough fabric to cover the genitals.
Metal Bikini: Made famous by Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia. Common in role playing games.
Mesh Bikini: A bikini that is transparent or becomes transparent when wet.
O-Ring: A bikini that has a metal ring connecting the two cups of the bikini top at either between the breast or at the chest.
Padded Bikini Top: Any type of top with padding built in to make the breast look bigger.
Push-Up Bikini Top: A top that lifts and draws the breast closer together to enhance the cleavage.
Sports Bikini Top: A waterproof sports bra.
String Bikini Tops: tops are made up of two connected triangular shaped pieces tied in place by the attached "string" pieces.
Tankini: A bikini top resembling a tank top for modesty.
Bottoms
Bikini Briefs: Bikini bottoms resemble panties but are meant to be seen and comes in a large variety of colors or prints and are typically made from waterproof materials.
Boyshorts: Bikini bottoms that look like a tight pair of shorts.
Brazilian Bottoms: Wider in the back than a thong, but much less coverage than a regular bikini cut.
Cheeky Bottoms: Covers the front but exposes the bottom part of the buttocks.
G-Strings: Are a thong with virtually no rear coverage.
High Cut Bottoms: The sides run up at a higher angle and sit closer to the waist showing off more of the leg.
High waisted bottoms: Designed to sit high on, or above, the wearer's hips,
Hipster / Hiphuggers: Bottoms that run straight across and sit low of the hips.
Loincloth: Two pieces of cloth held up by a band at the waist.
Ring Bottoms: Any type of bikini bottom that has a metal rings connecting the bottoms. May be one or several rings.
Skirted Bottoms: A bikini bottom with a skirt added on for coverage.
String Bikini Bottoms: Bottoms with stings that are tied at the hips.
Thongs: Designed to cover the genitals while leaving part or most of the buttocks uncovered
Swimsuits/Mailotts
Bandage Swimsuit: A one piece made up of several bands that wrap around the body.
Crochetted Swimsuit: Made from a crocheted water proof material.
Cutout Swimsuit: A one piece swimsuit with either the sides or in the front cutout.
G-Strings Swimsuit: A swimsuit with virtually no rear coverage.
Halter Swimsuit: A swimsuit where the straps run around the back of the neck. May show the sides of the breast.
High Cut: The sides run up at a higher angle and sit closer to the waist showing off more of the leg.
Keyhole Swimsuit: A one piece swimsuit with a hole at the cleavage.
Pretzel Swimsuit: A swimsuit made with crisscrossing straps.
Plunge Swimsuit: A one piece with a low V or U shaped neckline that runs down to the belly button and stomach.
Racerback Swimsuit: A style for swimmers .that has an X at the back which ensures the suit stays in place.
Slingshot Swimsuit: A one piece that has two straps that run from the crotch to the breast and then the shoulders in a V.
Thong: A swimsuit with no rear coverage.
Wetsuit: A suit that covers the full body or has short sleeves and short legs in the shorty design.
Swim Shorts
Board Shorts: Knee length shorts designed for aquatic sports but have become general beach and summer wear.
Jammer: A style of swimsuit that resembles knee length shorts and are worn by male swimmers used mainly in competition.
Swim Briefs: A brief-style male swimsuit such as those worn in competitive swimming and diving.
Trunks: Trunks are brief shorts, loose-fitting or tight, worn for swimming.
Underwear
Brassieres
Bandeau: An elastic bang that wraps around the breast. Typically for smaller breast.
Bralette: a lightweight brassiere designed for girls have just begun to develop breasts or adult women with small breast.
Bridal Bra/Corset : A bridal bra/corset mold and shape the upper body into a desired shape to fit the wedding dress.
Convertible Brassier: Comes with detachable straps that can be arranged according to one's needs.
Decorative Brassier: Worn like swimsuits during carnival, at raves, and by belly dancer.
Demi Cup Brassier: A demi cup bra covers only half the breasts.
