Folks! What’s better to-do on a Saturday than learning about some fashion terminology? Impossible to cover them all, but let’s talk about some random ones that might be useful or at least fun to know about!
Ham sleeves
Kind of the most flattering name of them all, but kind of the coolest sleeves there is (or have been to be honest). However, the ham sleeves were popular during the Biedermeier era (1820-1850) and were mostly just a massive piece of fabric. The sleeves were heavily oversized and kind of like the harem pants but for the arms! Interested in learning more? Read about the Biedermeier fashion here!
Choker
So the theme for this post is apparently terrible fashion terminology. A choker is nothing else than a necklace that’s wrapped around your neck! A definite accessory babe of the 90’s and is back in the spotlight again due to the 90’s/grunge fashion that is back in business! They’re quite the statement and the perfect go-to whenever you feel like doing a throwback. Add a flannel shirt, a pair of baggy jeans, a beanie and a white tee and you’re welcome!
Hatter
Perhaps the best name for a profession (or maybe just because we’re bonkers about the Mad Hatter aka Alice In Wonderland). A hatter is someone who makes and designs hats. Definitely a profession that’s not as popular as it’s been in the history, but nevertheless a charming one indeed! Hats today are mostly minimalistic and better off for the daily life (except for finer events), and they’re more commercial than find handcraft. But we love ‘em though even though they might not be as eccentric as the Mad hatter’s!
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Great post, I had no idea what a ham sleeve was. Thanks for explaining. Gemma x
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It’s a weird and unusual name indeed! Thank you for stopping by! Xx
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Thanks for sharing, love this post
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Chokers…brings me back to my middle school days haha!
Hahah the 90’s vibe is high indeed! Xx
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Such a great and interesting post. Love the history of fashion.
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It’s so much fun indeed! Xx
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Great post!
Baci,
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Lol, great and interesting post! Especially the one with “choker” is a bit harsh but actually makes totally sense now to me 🙂 ! Happy Monday <3
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It’s not the best name no, haha but nevertheless a fashionable accessory! Xx
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Great post! Thanks for sharing!
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I guess it’s true that we need to learns something new all the time? Thanks for these infos! 🙂
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Yes it is! Thank you for reading! Xx
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Thanks for sharing! xx, Erin – http://www.stylebythepeople.com
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This is so helpful, sometimes people so not know all the fashion terminology and it is so hard to explain. Thanks for sharing!
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Yes it is, and it’s fun for fashion lovers too, to expand the fashion knowledge! Xx
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Love it!
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I had no idea those were called ham sleeves, what a unique name! Thank you for the lesson in terminology!
Yes and kind of a weird one too, but nevertheless lovely to learn about! xx
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This is so interesting! Ham sleeves sound like I would knock things down all the time!
Chelsea
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Hahah probably, they were heavily oversized and not that practical! Xx
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Such a fun post! I love history of fashion and everything related.
That’s lovely, there’s so much fun to explore! Xx
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this is a great history of fashion! thanks for sharing
have a great day
xx,
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Thanks for teaching me something new this weekend 🙂
Mili | Sharmtoaster
You’re welcome, thank you for reading! Xx
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ham sleeves! learned something today.
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Haha that’s great! Xx
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Great post!
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Great informative post!
Kisses,
Andreea
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What a cool post! Let’s hope that Ham sleeves never EVER come into fashion
Rachel xx
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Hahah it’s kind of a cool fashion regardless of the name. Kind of beginning to come back in fashion through the oversized off shoulder tops! Xx
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Oh such a fun post to read! I’ll gladly learn some new fashion lingo on a Saturday! Or any day! Ha! I knew about chokers and hatters but never heard of the term ham sleeves before! Thanks for sharing!!
Xox Dana Ivy // http://www.iadorewhatilove.com
Hahah right? Lovely to learn about every now and then! Yes, kind of a weird name but nevertheless a lovely fashion! Xx
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I always love your posts that teach me more about fashion history!
Jill
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Thank you love, that’s the intention too! Xx
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I always thought Choker was a horrible name.
Linda, Libra, Loca: Beauty, Baby and Backpacking
Hahah it is indeed! Xx
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I love your blog, thank you for sharing!
xoxo, Hadasah
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