| Different Textiles | Kinds of Clothing | Fashion Styles | Colour Descriptions | | |
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| Pants/Trousers [ Types: Baggie - oversize Bell bottoms/Flares - A-shape from knee to ankle. Originally nautical. Became fashionable in 60's. Capri - tight fitting women's trousers with narrow tapered legs and ankle slits. Clam digger - see earlier. Culottes - women's flared shortened trousers made to look like a skirt. Dungarees - originally work clothes in the form of trousers with chest high front cover held up by straps over the back and shoulders. Later became a fashion item. Gaucho - wide calf length trousers for women originally of Spanish origin. Harem - Women's trousers fully gathered into waist and ankles. Originally from the Middle-East. Hip huggers - trousers beginning below the waist area. Hot pants - see above. Jodhpurs or Riding breeches - Trousers for men and women originally designed for riding. Characterised by fullness on outer thigh and tight fitting around the calf of the leg. |
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| Pantyhose/Tights (Br.Eng.) women's stocking garment going from the foot right up to the waist. Replaced stockings held up by a suspender belt and garters. |
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| Parka hooded jacket worn for warmth outdoors (see anorak). | |
| Petticoat women's undergarment worn under dress or skirt from hip to hem. Purpose is usually to give fullness to outer dress/skirt. |
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| Pinafore see under 'dress' |
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| Poncho [ square or rectangular body cover with opening in middle for head. As worn by Clint Eastwood in Spaghetti Western films. |
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