Front Closer Brassier: Bras that have closures, usually hooks and eyes, on the front rather than at the back.
Front Tie Bra: A bra that ties in the front instead of clasp.
Full Cup Brassier: This bra provides full support for women with heavier breasts.
Maternity Brassier: Designed such that they can be expanded as breasts increase in size during pregnancy.
Nursing Brassier: Designed to help make breastfeeding simpler by allowing the baby easy access to the nipple.
Open Cup Bra: The brassier has two large open cups.
Padded Brassier: This bra comes with padding inside the cup linings, adding volume to smaller breasts.
Peephole Brassier: A bra that has cups covering the breasts but includes slits around the nipples.
Push-up Brassier: A typically ppadded bra that lifts and presses the breast closer together to enhance the cleavage.
Racerback Bra: Has shoulder straps that come over the shoulder in a V pattern very close to the neck.
Shelf Bra: A rigid band runs along the underside of the breast pushing them up while leaving the nipples bare.
Softcup Brassier: Has no underwire support in the cups and relies on the strength of the underband to provide support.
Sport Brassier: Provides firm support for the breasts, and are meant to prevent discomfort or embarrassment during exercise.
Strapless Brassier: A bra that come with no straps or straps that can be removed.
U-plunge Brassier: Allows you to wear clothes that have a deep plunging neckline.
Underwire Bra: Designed to give extra support and endurance. They have a wire, metal or plastic, running under each cup.
Lingerie
Baby-doll: a short, sometimes sleeveless, loose-fitting nightgown or negligee intended as nightwear for women.
Basque: A long corset, characterized by a close, contoured fit and extending past the waistline over the hips.
Bedjacket: Worn over a nightgown or negligee for warmth and modesty though may be sheer.
Bodystocking: A sheer full body skintight shape wear resembling a unitard. May be crotch less for easy access.
Bodysuit: A sheer skintight leotard-like shape wear resembling a one piece bikini.
Bodice: Low cut in the front and high in the back, and connected with laces or hooks and may be reinforced.
Bustier: A form fitting garment used to push up the bust and to shape the waist.
Camisole/Cami: A loose-fitting sleeveless undergarment which covers the top part of the body but is shorter than a chemise.
Chemise: A one-piece undergarment that is the same in shape as a straight-hanging sleeveless dress.
Corset: A bodice worn to mold and shape the torso. This effect is typically achieved through boning, either of bone or steel.
Corselet: Also known as a merry widow it is a combined brassiere and girdle.
Corsage: Similar to a corset. While corsets are commonly constructed of bone or steel, the corsage utilizes elastic.
French maid: A form of ladies fantasy wear. One of many popular costumes used as lingerie.
Garter Belt: Used to keep stockings up.
Girdle: A type of foundation garment.
Negligee: A dressing gown. It is usually floor length, though it can be knee length as well.
Nightgown/nightie: A nightie is a loosely hanging item of nightwear.
Nightshirt: A shirt meant to be worn while sleeping. It is usually longer and looser than the average T-shirt.
Pasties: Adhesive coverings applied to cover a person's nipples. May have tassels attached.
Peignoir: A long outer garment which is frequently sheer and made of chiffon or another translucent fabric.
Petticoat: An underskirt. Petticoats were prominent throughout the 16th to 20th centuries.
Pettipants: A type of bloomer featuring ruffles, resembling petticoats.
Robe: A garment worn to cover the body and it is commonly worn over and as lingerie.
Slip: An undergarment worn underneath clothing to conceal unwanted nudity.
Tap pants: A type of shorts typically made of lace, silk, or satin.
Teddy/Camiknickers: a camisole and knickers joined as one garment undergarment that resembles a one-piece bathing suit.
Torsolette: A shorter version of the corselette.
Bottoms
Assless: Panties with an opening to expose the ass.
Bikini: panties cut in the shape of bikini bottoms
Bridal: Pair of white lace panties that typically has a train or a bow on the rear.
