The difference between “Shirt” & “T-Shirt”

Difference between shirt & blouse:

A shirt is the general term for anything from a halter top to a hair shirt, and a blouse refers to something more specific. It doesn't have to be short or long sleeved. They have buttons or zippers, some kind of closure, and are made of a fine fabric like silk or satin so it can hang loosely.

Types of shirt:

T-shirt, tank top, blouse, polo, jersey, dress shirt,
henley, scoop neck, V-neck, button-down shirt, long-sleeved shirt,
short-sleeved shirt, sleeveless shirt, cami, sweatshirt, hoodie

As nouns the difference between blouse and shirt is that blouse is an outer garment, usually loose, that is similar to a shirt and reaches from the neck to the waist or below nowadays, in colloquial use, blouse refers almost always to a woman's shirt that buttons down the front while shirt is an article of clothing that is worn on the upper part of the body, and often has sleeves, either long or short, that cover the arms.

As verbs the difference between blouse and shirt is that blouse is to hang a garment in loose folds while shirt is to cover or clothe with a shirt, or as if with a shirt. 

Word Definitions

Blouse - (noun) An outer garment, usually loose, that is similar to a shirt and reaches from the neck to the waist or below. Nowadays, in colloquial use, blouse refers almost always to a woman's shirt that buttons down the front.

Shirt (noun) An article of clothing that is worn on the upper part of the body, and often has sleeves, either long or short, that cover the arms.

Brave New World: Tiffany & Co. Features 1st same-sex couple in engagement campaign

Jan 9 2015 (elle) = It's almost a cliché at this point—that a little girl dreams of opening a Tiffany blue box from her beau when he finally pops the question. But what about the boys who dream of being proposed to by their beaus?

For the first time, Tiffany & Co. is featuring a gay couple in its latest engagement campaign. (Fun fact: the pair are not models—which, really?!!—but an unnamed, real-life NYC couple.)

"Nowadays, the road to marriage is no longer linear, and true love can happen more than once with love stories coming in a variety of forms," said Linda Buckley, Tiffany & Co. VP of North American PR, in a statement to ELLE.com. "The Tiffany engagement ring is the first sentence of the story that a couple will write together as they create a life that is deeply intimate and exceptional, which is the message we hope to convey through this campaign." Click to see the pic

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We all know Tiffany & Co won't feature a Xian & Jewish couple let alone an interracial polygamist group. I guess some people are more equal than others. When will the hate end? 

Twitter them @TiffanyAndCo and say enough is enough! (end sarcasm)

The U.S. Government Wants to Keep You From Wearing "Comfyballs" Boxers

(The following contains mature subject matter that some may not find suitable, discretion is advised)

(Gawker.com) - The regrettably named Norwegian underwear brand Comfyballs was all set to make its big debut in the U.S. this year when it was shut down by the country's patent and trademark office. A trademark on Comfyballs, USPTO argued, was just too vulgar for Americans to accept.

The Independent reports on the tribulations of the company, which was already comforting balls across Australia, New Zealand, Scandinavia, and the U.K. when its trademark application was denied:

But American authorities banned it from operating under that name, finding that, "in the context of the applicant's goods... Comfyballs means only one thing - that a man's testicles, or 'balls,' will be comfortable in the applicant's undergarments.

"The mark does not create a double entendre or other idiomatic expression... When used in this way, the word, 'balls' has an offensive meaning."

What makes Comfyballs so comfy? According to the company, the fist-sized crotch protrusion you see on the pair above isn't just for looks. Au contraire, it is the pinnacle of testicular technology:

Package Front™ is designed to keep your equipment in place, while being lifted away from the inside of your thighs, preventing unnecessary heating of the balls. Extremely curved panels combined with innovative use of elastic fabric seams lift the user experience to a new level!

Citing successful trademarks on brands like "Nice balls," and "I love my balls," Comfyballs founder Anders Selvig told the Independent he'd like to see the USPTO review its decision to pan his application. Until then, Hanes and Fruit of the Loom will have to suffice for owners of insufficiently cushioned scrotums. Read the rest HERE  

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What is the difference between a purse and a handbag?

- There really is no difference. Purse and handbag are mostly interchangeable. Handbag is most often used by the industry, purse is used by ordinary people. There's also a certain amount of regionalism to the words, some areas prefer one over the other. Also, age factors into the use of the words. Old women tend to use neither purse nor handbag and often use the word "pocketbook" to confuse matters. Whatever you word you use, most people will know what you are talking about.

So parochial. In the rest of the world a purse is for carrying money and cards. A handbag is an often capacious cloth or leather(ette) receptacle that holds not only a purse but also the other mysterious paraphernalia that women insist on unnecessarily toting around everywhere.

Answer:Purses are smaller than handbags.

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The 15 Most Offensively Named Beauty Products

From Hot Slut Nail varnish to Celebutard lipstick these are the 15 most offensively named beauty products according to Buzzfeed. Enjoy!

Introducing Lingerie For Men!

What! Lingerie For Men? We Have Lost Our Minds.

Unfortunately This Is Not A Joke.

Unbelievable..

Iowa Fashion Week Begins.

DES MOINES, IA - The greater Des Moines area was abuzz with excitement Monday as Iowa’s annual Fashion Week officially kicked off, opening a busy seven days of runway shows and clothing exhibitions showcasing Iowa’s hottest new styles from the state’s premier apparel and footwear designers.

The highly anticipated weeklong event is reportedly expected to draw as many as 250 people to the capital region for a first glimpse at new collections from the top names in Iowa fashion, including Ames resident Jerry Paquette, Iowa City’s Marjorie Lanford, and veteran crochet designer Shelly Farnsworth of Jasper County.

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8 Mistakes in Men's Fashion.

Some men's fashion mistakes are worse than others. Learn about the 8 worst mistakes to avoid in men's fashion in this tips video from About.com.