A robe is a loose-fitting outer garment of various types, including:
A gown worn as part of the academic dress of faculty or students, especially for ceremonial occasions, such as a convocations or...
An A-line gown is a popular style of formal dress that has a fitted bodice and a flared skirt that resembles the letter "A." This style of gown is known for its classic and timeless design, making it...
Dry-laid is a term used in the textile industry to describe a nonwoven fabric manufacturing process. The dry-laid process involves the use of a web of fibers that are laid down in a specific pattern,...
Fustian is a term for a variety of heavy twilled woven cotton fabrics, chiefly prepared for menswear. Usually dyed in a dark shade. Declined in popularity from 1813, being replaced by harder wearing...
The cloak has been the most enduring of outer garments throughout the history of fashion. In the 18th century a man's cloak was made with a collar at the neck, a cape over the shoulders, and hung to...