| Jewel |
A type of neckline which circles the natural neckline. |
| Juliet cap |
A small hat which sits on the back of the head. |
| Keyhole yoke |
A high-necked dress with cut-aways near the bust or throat. |
| Medieval/gothic |
A dress that incorporates elements of medieval costume. Could include Celtic embroidery or a floaty veil. |
| Off-the-shoulder |
A neckline which lies just over the top of the bust with shoulders uncovered. |
| Opera gloves |
Gloves which go up to the upper arm. |
| Peplum |
A flap of material at the waist of a dress that is attached to create the impression of an hourglass figure. |
| Pillbox |
A high, small, brimless hat. |
| Portrait |
An off-the-shoulder neckline. |
| Princess |
A princess line dress fits tightly at the top, then flares out gently from a seamless waist. |
| Romantic |
Used to describe a big, floaty, dreamy dress. |
| Ruched |
A style with regularly spaced gathers of material, usually on a skirt. |
| Sample |
Dresses kept in bridal wear shops from which orders are taken. |
| Sheath |
A straight, body-hugging dress with no waistline. |
| Shoestring/spaghetti straps |
Very thin straps attached to bodice. |
| Shrug |
Short, round-edged, non-fastening jacket. |
| Tiara |
Jewelled headdress to which a veil can be attached. |
| Tiered |
A skirt made up of layers of varying lengths. |
| Three-quarter-sleeve |
Sleeves which reach just below the elbow. |
| Victorian |
Dress which incorporates elements of Victorian costume. Often a more formal style. Could be based on a Victorian ballgown with a straight front and train, or could be more frilly. |
| Waltz veil |
A veil which reaches the floor. |
| Wrist gloves |
Gloves which go up to the wrist. |
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