Glossary

If you are unsure about what some of the words and terms specific to alternative clothing and the gothic scene mean, you can now look up the most common definitions in use in our online store.

Detailed descriptions and definitions for the most common clothing styles associated with the gothic scene, like cyber, punk, bondage or rockabilly are provided, along with clothing examples directly from our store.

We provide explanations and definitions to most of the fabrics our clothes are made along with their specific attributes, from common cotton and wool to satin, velvet and voile!
 
Basque

A basque is a sleeveless and strapless top very similar to a bustier, except it is longer and usually covers the waistline. Modern basques are contouring items that emphasizes the bust by pushing the bosom upwards, but it lacks the form-molding properties of a genuine corset. Instead these items often feature decorative front and / or back lace-up details. Adepts of the romantic movement within the gothic scene are very fond of these clothes.

 

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