


Word: Steampunk
Pronunciation: steem-puhngk
Function: noun
Date: 1985–90
Meaning:
1. A subgenre of science fiction and fantasy featuring advanced machines and other technology based on steampower of the 19th century and taking place in a recognizable historical period or a fantasy world.
2. A subculture inspired by this literary and film subgenre: the fashions and gadgets of steampunk.

Word: Flatform
Function: noun
Date: 2011
Meaning: A hybrid shoe with the height of platforms, but the comfort of flats.
Word: New Look
Function: noun
Date: 1947
Meaning: A style of women's clothing introduced by the designer Christian Dior in 1947, characterized by a silhouette with broad shoulders, a narrow waist, a long, full skirt, and often emphasized hips.

Word: Mod
Pronunciation: mɒd
Function: noun
Date: 1955–60
Meaning: A British teenager of the1960s who affected a very neat, sophisticated appearance and wore fancy clothing inspired by Edwardian dress.

Word: Minaudière
Pronunciation: mee-noh-dyair
Function: noun
Date: 1935–40
Meaning: A small, sometimes jewelled case for a woman's cosmetics or other personal objects, often carried as a handbag.



Word: Leatherette
Pronunciation: leth-uh-ret
Function: noun
Date: 1875–80
Meaning: A material constructed of paper or cloth and finished to simulate the grain, colour, and texture of leather.
Word: Lamé
Pronunciation: la-mey
Function: noun
Date: 1920–25
Meaning: An ornamental fabric in which metallic threads, as of gold or silver, are woven with silk, wool, rayon, or cotton.



Word: Midi
Pronunciation: mid-ee
Function: noun
Date: 1965–70
Meaning: A skirt or skirt part, as of a dress or coat, ending at the middle of the calf.
Word: Kitten Heel
Function: noun
Meaning: A woman's shoe with a thin, low stiletto heel (usually 1.5 inches or less) that is set in from the back of the shoe.
Word: Kimono
Pronunciation: kuh-moh-noh
Function: noun
Date: 1637
Meaning: A long, wide-sleeved Japanese robe worn with an obi and often elaborately decorated.