Briefs: Rise to the waist or just below the navel and have full coverage in the rear.
Boxers: Shorts worn as underwear by men.
Boy-shorts: Styled after men's briefs and may have short legs extending below the crotch.
Brazilian Panties: Wider in the back than a thong, but much less coverage than a regular bikini cut.
Cheeky Panties: Covers the front but exposes the bottom part of the buttocks.
Cutout: Has an area cut out in different shapes.
Hiphuggers / Hipsters: They have a band that runs straight across the waist to allow them to be worn with low rise jeans.
G-Strings: A thong with virtually no rear coverage, a narrow strip in the back runs from the crotch to the waistband.
Girl Boxers: Cover the same as male boxers only tighter.
High Cut Panties: The sides run up at a higher angle and sit closer to the waist showing off more of the leg.
Loincloth: Two pieces of cloth held up by a band at the waist.
Merkin: Pastie for the crotch used in holly wood for sex scenes to cover the genitals or to give the appearance of pubic hair.
Open Crotch: Have a cutout opening for the vulva.
Pearled: Has a row of beads or pearls that run over the labia.
Sheer: See through panties.
Tangas: Have full rear coverage, but the waistband is reduced to a narrow strip at the sides
Thongs: Have a waistband similar to tangas, but the rear coverage is not as full.
V String: A type of G-string in which the string is connected to the waistband by a triangle that is just above the buttocks.
Hosiery
Cuban heel: stockings with a heel made with folded over and sewn reinforcement.
Demi-toe: Stockings which have a reinforced toe with half the coverage on top as on the bottom.
Fishnet: Knitted stockings with a very wide open knit resembling a fish net.
Fencenet: Similar to fishnet, but with a much wider pattern.
Full Fashioned: knitted flat, the material is then cut and the two sides are then united by a seam up the back.
Garter: An elastic bang worn around the leg with stockings.
Garter belt: A belt with straps to keep stockings in place: usually they have 4 straps, but may have more.
Knee-Highs: Stockings that terminate at or just barely below the knee. Also known as half-stockings, trouser socks, or socks.
Leg warmers: A coverings for the lower legs, similar to socks but thicker and generally footless.
Leggings: A type of skin-tight garment that covers the legs and may be worn by both men and women.
Opaque: Stockings made of yarn which give them a heavier appearance.
Open-toed: Stockings that stop at the base of the toe with a piece that goes between the first and second toes.
Pantyhose: A close-fitting legwear covering the wearer's body from the waist to the toes.
Point heel: A fully fashioned stocking that has a heel in which the reinforced part ends in a triangle shape.
Seamed: Stockings manufactured in the old Full-Fashioned manner with a seam running up the back of the leg.
Seamless: Stockings knit in one operation on circular machines so that no seaming is required up the back.
Sheers: Very thin Stockings.
Socks: An item of clothing worn on the feet and often covering the ankle and some part of the calf.
Stay-ups: Also known as thigh-high stockings, are held up by sewn-in elasticated bands often a wide lace top band.
Toe socks: Socks that have been knitted so that each toe is individually encased the same way as fingers within a glove.
Ultra sheer: A fine denier fiber which gives the ultimate in sheerness.
Wrap Around Garter: Two ribbons that wraps around the legs from the ankle to thigh.
Footwear
Heels
Cone Heels: A round heel that is broad where it meets the sole and noticeably narrower at the point of at the bottom.
Dress Shoe: A shoe to be worn at smart casual or more formal events.
Dori shoes: Dance shoes that combine the toe box of a pointe shoe with a dance heel approximately 3 inches
Kitten Heels: A short, slim heel with maximum height under 2 inches.
Platform shoes: Shoes, boots, or sandals with an obvious thick sole, usually in the range of 1–4 inches.
Prism Heels: Three flat sides that form a triangle at the point of contact with the ground.
Pumps: A shoe with a low-cut front, the vamp, and without a fastening.
