Fashion Glossary with Initial-C:

Caps: A cap is a form of headgear. Caps are generally soft, and often have no brim, or just a peak (like on a baseball cap).
Cardigans: A cardigan is a type of sweater that has buttons on the front. It was named after James Thomas Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan, a British military commander, during his service in the Crimean War.
Cassocks: The cassock is also called the soutane. It is a long, sheath-like, close fitting, ankle length robe worn by church authorities of various denominations, including Anglicans and Roman Catholics. The cassock is derived from the tunic that was formerly worn beneath the toga in classical times.:Cassock comes in a number of colours, which have traditional meanings.
Chador/Chaddar: It is similar to a khimar, which is a round head-scarf that leaves the face exposed but only falls to the waist. A chador which covers the face is more commonly called a (full or Afghan) burka.
Chaps: Chaps are sturdy leather coverings for the legs. They hang from one’s belt, but unlike trousers they are not joined at the crotch. The most sturdy kind are made from single pieces of leather that wrap around to protect the fronts and sides of each leg.
Chemise: The chemise, called a “smock” or “shift” in the 16th century, used to be a garment worn next to the skin to protect clothing from sweat and body oils. Chemise is a French term. Italians call it a “Camicia”. The English called the same shirt a “Smock” and the Irish called it a Léine.
Clogs: A clog is a type of shoe or sandal with a rigid, often wooden, sole. Clogs were widely worn by workers as protective clothing in factories, mines and farms.
Coif: Head coverings worn during the 16th century, the coif is quite simply, a close-fitting cap made of a light fabric, usually white or naturally-colored linen (or silk, for the nobility). It was worn to provide warmth, protection from the elements, and to keep hair from falling on the face. During the Elizabethan age, it was symbolized with respect for women and, for more skilled and affluent people, it served the purpose of decoration.
Corsets: A corset is a garment worn to mold the torso into a desired shape for aesthetic or orthopaedic purposes. Both men and women have worn corsets since ages and still wear it for different reasons.

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