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  Types Of Clothing A guide to the many different types of clothes Clothing – also referred to as clothes, apparel or garments – are typically items made from fabric and other materials that are worn on the human body. There are clothing ‘types’ based on setting: Business attire – worn for work purposes Casual wear – worn as standard clothing Formal wear – worn for events such as weddings Lingerie – under garments worn for support and / or decoration Sports wear – worn for athletic activites like running And ‘types’ based on gender and age: Baby clothes – worn by babies and toddlers Childrens wear – worn by children aged from 2 upwards Menswear – typically worn by those who identify as men Womenswear – typically worn by those who identify as women But clothing can also be broken down into different types of clothes based on garment:

 To make this the most conclusive list of clothing types, let’s look at the above list of garment types, and break it down further with descriptions and photos! Bloomers Bloomers are an undergarment worn on the lower body, usually with an elasticated waist, and often finished with lace on the hem of each leg. They were created in the 19th century to be looser and more lightweight than the dresses worn by women which were at the time made from heavy weight fabrics. Although not designed by her, bloomers are so called after Amelia Bloomer, the women’s rights activist from the 19th century. Blouse A blouse is an upper body garment, found in womenswear. Similar to a shirt, the blouse can be:

 Blouses are often made from a lightweight fabric than their ‘shirt’ counterparts, and often have more interesting details, such as lace collars, gathering, pleats, pin tucks and more. Think of a bodysuit as a leotard with a snap opening under the legs and you’re on the right track! Bodysuits are usually made from skin toned knit fabrics so that they can offer a little modestly when wearing low cut dresses . Bras are worn by women to support the bust. They come in different styles, with different cuts, shapes and levels of support too. Three plus size women wearing bras. On the left is a tall white woman with long ginger hair, in the centre a shorter white woman with dark brown hair and on the right a tall black woman with curly brown hair. Bustier

 The bustier is an upper body garment that fits close to the bodice, with straps on the shoulders. There is not usually boning in a bustier, but it is made up of many sections, similar to a corset. The most famous and easy to recognise bustier is the one John Paul Gaultier made for Madonna! The caftan (also spelled as kaftan) is a loose fitting garment made popular in the 1950s by Christian Dior. Traditionally it was open at the front, though in the 2000s they have often been created closed as a simple pull-on style dress or cover up. Kaftan - Photo by Malcolm Tam We’ve all worn cardigans knitted by our grandmas right? Much like a sweater, cardigans are made from knit fabrics and have a front opening. They can be zippered, but a button opening is more popular. They were made famous in the 1920s by Chanel as part of the two and three piece sets with skirts. A cloak is worn as an overgarment which can cover just the upper body, or be longer in length reaching the thighs, knees or even ankles.

  They typically have slits in the front for the arms to exit as and when needed. A coat is similar to a jacket, but longer in length and designed for colder weather. They’re more of a winter garment and can be made from heavy weight fabrics such as wool, with interlining added for extra warmth before the lining Is added. Historically corsets were worn under clothes such as dresses and laced up very tightly to ‘cinch’ in the waist so that it was as tiny as possible. Since 1987 when Vivienne Westwood added corsets into her collection, other fashion designers have followed suit, and corsets are now a well used type of clothing used in dresses and as separate pieces! Corsets differ from bustiers in that they use ‘stays’ or ‘boning’ to provide structure and support. These can be metal, plastic or polyester boning. A dress is a garment which hangs from the shoulders, covering the upper body area, buttocks and thighs. It can be close fitting ot loose and airy. Stylistic variations mean that dresses can also be strapless, which requires them to be closely fitted to the upper bodice, and can also fall to any length between thigh and floor.

  I have an indepth guide to the different types of dresses if you’d like to learn more. Worn by women during the World Wars, dungarees were originally workwear for men. They’re made up of trousers, a front and back bib, which are secured together with should straps. Now worn by women and children more than men, the dungaree has become a firm favourite, being made of denim, corduroy and vibrant printed fabrics too! The jacket can be either casual or formal, and worn as tailoring or outerwear. An anorak and a bomber jacket are considered to be a type of casual outerwear jackets, while the tuxedo and blazer are tailored jackets.

Fashion Clothes for every occasion

 Originally known as a type of cotton fabric woven in Nîmes in France, it became a more recognised term as a garment made from denim by Levi Strauss in the 1800s. Jeans in the 2020s come in a range of styles, fabrics and cuts as well as different colours when created in denim! I have a great article on how I made the DIY jeans in the photo below! The sewn waistband on my funky deconstructed Derek Lam style jeans! In the 19th century, a jumper was a short coat-like garment worn by men. It is currently the terms used in the UK when referring to a sweater. Learn more about jumpers with this great guide on the types of sweaters here!

 The jumpsuit is a popular garment in the 2020s – with sewing patterns popping up from indie pattern designers the world over! It’s a full body piece of clothing, traditionally with long sleeves and long legs, and also goes by the name of ‘flight suit’ or ‘boiler suit’. A black full length jumpsuit is a type of clothing worn by a women. Kilt Woven plaid or tartan fabric is used to make a kilt, which is worn like a skirt, hanging from the waist down. Traditional men’s kilts can be completely pleated or have the end sections of the fabric left unpleated, which overlap at the front of the body. Women’s kilts are less specific, with the style being influenced by seasonal trends. A traditional man's kilt made from blue and turquoise tartan fabric

 Kimono The kimono is a type of robe from Japan which is often used as the basis for dressing gowns, but has frequently since the late 19th century been adopted by fashion designers as a dress trend. This orange and green floral printed kimono is a type of clothing Knickerbockers Despite being a very historical item of clothing, knickerbockers were made fashionable by fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent in the late 1960s. They’re loose breeches – like trousers! – but are gathered just below the knee. Leggings Worn on the legs, leggings have been popular casual clothing for many years but have their historical roots as a cold weather underlayer from the Middle Ages! Modern day leggings are made from an elasticated fabric – usually knit – and are worn very close to the body. They come in different lengths too, from full length – waist to ankle – to low rise capri length and more!

 These mint green skintight leggings are a type of clothing Legwarmers I recall being forced to wear legwarmers as a school girl during the 80s in the UK! Back then they were cyclindrical, knitted by hand and worn on the legs, between our knees and ankles. They could be hidden under our school trousers or worn with mini skirts to make a fashion statement. Cream colored knitted legwarmers Leotard An item of clothing that I hated wearing when younger, the leotard covers the body from the crotch to the shoulders. It was first worn by Jules Léotard, a French trapezist, in the 19th century and since then has become popular with disco lovers and dancers. It’s now made from a variety of fabric types for both activewear and casual wear needs.