This jean maker's Game Day Dockers come in the colors of your favorite college sports teams |
Levi\'s |
200 |
February 11, 2015 |
It's the 5-letter term for a fur- or faux fur-trimmed hooded jacket originally worn by Eskimos |
a parka |
400 |
February 11, 2015 |
L.L. Bean says, "From shirts to sheets, we're your... headquarters" for items made of this warm material |
flannel |
600 |
February 11, 2015 |
For $60, you can buy a book about this French fashion house's scarves; for $600, you can get a really nice scarf |
Hermès |
800 |
February 11, 2015 |
These riding breaches named for a city in India are more formed-fitting today than they used to be |
jodhpurs |
1000 |
February 11, 2015 |
This retailer has a line for kids called Crewcuts |
J. Crew |
200 |
June 27, 2012 |
This retailer has a line for kids called Crewcuts |
J. Crew |
200 |
June 27, 2012 |
Zooey Deschanel wore a Prada gown to the 2012 Golden Globes, but her nails were painted like these dressy suits |
tuxedos |
400 |
June 27, 2012 |
Zooey Deschanel wore a Prada gown to the 2012 Golden Globes, but her nails were painted like these dressy suits |
tuxedos |
400 |
June 27, 2012 |
Write it down--a very narrow straight skirt popular in the 1950s is named for this implement |
a pencil |
600 |
June 27, 2012 |
Write it down--a very narrow straight skirt popular in the 1950s is named for this implement |
a pencil |
600 |
June 27, 2012 |
Carrie on "Sex and the City" worshipped the high-end women's shoes designed by this man, real first name Manuel |
(Manolo) Blahnik |
800 |
June 27, 2012 |
Carrie on "Sex and the City" worshipped the high-end women's shoes designed by this man, real first name Manuel |
(Manolo) Blahnik |
800 |
June 27, 2012 |
The glamour of Hollywood in the '40s inspires designing duo Mark Badgley & him |
Mischka |
1000 |
June 27, 2012 |
The glamour of Hollywood in the '40s inspires designing duo Mark Badgley & him |
Mischka |
1000 |
June 27, 2012 |
Spanish name for what's basically a blanket with a hole in the center for the head |
a poncho |
200 |
May 31, 2010 |
Often strapless & covered with beads, a clutch is one of these used in the evening |
a purse |
400 |
May 31, 2010 |
This pattern of numerous round spots was first used on 19th c. fashion wear & named for a Bohemian dance |
polka dot |
600 |
May 31, 2010 |
This term for a striped tie often used to represent a snooty school comes from the word "ribbed" |
rep |
800 |
May 31, 2010 |
In the 1950s, at age 23, she owned 2 London shops called Bazaar where she sold her Chelsea or mod look fashions |
Mary Quant |
1000 |
May 31, 2010 |
He began printing his double-G motif on luggage & purses after WWII; his famous loafers came later |
(Guccio) Gucci |
200 |
September 15, 2006 |
This waist-length, sleeveless women's jacket was inspired by a Spanish bullfighter's emroidered jacket |
a bolero |
400 |
September 15, 2006 |
This long, narrow scarf that's looped or knotted in the front was named for a British racetrack |
an ascot |
600 |
September 15, 2006 |
The Montecristi Fino is a top-of-the-line roll-up-able type of this hat made in Ecuador |
a Panama hat |
1000 |
September 15, 2006 |
A traditional trench coat features these accessories, from the Latin for "shoulder blade" |
an epaulet |
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September 15, 2006 |
The lowest button of this sleeveless part of a 3-piece suit is left open, which some trace to Edward VII's large royal gut |
the vest |
200 |
June 15, 2004 |
Style.com reports some of these shown by Gaultier "were short enough to be belts" |
miniskirts |
400 |
June 15, 2004 |
In the 1800s the height of these posed a storage problem until Antoine Gibus made them collapsible |
top hats |
800 |
June 15, 2004 |
This classic pattern with a dental name always comes back into fashion |
houndstooth |
