Fashion Clothes For Every Occasion

 A black with gold sparkles leotard worn by a slender woman with long brown hair. Panties Panties are an underwear worn by women on the lower body parts. Also referred to as knickers in some countries, they can be made from knitted cotton fabrics, lace, mesh and more. They’re often trimmed with folder elastic or picot trim for a decorative finish as well as to finish the raw edge of the fabric. Coral pink lace panties worn by a slender white woman. Pants / Trousers Worn on the lower body to keep the legs warm and covered, pants (or trousers as they’re also known!) are an iteration of the early 19th century knickerbockers, and have been worn by women since the 1920s.

 Back then the legs of trousers and pants were baggy in style, and it wasn’t until the 1970s that it became acceptable for women to wear pants to both casual and formal occasions. Front view of Eve wearing the finished women's cargo pants sewing pattern! Petticoat The petticoat is a type of underwear garment, worn under skirts and dresses as an extra layer for warmth. They’re not as commonly worn in the 2020s as they were when I was growing up in the 1980s – I recall my gran making petticoats for herself and her sisters whenever she bought a stash of silky fabrics. Playsuits Not disimilar to a jumpsuit, a playsuit is shorter in length on the legs. Made from a variety of fabrics and cut in as many styles, a playsuit is a great contemporary piece of clothing – if you can handle taking the entire thing off to pop to the toilet!

 Playsuits are often also called rompers when referring to those designed for women! A summery yellow daisy playsuit worn by a young white woman is a clothing type Poncho Ponchos originate from South America, and look a lot like big blankets with just a simple opening through which we place our head. My other half has several which he uses to keep warm in the winter months. They can be solid in color, or created with different designs when woven. Pyjamas Pyjamas are worn by women, men and children as nightwear, but are increasingly made popular as evening wear by current fashion designers. This ‘nightwear’ as ‘evening wear’ trend started a century ago back in the 1920s. Asian woman laying on a bed with a blissed expression wearing navy blue and white polka dot pyjamas

  Sarong The sarong is a traditional piece of clothing worn by the women of Bali and Tahiti but has been a popular summer garment since the 1940s! It is a long piece of fabric which can be worn either wrapped around the lower part of the body and tied at the waist to look a little like a skirt, of wrapped around the upper body and tied at the neck so that it acts a little like a dress. Shawl Another item of clothing made from a square piece of cloth, the shawl acts as a cover up. The fabric can be lightweight for evening wear shawls or cut from wool and used to keep warm. A longer version of a shawl is called a stole! Whether worn indoors or out, shawls are a handy piece to have to throw over your shoulders. Shirt A shirt is a piece of clothing worn on the upper body. It traditionally has a front placket at the centre front with a button opening, so that the shirt can be put on and buttoned up.

  Shirts are worn as casual wear and evening wear by both men and women. I have a great guide to the many different types of shirts! Young woman sat in window wearing a pink sleeveless shirt beneath a cream colored cardigan. Shorts Women have worn shorts – a casual garment – since the 1920s, though they are often vamped up by fashion designers and worn as evening wear when out for a night out. Shorts are also popular as a simple summer staple with a vest top, worn with a shirt tucked into the waist or as part of a two piece pyjama set. Shorts are easy to make, and the legs can be super short hot-pant style to knee length. The pair below in the photo are the men’s drawstring shorts pattern that I made for my partner. David wear the Trigg Shorts - a men's drawstring shorts pattern! Skirt

 A skirt is another type of clothes worn on the lower body. They can be made form any fabric that you can think of, come in long, midi, mini and micro lengths, as well as many different styles. Learn more about the different types of skirts and styles here! DIY wrap skirt with ties, with a bias binding finish! Skort Part skirt and part shorts, the skort is a type of clothing that looks like a skirt from the front – due to an overlapping panel of fabric – but looks like shorts from the back. A skirt is technically a pair of shorts – it has bifurcated leg pieces – but with the additional front panel, it looks like a skirt – hence ‘skort’. I’ve never worn one, but I believe they were made popular by tennis players!

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 Socks Of course no guide on the different types of clothes would be complete with our socks. Whether shop bought or hand knitted, socks are what keep our feet toasty warm in those winter months and sticky and sweaty throughout the summer. Made from knitted fabrics, socks can be barely-there sports socks which slip of the ankle when you’re running around, ankle length to keep the chill away on cooler evenings or even full on knee high (or thigh high!) for full on leg warmth! Hand knitted socks are types of clothes too! Sweater Sweaters are garments worn on the upper body by women, men and children. They are made from knitted fabrics, and also go by the name of ‘jumper’ in some parts of the world.

  Learn more about sweaters with this guide to different sweater types! Red headed woman wearing a green fringed sweater with a blue background behind her. Swimsuit Whether a classic one piece or cut into two pieces to form a bikini or tankini, a swimsuit is worn when in or near water. It is made from a knitted fabric with two way stretch and negative ease so that it clings to the body when wet. Originally known as a bathing suit back in the late 1800s, it was always back then a two piece suit made of wool making it useless for swimming in. It wasn’t until the 1920s that swimsuits with elastic were created – by Jantzen – but these were still not suitable for swimming. Who doesn’t feel the need to buy new clothes from time to time? Let’s be honest, shopping is a great source of happiness for many of us. Fashion is an opportunity to have fun, and draping yourself in pieces that allow you to express yourself while looking great is a surefire way to feel immediately more confident. To make your next shopping trip a success, we’ve outlined some tips and tricks that will help guide you as you re-vamp your wardrobe for the season.

 What to consider when buying new clothes? Clothes can reflect your personality, profession, preferences and/or mood. For example, light colours typically express a sense joy and exuberance, while dark colours convey a sense of seriousness. Styles with colours and patterns can help you express your creativity, while minimalistic neutrals are great for creating looks that are sophisticated and office-ready. Another important thing to keep in mind is the occassions for which you are purchasing your clothes. If you spend a lot of your free time partaking in outdoor activities, then you probably want to invest in pieces that are practical and comfortable. If parties and special dinners are your thing, it’d be worthwhile to invest in clothes that are more elegant and polished. Which clothes suit which figure? It goes without saying that every woman wants to look and feel good in her clothes, which is why it’s so important to buy pieces that suit your figure! When you pick the right fit, the pieces will emphasize your shape in all the right places. That being said, it’s important to first become familiar with your figure type: The hourglass (also called the X-type):

 Characterized by a narrow waist, large bust and wide hips. If you have an hourglass figure, we recommend choosing pieces that emphasize your slim waist. Figure-hugging blouses and shirts, as well as fitted jackets and blazers, look lovely when combined with slim fit and mid-rise trousers. Slim fitting dresses or styles with waist belts also look great. The triangle (pear type, A type): Characterized by wide hips and a more narrow upper body in comparison. If you have a triangle-shaped figure, round-cut shirts, balloon sleeve tops and empire waist dresses are a must. Slim fitting trousers and skirts look especially great in darker shades. The inverted triangle (apple type, V type): Characterized by shoulders that are wider than your hips and legs that are slim and long.