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A '''jumper''' (in [[American English]]), '''pinafore dress''' or '''pinafore''' ([[British English]]) is a sleeveless, collarless [[Dress (disambiguation)|dress]] intended to be worn over a [[blouse]], [[shirt]] or [[sweater]]. |
A '''jumper''' (in [[American English]]), '''pinafore dress''' or '''pinafore''' ([[British English]]) is a sleeveless, collarless [[Dress (disambiguation)|dress]] intended to be worn over a [[blouse]], [[shirt]] or [[sweater]]. |
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In British English, the term '''jumper''' describes a [[sweater]]. Also, in more formal British usage, a distinction is made between a pinafore dress and a [[pinafore]]; which, though a related garment, has an open back and is worn as an apron. |
In British English, the term '''jumper''' describes what is called a [[sweater]] in American English. Also, in more formal British usage, a distinction is made between a pinafore dress and a [[pinafore]]; which, though a related garment, has an open back and is worn as an apron. |
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A [[sundress]], like a jumper, is sleeveless and collarless; however, such articles are not worn over a blouse or sweater, and are of distinctly different cuts and fashions. |
A [[sundress]], like a jumper, is sleeveless and collarless; however, such articles are not worn over a blouse or sweater, and are of distinctly different cuts and fashions. |
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A jumper (in American English), pinafore dress or pinafore (British English) is a sleeveless, collarless dress intended to be worn over a blouse, shirt or sweater.
In British English, the term jumper describes what is called a sweater in American English. Also, in more formal British usage, a distinction is made between a pinafore dress and a pinafore; which, though a related garment, has an open back and is worn as an apron.
A sundress, like a jumper, is sleeveless and collarless; however, such articles are not worn over a blouse or sweater, and are of distinctly different cuts and fashions.
The apron dress may be viewed as a special case of the jumper. If the design of the dress is directly inspired by an apron (having a bib in front and ties in the back, for example), the garment is typically described as an apron dress.[1]
The Viking Apron Dress (admittedly a construction based on conjecture from the Hedeby fragments), is of a design that is in line with a standard jumper. The name was most likely chosen owing to the dress sometimes being worn on top of a sleeved dress.
See also
References
- ^ Note these pattern examples: early 1950s, 1974, and an unknown time period. Compare with this magazine excerpt and jumper dress patterns: women's magazine Paris Modes (Sept. 1909), 1940, 1956, 1960.