Man’s hat of rather stiff felt with narrow rolled brim and lengthwise crease in the crown worn from 1870s on for formal occasions. Made fashionable by Prince of Wales, later Edward VII, who visited Bad Homburg in Germany many times. Revived after President Dwight Eisenhower wore one to his inauguration in 1952. Der. Homburg, Prussia.

Black leather jacket, originating during World War II and worn by Marlon Brando in the 1954 film The Wild One, that became a symbol of rebellious youth and went on to become part of mainstream fashion. Synonym: Bronx jacket

Small mask covering upper half of the face, leaving the mouth exposed; worn for masquerades. Also called a half-mask.

Knit shirt with broad stripes in two contrasting colors with small white rib knit collar and cuffs. So called imitation of shirts worn in Great Britain when playing rugby.

[ret-i-kyool] Woman’s small purse made of satin, mesh, velvet, red morocco leather, and other materials. Took many shapes, e.g., shaped like an envelope, an urn, a lozenge, a circle, a shell, or a basket. Used from 19th to early 20th c. When first introduced sometimes made fun of and called a ridicule. Also called indispensible, ballantine.

Double-handled bag made like a small flight bag with a zippered closing. Characteristic features are the small pockets placed low on the outside of the bag. One of the most popular bags of the late 1960s and now a classic style. Also called caravan bag.

Ruffle of lace, embroidery, or sheer fabric made in a cascade, attached to front of dress, blouse, or a cravat-like neckpiece. Popular in the 18th c. for men and revived for women in the late 19th c., 1930s, 1940s, and 1980s.

Long necktie that goes around the neck with one end looping over the other end twice, then pulled through loop making a slip knot. Usually made of bias-cut fabric or knit, narrow in the center back and wider at the ends. Worn continuously since the 1890s in varying widths. Also worn by women with tailored suits.

Sleeve fitted at wrist but cut with deep armhole so that it somewhat resembles a cape from the back. So called because it looks like the sleeve in the original dolman coat, a short mantle or full-length wrap worn from the 1870s through the 1880s and revived in the early 20th century. Also called batwing sleeve.

Medium-high heel with squared base flaring toward the sole–like an inverted pyramid.