Fashion Words
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A-line
What kind of dress or skirt looks good on everyone?! The style is called an A line & it’s the type of clothing that every big-time fashion designer includes in their collections!
An “A-line” dress or skirt looks like a triangle… or the letter “A”. The top of the triangle starts above the waist and gets wider and wider as it goes down. Since it’s not too tight & not too big, this shape is super fashionable on everyone, whether you’re 5 or 50!
How to wear it: Try an A-lined dress, like the FashionPlaytes Cassidy or Kendall dress, with leggings & a cute pair of ballet flats! Layer on a cardigan & you’re set for any occasion!
Accessories
So many fabulous things fall under the category of accessories: Bracelets! Necklaces! Headbands! Watches! Purses! Belts! But if all these different things are considered accessories then what exactly IS an accessory? Well, it’s basically anything that you can add to your outfit to make it extra awesome! So add your favorite accessories to your outfit in the morning and show off your awesome creativity!
How to wear it: Choose one fabulous and exciting accessory that you really LOVE and want to show off! For example, The Holly headband is a really fun accessory and easy to match. And most importantly it is purple. Who does NOT love purple?! Then you can wear the purple “Jelly” watch aaand you will be stylish, cute and trendy. GUARANTEED!
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Baby Doll Tee
This tee isn’t just for your doll, this stylish t-shirt will actually look super cute on you too! With a high, flowy waist, short sleeves, and scoop-neck, this girly top will look fabulous on anyone!
How to wear it:
Pair a light colored baby doll tee with a dark pair of pants! Your DOLL would look soo cute if you use The Cassie tee and The Faith pants. And you would look like a DOLL if you want to match your doll’s outfit with yours.
Ballet Flats
You’ll be dancing with joy when you try on a pair of these adorable shoes! And guess what! You don’t have to be a ballerina to wear them! These awesome shoes slip on easily and are made out of thin materials so they’re comfy and fit perfectly! They’re also rounded in the front and are made to look just like the type of shoes a real ballerina dances in!
How to wear it: Ballet flats can be super cute for that special occasion when paired with tights and your favorite dress. Or go casual by pairing your ballet flats with a pair of jeans and a fabulous tee! No matter what the occasion these adorable shoes will add something special to any outfit!
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Capri Pants
What’s a great way to stay comfy and look fabulous during the spring? Capris! Capri pants are the perfect choice for those days when it’s too warm for pants but still too cool for shorts, because unlike regular pants capris start at the hips but stop right between your knees and your ankles, making this look perfect for a beautiful spring day!
How to wear it:
Wear a pair of capris with a cute tee and some stylish sneakers. You can design The Phaedra capris with summer colors, rhinestones and/or under-layers. This look will be perfect for playing outside in the fresh spring air! For those cooler days layer a stylish hoodie over your tee and add a cute hat to stay stylish while still being warm!
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Dip dye
Love tie-dye? Well then you’re going to LOVE dip-dye! This super special technique is used to make a really sweet faded pattern on clothing. Instead of a swirl or zig-zag pattern that you’d usually see with tie-dye, a tee or dress is actually dipped into colors in a way that makes the fabric go from one color to another – or from dark to light!
Whether you love purple, blue, green or yellow, dip-dye often combines two or more of your favorite colors to create a cool effect that is sure to be a hit with all of your friends!
How to wear it: Pair a dip-dyed tank or tee, like our Audrey t-shirt, with a rockin’ pair of jeans and great boots! Add a lovely flowered headband and let your creative personality shine!
Drawing Pants
If you are an active girl who loves to be comfy then the drawstring pants are a perfect for you! These awesome pants have a string or ribbon in the waist that you can pull tight so your pants fit you just right! These pants are usually made out of fabrics like cotton, velour, or fleece so they’re super comfy and are just stretchy enough to let you run around and have fun!
How to wear it:
Wear a pair of drawstring pants with a cute and comfy t-shirt such as the FashionPlaytes Jane t-shirt and your favorite pair of sneakers! For a super sporty look add some colorful wristbands to look and feel like an all-star!
