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Alpine [ ]
short to the waist jacket originally from the mountains in Austria.
  Aran sweater [ ]
with braided wool originally used in the Aran Islands off southern Ireland.
  Argyle [ ]
diamond shapes in colourful patterns primarily used in sweaters and socks. From the Campbells of Argyle in Scotland.
Baggies [ ]
pants (American)/ trousers (British) with added leg / hip fullness.
  Ballgown [ ]
long gown/dress used for formal occasions.
  Bias [ ]
describes the diagonal cut of a fabric. Used for special effects. Made famous by the French designer Mme. Vionnet.
  Bodice [ ]
upper part of dress from waist to neck.
  Boning [ ]
plastic strips sewn to garment such as corset or strapless dress to help keep it in place.
  Boucle [ ]
fabric characterized by looped surface.
  Bouffant []
full look as in skirt with many petticoats to achieve fullness. Also applied to haircuts as in that of Kim Jong II, the N.Korean leader.