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A-line
A modern silhouette popular in women’s apparel in which the cut flares gently away from the body to resemble the shape of an A.
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Acetate
A man-made fiber that produces a fabric with a silky feel and flowing drape. It is often used for linings and lingerie.
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Acrylic
A man-made fiber that produces a fabric with a soft, wooly hand and excellent color retention. Acrylic is easy to wash, dries quickly and resists wrinkles. It is a popular option for knits and a potential choice for the sweater fan who dislikes wearing wool.
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Alpaca
A fine and lustrous yarn from an alpaca, a sheeplike animal of the camel family native to the Andes. It is often woven with wool or cashmere to create a luxuriously soft fabric or knit for cozy sweaters.
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Angora
An extremely fuzzy yarn typically from the angora goat and sometimes from the angora rabbit. It is most often knit to create soft sweaters for women.
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Anorak
A hip-length hooded sport jacket that is ideal for inclement weather. This jacket was originally worn by Eskimos and later adapted for use in WWII before becoming a popular design for everyday wear.
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Argyle
A knitting pattern of diamond shapes in various colors against a solid background. Originally a Scottish tartan for the Campbell clan, this pattern still invokes Highland spirit and is most often seen in socks and sweaters, especially those worn on the fairways.
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Ascot
A man’s neck scarf worn looped under the chin for sophisticated style. It was originally named after a racetrack, Ascot Heath in England, where the style was popularized by fashionable spectators attending the Royal Ascot, a horse race initiated by Queen Anne in 1711 that lasts for four days each June.
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Aviator
In fashion, a term used to describe clothing and accessories whose designs are derived from the utilitarian style of pilots’ gear.
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