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Tab
A small, sometimes decorative, flap, strap, or loop of fabric that has a buttonhole, buckle, snap or other type of closure to fasten the waist of a pant, or the collar or cuff of a shirt or coat.
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Tamarind
A signature Ralph Lauren print derived from the tropical ornamental evergreen tree native to Africa and Asia.
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Tank top
A sleeveless knit shirt with a deep, U-shaped neckline and deep armholes. Originally an athletic garment, tank tops have found a place in both the modern wardrobe, to be worn layered or on its own.
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Tankini
A contemporary style of swimsuit that combines the comfort and coverage of a tank top with a traditional bikini bottom.
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Terry cloth
A knit fabric, usually in cotton, that has a plush pile formed of loops on one side. These loops increase the fabric’s absorbency, making terry the staple cloth for towels, robes and beachwear garments.
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Tropical wool
A smooth wool fabric made from two-ply yarns in an open plain weave. Lightweight and airy, this wool can be used for summer suitings, which is why it has become one of the fashion industry’s favorite year-round cloths.
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Trunks
A pair of shorts used by men for swimming. Trunks were first worn by boxers in the late nineteenth century. The look became adapted for swimming in the 1920s, when men wore them in navy blue wool with a wool knitted tank top. In the 1930s, men began to lose the tank top, and trunks began to evolve into the swimwear essential that they are today.
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Tube top
A woman’s strapless knit or smocked top that wraps about the body like a tube. This sexy look has evolved from its original 1970s iconic status in disco dressing, now offering breezy elegance for warm days and nights.
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Tuxedo
A man’s semiformal or formal evening jacket, usually in black, white or midnight blue, that typically has a single- or double-breasted shawl collar and satin or grosgrain lapels. The tuxedo was born in 1896 when a rebellious trendsetter Griswold Lorillard cut the the tails off his dinner jacket before attending a private country club in Tuxedo Park, New York. The abbreviated jacket has been in fashion ever since and remains a staple look reflecting the ultimate in elegance and sophistication. Also called a dinner jacket.
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