straight fit

[/streɪt fɪt/]
noun/adjective
corte reto
1. A style of clothing, typically pants or jeans, that has a consistent width from hip to ankle with minimal tapering
He preferred straight fit jeans over skinny jeans.
Ele preferia calças jeans com corte reto em vez de calças skinny.
2. A garment cut that follows the natural silhouette without significant narrowing or widening
The straight fit dress was comfortable and flattering for all body types.
O vestido com corte reto era confortável e lisonjeiro para todos os tipos de corpo.
In both Brazilian and American fashion culture, straight fit represents a classic, versatile option that appeals to consumers seeking comfort and timelessness. It emerged as a popular alternative to increasingly popular slim and skinny fits in the 2010s-2020s, representing a return to more relaxed silhouettes. Brazilian fashion retailers commonly use both 'corte reto' and the English 'straight fit' interchangeably.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
regular fitclassic fitstandard fit
Antonyms / Antônimos
skinny fitslim fittapered fitwide fit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
corte reto
Standard term used across Brazil for this clothing style
São Paulo
corte reto
Commonly used in fashion capitals; may also hear 'fit reto'
Portugal
corte direito
Portuguese variant, though 'straight fit' is also used in English
USA
straight fit
Original English term, widely used in retail and fashion industry

Related Words

fittedtailoredsilhouettecutfashion

Related Idioms & Phrases

straight fit jeans
straight fit pants
straight fit silhouette
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