O/T--what the heck is surplice?

M

Maximus

Cathlete
I mean, I know what it is when it comes to clerical wear, but I keep seeing these sweaters & camis described as "surplice." I keep looking for the similarities between them b/c I'm trying to figure out what the heck surplice means, whether or not I like it, whether I should look for it........first I thought maybe it was the material, or the trim, or the style, but I just can't figure it out!

Inquiring minds want to know.........
 
This is only a guess on my part.

Could the term surplice mean that the items are either a) loose fitting or b) quite sheer and would need something either underneath or over to them.

I had thought that maybe the term surplice was used to describe a flowing arm vs. a tight arm, but that wouldn't make sense when referring to a camisole.

Where do you see this description? What brand?

Sometimes I wish clothing could just be described in some rudimentary way that a thesaurus wasn't necessary!
 
Hey nice shirt - love the colour

We call that a "wrap" shirt down under - maybe its the same thing to you guys.

Its a great "bust" enhancer style though - speaking from experience that is

Marion
:)
 
This is funny. I looked up the word in my Oxford dictionary and it said: surplice loose white linen vestment worn over a cassock by clergy and choristers. Now what would you want with that:) Really I think it is the wrap top.
Diane Sue
 
>Hey nice shirt - love the colour
>
>We call that a "wrap" shirt down under - maybe its the same
>thing to you guys.
>
>Its a great "bust" enhancer style though - speaking from
>experience that is
>
>Marion

I think of a wrap shirt as actually wrapping around, with a tie or something on the side. I've seen surplice necklines refered to as "crossover necklines" I think.

I know what you mean about the bust enhancing look!
 
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