A raincoat, Mackintoshes were originally raincoats designed in waterproof rubberized cotton in the 1820s. Also called a mac.

A heavy lace, often geometric in design, formed my knotting and interlacing threads, cords, strings or yarns. Macramé was originally a craft that sailors practiced to pass the time. It became popular in the 1970s when youth began fashioning vests and accessories from the technique.

A plain-weave lightweight cotton fabric, most commonly known for its vegetable dyed colorful plaid pattern that may fade, or bleed, over time to create a muted effect.

A women's one-piece swimsuit, often cut high on the legs, and backless.

A collar consisting of a standing band that wraps about the neck and is slightly open in the front. Made popular in the 1960s on men's jackets. It is now often referred to as a Chinese or Nehru collar.

A dobby or jacquard cotton fabric. The pattern stands out to give a quilted look for bedspreads and other home fabrics or fine apparel fabrics.

A term used to describe a surface with a smooth finish that lacks luster and shine.

A somewhat full skirt that reaches the ankle or floor. A popular style in the 1960s, maxi skirts continue to appear, evoking a hippie ease

In apparel, a term used to describe the ability of fabrics to return to their original shape after being stretched or otherwise distorted

Cotton in which a wet finishing process which swells the yarns of the fabric to give it a round smooth surface. This process results in a stronger and more lustrous yarn that is more easily dyed, producing brighter, deeper colors.

Knitted or woven fabric with an open weave producing a characteristic screen-like effect. Mesh provides lightweight, breathable coverage that makes it an ideal choice for warm-weather dressing.

A yarn that has been coated with a fine film to mimic the look of metals like silver, cooper and gold. Metallic yarns can be used in everything from jacquard fabrics to knits, especially in evening wear.

A style of women's shirt that falls to just below the bustline, revealing the rib cage and stomach

A general term used to describe a yarn, fabric or item of clothing that is neither light nor heavy in feel.

Women's hats

A very short skirt that falls well above the knees. A trend that took off in the 1960s, miniskirts have come in and out of style over the decades; some fashion experts assert that these revivals coincide with a booming stock market.

A warm covering for the hands that consists of a compartment for the thumb and another for the remaining four fingers. Dating back to the fourteenth century, this wintertime classic is often knit in chunky stitches with colorful patterns and always speaks to a youthful spirit.

A knit pullover finished at the neckline with a short, fitted knit band that does not fold over. An abbreviated version of the turtleneck, mock turtlenecks tend to offer a sleeker, dressier alternative for wintertime style.

A term used to describe any clothing style influenced by the early-1960s British movement of working class youth who took to imitating the rich by donning immaculate, pressed, sleek, proper--or modern--looks.

A distinct wavelike pattern, which is melted onto the surface of a faille fabric. A French word for "watery," moiré is a decorative effect most often used for evening wear and upholstery

A densely woven cotton fabric that is brushed on the surface to produce a suedelike effect. So called because it is said to resemble the fur of a mole, moleskin has become a popular sportswear fabric used in everything from pants to sport coats to underwear

A person's initials embroidered on or otherwise worked into the surface of a personal item. With its origins in the family crest, monograms have always been used to evoke aristocratic style, whether they appear on towels, sheets, sweaters or jewelry

The lustrous, iridescent lining of the oyster, abalone or other mollusk. Mother-of-pearl is often used for buttons and other details to reflect a polished style