Tramy Phan

Fashion 21: Principles of Design

18 November 2015
Egypt to 1600 Fashion Visual Vocabulary
1. Himation (Greek)
Himation is an outer garment worn by the ancient
Greeks over the left shoulder and under the right.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/221450506654097434/
2. Toga (Roman)
Similar to the himation, toga is a loose flowing outer
garment worn by the citizens of ancient Rome, made of
a single piece of cloth and covering the whole body
apart from the right arm.

http://www.dhgate.com/product/greek-goddess-look-one-shouldersummer-wedding/192535186.html?recinfo=8,5,1#cppd-1-5|null:5

3. Chiton
Garment worn in ancient Greece that consisted of a
rectangle of fabric wrapped around the body and
fastened at the shoulders with one or more pins.
Dilek Hanif Spring/Summer 2011
https://glamorousluxurypassion.wordpress.com/2015/08/28/purelydreamy-dresses-by-dilek-hanif-haute-couture-spring-summer-2011/dilekhanif-2011-couture-white-roman-stile-evening-dress/

Tramy Phan
Fashion 21: Principles of Design
18 November 2015
Egypt to 1600 Fashion Visual Vocabulary
4. Palla
A traditional ancient Roman mantle worn by women,
fastened by brooches. The shape was rectangular
instead of semi-circular as with the traditional toga.

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz109/TheDreamstress/Pompeii%20to%20Paris/Roman%20dress/IMG_8156.jpg

5. Stola
The traditional garment of Roman women,
corresponding to the toga, or the pallium that was worn
by men. The stola was made of linen.

http://www.costumidiscena.com/en/ancient-rome/23lucilla.html

6. Tunic
A loose garment, typically sleeveless and reaching to
the wearers knees, as worn in ancient Greece and
Rome.

http://www.romegiftshop.com/shielparinha.html

Tramy Phan
Fashion 21: Principles of Design
18 November 2015
Egypt to 1600 Fashion Visual Vocabulary
7. Paludamentum
A cloak worn by the rulers and chief military officers
of ancient Rome.

http://www.teleboy.ch/tipps/doc/9103.html

8. Godet
An inset of cloth placed in a seam to give fullness (as at
the bottom of the skirt).

http://www.alfredangelo.com/Collections/BridalCollection/897
9. Surcoat
An outer coat or garment worn by people of rank of
both sexes; often worn by armed men over their armor
and having the heraldic arms displayed on it.

http://www.outfit4events.com/czk/product/6822falworth-surcoat/

Tramy Phan
Fashion 21: Principles of Design
18 November 2015
Egypt to 1600 Fashion Visual Vocabulary
10. Sideless Surcoat
Fairly narrow through the front, also known as the
gates of hell.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/333970128588396833/
11. Bodice
A usually fitted vest or wide, lace-up girdle worn by
women over a dress or blouse, especially a cross-laced,
sleeveless outer garment covering the waist and bust,
common in peasant dress.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/172274845/brown-black-reversiblerenaissance?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_campaign=Share

12. Cape
A sleeveless cloak, typically a short one.

http://www.strongblade.com/prod/sbif-cape-lrgblack.html

Tramy Phan
Fashion 21: Principles of Design
18 November 2015
Egypt to 1600 Fashion Visual Vocabulary
13. Cloak
An outdoor over garment, typically sleeveless, that
hangs loosely from the shoulders.

http://www.yourdressmaker.com/shop/en/medievalcloak-no-1-hooded-with-fur-trim-susan-1255
14. Wimple
A cloth headdress covering the head, the neck, and the
sides of the face, formerly worn by women and still
worn by some nuns.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/254383078929230520/
15. Veil
A piece of fine material worn by women to protect or
conceal the face.

https://www.larp-fashion.co.uk/MedievalClothing/Dresses/2561/Medieval-Velvet-Dress-with-Veil

Tramy Phan
Fashion 21: Principles of Design
18 November 2015
Egypt to 1600 Fashion Visual Vocabulary
16. Doublet
A mans short close-fitting padded jacket, commonly
worn from the 14th to the 17th century.

http://www.osfcostumerentals.org/ItemDetail.aspx?RTPRO=nOQ1SJvS3vpVWAXYgwXdr81Q8TKR2tsMg7QwlUq9wylhJ9mWeVSEdNuEkWUESWws&OSF=D9%2BYLtEpCKLeDx133RUyUQ%3D%3D

17. Houppelande
An outer garment, with a long, full body and flaring
sleeves, that was worn by both men and women in
Europe in the late Middle Ages.

http://www.polyvore.com/ali%C3%A9nor_et_h%C3%A9lo%C3%AFse_houppelande_bliaud/thing?id=83497344

18. Dagging
One of a series of decorative scallops or foliations
along the edge of a garment, cloth, etc.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/279223245621553055/

Tramy Phan
Fashion 21: Principles of Design
18 November 2015
Egypt to 1600 Fashion Visual Vocabulary
19. Pattens
The result when any visual element is repeated over an
extended area.

http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/229621
20. Hennin hat
A conical or hearty-shaped hat, sometimes extremely
high, with a flowing veil or piece of starched linen
about the crown, worn by women in the 15th century.
Also called steeple headdress.

http://www.kats-hats.co.uk/heartshapedhennin.shtml

21. Chemise
A dress hanging straight from the shoulders and giving
the figure a uniform shape, popular in the 1920s.

http://www.polyvore.com/renaissance_pirate_white_chemise_medieval/thing?id=75913589

Tramy Phan
Fashion 21: Principles of Design
18 November 2015
Egypt to 1600 Fashion Visual Vocabulary
22. Ruff
A projecting starched frill worn around the neck,
characteristic of Elizabethan and Jacobean costume.

http://www.worldofshakespeare.com/strictlyshakespeare/history-of-tudor-ruff/
23. Farthingale
A hooped petticoat or circular pad of fabric around the
hips, formerly worn under womens skirts to extend and
shape them.

http://www.kimiko1.com/research16th/CostumeMythsWS/myth13a.html
24. Stomacher
In womens dress, a heavily embroidered or jeweled Vshaped panel over the chest and extending down to a
point over the stomach.

http://www.deviantart.com/art/Elizabeth-SwannStomacher-41641687