Handy Dictionary & Fashion Glossary for Lingerie and Apparel...
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Fashion Terms Defined -  C to D

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Camisole or "Cami"

The Cami is like a loose fitting mini-slip that stops at the waist.   Besides being worn under sweaters or blouses, the cami is usually paired with a matching panty or even a Tap Pant.    The Cami / Tap Pant combination makes a very comfortable yet seductive lounging outfit or pajamas.

Capri Pants

Sometimes called Peddle Pushers, Capri Pants are the current retro fashion from the 1950's.    (Some consider Capri Pants must go to mid-calf length, thus being a little longer than Peddle Pushers.)   Capri Pants go below the knee, but well above the ankle.   Named from the Mediteranean island of Capri.

Catsuit

This piece of apparel is called a Catsuit because it gives the wearer a sleek, cat-like apparence...but you have to give some credit to the character Cat Woman in the Batman comic/TV/movie series for some of its popularity. 

Charmeuse

Charmeuse (pronounced shar-MOOSE) is a wahsable, man-made, silk-like fabric.   Unlike silk, charmeuse does not have to be dry cleaned...making it a practical substitute for silk in some of today's easy-care lingerie.    A couple of short minutes in a warm drier will remove any wrinkles.

Chemise

A Chemise (pronounced shuh-MEESE) is usually a short gown hemmed below the hip but above the knee.   Often they come with a matching panty.   They are held up by thin spaghetti straps, fit snugly at the bust and upper torso and fall loosely and flow flatterringly past the hips.   A Chemise is usually longer than a Baby Doll but shorter than a Dress.

Chiffon

Chiffon (pronounced shuh-FAHN) is a light weight, plain weave, sheer fabric.

Corset

A Corset has been used for centuries by women to cinch in and define the waist.   It has no shoulder straps, and may or may not have garters to attach to stockings.   Some Corsets have Boning sewn into them for more support and structure.   Many Corsets lace up the front, the back or both front and back, to give the wearer more figure contouring control.

Cowl Neck

A Cowl Neck is a neckline where the excess material is gathered and tucked in so as to form a provacative scoop neckline.

Crop Top

A Crop Top gives the appearance of a T-shirt or tank top that has been "cropped" by having the bottom one third cut off.

Demi-Cups

A Demi-cup Bra has cups (many have Underwires) that support but do not cover the breast...the nipples and the top half of the breasts are exposed.   This bra is perfect for plunging necklines, giving you support but leaving lots of bare skin.   This style of bra offers great support, while still giving the bra-less look under a sweater or blouse.   

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