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Embellishment
You might have heard this big word used around the fashion world, but what exactly is an embellishment?! Well, it’s an object that is added to something to make it more FABULOUS! You can embellish something (or make it more beautiful) by adding details like shiny rhinestones, bold graphics, sweet ribbons and so much more!
Whether it’s a journal, your backpack or a piece of clothing, the sky’s the limit when it comes to making something cooler! For example: In the FashionPlaytes Design Studio, you can choose from different embellishments to take a tee or dress from boring to stylish & totally your own!
How to do it:Take rhinestones, beads, glitter — and a bit of glue — to make any boring pair of jeans into a beautiful creation! Get creative and try mixing different textures & patterns together!
Empire Waist
While wearing this super cute fit you’ll feel like you could rule an empire! In this great look the waist starts HIGH above the hips, and the fabric loosens so it’s fun and flowy!
How to wear it:
Wear a pair of leggings under a empire waisted velour dress like our Cassidy and add an adorable pair of flats! It will be perfect for that special occasion!
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Fleece
What’s one of our favorite ways to stay warm on a cold winter’s day? Throwing on a warm fleece hoodie and sipping hot chocolate by the fire! But what exactly is fleece? Fleece is a super soft fabric, that’s lightweight and keeps you extra warm on those chilly snow days! Fleece is used in some of your favorite cozy things like hats, jackets and blankets, making it the perfect fabric to bundle up while trying to stay warm and comfy!
How to wear it:
Evelyn’s cozy fleece jacket you’re your favorite jeans and an awesome pair of boots is perfect for those cold snowy days! To stay extra warm add a colorful knitted hat and some matching gloves.
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Halter
What’s a great look for the summer? Look no further than the halter! A halter is a dress or top that’s sleeveless and wraps around the back of the neck. Because it leaves the shoulders and back bare, it’s a great way to keep cool on those hot summer days! Perfect for lounging by the pool or making sandcastles on the beach!
How to wear it:
Throw on some flip flops and a fun pair of sunglasses! We guarantee this look will keep you looking and feeling cool on those hot summer days!
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Jeggins
Ever have the dilemma of choosing between your super cute jeans or your ultra comfy leggings? Well worry no more! Try a pair of jeggings! These super cute bottoms are the best of both worlds! Jeggings are stretchy like leggings but look just like your favorite pair of jeans! This awesome new trend is perfect for the active fashionista who doesn’t want to sacrifice style for comfort!
How to wear it:
Try rocking a pair of jeggings like our Carly with some awesome rhinestones and your favorite t-shirt! Dress it up with some adorable ballet flats and a flowery headband or dress it down with a pair of comfy sneakers and your favorite fleece hoodie! No matter what the occasion, a pair of jeggings will have you looking like a superstar!
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Leggins
Ever want to wear your favorite dress or skirt, but it is just TOO COLD?! Well we have the perfect solution! Pair your favorite dress or skirt with a pair of leggings! Leggings are thicker than tights and go all the way to the ankle, so they’ll keep you nice and comfy on a cold day!
How to wear it:
Wear a bright pair of leggings under a denim skirt. Pair with a bright long-sleeved tee and layer on a fluffy vest! Complete the look by adding a pair of adorable winter boots, making this outfit perfect for a cold winter day!
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Mannequin
How do fashion designers know the clothes they make are going to fit and look just right? They use a mannequin! Before any awesome dress can be sold, fashion designers must first make sure it looks fabulous on a mannequin. Mannequins are made to look like a real person so fashion designers know exactly how their clothes will fit and look on a real person! It’s almost like a giant dress-up doll that fashion designers actually have to use for work!
How to wear it:
A dress form mannequin (one without arms and legs) is a cute and creative way to decorate any fashionistas room! Not only is it cute on its own, but also you can decorate your dress form however YOU want! Dress it up in your own clothes or maybe even in your own creations! Or use the mannequin as an adorable pin board and attach your drawings and photos to create a unique collage that lets you show of your creative personality!
