Term originating in 1890s for women's blouses styled like men's shirts with buttons down front, tailored collar, and sometimes worn with black tie. 3. A woman's blouse with a high choker neckline buttoned in back- one of the first items produced by the ready-to-wear industry.” (37)

"Vintage" is a colloquialism commonly used to refer to all old styles of clothing. A generally accepted industry standard is that items made between 20 and 100 years ago are considered "vintage" if they clearly reflect the styles and trends of the era they represent.