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Clothing

A Line Category: Clothing The A Line skirt is fitted at the waist, and follows a diagonal line outwards on either side, thus making its shape like that of a capital letter A....
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Baby Doll Category: Clothing A dress with an empire waist (directly under the bust), that falls above the knee or higher and usually has short or cap sleeves or is sleeveless....
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Baggy Category: Clothing Clothing that is not form-fitting....
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Balloon Sleeve Category: Clothing A large, flowy sleeve that ends in a tight banded portion, so as to create a balloon effect. If the entire lower part of the sleeve is tight, rather than...
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Batwing Sleeve Category: Clothing The batwing sleeve is designed without any allowance for a shoulder, and ends in a fitted cuff, so when the wearer lifts their arms, there is a large,...
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Bell Sleeve Category: Clothing The bell sleeve has a straight upper section, and flares out (sometimes drastically) toward the bottom....
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Bermuda Category: Clothing A style of shorts that falls just above, mid, or just below the knee. This style is namesake of the island nation of Bermuda, where it originated....
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Bias Cut Category: Clothing The bias cut is a technique used where the fabric is cut on the diagonal curve so that it accentuates curves and drapes softly....
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Blazer Category: Clothing Sports jacket with long sleeves and lapels...
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Board Shorts Category: Clothing Shorts that are (or are inspired by) those worn by surfers; they are made of microfibre, have a drawstring of typically two rows, and fasten with velcro....
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