Bustier - A sleeveless, strapless top or dress held in place by boning, elastic or stretch fabrics. It is designed to help shape and enhance the bust line.
Camisole/Cami -A fitted top with spaghetti straps that can be worn alone or as a layering piece.
Cap Sleeve -A small, short sleeve that sits on the shoulder, either forming a stiff cap or falling all to the arm to provide minimal coverage.
Capri Pants -Three-quarter length pants designed to hit mid-calf - first popularized on the Isle of Capri.
Cargo Style -Pants or shorts with patch pocket or bellows pocket with a flap (usually a button flap).
Carpenter Pants/Shorts -Five-pocket pants characterized by a hammer loop - a stretch of material connecting the outside scam to the back pocket.
Charmeuse -A manmade, shiny, silk-like fabric.
Check -A variety of patterns, including gingham, hounds tooth, plaid and checkerboard.
Chemise -Usually a short nightgown hemmed below the hip but above the knee, Held up by thin spaghetti straps, the gown should fit snugly at the bust and upper torso and fall loosely and flow flatteringly past the hips.
Chiffon - A lightweight, plain-weave, sheer fabric made with very fine, tightly twisted yarns. It is very strong, despite its filmy look.
Clog - A casual shoe on a wood base, usually closed toe with open back.
Column Skirt/Straight Skirt - Also referred to as a pencil skirt, this skirt is a straight line with no flare or fullness at the hem or waistline.
Concealed Snap/Button Placket - A slit in a garment where closures are hidden.
Convertible Collar - A rolled collar that can be worn open or closed, sewn directly to the neckline.
Cotton Poplin - Medium weight durable textured fabric made with cotton or cotton blends.
Covered Heel - A heel that is covered with leather or man-made materials that match the color and texture of the vamp.
Cowl Neck - A neckline featuring a piece of material attached to a garment at the neck, which may be used as a hood or draped loosely in a swag from shoulder to shoulder at the front neckline or back.
Crepe - A fabric characterized by a crinkled, puckered surface or soft mossy finish. Comes in different weights and degrees of sheerness.
Crepe de Chine -Fine, lightweight silk fabric made with highly twisted yarns in the filling, yielding a slightly pebbly texture.
Crew Neck -A round neck with ribbed banding that fits close to the base of the neck.
Crinkle Cotton -Cotton that is treated to give it a rich, plisse texture in the warp that requires no ironing.
Crochet -A technique for making a garment or shoe with lacelike effect, involving a hook and yarn,
Cropped Pants - Pants cut to a length just above the ankles.
Cropped Top/Jacket- Hem is cut just above the waist.