fashion illustrated glossary -I-

Illusion bodice

Illusion bodice
  • A bodice made of sheer material giving the illusion of no bodice.

Illusion sleeve

Illusion sleeve
  • A sleeve made of sheer material giving the illusion of no sleeve.

Intermission length/Hi-Lo

Intermission length/Hi-Lo
  • An intermission-length gown features a hem falling between the knees and ankle; the Hi-Lo variation is a gown of intermission length on the front and floor length or longer in the back.

Item du jour

Item du jour
  • Item of the day. Something particularly timely and “now.”