jean

Durable twill fabric

Jean is a durable cotton twill fabric, typically used for workwear and casual clothing.

The plural jeans refers to pants made from this material, originally designed for laborers but now universal casual wear: a pair of jeans, skinny jeans, ripped jeans.

Jean as a modifier describes items made from the fabric: jean jacket, jean shorts. (Capitalized Jean is a given name.)

denim

indigo

Plant-derived blue dye

twillDiagonal-ribbed fabric
selvedgeFinished fabric edge
rawIn original state

rivets · cotton · weave · warp · weft · sanforized · fade · wash · enzyme · dyeing

construction

seam

Joined fabric edge

pocketFabric compartment in clothing
zipperToothed closure device
buttonDisc through a hole

waistband · inseam · hem · fly · stitching · reinforced · patch · yoke · gusset · topstitching

style

skinny

Very thin, underweight

bootcutPants widening at ankle
flaredSpread gradually outward
high-waistedRising above the hips

low-rise · mom · boyfriend · tapered · cropped · cuffed · ripped · fitted · baggy · stretch

casual

everyday

Occurring each day

weekendEnd-of-week rest days
relaxedFree of stress
informalRelaxed, not official

laid-back · versatile · effortless · comfortable · practical · t-shirt · sneakers · hoodie · basic · simple

fashion

designer

One who plans appearances

runwayPaved path for planes
trendyCurrently in vogue
vintageQuality from past eras

couture · brand · collection · wardrobe · ensemble · outfit · tailored · chic · streetwear · accessorize

jean

indigo

seam

skinny

everyday

designer

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