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1. What is a “Jersey Fringe Convertible”?
2. What is a “Dolman”?
3. What is an “Anorak”?
4. What are “Stovepipes”?
5. What is a “Bolero”?
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An anorak is a rain jacket. Hope I win!
Let’s see if I can do this without google…
1. Jersey Fringe Convertible = Material associated with a dress style?
2. Anorak = Style of jacket. Outerwear.
3. Stovepipes = Type of form-fitting leg on a pant (typically jeans?)
4. Bolero = Spanish-style jacket. Cropped.
An anorak is like a water resistant pull over jacket.
A bolero is a shrug-like shorter jacket.
a jersey fringe convertible obviously has fringe, made out of comfortable material and found frequently in a tie dye pattern this season. You can wear it as a scarf or a wrap or just an accessory of any type…
A Bolero is a very shot jacket probably fashioned after bullfighters.. Nanette lepore is famous for her stylish boleros.
Stove pipes: DUH: Skinny Jeans or the like… and please don’t wear them unless you have the body for them!
Dolman i think is one of those ugly cover ups made out of sweater material that have no buttons and hand off the shoulder a bit… they are not flattering to all people.
anorak is a faux fur jacket.. yeah for faux!
a bolero is a chort cropped jacket. that’s all i got
Dolman is a word that describes a type of sleeve. I guess you could say it’s cape-like sleeves. Similar to the bat wing sleeve.
2. dolman is a type of elegant sleeve, on many wedding gowns.
3.Aronak is a raincoat/ slicker.
5. Bolero, is a short/cropped jacket. Like a bullfighter’s jacket.
a bolero is a short cropped jacket-my bday is september 3rd
1.jersey fringe convertible:it has fringes(obviously), it’s convertible so you be worn several ways, and now tie dye is in. tres boho chic!
2.dolman:type of sleves, but really just capelike arm pieces
3.Anorak:just a rain jacket, but saying “rain jacket” is so last season
4.Stovepipes:type of jeans(like skinny jeans) or top hat
5.Bolero:never again will you be blamed for shrinking your friend’s sweater in the dryer, you simply bought them a bolero! it’s a short open jacket(aka a shrug)
3. What is an “Anorak”?
It’s one of those rain jackets/windbreakers that wraps up really tiny into a little bag you can fit in your pocket and have ready for a rainstorm!
4. What are “Stovepipes”?
Some sort of capri pants.
5. What is a “Bolero”?
A very short little jacket worn over a fancy dress. The term comes from Spanish and is what bullriders wear.
uno. jersey fringe convertible – garment you can wear in several ways, made of jersey and has a fringe. makes me think of a sexy car wash.
dos. dolman – da na na na na na na na DOLMAN!
tres. anorak – eskimo chic jacket
quatro. stovepipes – on skinny girls, they’re skinny jeans. on chubsters, they make me throw up in my mouth a little.
five-o. bolero – tiny jacket
Bolero is a style of a cropped “jacket” that usually doesn’t close in the front, and has some sort of ruffled or folded over collar. A bolero made of lace is a good way to cover up your shoulders if you decide on a strapless wedding dress and need a little more modesty.
Bolero is a little jacket, anorak is a raincoat. What a fun giveaway!
What is a “Dolman”? Dolman is a type of sleeve that is oversized and can be found on dresses or shirts.
What is an “Anorak”? It is a type of windbreaker jacket…think Gap circa 19902 with the hood and zipper. I think they came in a pouch too.
What is a “Bolero”? A bolero is a short jacket or blazer
A “bolero” is a short, cropped jacked worn open in the front.
Jersey Fringe Convertible is a style of haircut in which the bangs are cut short enough to not bat you in the eye when the wind hits you with the top down whislt crossing the bridge.
Dolman: a style of tattered jacket that you see in Depression era photos of unemployed men in the bread line.
Anorak: a rain jacket made of unbreathable fabric particularly ill suited to desert conflicts.
Stovepipes: either a very narrow trouser leg or a style of tophat favoured by Pres. Lincoln.
Bolero: a cropped jacket or highly emotional song sung by Latins, who may or may not be clad in one.
1. What is a “Jersey Fringe Convertible”?
a tube-shaped scarf with fringe that can be worn multiple ways; as a neck wrap, tube top, or skirt! has nothing to do with the state of New Jersey (i think!?)
2. What is a “Dolman”?
a type of sleeve that is very voluminous and full, rather triangular shaped. sometimes also referred to as a “batwing” sleeve.
3. What is an “Anorak”?
a heavy coat or parka with a hood for extra wind protection
4. What are “Stovepipes”?
super-skinny straight-leg pants, often with a wide cuff at the bottom. one must be of super-model waif physique to properly wear!
5. What is a “Bolero”?
a short, cropped fashion jacket; think bullfighter!
Anorak – rain coat usually made thin type of material and shorter in length than a traditional raincoat
Dolman is a type of sleeve – I even wrote a Shop It To Me Article about it:-) http://blog.a-linestyleservices.com/sleeves-for-different-body-types/
A jersey fringe convertible is a tube scarf with fringe trim that can also be worn as a top, dress, or skirt. (The first time I head this, it made me think of a mullet with mall bangs)
Dolman is a robe-like type of sleeve. Taken to an extreme it can look like bat wings.
