1. Threads
   Duds
2. Apparel
   Duds

In addition to clothing, retail apparel typically includes shoes, hats, handbags, luggage and other accessories. The term comes from the French word “apareillier,” which refers to the act of preparing, getting ready or getting dressed.

1. Catwalk
   Glamwalk
2. Strut stage
   Modelwalk

According to the Online Etymology Dictionary, the term "catwalk" dates back to the late 19th century and refers to a narrow passageway that one has to walk across carefully, as a cat would. The term became associated with fashion show runways in the 1940s.

1. Suspenders
   Stirrup
2. Belt
   Scarf

Belts are believed to date all the way back to the Bronze Age. Originally used to carry tools or weapons, they've become a statement-making fashion accessory in addition to a helpful wardrobe staple.

1. Trailblazer
   Innovator
2. Trendsetter
   Pacesetter

The term "trend" comes from an old Germanic word that refers to something that's turning, revolving or rotating. Trendsetters are also sometimes referred to as tastemakers or influencers.

1. Trick
   Sensation
2. Fad
   Blip

Fashion fads come and go quickly and almost always seem ridiculous in hindsight. Some memorable fads from the '80s and '90s include shoulder pads, leg warmers, stirrup stretch pants and fingerless gloves.

1. A scarf
   A shoe
2. A hat
   A hairstyle

A fedora is a hat that features a soft, wide brim and an indented crown. Originally intended for men, it became a common fashion accessory for women in the 1880s when it was popularized by French stage actress Sarah Bernhardt.

1. Athleisure
   Casualwear
2. Yogawear
   Gymstyle

Also known as activewear, athleisure has soared in popularity in recent years, thanks to the rise of wellness influencers and comfortable, colorful brands such as Fabletics and Lululemon. Yoga pants, anyone?

1. Lengthy blue denim
   Large black dress
2. Little blue dress
   Little black dress

The concept of the LBD can be traced back to the 1920s, when American Vogue featured a short black dress by Coco Chanel and described it as “a sort of uniform for all women of taste." Actress Audrey Hepburn further boosted the LBD in 1961's "Breakfast at Tiffany's."

1. "Say Yes to the Dress"
   "Project Runway"
2. "America's Next Top Model"
   "What Not to Wear"

Currently in its 18th season, "Project Runway" debuted in 2004. It was hosted by supermodel Heidi Klum until 2018, when she moved on to other projects and was replaced by model Karlie Kloss.

1. A necklace
   A manicure
2. A slip-on shoe
   A high heel shoe

Named for the stiletto dagger, an Italian knife that features a long, slender blade with a needle-like point, stiletto heels can vary in height from one to 10 inches. When worn, they create the illusion of a longer, slimmer leg and a smaller foot.

1. Asymmetrical
   A-line
2. Circular
   Broomstick

A-line dresses and skirts are named as such because they are small at the waist and widen out evenly toward the hem, resembling the shape of the capital letter A. They can be thigh-, knee-. calf- or ankle-length.

1. Earrings
   Shoes
2. Handbags
   Watches

Born in Spain in 1942, Blahnik began his career as a set designer but quickly realized he could showcase his creativity much more freely by designing footwear for women. His brand gained fame when it was repeatedly showcased on the TV show "Sex and the City."

1. The length of a pair of pants from the crotch to the hemline
   The seam that runs from the waistband of a pair of pants down the outside of the leg
2. The distance between the middle of the crotch to the top of the waistband on a pair of pants
   The distance around the waist on a pair of pants

The inseam is one of the important measurements when it comes to pants, especially if you are taller or shorter than average. The distance between the middle of the crotch seam to the top of the waistband is called the rise.

1. Calvin Klein
   Levi Strauss
2. Ralph Lauren
   Hugo Boss

In a 1980 TV commercial, Shields caused quite a stir when she uttered the now-famous line, “Do you know what comes between me and my Calvins? Nothing.” The ad was considered so scandalous it was banned by ABC and CBS in New York.

1. 1950s
   1980s
2. 1970s
   1960s

English fashion designer Mary Quant is credited with popularizing the miniskirt during the Swinging Sixties fashion movement in London. She also created hot pants and was the first designer to use PVC (vinyl) as clothing material.

1. Stella McCartney
   Sean Lennon
2. Julian Lennon
   Mary McCartney

Born in 1971, Stella McCartney is the daughter of Paul McCartney and the late photographer Linda McCartney. A lifelong vegetarian and animal activist, the designer does not use leather or fur in any of her designs.

1. Slip
   Sarong
2. Sheath
   Overskirt

From the Malay word for "covering," the sarong is a traditional garment from Java and the Malay Archipelago. Today, the style is worn all around the world, often as a wrap skirt or a beach coverup.

1. Macaulay and Kieran Culkin
   Dylan and Cole Sprouse
2. Tia and Tamera Mowry
   Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

Mary-Kate and Ashley founded the brand in 2007, naming it for their siblings Elizabeth and James Olsen. The twins were also responsible for creating the clothing brand the Row a year earlier.

