pleated
Crimped into ridges
Pleated describes fabric or material that has been folded into a series of parallel creases, typically pressed or stitched to hold their shape.
Pleats add fullness and movement to garments like skirts, trousers, and curtains while creating a structured, textured appearance.
She wore a pleated skirt that swayed when she walked.
The term can also describe anything with similar parallel folds, like a pleated lampshade or the pleated gills of a mushroom.
Having raised lines
- groovedHaving linear indentations
- corrugatedFormed into parallel folds
- crinkledFormed small wrinkles
- crimpedPinched into folds
furrowed · rippled · wavy · fluted · ruched · gathered · puckered · tucked
Waist-hung lower garment
- kiltWrapped Highland garment
- culottesBifurcated knee-length garment
- palazzoItalian grand residence
- gownLong formal garment
dress · trousers · blouse · maxi · midi · pinafore · sarong · tutu
Worldly and cultured
- refinedPurified or cultured
- gracefulElegant in movement
- tailoredAdjusted to fit exactly
- structuredArranged in organized form
polished · luxurious · chic · stylish · formal · classic · timeless · ornate
Delicate transparent textile
- georgetteSheer, crinkled dress fabric
- organzaSheer, crisp dress fabric
- taffetaSmooth, lustrous woven cloth
- silkFine woven insect fiber
satin · crepe · linen · cotton · polyester · tulle · voile · charmeuse
Pushed or smoothed flat
- ironedSmoothed with heat
- creasedBearing pressed lines
- kiltWrapped Highland garment
- militaryArmed forces collectively
regimental · schoolwear · cadet · ceremonial · formal · band · choir · academic
Paved path for planes
- drapingArranging cloth loosely
- silhouetteFilled-in outline shape
- movementChange in position
- flowUnbroken forward movement
structure · designer · atelier · couturier · ready-to-wear · collection
crease
Line from folding
fold · ridge · furrow · groove · flute · corrugate · ruffle · drape · flexure · overlap
ridged
Having raised lines
- groovedHaving linear indentations
- corrugatedFormed into parallel folds
- crinkledFormed small wrinkles
crimped · furrowed · rippled · wavy · fluted · ruched · gathered · puckered · tucked · shirred
skirt
Waist-hung lower garment
gown · dress · trousers · blouse · maxi · midi · pinafore · sarong · tutu · gauchos
sophisticated
Worldly and cultured
structured · polished · luxurious · chic · stylish · formal · classic · timeless · ornate · decorative
chiffon
Delicate transparent textile
- georgetteSheer, crinkled dress fabric
- organzaSheer, crisp dress fabric
- taffetaSmooth, lustrous woven cloth
silk · satin · crepe · linen · cotton · polyester · tulle · voile · charmeuse · mikado
pressed
Pushed or smoothed flat
military · regimental · schoolwear · cadet · ceremonial · formal · band · choir · academic · crisp
runway
Paved path for planes
- drapingArranging cloth loosely
- silhouetteFilled-in outline shape
- movementChange in position
flow · structure · designer · atelier · couturier · ready-to-wear · collection
- fabric edge finisheshemmed, trimmed, edged, bordered, laced
- clothing featuresadjustable, breathable, buttoned, cuffed, durable
- decoratedadorned, bedecked, decorated, embellished, festooned
- fabric texturessoft, smooth, rough, silky, fuzzy
- fashion adjectivesstylish, elegant, casual, formal, trendy
- wrinkledwrinkly, creased, crinkled, crumpled, furrowed
pleatedunpleated
Having no folds
straight-cut · A-line · unfitted · gathered · draped
pleatedstreamlined
Made smooth and efficient
unstructured · minimalist · simple · tailored · fitted
- pleated skirtGarment with sewn folds
- pleated pantsTrousers with stitched folds
- pleated edges
- pleated trousersPants with sewn folds
- knife pleatsParallel fabric creases folded uniformly
- pleated dressGarment with folded fabric