Placket

usgb/ˈplæk.ɪt/
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.
Visual representation of "placket" - 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.

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Neutral

button placket, front placket, shirt placket

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Style

A placket can greatly affect the style of a garment.

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The intricate placket made the dress look very elegant.
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Functionality

Plackets provide easy access for wearing and adjusting clothing.

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Most shirts have a functional placket at the front.
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Design

Different placket styles contribute to the overall design aesthetic.

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The designer incorporated a unique placket to set the dress apart.
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