An anorak is a hooded parka.
Stovepipes are pants that are very fitted to the leg. It’s also used to refer to a tall style of men’s hat.
A bolero is a cropped jacket similar to those worn by matadors.
A bolero is a short, cropped jacket that is worn open in the front.
Easy enough for use girls. So, I asked my guy friends what they thought…
1. Jersey Fringe Convertible: I don’t get it. A car?
2. Dolman: A type of dog.
3. Anorak: Is that english?
4. Stovepipes: Pipes that come out of a stove or a ‘smoking’ apparatus.
5. Bolero: Kind of like an enchilada…dude, I’m hungry!
I’m so glad to be (an intelligent) girl and plan on finding a whole new social scene in the very near future.
ps-a ‘dolman’ is a type of sleeve not a type of dog
1. Jersey fringe convertible: a bridge and tunnel guy (most likely from Jersey)who with a little work can be converted into a respectable Manhattanite?
2. Dolman: Not sure, but I can guarantee it’s ugly.
3. Anorak: Know this one… it’s a parka with fur inside. I’ll even use it in a sentence for ya… It was hard not to stare at the players standing poolside at last night’s waterpolo game cause none of them had anoraks on.
4. Stovepipes: Guys who smoke a lot.
5. Bolero: Yay, I know this one too. These are the little jacketos bull fighters wear. A good way to remember this one, “You can’t sport a Bolero without an “Ole.”
a jersey fringe convertible–a jersey fabric tube top that can be worn as a top, skirt, or dress with fringe on it, of course. Not be confused with a convertible car from Jersey with fringe dangling from the rear-view mirror.
dolman is most commonly used to describe a sleeve that’s set low with large cape-like sleeves. Also used to describe a woman’s mantle/cloak.
an anorak: a parka with a hood–usually has fur around the hood.
stovepipes: skinny jeans for skinny people!
bolero: a bull fighter’s style jacket, also the same pattern used for bedjackets from the 50s and 60s.
-Dolman: Long sleeve shirt with wide loose hanging sleeves, like wings.
-Bolero: Short fitted jackets, usually with super rich tapestry like fabrics. I always think of SPanish bullfighters.
-Stovepipe: I think of stovepipe pants, with straight semi-loose pant legs, usually in a light cotton fabric??
-Anorak: A loose fitting outdoor jacket/parka thing. It makes me think of parachute material.
-Jersey fringe convertible: Some sort of soft scarf with fringe on the end and you can wrap it around yourself make it into a skirt!!
1. Jersey Fringe Convertible: http://www.freepeople.com/index.cfm/fuseAction/products.detail/_/Jersey-Fringe-Convertible/productID/5be7c2a9-8175-4d6e-9151-360ddeecd12a/categoryID/dd4c0fde-f443-4868-aa27-da49f8c8cf83/
2. Dolman:long and loose garment with narrow sleeves and an opening in the front
3. Anorak: heavy jacket with a hood
4. Stovepipes: either a very narrow trouser leg or a style of tophat
5. Bolero: short/cropped jacket
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1. What is a “Jersey Fringe Convertible”? Is that those huge bangs the Jersey girls have where you can wear them down or to the side or in a “waterfall”?
2. What is a “Dolman”? Type of sleeve, wide, kind of like sleeves on a kimono
3. What is an “Anorak”? type of jacket, like a parka
4. What are “Stovepipes”? super wide leg pants…..so wide they look like stove pipes!
5. What is a “Bolero”? a little cropped jacket…spanish bullfighters wear them
1. What is a “Jersey Fringe Convertible”? Sounds like a car. Unless it’s a fringed jersey, convertible, in which case I guess it could be a jersey top or skirt or something, with fringes, that can be worn in several ways.
2. What is a “Dolman”? A type of sleeve. Thought it also sounds like a type of dog. Nah, that’s Dobbermann.
3. What is an “Anorak”? A Parka sort of thing? A jaket for cold weather, possibly with a hood and rainproof? I think.
4. What are “Stovepipes”? Straight, narrow leg pants.
5. What is a “Bolero”? A short jacket.
1. What is a “Jersey Fringe Convertible”? a piece of clothing that can be worn as a scarf, dress, tube top, etc., with fringe
2. What is a “Dolman”? a wide sleeve, almost like a cape
3. What is an “Anorak”? a type of jacket with a hood
4. What are “Stovepipes”? Type of pants with a straight leg.
5. What is a “Bolero”? a short jacket, usually structured.
2. What is a “Dolman”?
-a type of sleeve (loose) that resemble wigs.
3. What is an “Anorak”?
-style of a jacket. sporty looking, pocket fronts, hooded.
4. What are “Stovepipes”?
-straight jeans, also known as skinny jeans
5. What is a “Bolero”?
cropped jacket…kinda like what the Spanish matadors wear!!
