fly front
The tailor carefully sews a fly front onto the pair of trousers to hide the buttons.
Noun: A fly front is a type of opening on a garment, typically trousers (pants) or a coat, that is closed by a zipper or by buttons which are concealed under a flap or fold of cloth. This design creates a smooth, unbroken appearance on the front of the garment.
The term "fly front" is used to describe the specific style and construction of a garment's closure. It is a standard feature in many types of tailored clothing. - It is most commonly associated with men's and women's trousers and jeans. - It can also be found on some jackets, coats, and skirts. - The primary purpose is functional (for ease of dressing) and aesthetic (to hide the fastening mechanism).
- Noun:
- These trousers have a classic button fly front.
- The designer coat features a hidden zipper fly front.
- A well-constructed fly front is essential for a good pair of jeans.
- "Concealed fly front": Emphasizes that the fastening is completely hidden from view.
- The tuxedo pants have a concealed fly front for a sleek, formal look.
- Fly (n): Often used as a shorter, more casual term for "fly front," especially in contexts like "the fly of your pants."
- Zipper fly (n): Specifies a fly front closed with a zipper.
- Button fly (n): Specifies a fly front closed with buttons.
- Concealed closure: A more general term for any fastening hidden by fabric.
- Front opening: A broader, less specific term for the opening at the front of a garment.
- "The fly is open": A common idiom meaning the fastening (zipper or buttons) on a person's trousers is unfastened, which is considered a social faux pas.
- He discreetly told his friend that his fly was open.
The tailor carefully sews a fly front onto the pair of trousers to hide the buttons.
- an opening in a garment that is closed by a zipper or by buttons concealed under a fold of cloth