Many men are confused by fashion terminology
Many men are left confused by fashion terminology and think the names of garments actually refer to other things, it's been found.
A recent poll quizzed 1,356 men on their knowledge of fashion terms by asking them to describe various clothing items.
But a surprising number of men were found to hold common misconceptions - such as the 41% who think a 'gilet' (a sleeveless jacket) is actually a type of knife.
34% also thought a 'pashmina' (a cashmere wool shawl) was a country, while another 22% said they thought it was a curry.
The odd news suggests there are plenty of men out there who you should NOT go shopping with… or for an Indian meal.
Other common fashion terminology mistakes
Culotte - A disease (32%) French Town (39%)
Tunic – Flower (53%)
Halter-neck - Rollercoaster (10%) Neck Brace (27%)
Wrap-Over – Sandwich (40%)
Chiffon – Cleaning Product (38%)
Bandeau – 80’s music event (27%)
Hosiery – Gardening Appliance (33%)
Andy Barr, of MyCelebrityFashion.co.uk which commissioned the study, said: "We thought it would be a bit of fun to quiz men on their knowledge of fashion terminology, given that they often get a bad rap for paying little attention to the latest trends.
"The results were amusing and, in some cases, quite shocking; especially given the fact that so many men mistook a gilet for a sharp kitchen utensil."
A recent poll quizzed 1,356 men on their knowledge of fashion terms by asking them to describe various clothing items.
But a surprising number of men were found to hold common misconceptions - such as the 41% who think a 'gilet' (a sleeveless jacket) is actually a type of knife.
34% also thought a 'pashmina' (a cashmere wool shawl) was a country, while another 22% said they thought it was a curry.
The odd news suggests there are plenty of men out there who you should NOT go shopping with… or for an Indian meal.
Other common fashion terminology mistakes
Culotte - A disease (32%) French Town (39%)
Tunic – Flower (53%)
Halter-neck - Rollercoaster (10%) Neck Brace (27%)
Wrap-Over – Sandwich (40%)
Chiffon – Cleaning Product (38%)
Bandeau – 80’s music event (27%)
Hosiery – Gardening Appliance (33%)
Andy Barr, of MyCelebrityFashion.co.uk which commissioned the study, said: "We thought it would be a bit of fun to quiz men on their knowledge of fashion terminology, given that they often get a bad rap for paying little attention to the latest trends.
"The results were amusing and, in some cases, quite shocking; especially given the fact that so many men mistook a gilet for a sharp kitchen utensil."