1. Jersey Fringe Convertible: Tube top with fringe trim.
2. Dolman: A full sleeve that is very wide at the armhole and narrow at the wrist.
3. Anorak: Heavy jacket parka with a fur-lined hood
4. Stovepipes: Narrow leg pants (aka Cigarettes, Skinny Legs, and Tighties)
5. Bolero: a short jacket with no fastening
Jersey fringe convertible is a fringe scarf that can be worn in many different ways.
Dolman is a specific sleeve that is super loose.
An anorak is a raincoat.
Stovepipes are super skinny pants.
Bolero is a shrug.
Dolman is a type of sleeve that is loose around the armhole and hangs down.
An anorak is a light jacket, typically for rain or wind
A stovepipe leg on pants is narrow and straight and very skinny
A bolero is a short cropped jacket
2. What is a “Dolman”? A type of wide loose sleeve that narrows down the arm.
3. What is an “Anorak”? Outerwear Jacket
4. What are “Stovepipes”? Pants with narrow legs
5. What is a “Bolero”? Very Short jacket or sweater with or without sleeves like a shrug
Jersey Fringe Convertable: Jersey tube scarf with side rouching and fringe trim along the top and bottom hems.
Dolman: A dolman sleeve is a full sleeve that is very wide at the armhole and narrow at the wrist.
Anorak: A pull-over jacket without a zipper, button or frogged opening.
Stovepipes: Skinny pants with narrow legs.
Bolero: short jacket worn open in front
All I have without cheating is ‘Bolero.’ That’s a short jacket that only covers the boobs.
A dolman sleeve is full at the armhole, tapering to a narrow wrist.
Stovepipes are pants legs, usually denim, which remain rather wide all the way to the ankles. (Think of the old stovepipes!)
Bolero jacket are short, usually worn open in front, over a blouse or top which is tucked into the waist of the skirt or pants (with a finished waist or a belt).
A Jersey Fringe Convertible is a jersey (ie single knit) tube scarf that is advertised as something that can be converted into a top, dress, or skirt. It could also be a dickey, a single leg warmer, a jump rope, or an excessive scrunchy. It could also be called ‘Cheap Ass Tube With Fringe and Some Elastic Thrown On.’ It is easy to sew for less than the twenty bucks they are asking for it. Besides, if you sewed it you could make it out of silk jersey, which is is a much better choice for a jersey dress.
An anorak used to be the kind of jacket worn by tragically dorky English boys, but they have recently been reinvented as very cute jackets for fashionable girlies (see DEREK LAM).
A dolman sleeve is a sleeve that is cut on to the bodice and joined at the shoulder seam. It can be a floppy batwing sleeve or a slim short sleeved t-shirt. It will give anyone who wears over a b-cup a horrible armpit-boob appearance, because it forces a huge wrinkle from your armpit to your side-boob since the sleeve is not set in to the armscye. Be warned, y’all.
Stovepipes are skinny trousers or jeans. They have been made new and fantastic by Hedi Slimane at Dior. They best suit gentlemen who are Mick-Jaggerish in proportion. They best suit ladies seldom if ever.
Bolero is a silly piece of music by Ravel, an embarrassing movie starring Dudley Moore, and also is a kind of little jacket. If you have a long torso they make you look as if you found a cookie frosted with the word EAT ME and grew several sizes since geting dressed this morning. If you are petite and adorable they will make you look even moreso.
Hi! A Jersey Fringe Convertible is a top that looks like a tube scarf with fringe on the top and bottom.
Dolman is a type of sleeve that is usually 3/4 in length
and cape like or very wide! To me, Stovepipes are a style of jean that are like skinny jeans. A bodero reminds me of the son in “10!” It is a short jacket that is open in the front. Many thanks, Cindi
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An anorak is a heavy coat or a parka that usually has a hood on it, too. It’s french for parka:) I love a cute anorak with some dark tights and cool, architectual heels. Or you could play off the “French-ness” of it and pair it with super skinny black pants and flats. C’est tres chic, oui??
A dolman sleeve is a sleeve that’s cut wide and long from the same piece as the body of the dress, shirt, jacket or whatever. It’s also called a batwing sleeve since it looks sort of webbed like a bat’s wing. I love the shosanna dandelion eyelet dolman dress featuring a slight dolman sleeve. Way prettier then a bat wing, in my opinion.
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1. ??
2. Dolman – type of sleeve, usually flowy
3. Anorak – jacket or rain coat
4. Stovepipes – pants or jeans with a skinny leg
5. Bolero – short jacket, usually cut to the waist with no closures
3. Rain jacket – Hopefully tres chic!!
4. Skinny pants
5. Cropped jacket!!
Stovepipes are skinny jeans or pants.
Bolero is a short jacket.
A bolero is a short, cropped jacket.
An anorak is a light jacket typically for rain or wind.
anorak type of heavy jacket with a hood
Bolero-A very short jacket worn open in the front
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anorak is a light rain jacket, bolero is a round-ish, cropped sweater. Thanks!
A Bolero-a small,short jacket ,looks great with a dress
A anorak is a jacket or rain coat ,I have a few and they always have the waist tie add to the coat,by threaded rope
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