Glossary

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Shantung refers to a woven fabric with a slightly nubby, uneven texture made from cotton, silk or synthetics. It is very similar to Dupioni, although it is a much lighter fabric. It i

Deutsch: Form / Español: Forma / Português: Forma / Français: Forme / Italiano: Forma /

In the fashion context, "shape" refers to the physical form or outline of a garment,, which is determined by its cut, construction, and fit.

Deutsch: Shapewear / Español: Ropa moldeadora / Português: Modeladores / Français: Vêtements gainants / Italiano: Intimo modellante

Shapewear in the fashion context refers to undergarments designed to temporarily alter the shape of the body, creating a smoother and more streamlined silhouette. These garments are made from stretchable and supportive fabrics that compress and contour specific areas of the body, such as the waist, hips, thighs, and buttocks.

Shearling refers to the sheepskin or Lambskin with the wool still attached, often used as a warm Lining for boots and slippers. Shearling is also used decoratively.

Sheath refers to a straight, body-hugging, narrow fitted dress usually with no waistline but shaped to the body by vertical darts or with a set-in waistline.

Sheath refers to a

Sheath Dress refers to a type of dress which features a figure-hugging silhouette with a defined waist; usually without a Belt or waistband. Often mid-calf or even shorter (but not m

Sheaths refer to a typeof dress which usually have straight or close fitting skirts, accompanied by a form fitting bodice. The skirt is often ankle length and sometimes has a slit in

Deutsch: Durchscheinend / Español: Transparente / Português: Transparente / Français: Transparent / Italiano: Trasparente /

Sheer refers to any very light-weight fabric, such as chiffon, georgette, voile, sheer crepe. Usually has an open weave. Sheers mostly feel cool.