Liste de Mots Niveau C2 - Vêtements et 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

mocassin

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

kaftan, caftan

a richly decorative fabric characterized by raised patterns

brocart, tissu brodé

items of clothing and accessories for men

mercerie

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

tissu jacquard, jacquard

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

mantua, robe à la française

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

peplum, fronce

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

paisley, motif paisley

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

peignoir

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

wimble, coiffe

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

taffetas, taffetas (tissu)

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

habillement

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

modiste, couturière

an additional item or clothing for a specific activity

attirail

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

réticule, sac à main délicat

a fancy decoration added to clothes for style

froufrou, ornement

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

modisterie, chapellerie

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

filigrane, orfèvrerie délicate

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

panache

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

crinoline

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

pelisse, manteau élégant

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

sur mesure, fait sur commande

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

vestimentaire

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

matelassé, couturé

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

ruché

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

soigné, élégant

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, col rigide