If the word “chunky” comes with a certain kind of negative connotation or “peekaboo” is solely a game you played as a child, clearly you don’t speak the language of fashion. Fashion, as a dialect, is technically English, but the words might as well be foreign to you if style isn’t your form of communication. So whether you can relate, or need a user’s guide to chatting with your shopping buddies, may we present you with the definitive fashion-to-English dictionary:
Utilitarian: A highly functional, practical accessory
Boxy: A sweater or top that is roughly as tall as it is wide
Relaxed: One size too big
Oversize: Two sizes too big
Chunky: A heavy knit
Statement: An eye-catching accessory or article of clothing that punctuates your outfit
Peekaboo: Has cutouts
Smart: A practical buy (see: affordable)
Cost-Per-Wear: An equation for determining the “smartness” of a buy
Luxe: Consisting of rich fabrics or fine tailoring
Staple: A garment that you wear to death and remains a constant in your wardrobe
Basic: 1. The most minimal of staples; 2. A certain kind of b*tch
Retro: Anything Taylor Swift wears
Nautical: Anything with stripes or red, white, and blue
Downtown: Anything black or leather
Tough Girl: Anything black and leather
Off Duty: Any time a model leaves her house
It: Universally adored
Having a Moment: The most “It” it
Everything: The highest form of praise
