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| blouse |
a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually by women and girls. A blouse is similar to a shirt, but it may have more detailed sewing or more decoration, or it may be made of a fancier fabric such as satin or silk. A blouse is worn with either a skirt or pants. |
| cuff1 |
a band of material at the end of a shirt sleeve or pants leg that is folded over. A cuff is often sewn in place. [1/2 definitions] |
| garter |
an elastic band used to hold up a stocking or shirt sleeve. |
| jersey |
a knitted shirt that is often worn by people who play sports. A jersey is pulled on over the head. [2 definitions] |
| jumper2 |
a dress without sleeves worn over a shirt or blouse. [1/3 definitions] |
| necktie |
a strip of cloth worn around the neck, usually by men. A necktie is tucked under the collar of a shirt and knotted at the throat. |
| pinafore |
the British word for a sleeveless dress worn over a blouse or shirt. "Pinafore" has the same meaning as "jumper." |
| pullover |
a sweater or shirt that is put on and taken off by being pulled over the head. |
| sleeve |
the part of a shirt, dress, or other garment that covers all or part of the arm. |
| sweater |
a knitted shirt, pullover, or jacket. |
| sweatshirt |
a knitted pullover shirt with long sleeves. Sweatshirts are often worn during exercise to soak up sweat. |
| T-shirt |
a soft collarless shirt with short sleeves that is sometimes worn under another shirt. [2 definitions] |
| turtleneck |
a sweater or knit shirt with such a collar. [1/2 definitions] |
| tuxedo |
a complete suit of evening clothes for men that are worn on very formal occasions. A tuxedo consists, usually, of a black jacket, black trousers with a shiny, black side stripe, and a special white shirt. It is worn with a bow tie. Some tuxedo jackets have long "tails" at the back. |
| undershirt |
a sleeveless shirt worn next to the skin, usually under other clothes. |
| vest |
a piece of clothing that has no sleeves, ends at the waist, and is worn over a shirt or blouse and sometimes under a jacket. [2/4 definitions] |
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