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Pareo/Pareu

A garment consisting of a rectangular piece of printed cloth worn especially in Polynesia by men and women as a wraparound skirt.

Pashmina

Finest grade of cashmere that is a short, thin inner layer hair from Himalayan goats of 12-14 microns thick (human hair is 75 microns)

Pantliner/Underliner

A pantliner is any undergarment that begins at the waist and extends down past the mid-calf.

A pantliner can be pantaloon-like and worn as a slip for unlined pants, or it can be form-fitting to slim and smooth the legs.

Can also be called an underliner.

Pantyhose/Tights

Pantyhose, or tights, is hosiery that goes from the waist all the way down to, and including, the toes.

(Maternity) Pantyhose

Maternity Pantyhose features graduated compression to help prevent development of varicose veins offen associated with pregnancy. Sometimes footless.

Peasant sleeve

Sleeve with elastic hem edge as used in a peasant blouse.

Peasant top

Romantic style often characterized with a low neckline, ruffles, or free flowing material. (the scarf in the picture is and adornment).

Peek-a-boo

Any part of the garment which has been cut out to reveal skin.

Peignoir

A peignoir is a woman’s intimate dressing gown.

Petticoat

An underskirt usually a little shorter than outer clothing and often made with a ruffled, pleated, or lace edge.

Pieced

A look created by sewing several pieces of material together to form the garment, much like a quilt.

Pinafore

Originally used to protect dresses from dirt, it was adopted as a fashion piece and worn as a sleeveless dress or over a blouse. (In the picture, the petticoat is not part of the pinafore).

Placket

The piece of cloth that reinforces a split or opening in a garment; that usually also serves as the closure.

Point collar

Traditional Formal Point Collar Shirt for men.

A collar with ties used to attach women’s sleeves to their gowns.

Polo

T-Shirt of a style used to play polo.

Features a collar and usually a two- or three-button placket

Also known as tennis shirt or golf shirt

Poncho

A blanketlike cloak having a hole in the center for the head.

Designed to keep the body dry during rain, they are used now to look fashionable, loose and comfortable.

princess seams

Seams that can be found in the front or the back of a garment that create a form-fitting shape.

puckered bodice

Usually associated with tube tops, it provides a scrunchy look.

puff sleeve/pouf sleeve

A full sleeve of varying lengths, created by generous gathering around the armhole.

Pullover

Knitted sleeveless garment put on over the head and covering top half of the body.

pumps

Light, patent leather shoe with a flat, dull-silk bow at the instep. Akin to the Albert shoe, and only worn with evening clothes or dinner clothes.

push-up bra

Type of bra designed to lift the breasts and give them a rounder shape.

push-up jeans

Spandex in the jeans helps to lift and shape your rear.