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!
 
Bodice

A bodice is clothing for women that covers the body from neck to waist, with removable sleeves or no sleeves, with a low cut. The purpose of the bodice is to achieve a fashionable shape and support the bust, and while traditional bodices were worn over a genuine corset, modern bodices are often worn instead of a corset.

While some bodices are stiffened, they do not have the same shaping properties a corset will have, their purpose is more decorative than functional. Thigtlacing on a bodice is not possible. Bodices, originally an article of clothing from the 16th century survived into modern times in the medieval or renaissance scene, and in the romantic branch of the gothic scene.

NOTE: The word bodice is also used to refer to the upper portion of a one or two piece dress, to distinguish it from the skirt and sleeves parts.

 

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