Clothes and Accessories: English Vocabulary List

the items that we wear, particularly a specific type of items

"Winter clothing keeps you warm."

"Warm clothing is essential during winter to protect your body from extremely cold temperatures and wind."

a shirt for women, typically with a collar, buttons and sleeves

"The blouse is white."

"She bought a silk blouse for work."

an object with a circular folding frame covered in cloth, used as protection against rain or sun

"The umbrella kept us dry."

"She opened her umbrella when it started raining."

a pair of lenses set in a frame that rests on the nose and ears, which we wear to see more clearly

"My glasses are on the desk."

"She needs glasses to read clearly."

dark glasses that we wear to protect our eyes from sunlight or glare

"Her sunglasses are stylish."

"He wore sunglasses to protect his eyes."

a flat, leather or plastic case with a handle, used for carrying papers or documents

"He carried a briefcase to work."

"The lawyer carried a heavy leather briefcase filled with case files and legal documents to the courthouse for the important trial that was starting today."

a decorative item, worn around the wrist or arm

"She wore a gold bracelet."

"He gave her a bracelet for her birthday."

a pocket-sized, folding case that is used for storing paper money, coin money, credit cards, etc.

"My wallet is in my bag."

"He lost his wallet on the bus."

a piece of jewelry worn on the ear

"She lost one earring."

"The earring sparkled in the light."

a piece of jewelry, consisting of a chain, string of beads, etc. worn around the neck as decoration

"She bought a pearl necklace."

"The necklace was a birthday gift."

objects such as necklaces, bracelets or rings, typically made from precious metals such as gold and silver, that we wear as decoration

"The jewelry was locked safely."

"She kept all her valuable jewelry in a small safe hidden behind a painting in her bedroom to protect it from being stolen in case of a burglary."

‌a liquid, typically made from flowers, that has a pleasant smell

"The perfume smells wonderful."

"She bought a new perfume yesterday."

to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits and how it looks

"Try on this jacket before buying."

"You should try on the jacket before buying it to make sure it fits you properly."

the styles and trends of clothing, accessories, makeup, and other items that are popular in a certain time and place

"This is new fashion."

"The latest fashion trends often emerge from runway shows and quickly influence what people wear globally."

underpants with short legs, worn by men

"He wore shorts."

"For the casual beach party, he decided to wear comfortable shorts and a brightly colored Hawaiian shirt."

a type of small bag in or on clothing, used for carrying small things such as money, keys, etc.

"The pocket is empty."

"He put the coins in his pocket."

a small, round object, usually made of plastic or metal, sewn onto a piece of clothing and used for fastening two parts together

"The button is missing."

"She sewed a button onto the coat."

the special set of clothes that all members of an organization or a group wear at work, or children wear at a particular school

"The uniform looks neat."

"Students must wear a uniform at this school."

an item, such as a bag, hat, piece of jewelry, etc., that is worn or carried because it makes an outfit more beautiful or attractive

"The accessory completes the outfit."

"The handbag was a perfect accessory to her outfit because its bright red color matched the red shoes she was wearing with her simple black dress."

a small clock worn on a strap on your wrist or carried in your pocket

"The watch is expensive."

"He checked his watch before the meeting."

a type of soft flat hat with a visor, typically worn by men and boys

"He tipped his cap and smiled."

"He wore a baseball cap to shield his eyes from the sun while he worked in the garden."

a stylish necklace made of linked metal rings that is worn around the neck as jewelry

"The chain is broken."

"She wore a silver chain around her neck."

a small, round band of metal such as gold, silver, etc. that we wear on our finger, and is often decorated with precious stones

"He wore a wedding ring."

"The ring is too small for my finger."

(of clothes) not tight or fitting closely, often allowing freedom of movement

"The shirt is loose."

"She preferred wearing loose-fitting pajamas that allowed her to move freely while sleeping comfortably."

(of clothes or shoes) fitting closely or firmly, especially in an uncomfortable way

"My shoes are tight."

"My shoes are tight and pinch my toes so I need to buy a larger size."

to be of the right size or shape for someone

"These shoes fit me well."

"These shoes do not fit my feet because they are too small and tight for me to wear."

to place or wear something on the body, including clothes, accessories, etc.

"Put on your coat outside."

"She needs to put on her coat and boots before going outside into the cold snow."

to remove a piece of clothing or accessory from your or another's body

"Take off your dirty shoes."

"Please take off your hat when you enter the classroom because it is polite to do so."

to put different clothes on

"I must change now."

"She decided to change into her comfortable pyjamas after a long and tiring day."

very damaged or old in a way that has become unusable

"My shoes are worn-out."

"The worn out shoes had holes in the soles and he finally decided to throw them away and buy a new pair."

a long and narrow item that you usually wear around your waist to hold your clothes in place or to decorate your outfit

"His belt is brown."

"He tightened his belt by one notch because he had lost some weight from exercising regularly and eating healthier foods for the past few months."