1. Ornamental needlework
   A knotting technique used in fringed clothing
2. A ruffled or flared piece of fabric attached to the waistline of a top, dress or jacket
   A fold of doubled fabric that is secured in place

The word "peplum" comes from a Greek word for "tunic," and the popularity of peplum has ebbed and flowed over the years. The style entered the world of high fashion in 1947 as a prominent feature in Christian Dior's debut couture collection, dubbed the New Look.

1. Prada
   Versace
2. Missoni
   Dolce & Gabbana

Founded by Mario Prada in 1913, Prada is a luxury fashion house that carries shoes, handbags, travel accessories, ready-to-wear, perfumes and more. Miu Miu was created in 1992 to appeal to younger fashionistas.

1. Stiletto heels
   Pointed toe
2. Red soles
   Square toe

Officially called the Pigalle pump and popularly known as sammy-red bottoms, Louboutin's signature red-soled shoes have been coveted by fashion lovers since 1993. They retail for close to $700 and up.

1. 1790s
   1870s
2. 1950s
   1970s

Blue jeans as we know them today were patented in 1873 by Jacob Davis, a Latvian-born tailor who emigrated to the U.S., and Levi Strauss, the owner of a wholesale fabric house in San Francisco. Their blue jeans featured metal rivets.

1. Culottes
   Harem pants
2. Palazzo pants
   Bellbottoms

Originally worn by aristocratic men in 16th-century Europe, culottes became a popular style of clothing for American women in the 1930 and '40s. They're also sometimes referred to as divided skirts.

1. Riccardo Tisci
   Karl Lagerfeld
2. Pierpaolo Piccioli
   Bruno Sialelli

Hired by Chanel in the 1980s, Lagerfeld is credited with bringing the legendary fashion brand back to life after it stalled due to the death of Coco Chanel. It was Lagerfeld who integrated the interlocked CC monograph of Coco Chanel into a style pattern.

1. Ready-to-wear
   Custom-made
2. One-of-a-kind
   Off the rack

Ready-to-wear clothing is mass-produced and ready to buy off the rack in stores. Its opposite is haute couture, which features high-fashion pieces that are made to measure for a specific person.

1. January and December
   March and August
2. February and September
   April and October

The first ever Fashion Week was held in New York in 1943. It's now a bi-annual event that occurs in the "Big Four" fashion capitals of the world, starting in New York and followed by shows in London, Milan and Paris.

1. 1955
   1892
2. 1922
   1937

Originally founded as a weekly periodical focused on society and fashion, Vogue has become the world's leading fashion publication. British-American journalist and editor Anna Wintour has served as editor-in-chief of Vogue since 1988.

1. Vivienne Westwood
   Diane von Furstenberg
2. Coco Chanel
   Yves Saint Laurent

Furstenberg had no idea her concept for an easy-to-wear dress would become so iconic. "It started as a wrap top and skirt, and I thought it would make a simple and sexy dress. I had no idea it would be such a phenomenon," the designer is quoted as saying.

1. Bralette
   Bandeau
2. Shelf bra
   Bikini

Women have been depicted wearing bandeaus in Minoan wall paintings that date as far back as the 14th century. The term can also refer to a thin headband that's traditionally worn by nuns.

1. Ruche
   Pleat
2. Macrame
   Fishtail

Pleats are often incorporated into skirts, typically as a way to add fullness from the waist, hip or hem. Common types include box pleats, knife pleats, inverted pleats and kick pleats.

1. Tom Ford
   Marc Jacobs
2. Michael Kors
   Christian Siriano

Before launching his eponymous line in 2006, Ford was the creative director for Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent. He also owns his own film production company and directed the features "A Single Man" and "Nocturnal Animals."

1. Prada
   Chanel
2. Vivienne Westwood
   Yves Saint Laurent

“I was embarrassed,” Campbell told British Vogue of the mishap. "I felt like I should have practiced more." She added, "The most important thing is that I said to myself, ‘Get up and keep going, that’s all you have to do.'”

1. Clog
   Espadrille
2. Wedge
   Sandal

Considered peasant footwear in 14th-century Europe, espadrilles have become popular all around the world. In the U.S., they were made famous by actress Lauren Bacall, who wore an ankle-laced pair in the 1948 film "Key Largo."

1. Halston
   Yves Saint Laurent
2. John Galliano
   Pierre Cardin

This Gibraltar-born British fashion designer led Givenchy from 1995 to 1996 and Christian Dior from 1996 to 2011. He also has his own eponymous line and is currently the creative director of the Paris-based fashion house Maison Margiela.

1. It's stuffed with extra down.
   It doesn't have a hood.
2. It's reversible.
   It's fastened with toggles and loops.

The duffle coat, first popularized in Europe in the 1850s, is made from a coarse, thick, woolen material called duffle. This coat's toggle fastenings are designed to be easily fastened and unfastened while wearing gloves in cold weather.