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Romper
Do you love to be active?! Don’t let your clothes hold you back! A romper is the perfect outfit for running around your backyard or playing on the playground! A romper is a one-piece that combines a pair of shorts and a top. It’s super comfy, super stylish and a look that all the big-time celebrities love to wear on a walk around town! So try this awesome outfit to stay comfy while still looking like a superstar!
How to wear it:
Wear a summery romper with a pair of bright colorful flip-flops. To add some extra awesome flair, try making some colorful friendship bracelets with your BFF’s! These awesome accessories will look great with your romper, and making them will be a fun way to spend time with all of your best friends!
Rucher
Usually wrinkled clothing is a big fashion mistake, but not in the case of ruching! In a ruched piece of clothing the fabric is purposefully scrunched up and sewn to stay like that. However, unlike the wrinkles in your old t-shirt, ruching is very carefully planned and is made to look super cute.
How to wear it:
Try a tee with some ruched sleeves such as the FashionPlaytes Paige! This technique adds something special to any regular tee and will look super cute if you add some more designs from the FashionPlaytes themes! Pair a bright ruched tee with some cute jeans and sneakers. To complete the look, add some sparkly bracelets and you’ll be looking fabulous in no time!
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Scoop neck
A scoop of ice cream?! Yum! But not quite! A scoop neck doesn’t mean a scoop of chocolate chip ice cream, but the shape around the neck of a shirt. But imagine scooping into your favorite flavor of ice cream. That rounded shape your spoon makes, it’s the same shape you’ll see on a scoop-neck tee. This type of neckline actually looks a lot like the letter U. It’s super comfy, super cute, and just like ice cream we think it’s super sweet!
How to wear it:
Try a colorful scoop-necked tee like our tie-dyed Lisa shirt. A rockin’ tie-dye top will look awesome with your favorite pair of jeans and a sweet pair of sneakers! Add some colorful bracelets and a thin headband to complete the look and let your inner rockstar shine!
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Tulle
No, we’re not talking about a screwdriver or a hammer! Instead, “tulle” in the world of fashion means a soft fabric that looks like a small net! It’s super light & airy & is typically used as a layer underneath dresses and skirts! Have you ever seen a tutu? Well, many of those cute skirts are made of the exact stuff we’re talking about!
How to wear it: Add a layer of pink, blue or black tulle under your favorite Fashion Playtes tee, skirt or dress. We guarantee that it’ll add a little extra something special to any look!
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V-neck
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTU…V! So the letter V may be towards the bottom of the alphabet, but luckily it’s at the top of the fashion world! And it’s all because of the v-neck! But what exactly is a v-neck? Well, it gets it’s name for one very obvious reason…it’s shaped like a V! So that area around your neck on a dress or tee comes to a point in the front. And because it’s not tight around the neck, this style is super comfortable and super cute too!
How to wear it:
Pair a colorful v-neck t-shirt such as our Jane with a denim skirt and a cute pair of sneakers for a stylish, sporty, look! Add the FashionPlaytes charm bracelet and let your unique personality shine!
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Waffle Weave
Just the name of this awesome fabric is making us hungry and asking for syrup! But there’s no way that this fabric has anything to do with the delicious breakfast, right? Not true! Think about those yummy waffles you have in the morning. You know that pattern of little squares you see on the waffles? Well this fabric uses that same pattern! And guess what! Not only is this fabric super cute, but it’s super helpful too! The way it’s made will keep you warm and dry, so its used all the time in things like towels and bathrobes.
How to wear it:
Try a long sleeved waffle weave tee in a bright color to stand out in a crowd! Wear this awesome top with some stylish jeans and a great pair of sneakers to be looking fabulous and feeling like a superstar!
Wristlet
A wristlet can make a cute and convenient way to carry all of your favorite stuff! A wristlet is a small, rectangular purse with a looped strap on the side. This type of purse is super cute and super handy!
How to wear it:
Make the FashionPlaytes wristlet yours to carry your and carry your preferred necessities. Your wristlet can hold anything from your extra change, to your hair elastics, to your favorite sparkly lip-gloss!
