Clothing

Fashion in the period 1550-1600 in Western European clothing is characterized by increased opulence, the rise of the ruff, the expansion of the farthingale for women, and, for men, the disappearance of the codpiece. 1550-1600 in fashion"

Fashion in the period 1600-1650 in Western European clothing is characterized by the disappearance of the ruff in favor of broad lace or linen collars. Waistlines rose through the period for both men and women. Other notable fashions included full, slashed sleeves and tall or broad hats with brims. For men, hose disappeared in favor of breeches. 1600-1650 in fashion"

The abaya is an overgarment worn by some Muslim women. It is the traditional form of hijab, or Islamic modest dress, for many countries of the Arabian penninsula. Traditional abaya are black, and may be either a large square of fabric draped from the shoulders or head, or a long black caftan. The abaya should cover the whole body save face, feet, and hands. It can be worn with the niqab, a face veil covering all but the eyes. Abaya"

Abolla was a garment worn by Ancient Greeks and Romans. It was a heavy woolen cloak. Unlike the toga, the abolla was a military garment worn by the lower orders. Some philosophers wore it to show humility. Abolla"

Academic dress or academical dress (also known in the United States as academic regalia) is traditional clothing worn specifically in academic settings. It is more commonly seen nowadays only at graduation ceremonies, but in former times academic dress was, and to a lesser extent in many ancient universities still is, worn on a daily basis. This article deals chiefly with academic dress in the English-speaking world. Academic dress"

Adaptive clothing refers to clothing designed to accommodate living assistance items such as diapers required by persons with physical or developmental disabilities. Adaptive clothing"

An Afghan is a blanket, wrap, or shawl of colored wool, knitted or crocheted in geometric shapes. Afghan blanket"

An angusticlavia, or angusticlavus, in ancient Rome, was a Roman tunica, or tunic, embroidered with little purple studs. The angusticlavia was worn by the knight. Angusticlavia"

An anorak or parka is a type of heavy jacket with a hood, generally lined with fur or fun fur, so as to protect the face from a combination of freezing temperatures and wind. Anorak"

The áo dài (pronounced 'ao yai' in the South; pronounced 'ao zai' in the North) is a traditional Vietnamese dress worn by women. It is the uniform for female students in Vietnamese secondary schools and universities. The áo dài is and has been more prevalent in southern Vietnam than in northern Vietnam. Áo dài"