Jumper (dress)
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A jumper (in American English), jumper dress, or pinafore dress[1][2] is a sleeveless, collarless dress intended to be worn over a blouse, shirt, T-shirt or sweater.[3][4][5] Hemlines can be of different lengths and the type of collar and whether there is pleating are also variables in the design.[6]
In British English, the term jumper describes what is called a sweater in American English. Also, in more formal British usage, a distinction is made between a pinafore dress and a pinafore. The latter, though a related garment, has an open back and is worn as an apron. In American English, pinafore always refers to an apron.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
A jumper is distinct from a sundress, which is typically sleeveless and collarless likewise, but generally of a different cut and fashion and designed to be worn on its own.
The apron dress may be viewed as a special case of the jumper. If the design of the dress is directly inspired by an apron (having a bib in front and ties in the back, for example), the garment is typically described as an apron dress.Template:Sfn
History
Jumpers for fall were described in The Fort Wayne Sentinel in 1906.[7] The dresses were "imported from Paris" and featured "original lines".[7]
Jumpers in the United States were part of the sportswear collections of Jean Patou, Coco Chanel and Paul Poiret.[6] Suzanne Lenglen wore Patou's jumper design in the 1920s.[6] The dresses, worn over blouses, became popular during the decade of the 1920s.[8] Jumpers were often worn in the summer and made out of various types of fabrics.[9]
Jumpers were touted as an "American" and a "sports fashion" in 1930 by the Pittsburgh Press.[10] The dresses were also praised for allowing women to create color combinations through the choice of blouse worn underneath.[10]
Jumpers were again popularized in 1953, when Hubert de Givenchy promoted his own jumper.[11] Jumpers, now considered a "classic" look, were considered "suitable to all ages."[12]
See also
- Gymslip – a British pinafore dress worn as athletic wear or school uniform
- Kirtle – a medieval garment of similar function
- Romper suit – combination of shorts and shirt
- Sarafan – a similar Russian traditional dress
References
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