Vêtements et la mode - Composants des Vêtements

a knot tied with two loops and two loose ends, usually used for fastening shoelaces

nœud

a piece of metal or plastic with a hinged pin that is used for fastening a belt, bag, shoe, etc.

boucle

a small, round object, usually made of plastic or metal, sewn onto a piece of clothing and used for fastening two parts together

bouton

the part around the neck of a piece of clothing that usually turns over

col

an object with two plastic toothed strips used for fastening the open edges of a piece of clothing, bag, etc.

fermeture

the part of a sleeve at the wrist that can be turned back

poignet

any device that is used to close or secure something, such as a zipper or strap

fermeture, attache

an opening in a piece of clothing that is hidden under a fold of cloth that covers the fastening

braguette

the edge of a piece of cloth or clothing that has been doubled back and sewn in place

ourlet

a part of a sweatshirt or coat that covers the head but leaves the face open

capuche

the part of any garment that covers the knee

genou

each part of an article of clothing that covers the leg

jambe

a piece of fabric that is used to cover the inside surface of something, such as clothes

doublure

the opening part of any garment that is near or around the neck

encolure

a type of small bag in or on clothing, used for carrying small things such as money, keys, etc.

poche

the part of clothing that covers the shoulders

épaule

the part of an item of clothing that completely or partly covers one's arm

manche

a hard protective material worn under the jersey on the shoulder of players in sports such as ice hockey or football

épaulette

a narrow piece of cloth, leather, etc. used for fastening, carrying, or holding onto something

sangle

a small piece of wood or plastic that is used as a fastener by being pushed through a hole or loop on a piece of clothing

bouton

a long and thin string or cord that is passed through the hooks on a shoe and pulled tightly to fasten it

lacet

the flap under the laces of a shoe or at the throat of the vamp of a boot

langue

the back of the sole of a shoe or boot

talon

a metal device such as a hook that is used to fasten a belt, piece of jewelry, etc.

fermoir

the bottom part of the shoe that goes under the foot

semelle

the top part of a hat that covers the crown of the head

haut du crâne

the part of the shoe that covers and protects the toes of the foot

embout, orteil

a clasp or a fastener that holds the two ends of a belt together

boucle de ceinture, fermoir de ceinture

a small, shiny, flat or round decorative object that is typically sewn onto garments or accessories to add sparkle and glamour

paillettes, sequin

a slit or hole on a piece of clothing that a button is put through to be fastened

boutonnière

a cut or opening in a piece of clothing, such as a shirt or jacket, designed to accommodate the wearer's arm

emmanchure, ouverture de manche

a piece of jewelry worn around the upper arm, typically made of metal, wood, or cloth, and may be adorned with stones or other decorative elements

bracelet de bras, manchette

the upper part of a woman's dress covering the back and chest down to the waist

corsage

a detachable accessory worn around the neck and chest area of a shirt or blouse to create the illusion of a full shirt

dicky, faux col

a type of ornamental shoulder piece or badge worn on military or police uniforms

épaulette

a strip or piece of fabric that is gathered, pleated, or ruffled and attached to a garment, creating a flowing or decorative effect

flounce, gusset

a triangular or diamond-shaped piece of fabric that is inserted into a garment to add extra room or reinforcement

entredoigt, gousset

the bottom edge of a garment that has been folded and sewn to prevent fraying, adding structure and a finished look to the clothing item

ourlet, liseré

a decorative clothing accessory, typically made of lace or ruffles, that is worn around the neck and chest of a shirt, blouse, or dress

jabot

a folded flap of fabric on the front of a jacket or coat that extends from the collar to the chest

revers, collet

the shape or style of the opening at the top of a garment that surrounds the neck, shoulders, and upper chest area

décolletage, col

a type of pocket that is sewn onto the outside of a garment, usually a flat piece of fabric with an opening at the top

poche appliquée, poche à rabat

a folded-back collar on a garment, resembling a shawl

col châle, col en châle

a long, flowing extension of fabric that trails behind a garment, typically a wedding or formal dress, and is attached to the back of the garment at the waist or hemline

traînée, traîne

a woman's piece of clothing worn on top fastened by a strap behind the neck leaving the back, arms and midriff bare

dos nu

the measurement around the middle part of someone's body

taille

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

dos de chemise, empiècement

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

peplum, fronce