Many men are confused by fashion terminology
Many men are left confused by fashion terminology and think the names of garments actually refer to other things, it's been found.A recent poll quizzed 1,356 men on their knowledge of fashion terms by asking them to describe various clothing items.
But a surprising number of men were found to hold common misconceptions - such as the 41% who think a 'gilet' (a sleeveless jacket) is actually a type of knife.
34% also thought a 'pashmina' (a cashmere wool shawl) was a country, while another 22% said they thought it was a curry.
The odd news suggests there are plenty of men out there who you should NOT go shopping with… or for an Indian meal.
Other common fashion terminology mistakes
Culotte - A disease (32%) French Town (39%)
Tunic – Flower (53%)
Halter-neck - Rollercoaster (10%) Neck Brace (27%)
Wrap-Over – Sandwich (40%)
Chiffon – Cleaning Product (38%)
Bandeau – 80’s music event (27%)
Hosiery – Gardening Appliance (33%)
Andy Barr, of MyCelebrityFashion.co.uk which commissioned the study, said: "We thought it would be a bit of fun to quiz men on their knowledge of fashion terminology, given that they often get a bad rap for paying little attention to the latest trends.
"The results were amusing and, in some cases, quite shocking; especially given the fact that so many men mistook a gilet for a sharp kitchen utensil."
LINKS
MyCelebrityFashion.co.uk
Culotte - A disease (32%) French Town (39%)
Tunic – Flower (53%)
Halter-neck - Rollercoaster (10%) Neck Brace (27%)
Wrap-Over – Sandwich (40%)
Chiffon – Cleaning Product (38%)
Bandeau – 80’s music event (27%)
Hosiery – Gardening Appliance (33%)
Andy Barr, of MyCelebrityFashion.co.uk which commissioned the study, said: "We thought it would be a bit of fun to quiz men on their knowledge of fashion terminology, given that they often get a bad rap for paying little attention to the latest trends.
"The results were amusing and, in some cases, quite shocking; especially given the fact that so many men mistook a gilet for a sharp kitchen utensil."
LINKS
MyCelebrityFashion.co.uk