1000 |
June 15, 2004 |
Some people mentally add "l-y" to this brand of super-comfy Australian sheepskin boots |
Ugg |
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June 15, 2004 |
This '70s style included the ubiquitous safety pin in the nose |
Punk |
200 |
July 11, 2003 |
Elsa Schiaparelli was influenced by this art movement & even designed the "tear dress" with Dali |
Surrealism |
400 |
July 11, 2003 |
Last name of designers Domenico & Stefano, they have an & line and a D&G line |
Dolce & Gabbana |
800 |
July 11, 2003 |
1958 saw his Trapeze line debut at Dior |
Yves Saint Laurent |
1000 |
July 11, 2003 |
The trendsetter for men in the '30s was the Prince of Wales who became this king |
Edward VIII |
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July 11, 2003 |
People magazine applauded this "Today" co-host's trendy leather & lycra outfits & $555 hairdo |
Katie Couric |
200 |
May 30, 2002 |
[Jimmy] This hat is named for the part of a plant stem from which it's made |
pith helmet |
400 |
May 30, 2002 |
[Sarah] I look like a real Parrothead in a hat I got from this singer's website Margaritaville.com |
Jimmy Buffett |
600 |
May 30, 2002 |
It's the 1-letter name of "The fashion magazine for the discerning woman" |
<i>W</i> |
800 |
May 30, 2002 |
This ex-love of Jerry Seinfeld is now a designer; Julia Roberts wore one of her bustiers in "Erin Brockovich" |
Shoshanna Lonstein |
1000 |
May 30, 2002 |
The length of these ladylike accessories is denoted by buttons; 16-button ones are formal length |
gloves |
100 |
October 25, 2001 |
Prince William's alma mater, this school known for its "playing fields" had a jacket named for it |
Eton |
200 |
October 25, 2001 |
(Sarah of the Clue Crew delivers the clue from a "boat.") Wear this neckline whose name is French for "boat" & you'll be cruising in a style popular in the '20s & '30s |
bateau |
300 |
October 25, 2001 |
People magazine said this rock star's daughter Jade launched her line of jewelry in a see-through dress |
Mick Jagger |
400 |
October 25, 2001 |
In the 1800s it was fashionable to wear a cap named for this woman who stabbed Jean-Paul Marat |
Charlotte Corday |
500 |
October 25, 2001 |
Pompadour & Dutch Bob were once popular styles of this |
Hairstyles |
100 |
June 9, 2000 |
For their wedding many grooms are opting for this retro style of jacket named for an Indian prime minister |
Nehru jacket |
200 |
June 9, 2000 |
The low-cut Empire dress was derived from one popularized by this woman during the Napoleonic era |
Josephine |
300 |
June 9, 2000 |
This cool brand of shoes & sneakers with big thick soles has been "drawing" business since 1992 |
Skechers |
500 |
June 9, 2000 |
(Hi, I'm Tava Smiley & I play fashion designer Chloe Morgan on "General Hospital") In 1995 this clothier famous for his red, white & blue sportswear was named Menswear Designer of the Year |
Tommy Hilfiger |
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June 9, 2000 |
Aviator, wraparound & John Lennon are styles of these |
Sunglasses |
100 |
May 20, 1997 |
'80s & '90s designers shrank this common hiking bag & adapted it as a purse |
Knapsack |
200 |
May 20, 1997 |
An intense shade of this color, known as French, cornflower or cobalt, is popular for shirts |
Blue |
300 |
May 20, 1997 |
In the swinging '60s Carnaby Street in this city became a center for the "mod" look |
London |
400 |
May 20, 1997 |
Though it sounds like a surplus store, it's the lower-priced sister chain of The Gap |
Old Navy |
500 |
May 20, 1997 |
In ads, Jamie Lee Curtis has found "Nothing beats a great pair of" these |
Leggs |
100 |
March 19, 1997 |
His rugged casual wear line, The Double RL, is named for his Colorado ranch |
Ralph Lauren |
200 |
March 19, 1997 |
Claudia Schiffer is featured in ads for this lingerie store & catalogue's new "Underware" line |
