full-fashioned
/'ful'fæʃnd/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Knitted to fit the shape of the body: Describes garments, especially hosiery, that are knitted to conform to the contours of the body, providing a precise and tailored fit.
Usage
- The term full-fashioned is used almost exclusively as an adjective to describe how a knitted garment, particularly stockings or socks, is manufactured. It indicates a specific production technique that results in a superior, form-fitting shape. It is a technical term more common in fashion, textiles, and manufacturing contexts than in everyday conversation.
Examples
- Adjective:
- She prefers full-fashioned stockings because they fit her legs perfectly without sagging.
- This brand is known for its high-quality, full-fashioned hosiery.
- The vintage advertisement boasted "full-fashioned seams" for a more elegant look.
Advanced Usage
- "Full-fashioned" vs. "Fully Fashioned": Both forms are used interchangeably, with "full-fashioned" being more common as a single, hyphenated compound adjective.
- Historical Context: The term was particularly prominent in the early-to-mid 20th century to distinguish high-quality, shaped hosiery from simpler, tube-knitted alternatives.
Variants and Related Words
- Fully fashioned (adj): An alternative spelling with the same meaning.
- These are fully fashioned gloves.
- Fashioning (n): In knitting, the process of increasing or decreasing stitches to shape a garment.
- Shaped (adj): Having a defined form. (This is a more general synonym but lacks the specific technical meaning of the knitting process.)
Synonyms
- Shaped-knit: Specifically knitted to a shape.
- Contoured: Designed to follow the shape of something. (Less technical for textiles.)
- Tailored: Made to fit a particular individual or shape. (A broader term that can apply to cut-and-sew garments, not just knitting.)
Antonyms
- Seamless: Knitted in a continuous tube without a seam, but not necessarily shaped to the body's contours.
- Tube-knit / Circular-knit: Knitted in a cylindrical form, requiring less shaping.
Adjective
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knitted to fit the shape of the body
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full-fashioned hosiery
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