All kinds of shirts for women - full classification

Shirt -
a type of shoulder garment equipped with a number of buttons and loops, as well as a collar.

What are the parts of the shirt, what are they called correctly?

  • Collar stand is the vertical part of the collar that always remains in the same position and determines the height of the collar area as well as the neckline.
  • Collar Bounce - part of the collar that starts at the top of the stand.
  • Ruffle flap - the trimmed part of the shelf that connects it to the sleeves and collar.
  • Pockets flap - the closing overlay over the chest pocket.
  • Patch pocket - a small straight or shaped piece of fabric sewn on the front of the shirt.
  • Shelf - front part of the shirt, which consists of two vertical parts.
  • Placket - part of the shirt on which the buttonholes and buttons for the clasp are placed.
  • Cuff - the bottom, end part of the shirt sleeve with buttons or cufflinks.
  • Bottom Line - The bottom edge of the shirt that determines the length and shape of the shirt.– нижний край рубашки, определяющий ее длину и форму.
  • Back basque is a cut-off detail of the back that forms its upper part and connects the back, sleeves, collar.
  • Bow pleat - a pleat that starts at the join of the basque and descends down the back to the bottom line. Responsible for shaping the silhouette of the shirt.
  • Sleeve - part of the shirt that fully or partially covers the arm.
  • Back - the back part of the shirt that connects to the basque.
  • Sleeve placket - a patch of fabric at the sleeve cut where the buttons are located.
  • Dart - the seam of the shirt that determines the fit of the body.

Types of shirts by fit

Classic fit shirt

Straight cut shirt with long sleeves at the cuffs, with a button placket and a rigid stand-up collar.

Slim fit shirt

Shirt that fits the body at the waist, close-fitting silhouette.

Loose fit shirt

Spacious shirt with wider sleeves and waist area than the classic model.

Oversize shirt

A loose straight cut shirt, seemingly 2-3 sizes larger, usually with offset shoulder seams.

Asymmetric shirt

Shirt with different length or design of the bottom line or shelves.

Shirt models and styles

Bodysuit shirt

A shirt that can be secured at the crotch with buttons or hooks.

Tunic shirt

An elongated shirt up to mid-thigh. Usually worn with jeans or leggings, as it is not long enough to be used as a dress.

Dress shirt

A dress shirt or dress shirt is a long shirt that is worn without a "bottom," but as an independent product.

Blouse shirt

A hybrid cut of a classic shirt and a blouse made of a light fabric of any color and with any print.

Jacket-shirt

Another name is shacket. Dense, warm shirt with chest pockets, combining the look of a classic shirt and the density and angularity of a jacket.

Shirt-coat

Dense coat of drape or fleece shirt cut - with stand-up collar and chest pockets.

Polo

Other names are tenska, polo shirt. Knit shirt with a short 2-4 button fastener and stand-up collar. The classic design has short sleeves.

Chemizier

Free cut shirt dress up to mid-thigh and below.

Sweatshirt shirt

Sweatshirt made of thick, warm fabric with a hood, but externally decorated as a shirt - has a patch pocket, cuffs.

Jacket shirt

Warm shirt made of jacket fabric - nylon or cloak, with a layer of insulation. Most often quilted - with external quilting around the perimeter.

Wrapover shirt

A shirt in which the left and right sides overlap each other. This shirt is usually fastened with a belt.

Night shirt

A nightgown or shirt is a type of underwear designed for sleeping. The classic version is knee-length and below.

The length of the shirt or sleeves

Short shirt

Shirt with the bottom line above the line of the hips.

Long shirt

The bottom line of the shirt goes well below the middle of the fly pants.

Standard length shirt

Shirt whose bottom line reaches the middle of the fly of jeans or pants.

Long sleeve

Full-length sleeve - covers the arm from the shoulder to the protruding thumb root or wrist.

Sleeve ¾

Three-quarter sleeve - a shortened sleeve that covers the hand to the middle of the forearm.

Short sleeve

A sleeve that covers the shoulder to the middle of the shoulder joint or slightly above.

Sleeveless shirt

Vest-like shirts, with open shoulders.

Types of collar designs

Lined collar

Legging collar without a stand, the spurs of which lie loosely on the shoulders or chest.

Stand-up collar

Collar with a small stand and lapels lying on the shoulders or chest towards the shoulders.

Standing collar

Standing collar of medium height with no flaps.

By the appearance of the collar

Classic collar

Collar with a small stand and the distance between the top button and the top of the collar of 7 cm.

English collar

Folded collar of jacket type, consisting of a stand, a lapel and lapels.

Italian collar

The collar of the classic cut, but a large distance between the ends of the departures.

Button-down

Collar with a stand and bounce, which are attached to the top of the shirt with buttons.

Apash collar

Wide, stand-up collar, wide open to the shoulders.

Mandarin collar

A low, narrow stand-up collar with pointed or rounded ends and without offsets. Another name is mao.

Double collar

A lined, double-layered collar consisting of two collars of the same shape but different sizes.

Straight collar

Standing collar with a right angle between the edges.

Bertha collar

Wide flat semi-circular collar.

Club collar

Informal collar with rounded off ends.

Peter Pan collar

Small collar with rounded ends.

Types of shirts by style

Classic style

Straight cut shirt with a rigid stand-up collar, length up to the middle of the fly zone or slightly below. The sleeve is long. Available in a fitted or loose silhouette.

Pajama style

Pajama or linen style shirt in lightweight, flowing fabrics such as satin, silk or chiffon. Can be with a tucked-in or stand-up collar with or without a pocket on the chest.

Hawaiian style

Another name is the beach shirt. Free cut shirt with bright coloring. Standard length or lengthened, like a tunic. With 1 or 2 chest pockets and collar - hinged or stand-up collar.

