Brit-Speak: clothing -with LINKS to More

[Steve]

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Lisa (Jennings) Mamula"
<mercy_72476 at y...> wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> there are lots of references to clothing that I really don't 
> understand, such as  "jumper," "dressing gown," "nightdress."  I'm 
> not sure if it's because I'm an American or if I'm just a little
> slow on the uptake.  Help?
> 
> LisaMarie


bboyminn;

I'm not British, but I have investigate these oddities myself for I
was at one time just as confused as you. 

Note: In your other post, I listed some links to British Dictionaries,
also, the HP Lexicon has a list of British-isms used in the books.

Jumper = Pull over sweater

Dressing gown = bathrobe (men and women's)

Nightdress = if you've ever seen old movies that take place in the
18th and 19th centuries, then you have seen men dressed for sleep not
in pajamas but in a long white pull-over flannel shirt that comes down
below their knees. That would more commonly be referred to as a
nightshirt. I assume that nightdress simply refers to a woman's
equivalent, or what we frequenlty call a flannel nightgown.

In addition-

Plus-fours - a pair of knee pant typically worn by adult golfers. The
pants cinch just below the knee, and I assume is intended for freedom
of movement. 

Knickers - frequently used to refer to underwear usually female underwear.

If you are really interested, we have had some really good discussion
here, some of the best have been about food.

Brit-Speak: Vernon Dursley is a /Director/.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPFGU-OTChatter/message/23948

Brit Speak - Joined-Up Writing Confusion
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPFGU-OTChatter/message/22486

Brit Speak: Child in a Highchair Drinking Tea?
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPFGU-OTChatter/message/22182

Brit Speak: Difference between Fireman and Soldier?
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPFGU-OTChatter/message/22163

One last one to a post that contains several links to language, food,
and culture discussions.

Link for Jammie Dodgers, teas, etc. - LINKS GALORE
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPFGU-OTChatter/message/24321

That should keep you busy for a while.

Hope that helps.

Steve/bboyminn (was bboy_mn)