The vast number of acronyms and abbreviations used by the fashion industry can overwhelm just about anyone. Heck, it even catches us style writers off guard now and then.

To combat this, we’ve compiled the most in-depth guide to all of the acronyms and abbreviations you’ll see regarding men’s style.

No longer will acronyms like “AAFO” or “CPW” baffle and confuse, because now there’s a dictionary to turn to that will give you the most comprehensive list ever created for men’s fashion and style.

Use the table below to sort alphabetically or by the following categories:

• Apparel – types, parts and features of garments and accessories
• Brands – fashion houses, clothing manufacturers and apparel brands
• Buying & Selling – terminology encountered when buying or selling apparel
• Fashion Industry – industry lingo (some of which is mainstream)
• Internet – websites, forums and online lingo/slang
• Materials – raw materials, including origins and attributes
• Size & Fit – describes the sizing and fit of clothes and accessories

You can also search the table using the search box. Below the table, you’ll find the full list of fashion acronyms, along with an example sentence for each one.

The Complete List with Examples

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2PS = Two Piece Suit = A business suit consisting of a jacket with matching trousers.