Sport style

The most common polo shirt is an unstitched polo shirt made of elastic fabric and without sleeves. It has a close-fitting or loose fit and a stand-up collar.

Basic shirt

Classic white shirt loose or semi-sheer cut in standard length with long sleeves.

Evening shirt

Usually a blouse shirt made of light fabric in a non-standard color - gray, maroon, pink, or with a print. May have unusual sleeves - for example, lanterns.

Combined shirt

A shirt equipped with contrasting details that differ in texture, color, or print from the main part. The cuffs, pockets, collar, and sleeves can be contrasting.

Patchwork

Shirt in patchwork style - a product sewn or as if sewn from scraps of different texture, color, size fragments.

Victorian shirt

A Victorian style shirt is an unconventional shirt with shaped sleeves flared to the bottom and trimmed on the chest with lace or voluminous details like a jabot.

Military shirt

Military style shirt - tight, with short or long sleeves and 1-2 two chest pockets with flaps. Color ranges from sand to dark khaki.

Boho shirt

A shirt with embroidery, lace or perforations and a reference to ethnic motifs. Most often free cut and full or extended length.

Shirts by material

Cotton

It is a body-friendly material used in up to 90% of all shirts. Often used in combination with synthetic fibers - elastane, lycra, polyester.

Linen

Natural material, hygroscopic and hypoallergenic. It has a tendency to crease and wrinkle and is difficult to iron.

Corduroy

Textured, "voluminous" cotton fabric with pile, having longitudinal "rubs" in the form of stripes.

Leather

Sleek, dense natural or man-made material. Fashionable, but not practical variety of shirts - does not "breathe" and requires proper care.

Chiffon

A lightweight, flowing, translucent cotton, synthetic or silk fabric. Not used for traditional shirts. The exception is blouse shirts.

Baize

Dense, soft wool or cotton blend fabric with a thick but short combed pile. Keeps you warm.

Denim

Dense, tough, coarse twill weave fabric traditionally used for jeans. Strong and durable, but requires care.

Silk

Shiny, lightweight, smooth silkworm cocoon fabric. The fabric requires a lot of care - it does not tolerate heat and can only be washed delicately.

Flannel

Flannel is a soft, warming fabric made of cotton, wool or a combination of both. It has single-sided and double-sided short pile.

Woolen

Fabric made from recycled animal wool - sheep, goats, camels. Breathable, warming, not crumple. Allow only hand washing.

Viscose

Synthetic fabric made from wood pulp. Optimally warming, hygroscopic, but wears out quickly.

Jersey

Plastic, soft material created by weaving yarns of natural or synthetic origin. One of the most popular materials.

Satin

Silk or blended fabric with a mixture of synthetic fibers, created by the method of satin weaving. Lightweight, smooth, durable.

Suede

Can be natural - made of leather, or artificial - made of a mixture of cotton and synthetics. Soft, dense, with velvety surface. Not resistant to mechanical influences.

Micro-corduroy

Corduroy fabric with lesser width of the stitching.

Oxford

Specially woven cotton fabric with a rough surface. Soft and matt, hygroscopic, easy to care for.

Types of shirt decor

Sequins

The small flakes are usually round-shaped, made of shiny, dense polyethylene.

Embroidery

A hand- or machine-made pattern applied to an already finished garment with threads. Classic shirts usually have monograms or abbreviations embroidered on them. On the more informal models, any patterns.

Hood

Attached to the collar area of the shirt, a part of the garment that imitates a headpiece. Characteristic of sporty style shirts.

Lace

Textile product without a base in the form of an openwork ornament. Used for decorating sleeves, collar, cuffs. Less commonly used for the shelf and back.

Logo

Embroidered or stitched emblem, often repeating the logo of the brand producing the shirt. In custom made shirts, it can be anything at the customer's discretion. Most often placed on the chest.

Application

Sewn to the shirt part of another fabric with different images - faces, vegetal ornaments, abstract designs.

Painting

The image applied to the shirt with indelible acrylics, paints.

Rhinestones

Shimmering stones of different shapes and diameters, sewn or glued to the shirt.

Beads

Embroidery patterns on fabric with beads of beads.

The most common colors and prints of shirts

White

Basic, one of the most common colors for shirts, especially in business style.

Blue

A versatile color for a shirt, suitable for both casual and office wear.

Pink

Can be delicate, pastel - such a shirt is suitable for business image in combination with gray pants, as well as bright - such a shirt fits into everyday outfits from casual to boho.

Beige

Calm, always appropriate shirt. The use in different images is limited only by its style.

Bordeaux

The burgundy shirt combines with any color and in spite of strong color accent it fits into both casual and office closet.

Transparent

Shirt made of satin, silk or other light fabric. Worn in a set with a tight bra or top.

Black

Monochrome but bright black shirt is equally often used for business, casual, gangster style outfits.

Olive

Shirt of an unusual green shade, depending on the style, can be used in military, casual or business style. The range of shades - from quite light to muted, dark, close to khaki.

Salad

A bright, fresh, lettuce-colored shirt is suitable for summer outfits. Combines with fuchsia, different shades of yellow, white, gray, black.

Striped

Stripe on a shirt is the perfect print for office style, which helps to smooth out even the brightest colors. Traditionally, the stripes are vertical.

Plaid

A plaid shirt can be with a small or large square. The first is suitable for casual and office shirts. The second is for casual or grunge.

Ornamentation

Ornament can be embroidery, dyeing or a special weave of fabric. It may be floral, ethnic, abstract. Decorates usually ethno-shirts or models for every-day wear.

Peas

Peas may be large or small. Usually made in contrasting colors. Suitable for rockabilly, pin-up, street style. Not always appropriate for office.

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