The Costume Vault

Bolero (5)
A straight, unfitted waist length collarless women’s jacket usually with an open front.

Bomber (5)
A waist length jacket that closes. The hem and cuffs are ribbed or gathered. Also known as flight jacket.

Cape (5)
Sleeveless, falling loosely from the shoulders draping over the back and connecting at the neck.

Cardigan (11)
Knitted style with open front.

Chanel (11)
Straight and boxy, void of darts and shoulder pads. An iconic style of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

Cultural (4)
A style of jacket commonly reflective of a certain culture.

Lumber (1)
Usually brushed check fabric with two front pockets

Other (5)

Poncho (1)
A rectangular or circular piece with a hole in the middle to put the head through.

Shawl (12)
Large fabric draped around the shoulders and wrapped around the body. Shawls mostly come 31”-43” wide to 70”–83” long. If the item is less than 31” wide, it is a scarf and can be found in accessories.

Suit (77)
Includes single and double breasted as well as blazers

Tail Coat (2)
Identified by a center vent that rises up to the waistline that divides the coat’s skirt into two “tails”. The tails generally extend to the bend of the knee in a straight line with a gentle curve at the bottom.

Tuxedo (6)
A style of suit jacket with satin or velvet lapels.

Working (4)
Includes occupations such as a Dr., Bell Hop or Chef.