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Cap Sleeve
A very short sleeve that does not extend past the armpit.

 

 

Cassock
An ankle-length, close-fitting robe for clergy members of some Christian denominations. The style is derived from the tunic worn beneath the toga during classical antiquity. It was originally the standard daily clothing for the clergy, but many favored clerical clothing of more conventional styles.

 

 

Christening Gown
A very long, white garment for baptism of infants. Christening gowns are made of cotton fabric or fine white linen, and can be trimmed with lace, embroidery, and other handwork. They often have coordinating bonnets and may be used generation after generation as a family heirloom

 

 

Cobbler Apron
An apron covering the front and back of the torso, tied on the sides or in the back, and used in numerous vocations.

 

 

Cowl
A long, outer robe with wide sleeves, worn during the liturgy by Catholic monks. The garment keep monks warm, as they spent long hours in drafty, cold churches. They originated during the Middle Ages as a practical alternative to a cloak and became the formal style for those in the monastery.

 

 

Cyberpunk Fashion
The fashion and subculture influenced by the ideas of cyberpunk. The clothing in the film The Matrix can be seen as cyberpunk and has most likely influenced the concept of cyberpunk itself. Typical items of clothing include trench coats, boots, sunglasses, and goggles with black, monochrome, and sometimes neon materials. Popular hairstyles are dreadlocks and shaved heads, sported by both genders.

 

 

Cycling Jersey
A shirt worn in cycling, offering advantages in design for serious cyclists. The cyclist rides in a bent over position, so the jersey is cut long in the back. Pockets are sewn on the back, so any items will not fall out. The zipper is short, so the jersey can be opened to cool off the cyclist. The cycling jersey is worn tightly to reduce air resistance.

 

 

 

 

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