Glossary: Plaid v. Check, Cape v. Poncho

Fall is particularly exciting because there's an abundance of new silhouettes, colors and fabrics on shelves. But sometimes deciphering the lexicon can be tough. How is a cape different from a poncho? Is an oxford a loafer? Is indigo the same as cobalt? And what the heck is a chubby?

Above, we demystify some of the key fashion terms of fall 2011.

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