Side by side
Pick up to 5 terms. Seeing them next to each other is the fastest way to learn the difference.
Jacket
A hip-length outer layer lighter than a coat.
Blouse
A loose-fitting woven top, often with a placket, collar or decorative sleeves.
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.
Bomber jacket
A waist-length zip jacket with ribbed collar, cuffs and hem, from WWII flight jackets.