fashion illustrated glossary -L-

Leg-of-mutton sleeve/Gigot sleeve

Leg-of-mutton sleeve/Gigot sleeve
  • A loose, full sleeve, rounded from the shoulder to just below the elbow, then shaped to the arm, often ending in a point at the wrist.

Leotard

Leotard
  • All-in-one tight fitting body-suit. Made from cotton, nylon or Lycra.

Lingerie

Lingerie
  • women’s underwear and nightclothes.
  • Intimate women clothes.

Loden

Loden
  • Overcoat cut to fall loosely from a shoulder yoke.
  • Gabardine.

Longline bustier

Longline bustier
  • A waistline that is sewn below the body’s natural waistline.

Low waist/Dropped waist

Low waist/Dropped waist
  • A waistline that is sewn below the body’s natural waistline.