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G-string
A variation of the thong, this undergarment or swimwear bottom has a similar waistband but uses a string instead of a larger panel of fabric in the back. From the word garter, the G-string has become a foundation option when a smooth line is preferred under pants, skirts and dresses.
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Gabardine
A durable, compactly woven twill fabric, sometimes with a high sheen. Originally used by religious pilgrims in medieval Spain in a loose, outer garment called a gabardina, this sturdy fabric is now a staple for suitings and outerwear.
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Gamine
In fashion, a term used to describe a thin, girlish look. Originally used to denote a homeless girl who roamed the streets, the term became associated with high fashion in the 1950s when it was applied to the beauty of the moment, French actress Jean Seberg, and later, Audrey Hepburn.
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Garment-dyed
A term used to describe a garment whose color was produced from immersing the whole article of clothing in a coloring solution. See also fabric-dyed and yarn-dyed.
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Gauge
A term used to describe the number of loops per 1 to 1 1/2 inches in a knitted fabric or garment. Gauge may vary depending on how tight or loose the loops are, the yarn bulk and the size of the knitting needles. However, as a general rule, the higher the gauge, the finer and more lightweight the knit. Conversely, the lower the gauge, the bulkier the knit.
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Gauze
A lightweight fabric with a very open weave. Typically cotton or wool, gauze is most often associated with surgical dressings and curtains, but can also be used for warm-weather shirtings and dresses.
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Georgette
A sheer, lightweight fabric with a dry, pebbly surface that is often made of silk or silklike fibers. Georgette is used for blouses, dresses, skirts and evening gowns where its breezy drape offers feminine style.
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Gingham
A cotton fabric with a checkered pattern, most typically in white and another color. Named after Guingamp, in Brittany, where the fabric was originally manufactured, gingham was associated with tablecloths, aprons and picnic outings before becoming a classic shirting choice reflecting a sophisticated but playful style.
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Girdle
An elasticized, flexible women’s undergarment worn over the waist, hips and sometimes legs to give the body a more slender appearance. Popular in the early half of the twentieth century, girdles have evolved into more modern shapers and other foundation options that offer women form, with more freedom.
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Glen plaid
A fabric, most often wool, featuring a woven design of small and large checks. The name glen plaid was derived from the valley of Glen Urquhart in Inverness-shire, Scotland, where the checked wool was first used in the 1800s by the countess of Seafield to outfit her gamekeepers. Glen plaid is often nicknamed the Prince of Wales check, as it was the Prince of Wales, later to become King Edward VII, who established glen plaid as an ideal suiting fabric embodying the sporting life of the Highland countryside.
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Gore-Tex®
A synthetic fabric engineered with a triple-layer membrane to provide an impenetrable barrier against wind and water while maintaining breathability. Gore-Tex® is used in outerwear and sportswear where functionality is of prime importance.
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Gore
A skirt section that is wider at the hem than at the top, providing a fullness and shaping to the waist without using darts, and a trumpeted look. There may be as many as 24 gores in a skirt, although usually there are either four or six. Also called a godet.
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Gorge
The seam where the collar and lapel meet on a men’s jacket, forming the notch. Either high or low, the location of the gorge determines the length and roll of the lapel.
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Gossamer
A soft, sheer, weblike fabric that is delicate and flimsy in nature. Originally a British term referring to a light silk hat, gossamer is now typically used in veils and bridalwear.
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Grain
A term used to refer to the direction of fibers in a woven fabric. Straight-grain refers to the fibers running the length of a fabric, while cross-grain refers to the fibers running the width of a fabric. Grain may also refer to the markings in leather, which appear on the skins and hides when the hair or feathers are removed.
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Grommet
A small metal or plastic ring used to reinforce a hole, or eyelet, through which a fastener is passed. Used in everything from sneakers to totes to pullovers, grommets have come to signify utilitarian style, especially in summertime sportswear.
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Grosgrain
A closely woven silk or rayon fabric with narrow horizontal rounded ribs. Usually made in a dull finish, it is used primarily for ribbons or as trimming on evening clothes, neckwear, accessories, military uniforms and hat bands.
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Guayabera
A lightweight button-down shirt with a boxy fit, short sleeves, a convertible collar, one or two sets of patch pockets, an even hem and sets of pintucks running from the shoulders to the shirt bottom in the front and back that are sometimes decorated with elaborate embroidery. Originally worn by Cuban guava tree growers, the guayabera was adopted by businessmen in 1950s Havana and exported by visiting tourists. The shirt style continues to maintain a certain popularity to this day.
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Guilloche
An ornamental border formed by two or more curved bands or lines that interlace to repeat a circular design.
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Gun check
A fabric, usually wool, with a diamond, stairlike check.
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Gusset
A piece of fabric, either in a diamond or triangle shape, inserted in a garment or accessory to allow for more space and greater movement. Gussets typically appear under the arms of sleeves, in the sides of a handbag, the sides of men’s shirttails and the sides of shoes, and are now often cut in new stretchy fabrics to increase flexibility.
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