C2-Wortliste - Kleidung und Mode

the products of making highly fashionable and expensive clothing

Haute Couture

a type of shoe that is flat with a low heel, made of leather, and can be worn without fastening

Mokassins

a long, loose, flowing tunic or robe that is of Asian, African, or Middle Eastern origin

Kaftan

a richly decorative fabric characterized by raised patterns

Brocade

items of clothing and accessories for men

Männeraccessoires Geschäft

a textured fabric with intricate woven patterns, commonly found in high-end clothing

Jacquard

flowing gown worn by women in the late 17th and early 18th centuries

Mantua

a decorative frill or extension of fabric that is attached at the waist of a garment

Peplum

a part of a garment that is constructed from two or more layers of fabric, typically located at the shoulder or waist

Joche

a teardrop-shaped, intricate design pattern characterized by a curved, abstract floral motif

Paisley

a long, loose-fitting dressing gown, usually worn by women after taking a bath or shower

Bademantel

a medieval garment worn primarily by women, consisting of a cloth covering the head, neck, and sometimes the chin, often worn beneath a veil or hood

Wimpel

a crisp, smooth fabric with a slight sheen, commonly used in fashion for formal garments

Taft

clothing or garments, especially when considered in terms of fashion or formal attire

Bekleidung

skilled dressmaker or fashion designer, particularly in the context of historical fashion

Modistin

an additional item or clothing for a specific activity

Zubehör

a small, ornamental handbag or purse, typically carried by women in the 18th and 19th centuries as a fashion accessory

Retikül

a fancy decoration added to clothes for style

Verzierung

the art, craft, or business of designing, making, or selling hats, especially women's

Hutmacherhandwerk

a delicate metalwork, like jewelry, with intricate designs made from thin wires or threads

Filigran

a decorative plume or feather worn as a fashion accessory on hats or helmets

Federbusch

a stiff, petticoat-like undergarment made of horsehair or a similar material, which is worn to give shape and volume to a woman's skirt

Krinulette

a long, elegant coat worn often in the 19th century

Pelisse

characterized by custom-made clothing tailored to an individual's preferences

maßgeschneidert

referring to clothing, particularly men's clothing, or the manner in which it is tailored or worn

sartorial

stitched together in a decorative pattern, creating a padded or textured surface

gepolstert

(of a fabric or piece of clothing) made with many small folds or pleats

gerafft

(typically of a man) stylish and neat in appearance, often characterized by well-groomed attire and attention to detail

elegant

required by etiquette or fashion norms, indicating it's currently popular or expected to wear

de rigueur

high collar, often stiff, that encircles the neck and may extend to cover the shoulders, typically found in formal or historical attire

Gorget