fashion illustrated glossary -O-

Obi belt

Obi belt
  • A wide band worn high under the bosom tied with or without a narrow cord, as used on the kimono of Japanese women.

off-the-shoulder neck

off-the-shoulder neck
  • A neckline that lies gently hovering across the top of the bustline with the shoulders uncovered or able to be seen through the sheer yoke of net or organza attached to a high collar.

One shoulder

One shoulder
  • A neckline starting under one arm and continuing diagonally over opposite shoulder leaving one shoulder bare.

Overcoat

Overcoat
  • A heavy coat worn over clothes in winter.
  • Gabardine.
  • Loden

overskirt

overskirt
  • A skirt worn over another skirt.