A coat is a hip-length or longer over-garment with sleeves made of thick material, usually worn as a protective layer over other clothes. Abaya Coat A loose long coat with long sleeves worn as part of modest clothing. Balmacaan Coat The balmacaan coat is a loose full-length overcoat usually made of tweed or gabardine fabric. … Read more
We learn a lot about ancient Egypt (of the period between 3000 BC to 332 BC) from the hieroglyphs with picture words and cloth remnants recovered from the Egyptian tombs of the Royals. Most clothes found inside the tombs like kilts, tunics, shirts, headdresses, caps, and scarves have taught us many things about the dressing … Read more
Women have always craved for and idealized the image of a small waist and a shapely figure and this craving is the story behind Corsets. This garment is supposed to alter the shape of a woman’s body to desirable proportions and to make the waist look thinner and longer. At one point in time, it … Read more
A shrug is an outer garment covering the shoulder, back and top of the arms, and with a center front opening; It falls open in the center front revealing the clothes inside. The shrug is usually made from lightweight and breathable fabrics such as chiffon, knit, or sheer materials. Shrugs can come in various styles, … Read more
There is more than one garment that is called a vest. The most common usage for the term Vest is for a sleeveless garment worn over other upper body clothing. A vest can be worn as a jacket and may or may not have buttons on the front opening. The most important thing about a … Read more
Bolero is a short, open jacket which has a curved front opening and covers the back and shoulders. They usually have sleeves. Long sleeves are common but usually they cover the top of the arms atleast. A bolero is always short in length- waist-length or above the waist. It may be made of cotton, knit, … Read more