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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.
Unisex
Cut to fit any body, usually straight and relaxed with no bust or waist shaping.
Armour
Protective plate or leather pieces; in fantasy styling usually a cuirass with pauldrons.