Placket
noun
A placket is a slit or opening in a garment, usually finished with a band to stabilize the edges, designed for easy fastening such as buttons or zippers.
The shirt’s placket allows for easy dressing.
Usage tips
Neutral
button placket, front placket, shirt placket
noun
A narrow strip or band of fabric that covers the edges of a placket opening, often utilized in shirt designs.
She sewed a lovely placket band onto her shirt.
Usage tips
Neutral
placket band, fabric placket
noun
A placket is a slit or opening in a garment, usually finished with a band to stabilize the edges, designed for easy fastening such as buttons or zippers.
The shirt’s placket allows for easy dressing.
Usage tips
Neutral
button placket, front placket, shirt placket
noun
A narrow strip or band of fabric that covers the edges of a placket opening, often utilized in shirt designs.
She sewed a lovely placket band onto her shirt.
Usage tips
Neutral
placket band, fabric placket
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Style
A placket can greatly affect the style of a garment.
The intricate placket made the dress look very elegant.
Pro Tip 2/3Functionality
Plackets provide easy access for wearing and adjusting clothing.
Most shirts have a functional placket at the front.
Pro Tip 3/3Design
Different placket styles contribute to the overall design aesthetic.
The designer incorporated a unique placket to set the dress apart.
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buttonzippercollardresspocket
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