Cloaks and One-Piece Suits: English Vocabulary List

a loose overgarment without sleeves fastened at the neck

"The cloak kept him warm."

"He wore a dark cloak in the cold evening air."

a simple, sleeveless outer garment, worn over the body to provide warmth and protection from the elements

"The sudden rain made him glad he had a poncho."

"The wool poncho kept him warm and dry while allowing his arms to move freely for hiking."

a loose-fitting garment, usually made of lightweight fabric, that is worn over swimwear or other clothing to conceal or protect the skin from the sun

"She wears a beach cover-up."

"She wore a sheer beach cover up over her bikini while walking to the swimming pool."

a one-piece garment that combines a top and pants into a single piece of clothing

"She wears a black jumpsuit."

"The mechanic wore a blue jumpsuit to protect his regular clothes from oil and grease stains."

a one-piece, form-fitting garment that covers the torso, legs, and sometimes arms, often made of stretchy material such as spandex or latex

"Her catsuit is tight."

"The superhero wore a tight black catsuit that allowed her to move freely while fighting crime."

a woman's dress with a fitted bodice and a full skirt that falls loosely over the hips

"The little girl wore a frock."

"The little girl wore a pretty pink frock with white lace trim to her cousin's wedding party."

a type of sturdy work wear trousers made from denim or cotton fabric, often with bib and shoulder straps

"His dungarees have many pockets."

"He wore blue dungaree overalls over his shirt while working in his vegetable garden."

a loose-fitting garment in which the sleeve and the bodice of a garment are cut as one piece

"The dolman has wide sleeves."

"The dolman had wide batwing sleeves that hung loosely from the shoulder to the wrist."

a long, elegant coat worn often in the 19th century

"The pelisse was warm."

"The little girl wore a warm velvet pelisse over her dress to protect her from the cold wind as she walked to church with her family."

a formal cloak, typically floor-length, worn by men and women as an outer garment in formal events and the opera

"She wore an opera cloak."

"She wrapped herself in a luxurious velvet opera cloak trimmed with faux fur for the opening night performance."

a lace or silk veil worn by women over the head and shoulders, especially during religious or formal ceremonies

"Her mantilla covers her hair."

"The Spanish woman wore a black lace mantilla over her head and shoulders when she attended church services."

a short cloak or cape that covers the shoulders and upper arms, typically worn by women

"The mantelet is a short cape."

"The lady wore a short fur mantelet over her dress for extra warmth during the chilly autumn evening."

a Scottish overcoat with a removable cape

"The Inverness cape has arm slits."

"The detective wore an Inverness cape with an attached hood just like Sherlock Holmes in the old films."

a long hooded cloak or mantle typically made of wool and worn in North Africa and the Middle East

"The burnous is a hooded cloak."

"The traveler wore a hooded burnous to protect himself from the hot sun and blowing sand of the desert."

a type of one-piece garment that combines a top and shorts or pants

"The baby wears cute rompers."

"The toddler wore cute red rompers that had snaps at the bottom for easy diaper changes."

a tight-fitting clothing in one piece that covers the upper body and bottom of a woman, usually stretchy and with sleeves

"Her body suit is seamless."

"She wore a black body suit tucked into her high waisted jeans for a smooth and sleek look."