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Trousers: Encyclopedia Ii - Trousers - History
Trousers were introduced into Western European culture at several points in history, but gained their current predominance only in the 16...
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Trousers: Encyclopedia Ii - Trousers - Terminology
In North American English, pants is the general category term, and trousers refers, often more formally, specifically to tailored garment...
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Trousers: Encyclopedia Ii - Trousers - Society
It is customary in the Western world for men to wear trousers and not skirts or dresses. However, there are exceptions, such as the Scott...
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Trousers: Encyclopedia - Trousers
Trousers (or "pants" in North American English, sometimes "slacks" in more formal or older-fashioned usage) are an item of clothing worn ...
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Black Tie: Encyclopedia - Black Tie
Black tie is a dress code for formal evening events that are not formal enough to require white tie. Its primary component is the dinner ...
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Jeans: Encyclopedia - Jeans
Jeans are trousers made from denim. Originally work clothes, they became popular among teenagers starting in the 1950s. Historic brands i...
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Codpiece: Encyclopedia - Codpiece
A codpiece (Middle English codpece: cod, bag, scrotum (from Old English codd, bag) + pece, piece) is a flap or pouch that attaches to the...
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Belt Clothing: Encyclopedia - Belt Clothing
A belt is a flexible band, made of either leather or a type of cloth, worn around the waist.
It generally serves the purpose of supportin...
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Black Tie: Encyclopedia Ii - Black Tie - History
Until the 1880s the only accepted form of evening dress was what is now known as white tie, worn with a tailcoat with peaked lapels and s...
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Black Tie: Encyclopedia Ii - Black Tie - Other Styles
Coloured and patterned bow ties, shirt-sleeves and backs, waistcoats and cummerbunds are widespread at parties, but are not appropriate f...
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Black Tie: Encyclopedia Ii - Black Tie - Corresponding Forms Of Dress
Black tie - Mess dress.
In the armed forces, officers and non-commissioned officers normally wear mess uniforms which correspond to eve...
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Black Tie: Encyclopedia Ii - Black Tie - Appropriate Occasions
In the United Kingdom black tie is only properly worn in the evening, i.e. after 6 p.m.. However, in some other places such as the United...
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Black Tie: Encyclopedia Ii - Black Tie - Elements
Black tie leaves a lot to the wearer's discretion compared to the far more codified white tie (e.g. single- versus double-breasted coat)....
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Churcher's College: Encyclopedia Ii - Churcher's College - Uniform
6th formers are allowed more freedom in their dress code. Boys may wear a sports jacket, shirt and VI form or colours tie, whereas the gi...
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Undergarment: Encyclopedia Ii - Undergarment - History
Undergarment - Ancient history.
The loincloth is the simplest form of underwear; it was probably the first undergarment worn by human b...
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Undergarment: Encyclopedia Ii - Undergarment - Underwear Styles And Function
Today, there are many options in underwear available to men. These include:
boxer style (at or near true waist, leg sections extending t...
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Undergarment: Encyclopedia Ii - Undergarment - Not Wearing Undergarments
Not wearing undergarments under one's outer clothing is known in American slang as freeballing (or freebuffing for females); going comman...
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Undergarment: Encyclopedia Ii - Undergarment - Underwearing
Being in public wearing nothing but underwear.
Wearing just underwear in public is considered an intermediate form between being socially...
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The Smurfs: Encyclopedia Ii - The Smurfs - Smurf Universe
The Smurfs - The Smurfs.
The storylines tended to be simple tales of bold adventure. The cast had a simple structure as well: almost al...
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The Smurfs: Encyclopedia Ii - The Smurfs - Smurf Universe
The Smurfs - The Smurfs.
The storylines tend to be simple tales of bold adventure. The cast has a simple structure as well: almost all ...
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The Smurfs: Encyclopedia Ii - The Smurfs - Smurf Universe
The Smurfs - The Smurfs.
The storylines tend to be simple tales of bold adventure. The cast has a simple structure as well: almost all ...
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Chemise: Encyclopedia Ii - Chemise - The History Of The Chemise
The chemise seems to have been developed from the Roman tunica and first became popular in the European Middle Ages. Women wore shifts or...
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Beachwear: Encyclopedia Ii - Beachwear - Transformability Of Beachwear
In some places, especially temperate coastal regions, many people like to remain "beach ready" at all times, i.e. to wear something that ...
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Beachwear: Encyclopedia Ii - Beachwear - History Of Beachwear
The invention of the railway, and the proliferation of rail travel in the mid 1800s made it possible for large numbers of people to visit...
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Belt Clothing: Encyclopedia Ii - Belt Clothing - History
Belts have been documented both for male and female clothing since the Bronze Age. Both sexes used them off and on, depending on the curr...
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Jeans: Encyclopedia Ii - Jeans - History
Jeans were first created in Genoa, Italy when the city was an independent Republic and a naval power. The first jeans were made for the G...
