| A | B |
| asymmetrical | a design in which the right side is not the same as the left side |
| cuff | band at the bottom of the sleeve, pant leg, or other area |
| cardigans | sweaters that open down the front |
| lapel | pointed part of the front neckline of a garment below the collar that is folded back with the collar and looks like a continuation of it; forms a V notch along the outer collar edge |
| waistband | band of fabric that fastens together at the waistline of a garment |
| pullovers | garments such as sweaters that slip over the head when put on or taken off |
| kimono sleeves | sleeves that are continuous extensions out from the armhole areas with no seam line connecting them to the garment bodice |
| single-breasted | a front closure that laps over and is held shut with one row of buttons |
| yoke | a band or shaped piece, usually at the shoulders or hips, to give shape and support to the garment below it |
| raglan sleeves | sleeve style with shaped seams in the garments originating from the underarms |
| double-breasted | a front closure that laps over and has two vertical rows of buttons |
| set-in sleeves | sleeves that are stitched to the garment around the regular armholes |
| inseam | seam on the inside of pant legs from crotch to bottom of hem |
| closures | zippers, buttons, snaps, hooks and eyes, Velcro, or any other fasteners that enable the wearer to get into and out of garments |