Re: Clothing terminology

H.S.Teoh wrote:
> The usual way to wear it is to first fasten the hooks along the back, then
> climb in, and then fasten the hooks on the front, and finally press the
> buttons together. (And then put on the other two articles on top of this
> main garment.)
>
Aha! So the loin-cloth thingy is worn over this.  In that case, I believe
something similar is part of Masonic formal ~ritual gear (just a piece in
the front), and IIRC it's referred to as an "apron".

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