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Jeans: Encyclopedia Ii - Jeans - Jeans In Popular Culture
Jeans - Blue Jeans.
Initially blue jeans were simply sturdy trousers worn by workers. In the United States during the 1950s, wearing of...
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Tennis Shirt: Encyclopedia Ii - Tennis Shirt - History
Tennis shirt - Origins in tennis.
In the nineteenth, and early twentieth centuries, tennis players ordinarily wore long-sleeved shirts,...
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Gambeson: Encyclopedia Ii - Gambeson - History
Quilted leather open jackets and trousers were worn by Scythian horsemen before the 4th century BC, as can be seen on Scythian gold ornam...
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Knickers: Encyclopedia Ii - Knickers - Undergarments For Women
In Britain, knickers is a term for panties or similar women's undergarments: "Don't get your knickers in a twist" (i.e. "Don't panic," or...
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Monpa: Encyclopedia Ii - Monpa - Lifestyle And Dress
The traditional dress of the Monpa is based on the Tibetan Chugba, although woolen coats and trousers maybe worn as well. The men wear a ...
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Felis Sapiens: Encyclopedia Ii - Felis Sapiens - Technology
The Cat wears clothes, in a particularly garish style, and it is implied that all other cats dress well. They developed the trouser press...
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Asda: Encyclopedia Ii - Asda - Marketing
ASDA is known for two famous marketing campaigns. In the "ASDA price" campaign, customers tap their trouser pockets, producing a 'chinkin...
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James Monro: Encyclopedia Ii - James Monro - Commissioner
Worn out by constant criticism, Warren resigned in November 1888, and Matthews appointed Monro to replace him as Commissioner. Monro was ...
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Harrow School: Encyclopedia Ii - Harrow School - Harrow Traditions
Harrow School - Uniform.
The most well-known public example of Harrow tradition is probably the Harrow hat, which resembles a boater in...
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Punisher: Encyclopedia Ii - Punisher - Costume
When the Punisher first appeared in 1974, his outfit was a form-fitting black bodysuit with a large white skull on his chest. Over the ye...
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Punisher: Encyclopedia Ii - Punisher - Costume
When the Punisher first appeared in 1974, his outfit was a form-fitting black bodysuit with a large white skull on his chest. Over the ye...
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Scythia: Encyclopedia Ii - Scythia - Sakas
Main article: Sakas
Sakas was the name given to Scythians in Asia, especially by Persians. The Indo-Scythians were named "Shaka" in India...
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Venice: Encyclopedia Ii - Venice - Venice In Culture The Arts And Fiction
In the 14th century, many young Venetian men began wearing tight-fitting multicolored hose, the designs on which indicated the Compagnie ...
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Nakhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Nakhi - Dress
The Nakhi women wear wide-sleeved loose gowns accompanied by jackets and long trousers, tied with richly decorated belts at the waist. Sh...
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Bedford School: Encyclopedia Ii - Bedford School - Bedford Traditions
Bedford School - Uniform.
Bedford has a rich heritage of tradition. Weekday dress consists of a dark navy blue jacket, white shirt, gre...
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United States Air Force: Encyclopedia Ii - United States Air Force - Uniform
United States Air Force - Service Dress.
The current U.S. Air Force Service Dress Uniform, adopted in 1993 and standardized in 1995, co...
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United States Air Force: Encyclopedia Ii - United States Air Force - Uniform
United States Air Force - Service Dress.
The current U.S. Air Force Service Dress Uniform, adopted in 1993 and standardized in 1995, co...
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United States Air Force: Encyclopedia Ii - United States Air Force - Uniform
United States Air Force - Service Dress.
The current U.S. Air Force Service Dress Uniform, adopted in 1993 and standardized in 1995, co...
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United States Air Force: Encyclopedia Ii - United States Air Force - Uniform
United States Air Force - Service Dress.
The current U.S. Air Force Service Dress Uniform, adopted in 1993 and standardized in 1995, co...
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United States Marine Corps: Encyclopedia Ii - United States Marine Corps - Appearance
Marines are often confused with soldiers, who are members of United States Army. Both have significant differences in appearance: Marines...
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United States Coast Guard: Encyclopedia Ii - United States Coast Guard - Uniforms
The current Coast Guard dress uniform, introduced in 1972 is similar to the U. S. Navy Officer and CPO uniform and consists of a blue sin...
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United States Marine Corps: Encyclopedia Ii - United States Marine Corps - Appearance
Marines are often confused with soldiers, who are members of United States Army. Both have significant differences in appearance: Marines...
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United States Marine Corps: Encyclopedia Ii - United States Marine Corps - Appearance
Marines are often confused with soldiers, who are members of United States Army. Both have significant differences in appearance: Marines...
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Trousers: Encyclopedia Ii - Trousers - Law
In May 2004 in Louisiana, Congressman Dick Shepard proposed a bill that would make it a crime to appear in public wearing trousers below ...
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