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| A '''shirt''' is a piece of ] for the ] of the ]. | A '''shirt''' is a piece of ] for the ] of the ]. | ||
| Colloquially, a shirt for ] is often called a '''''top''''', |
Colloquially, a shirt for ] is often called a '''''top''''', however the term top is less restrictive than the term shirt. (There exist tops which are not shirts.) The term top is not exclusive to womens clothing. | ||
| ⚫ | Some common shirt types or synonyms: | ||
| For such clothing, including ]s, ]s, ]s, etc. one can disinguish: | |||
| With regard to covering the shoulders and arms: | |||
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| *with only bands on the shoulders | |||
| *covering the shoulders, but without sleeves | |||
| *with short sleeves | |||
| *with half-long sleeves | |||
| *with long sleeves, may further be distinguished by the ]: | |||
| **no ]s | |||
| **buttons - single or multiple | |||
| **buttonholes only for use with ]s | |||
| With regard to level of the lower edge: | |||
| *leaving the ] area ] (much more common for women than for men) | |||
| *until the waist | |||
| *covering the crotch | |||
| *covering part of the legs (essentially this is a ]; however, a piece of clothing is either perceived as a shirt (worn with ]) or as a dress (worn by women, and by men just in the special case of ]). | |||
| and levels in between. | |||
| With regard to opening: | |||
| *left and right front side not separable, put on over the head | |||
| *vertical opening on the front side, with ]s or ]. | |||
| With regard to the ]: | |||
| *V-shaped permanent opening on the top of the front side | |||
| *with or without polo-neck | |||
| **no opening | |||
| **vertical opening on the top of the front side, with buttons or zipper | |||
| With regard to ]s: how many (if any), where, not closable, or with a ] or ]. | |||
| With or without ]. Furthermore the collar may have buttons at the tips for a "button-down collar". | |||
| ⚫ | Some common shirt types: | ||
| *] | *] | ||
| *] - a shirt with collar but only a partial vertical opening with buttons | *] - a shirt with collar but only a partial vertical opening with buttons | ||
| *] - a shirt with collar and full vertical opening with buttons | *] - a shirt with collar and full vertical opening with buttons | ||
| *] - a sleeveless shirt | *] - a sleeveless shirt | ||
| *] - ladies |
*] - ladies shirt - the term is also used for some mens military uniform shirts. | ||
| *] - for ] | *] - for ] | ||
| *] - with or without ] | *] - with or without ] | ||
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| *] - usually distinguished by a three quarters sleeve | *] - usually distinguished by a three quarters sleeve | ||
| *fishnet shirt, ], see e.g. | *fishnet shirt, ], see e.g. | ||
| *] - a shoulderless, sleeveless "tube" that wraps the torso | |||
| Tops which would generally not be called shirts: | |||
| ⚫ | *] - a shoulderless, sleeveless "tube" that wraps the torso (not reaching higher than the armpits, staying in place by elasticity, see e.g ) | ||
| *] - a shoulderless, sleeveless, backless garment, typically for women. It is mechanically analogous to an ] with a string around the back of the neck and across the lower back holding it in place. | *] - a shoulderless, sleeveless, backless garment, typically for women. It is mechanically analogous to an ] with a string around the back of the neck and across the lower back holding it in place. | ||
| Other tops which are not generally refered to as shirts include ]s, ]s, ]s and ]s. | |||
| Many terms are used to describe and differentiate types of shirts and their construction. The smallest differences may have signifigance to a cultural or occupational group. | |||
| Recently, (late 20th century) it has become common to use shirts to carry messages or advertising. These can be screen printed or embroidered. | |||
Revision as of 07:09, 28 January 2004
A shirt is a piece of clothing for the trunk of the body.
Colloquially, a shirt for women is often called a top, however the term top is less restrictive than the term shirt. (There exist tops which are not shirts.) The term top is not exclusive to womens clothing.
Some common shirt types or synonyms:
- T-shirt
- polo shirt - a shirt with collar but only a partial vertical opening with buttons
- dress shirt - a shirt with collar and full vertical opening with buttons
- tank top - a sleeveless shirt
- blouse - ladies shirt - the term is also used for some mens military uniform shirts.
- nightshirt - for sleeping
- sweatshirt - with or without hood
- rugby shirt - typically a long-sleeved T-shirt
- Hawaiian shirt - a colourful short-sleeve dress shirt
- golf shirt - a polo shirt
- baseball shirt - usually distinguished by a three quarters sleeve
- fishnet shirt, transparent, see e.g.
Tops which would generally not be called shirts:
- tube top - a shoulderless, sleeveless "tube" that wraps the torso (not reaching higher than the armpits, staying in place by elasticity, see e.g )
- halter top - a shoulderless, sleeveless, backless garment, typically for women. It is mechanically analogous to an apron with a string around the back of the neck and across the lower back holding it in place.
Other tops which are not generally refered to as shirts include vests, sweaters, jackets and coats.
Many terms are used to describe and differentiate types of shirts and their construction. The smallest differences may have signifigance to a cultural or occupational group.
Recently, (late 20th century) it has become common to use shirts to carry messages or advertising. These can be screen printed or embroidered.