Victoria\'s Secret |
300 |
March 19, 1997 |
Hard Candy is a trendy new company making colorful types of this cosmetic |
Lipstick/nail polish |
400 |
March 19, 1997 |
This menswear designer has launched a Tommy line for women along with a new Tommy Girl fragrance |
Tommy Hilfiger |
500 |
March 19, 1997 |
Originally called the Portland Knitting Co., Jantzen introduced its stretch knit one of these in 1913 |
Bathing suit |
100 |
January 28, 1997 |
In the '60s model Twiggy wore 3 rows of false ones |
Eyelashes |
200 |
January 28, 1997 |
Nearly knee-length shorts were designed to skirt this island's 1930s ban on women's short shorts |
Bermuda |
300 |
January 28, 1997 |
In 1980 this daughter of a famous artist created a jewelry collection for Tiffany & Co. |
Paloma Picasso |
400 |
January 28, 1997 |
U.S. trademark No. 418 belongs to this company whose grape & apple logo was first put on bolts of muslin |
Fruit of the Loom |
500 |
January 28, 1997 |
In 1996 this 2-piece bathing suit celebrated its 50th anniversary |
Bikini |
100 |
November 26, 1996 |
This puckered & striped cotton suit for men can now be found in a variety of styles & colors |
Seersucker |
200 |
November 26, 1996 |
Everything old is new again with this style of clothing reflecting the '70s & earlier decades |
Retro |
300 |
November 26, 1996 |
Celeria by Carla Fendi is a new line of these accessories inspired by ones made by her mother |
Purses |
400 |
November 26, 1996 |
Yves St. Laurent created a dress line named for this Dutch artist featuring blocks of color banded with black |
Piet Mondrian |
500 |
November 26, 1996 |
Lumberjack shirts & kilts feature these designs |
tartans (or plaids) |
100 |
September 3, 1996 |
What's considered the finest cotton in the world is grown in & named for this country |
Egypt |
200 |
September 3, 1996 |
Worn by South American Indians for centuries, it's square, has a hole in the middle & doubles as a blanket |
a poncho |
300 |
September 3, 1996 |
Men's tails are also known by this longer, avian name |
swallow-tails |
400 |
September 3, 1996 |
Famous for their seeksucker suits, these New York brothers made the frock coat Lincoln wore to Ford's Theatre |
the Brooks Brothers |
500 |
September 3, 1996 |
As its name implies, this lightweight nylon jacket is perfect in a breeze |
Windbreaker |
100 |
November 18, 1994 |
From the French, it's a sheer, often lacy dressing gown similar to a pegnoir |
Negligee |
200 |
November 18, 1994 |
This waist sash often worn with a mens' formal suit was adopted from a cloth band worn in Eastern countries |
Cumberbund |
300 |
November 18, 1994 |
In the 1930s & '40s, this boned & rigid garment for women gave way to the girdle |
Corset |
400 |
November 18, 1994 |
He designed the beige pillbox hat that Jackie Kennedy wore to JFK's inauguration |
Halston |
500 |
November 18, 1994 |
Part of the body on which you wear Hush Puppies |
the feet |
100 |
October 7, 1994 |
To imitate Oscar Wilde's Salome, you need 7 of these |
veils |
200 |
October 7, 1994 |
Of to the waist, hips or knees, the length of a man's frock coat |
to the knees |
300 |
October 7, 1994 |
"Y" was a fragrance introduced by this designer in 1964 |
Yves Saint Laurent |
400 |
October 7, 1994 |
This Italian whose last name is Garavani has "had designs on" Jackie Kennedy, among other women |
Valentino |
500 |
October 7, 1994 |
A style of pants with tight-fitting legs, or a type of high-crowned hat worn by Lincoln |
a stovepipe |
100 |
June 30, 1993 |
Wedgies should be worn only on these body parts |
feet |
200 |
June 30, 1993 |
The usual color of the 19th century women's blouses inspired by Giuseppe Garibaldi |
red |
300 |
June 30, 1993 |
The duffel coat was named for a fabric made in the town of Duffel in this Low Country |
Belgium |
400 |
June 30, 1993 |
