Side by side
Pick up to 5 terms. Seeing them next to each other is the fastest way to learn the difference.
Blouse
A loose-fitting woven top, often with a placket, collar or decorative sleeves.
Jacket
A hip-length outer layer lighter than a coat.
Womenswear
Cut for women: shaped for the bust and waist, with women’s sizing and, on shirts and jackets, buttons on the left.
Coat
An outer layer that reaches at least the hip, built for warmth and weather.
Biker jacket
A cropped leather jacket with an off-centre zip and wide lapels.