Puppy Heels: Thick square block heel with approximately 2 inches length in all dimensions.
Spool Heels: Broad where it meets the sole and at the point of contact with the ground.
Stiletto Heels: A tall, slim heel with minimum height of 2 inches and a small diameter at the point of contact with the ground.
Wedge Heels: Occupies the entire space under the arch and heel portions of the foot.
Viennese Heels: The heel is longer than the shoe itself and is impossible to walk on.
Shoes
Ballet Slipper: A lightweight shoe designed specifically for ballet dancing
Blucher: a style of shoe similar to a derby. Its vamp is made of a single piece of leather.
Boat shoes: Are typically canvas or leather with non-marking rubber soles designed for use on a boat.
Brogue shoe: a style of low-heeled shoe or boot traditionally characterized by leather uppers with decorative perforations.
Brothel creeper: A style of shoe which has thick crepe soles, often in combination with suede uppers.
Climbing shoe: A specialized type of footwear designed for rock climbing
Cross country running shoe: Made for both cross country running and long distance running.
Derby: a style of Men's shoe characterized by quarters with shoelace eyelets that are sewn on top of the vamp.
Chopine: A type of women's platform shoe that was popular in the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries.
Elevator shoes: Shoes that have thickened sections of the insoles under the heels to make the wearer appear taller.
Jazz shoe: a type of shoe worn by dancers.
Jelly shoes: Shoes made of PVC plastic.
Kung fu shoe: A type and style of slip-on shoe traditionally worn while practicing kung fu.
Loafers: Are typically low, lace-less shoes.
Mary Jane: a closed, low-cut shoe with one or more straps across the instep.
Moccasin: A shoe, made of deerskin or other soft leather.
Monk shoe: a style of shoe with no lacing, closed by a buckle and strap.
Mule: A style of shoe that is backless and often closed-toed. Mules can be any heel height - from flat to high
Oxford Shoe: Characterized by shoelace eyelets tabs that are attached under the vamp.
Saddle shoe: a low-heeled casual Oxford shoe characterized by a plain toe and distinctive decorative panel placed mid foot.
Sandal: An open type of footwear, however they are not a shoe they consist of a sole held to the wearer's foot.
Slipper: Light footwear that are easy to put on and off and are intended to be worn indoors, particularly at home.
Sneakers: Shoes primarily designed for sports or other forms of physical exercise.
T-bar sandal: A closed, low-cut shoe with two or more straps forming one or more T shapes.
Toe Shoe: a minimalist shoe meant to replicate being barefoot with flexible contoured soles.
Boots
Ballerina Boots: A contemporary style of fetish footwear that merges the look of the pointed shoe with a high heel.
Chelsea boots: Close-fitting, ankle-high boots with an elastic side panel.
Chukka boots: Are ankle-high leather boots with suede or leather uppers, leather or rubber soles, and open lacing.
Combat Boots: Designed to be worn by soldiers during combat or combat training.
Cowboy Boots: A specific style of riding boot that have a Cuban heel, rounded to pointed toe, high shaft, and no lacing.
Dress Boots: Built like dress shoes, but with uppers covering the ankle.
Fashion Boot: A boot worn for reasons of style or fashion rather than for utilitarian purposes.
Go-go boots: A low-heeled style of women's fashion boot first introduced in the mid-1960s.
Knee High Boots: Boots that rise to the knee, or slightly there under. They are generally tight around the leg shaft and ankle.
Motorcycle Boots: Generally made from a thick heavy leather with low heels to control the motorcycle.
Over The Knee Boots: long boots that fully or partly cover the knee.
Riding Boots: A high boot made to be used for horse riding.
Snow boot: A type of boot, generally waterproof, or water-resistant with high side to, keep snow from entering the boot.
Steel-toe boot: a durable boot or shoe that has a protective reinforcement in the toe which protects the foot.
Thigh High Boots: Thigh-length boots or simply thigh boots, are boots that extend above the knees.