Some of these facial decorations worn in the 1600s & 1700s were star-shaped |
beauty marks |
500 |
June 30, 1993 |
Colorful patches called p'u-fang used to indicate the rank of officials in this country |
China |
100 |
March 31, 1993 |
In the late 1800s, gowns named for this hot beverage were worn at afternoon gatherings |
tea |
200 |
March 31, 1993 |
19th century beauties wore tight-waisted dresses that made them resemble these timepieces |
hourglasses |
300 |
March 31, 1993 |
This once-fashionable shade of pale grayish-blue was named for Teddy Roosevelt's daughter |
Alice blue |
400 |
March 31, 1993 |
Some brides wear a decorative skullcap named for this Shakespearean heroine |
Juliet |
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March 31, 1993 |
A cummerbund is worn around this part of the body |
the waist |
100 |
April 9, 1991 |
A middy is a loose one of these with a sailor collar |
a blouse |
200 |
April 9, 1991 |
The kick type of these folds is found on some skirts |
a pleat |
300 |
April 9, 1991 |
Styles of these include lantern, dolman & leg-of-mutton |
a sleeve |
400 |
April 9, 1991 |
This word for a tight-fitting 1-piece womans bathing suit is from the OFr. for swaddling clothes |
a maillot |
500 |
April 9, 1991 |
And now, "Heeere's" his line of suits |
Johnny Carson |
100 |
October 17, 1989 |
Dorothy Lamour popularized this Indonesian skirt in her films |
sarong |
200 |
October 17, 1989 |
These short pants were named for the fictitious author of W. Irving's "History of New York" |
knickerbockers |
300 |
October 17, 1989 |
This overcoat with a removable cape got its name from a city in Scotland |
an Inverness |
400 |
October 17, 1989 |
In the 1960s this former head designer for Dior introduced the pant suit to high fashion |
Yves Saint Laurent |
500 |
October 17, 1989 |
At Christmas shopping, bags of this "5th Avenue" store feature a December calendar |
Saks 5th Avenue |
100 |
September 26, 1989 |
Profession in which one might wear a cassock, alb, chasuble & maniple |
priest |
400 |
September 26, 1989 |
At Blomingdale's, the DKNY shop features ready-to-wear clothes by this N.Y. designer |
Donna Karan |
500 |
September 26, 1989 |
Last name of designers Calvin & Anne, II |
Klein |
100 |
April 23, 1987 |
Playboy okays wearing both suspenders & this, but only if trying out for nerd of the year |
a belt |
200 |
April 23, 1987 |
He helped dress fake troops to fool the Germans in WWII, but didn't put a "BB" on the uniforms |
Bill Blass |
300 |
April 23, 1987 |
Newsweek joked a museum for this apparel invented in 1946 might consist of 2 domes & a pyramid |
the bikini |
400 |
April 23, 1987 |
They probably got their name from the fact they were 4" longer than ordinary knickerbockers |
plus fours |
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April 23, 1987 |
Named for an island, these '50s shorts are fashionable again |
Bermuda shorts |
100 |
December 10, 1984 |
Howard Hughes designed a cantilevered one for voluptuous Jane Russell |
a brassiere |
200 |
December 10, 1984 |
"Edible" name for a double-breasted wool navy jacket |
a pea jacket |
300 |
December 10, 1984 |
Teenagers' tooth wear or what the British call suspenders |
braces |
400 |
December 10, 1984 |
Penitents once wore this rough cloth with ashes |
a sackcloth |
500 |
December 10, 1984 |
Espadrilles, clogs & "tennies" |
shoes |
100 |
November 27, 1984 |
Until 19th c., ones made of chicken skin were worn by women to soften their hands |
gloves |
200 |
November 27, 1984 |
"Foreign" name for the end of a sleeve folded back & fastened with a link |
a French cuff |
300 |
November 27, 1984 |
Pattern design which came from the horse blankets of Richard Tattersall |
(the Tattersall) check (or plaid) |
400 |
November 27, 1984 |
Breeches cut full above the knee used for horseback riding |
jodhpurs |
500 |
November 27, 1984 |