A
• Ascot Tie: A formal necktie with wide, pointed ends, often worn with morning coats.
• Athleisure: Casual clothing designed for both athletic and everyday wear, including joggers, hoodies, and sneakers.
• Anorak: A hooded, weather-resistant jacket, often used for outdoor activities.
• Argyle: A diamond-shaped pattern, commonly seen in sweaters and socks.
B
• Blazer: A tailored jacket, often worn with trousers, less formal than a suit jacket.
• Brogues: Leather shoes with decorative perforations and wingtip detailing.
• Button-down collar: A shirt collar with buttons fastening it to the shirt, offering a casual yet polished look.
• Bomber jacket: A short, fitted jacket with a ribbed collar, cuffs, and hem.
C
• Chinos: Lightweight cotton trousers, often worn in casual or business-casual settings.
• Cummerbund: A pleated sash worn around the waist with formal evening vvear.
• Corduroy: A thick, ridged fabric used for trousers and jackets.
• Cufflinks: Decorative fasteners for shirt cuffs, typically used with dress shirts.
D
• Double-breasted: A jacket with overlapping front flaps and two vertical rows of buttons.
• Derby shoes: Formal lace-up shoes with open lacing.
• Duffle coat: A heavy wool coat with toggle fastenings and a hood.
• Distressed denim: Jeans with deliberate fading, fraying, or rips for a worn-in look.
E
• Epaulette: Shoulder detailing on jackets, often military-inspired.
• Ensemble: A coordinated outfit of clothing and accessories.
• Espadrille: Casual slip-on shoes with canvas uppers and rope soles.
• Evening wear: Formal attire for evening events, including tuxedos and dinner jackets.
F
• Flannel: Soft, woven fabric often used in casual shirts or suits.
• Fedora: A felt hat with a pinched crown and a wide brim.
• Fitted shirt: A shirt tailored to hug the body, offering a sleek silhouette.
• French cuffs: Shirt cuffs that require cufflinks rather than buttons.
G
• Gingham: A checkered fabric pattern, often used for shirts.
• Guayabera: A short-sleeved, pleated shirt, popular in tropical climates.
• Gilet: A sleeveless jacket or vest, typically worn as outerwear.
• Glenn check: A woven pattern of small and large checks, common in suiting.
H
• Henley shirt: A collarless shirt with a short button placket at the neck.
• Herringbone: A V-shaped woven pattern, often used in suiting fabrics.
• Hoodie: A casual sweatshirt with a hood, often featuring a front pocket.
• High-top sneakers: Shoes with an extended upper that covers the ankle.
I
• Italian fit: A slim, tailored cut of menswear, emphasizing a sleek silhouette.
• Inner lining: The fabric inside a jacket or coat, providing structure and comfort.
• Inseam: The length of the inner seam of pants, measured from the crotch to the hem.
• Ikat: A dyeing technique used for patterned textiles, sometimes seen in casual shirts.
J
• Jodhpur pants: Fitted trousers, flared at the hips and tapering at the calves, traditionally worn for horse riding.
• Jumper: British term for a sweater.
• Joggers: Casual, tapered pants with elastic cuffs, often made from jersey or fleece.
• Jean jacket: A casual, denim jacket, often worn with jeans or chinos.
K
• Khakis: Casual cotton trousers in beige or tan tones.
• Knitwear: Garments made from knitted fabrics, including sweaters and cardigans.
• Kilt: A knee-length, pleated skirt traditionally worn by Scottish men.
• Kick pleat: A small pleat at the back of a jacket or coat for ease of movement.
L
• Lapel: The folded collar on a jacket, available in styles like notch, peak, and shawl.
• Linen suit: A lightweight, breathable suit, ideal for warm weather.
• Loafers: Slip-on, low-cut shoes without laces, suitable for casual and semi-formal wear.
• Layering: Styling technique involving multiple clothing pieces for depth and dimension.
M
• Mandarin collar: A short, stand-up collar without lapels, often used in Nehru jackets.
• Moleskin: A soft, heavy cotton fabric used in trousers and jackets.
• Monk strap shoes: Dress shoes with a buckle instead of laces.
• Mackintosh coat: A waterproof raincoat made from rubberized fabric.
N
• Nehru jacket: A hip-length jacket with a mandarin collar, popular in Indian menswear.
• Notch lapel: A V-shaped cut where the lapel meets the collar, common in suit jackets.
• Nubuck: A soft, brushed leather, similar to suede but more durable.
• Neutral tones: Muted colors such as beige, gray, navy, and black, commonly used in menswear.
O
• Oxford shirt: A button-down shirt made from a thick, woven fabric.
• Overcoat: A long, heavy coat worn over a suit or formal attire.
• Oxford shoes: Classic, lace-up dress shoes with closed lacing.
• Outerwear: Clothing designed for outdoor wear, including jackets and coats.
P
• Plaid: A checkered pattern, often used in shirts and suits.
• Pocket square: A decorative handkerchief placed in the breast pocket of a jacket.
• Peacoat: A short, double-breasted wool coat, typically navy blue.
• Penny loafers: Classic slip-on shoes with a leather strap across the top.
Q
• Quilted jacket: A padded jacket with stitched sections for insulation.
• Quarter brogue: Dress shoes with minimal decorative perforations.
• Quirky socks: Bold, patterned socks used to add a pop of color.
• Quarter-zip: A pullover with a short zipper at the neck, commonly worn casually.
R
• Raw denim: Untreated denim fabric that ages over time.
• Raglan sleeve: A sleeve extending in one piece to the collar, creating a diagonal seam.
• Reversible jacket: A jacket with two wearable sides.
• Rider jacket: A short, fitted leather jacket, often associated with motorcycle fashion.
S
• Slim-fit: A form-fitting cut, common in suits and shirts.
• Seersucker: Lightweight, puckered cotton fabric, often striped, used in summer suits.
• Suspenders: Straps worn over the shoulders to hold up trousers.
• Sneaker boots: High-top sneakers designed to resemble boots.
T
• Tuxedo: Formal eveningwear with satin lapels, worn with a bow tie.
• Trench coat: A long, double-breasted raincoat with a belt.
• Tapered trousers: Pants that narrow toward the ankle.
• Turtleneck: A high, close-fitting, rolled collar sweater.
U
• Utility jacket: A functional jacket with multiple pockets, often military-inspired.
• Undershirt: A lightweight garment worn beneath a shirt.
V
• Vest: A sleeveless garment worn over a shirt, part of a three-piece suit.
• V-neck: A shirt or sweater with a V-shaped neckline.
W-Z
• Waistcoat: A sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and under a jacket.
• Wingtip shoes: Brogue shoes with wing-shaped toe caps.
• Wool blend: A fabric combining wool with synthetic fibers.