STOLE

A band of cloth or a shawl worn around the shoulders and left to fall down the body front such as a fox-fur stole or mink. Deriving from the Latin stola meaning garment or equipment, it is also a Christian vestment, made from an embroidered band of silk.

STRIPE

A straight band or line of differing colour to the material on either side of it. Stripes that may be printed, sewn, woven or knitted into the fabric. Vertical stripes can help give an elongated appearance, making people look thinner, while horizontal stripes or hoops often tend to accentuate the girth of the wearer.

SUIT

A set of clothes cut from the same fabric, designed to be worn together. A suit typically consists of a jacket and trousers or skirt, and sometimes a tie and waistcoat too. Suits can be worn for most occasions and can often say a lot about the wearer. Whether made from wool or linen, in tweed or pinstripe or with an Italian of British cut, the most important factor when choosing a suits its tailoring and fit.