LAPEL Drafts

Garment Types

General characteristics — fit

Garment fit types

Base layer

T-shirts, shirts, and lightweight tops worn directly against the skin.

Types

Crew-neck T-shirtV-neck T-shirtPoloShirtHenleyTank topSleevelessRinger T-shirtRaglan sleeves T-shirtLong-sleeve T-shirt

Neck constructions

T-shirt neck types

Midwear layer

Sweater is the umbrella term for knitted upper garments.

Pullover neck constructions

Pullover neck types

Pullovers

V-neck pullover

V-neck pullover

Crewneck pullover

Crewneck pullover

Mock neck pullover

Mock neck pullover

Turtleneck pullover

Turtleneck pullover

Quarter-zip pullover

Quarter-zip pullover

Cardigans & vests

Buttoned cardigan

Buttoned cardigan

Shawl-collar cardigan

Shawl-collar cardigan

Zip-front cardigan

Zip-front cardigan

Open-front cardigan

Open-front cardigan

Fisherman sweater

Fisherman sweater

Vest

Vest

Outerwear — jackets

Blazer

Blazer

  • Hip-length tailored cut
  • Structured shoulders
  • Notched lapels
  • Bridges smart casual to business casual
Unstructured jacket

Unstructured jacket

  • No padding or canvassing
  • Drapes naturally
  • Softer, lighter materials
  • Firmly in smart casual
Coach jacket

Coach jacket

  • Nylon or polyester shell
  • Snap-button front
  • Wind- and water-resistant
Harrington jacket

Harrington jacket

  • Waist-length, fitted
  • Front zip, raglan sleeves
  • Tartan lining
Minimalist bomber

Minimalist bomber

  • Ribbed collar, cuffs, hem
  • No patches or hardware
  • Neutral colors only
Lightweight field jacket

Lightweight field jacket

  • Four-pocket utility design
  • Stand collar
  • Relaxed, functional silhouette
Clean leather jacket

Clean leather jacket

  • Slim, minimal silhouette
  • No studs or hardware
  • Integrates into smart casual
Bomber jacket

Bomber jacket

  • MA-1 style
  • Often insulated or padded
  • Sleeve utility pocket
Varsity jacket

Varsity jacket

  • Wool body, leather sleeves
  • Ribbed collar & cuffs
  • Origin: American collegiate

Outerwear — coats

Raincoat

Raincoat

Trench coat

Trench coat

Topcoat / Overcoat

Topcoat / Overcoat

Footwear — moccasins

Slip-last construction — upper wraps around the foot and is stitched rather than welted.

Camp moccasins

Camp moccasins

Fringe moccasins

Fringe moccasins

Boat shoes / Deck shoes

Boat shoes / Deck shoes

Footwear — loafers

Moccasin-derived but with structured form. Slip-on, no laces, more formal than moccasins.

Penny loafers

Penny loafers

Belgian loafers

Belgian loafers

Tassel loafers

Tassel loafers

Bit loafers

Bit loafers

Venetian loafers

Venetian loafers

Footwear — espadrilles

Espadrilles

Espadrilles

Footwear — shoes

Derby shoes

Derby shoes

  • Open lacing
  • Medium formality
Oxford shoes

Oxford shoes

  • Closed lacing
  • Highest formality
Monk-strap shoes

Monk-strap shoes

  • One or two buckle straps
  • Between derby and oxford
Derby vs Oxford lacing
Oxford vs Derby comparison

Footwear — ankle boots

Chukka boots

Chukka boots

  • Two or three eyelets
  • Open lacing
  • Solidly smart casual
Desert boots

Desert boots

  • Traditionally suede
  • Crepe sole
Derby ankle boots

Derby ankle boots

Chelsea boots

Chelsea boots

  • Elastic side panels
  • Slip-on
Jodhpur boots

Jodhpur boots

  • Strap-and-buckle
  • Origin: equestrian
Service boots

Service boots

Footwear — sneakers

Minimal white sneakers

Minimal white sneakers

  • Low-top silhouette
  • Smooth leather upper
  • No logos or contrast panels
  • Casual–smart casual boundary

Construction glossary

Shoe anatomy
Loafer vs Moccasin
Gommino sole
Driving-shoe outsole with small rubber studs for grip, flexibility, and pedal sensitivity.
Moc-toe
Toe construction where the upper wraps around the front and is joined by an external seam.
Slip-on
Footwear without laces, buckles, or fasteners — relies on last shape and material flexibility.
Slip-last construction
Upper pulled around the last and stitched without a rigid insole board, producing a flexible, sock-like structure.