Clothes and Fashion: English Vocabulary List

a small item made of metal or plastic with words or a logo on it that a person carries to show their membership in an organization

"The badge is shiny."

"The security guard wore a shiny badge on his uniform that identified him as an employee of the private security company."

a long piece of clothing, made from the same material that towels are made of, worn after or before taking a shower or bath

"The bathrobe is soft."

"She put on her soft cotton bathrobe after getting out of the shower and wrapped her wet hair in a towel."

two-piece swimsuit worn by women, especially in warmer climates or during beach vacations

"She wore a bikini."

"She wore a colorful bikini to the beach and applied sunscreen to avoid getting sunburned on her shoulders and back."

a type of jacket that is made of wool, usually has a knitted design, and its front could be closed with buttons or a zipper

"The cardigan is warm."

"He wore a warm cardigan over his shirt because the office air conditioning was too cold for his comfort."

a hard hat worn by soldiers, bikers, etc. for protection

"The helmet protected him."

"The bicyclist always wears a helmet to protect his head in case he falls or gets hit by a car."

a special outfit with a mask that people wear to a party in order not to be recognized by others

"The masquerade was elegant."

"The masquerade ball required all guests to wear elegant masks and formal gowns or tuxedos for the evening."

a skirt that is very short, often considered to be a symbol of youthfulness

"The miniskirt is stylish."

"The fashion model wore a short miniskirt and high heels for the magazine photo shoot in the city streets."

an open shoe that fastens the sole to one's foot with straps, particularly worn when the weather is warm

"The sandal is open."

"She wore comfortable leather sandals on the hot day because sneakers would make her feet sweat too much."

a sleeveless piece of clothing that is worn under a jacket and over a shirt

"The vest is light."

"The fisherman wore a bright orange safety vest so other boats could easily see him on the water in low light conditions."

a delicate cotton or silky cloth made by weaving or knitting threads in an open web-like pattern

"The wedding dress had beautiful lace."

"The bride wore a beautiful dress made of white silk and delicate French lace."

a type of smooth soft fabric made from the threads that silkworms produce

"Silk feels smooth."

"She bought silk for the dress because it draped beautifully."

a set of clothes that one wears together, especially for an event or occasion

"The outfit looks great."

"She chose an outfit that was simple but elegant."

(of clothing) comfortable and suitable for everyday use or informal events and occasions

"The dress code is casual."

"The casual dress code at the office means you can wear jeans and a t shirt to work."

stylish, attractive, and often associated with luxury or sophistication

"She leads a glamorous life."

"The Hollywood actress lived a glamorous life full of red carpet events expensive cars and vacations in tropical paradise destinations."

having a pattern of straight parallel lines

"She wore a striped shirt."

"She wore a striped shirt with blue and white lines and paired it with black pants."

covered in or made of wool

"The sweater is wooly."

"The thick, wooly scarf kept her neck warm against the biting winter wind and snow."

a piece of clothing that is tied around the waist which protects the front part of the body from stains, dirt, etc. when working

"The apron is dirty."

"The baker tied a white apron around his waist before kneading dough and shaping it into loaves for the oven."

a covering worn on the face to hide identity or appearance

"The doctor wore a mask during surgery."

"The surgeon wore a sterile mask and gloves to prevent spreading germs to the patient during the operation."

a woolen or cotton piece of clothing with long sleeves and no buttons, which covers the upper body

"Wear the jersey."

"He wore his favorite basketball jersey to the game to show support for his team and its star player."

cloth that is made by weaving cotton yarn, silk, etc., which is used in making clothes

"The fabric is smooth."

"She chose a fabric that felt soft and looked elegant."

(plural) jeans or other clothing made of denim

"I like to wear denim."

"She preferred wearing comfortable denim jeans for her casual everyday outings."

a piece of fabric that is used to cover the inside surface of something, such as clothes

"The lining is soft."

"The lining inside the coat made it warmer and more comfortable."

a part of a sweatshirt or coat that covers the head but leaves the face open

"The hood is up."

"He pulled the hood over his head when it started to rain."

an object with two plastic toothed strips used for fastening the open edges of a piece of clothing, bag, etc.

"The zipper on my jacket got stuck."

"The zipper on his jacket got stuck halfway up so he had to pull it off and try to fix it."

a series of new clothes designed by a fashion house for sale

"A new collection arrived."

"The designer unveiled her latest collection of evening gowns at the fashion show."

the popular fashion including hairstyle, clothes, etc. particular to a country or class

"The costume was amazing."

"Her elaborate historical costume accurately reflected the fashion of the era."

a person who designs clothes as a job

"She is a designer."

"The talented designer presented a collection that was both innovative and highly wearable."

the profession of wearing clothes or accessories to present them to a group of people

"Modeling is hard."

"She started modeling at age sixteen and soon appeared on the covers of several popular fashion magazines in Europe and America."

all of the clothes that someone owns

"The wardrobe is full."

"Her wardrobe includes many coats"

to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event

"Dress up for party."

"The children love to dress up in their parents' clothes and pretend to be grown ups."

to have the same pattern, color, etc. with something else that makes a good combination

"Her shoes match her bag color."

"You should choose a tie that matches your shirt color to create a coordinated and professional outfit."

(of clothes) having similar patterns, color, etc.

"They have matching shirts."

"The matching shirts that the couple wore made them look cute together at the party."

simple in design, without a specific pattern

"This shirt is plain."

"She chose a plain white blouse to complement the intricately patterned skirt."

(of clothes) stylish, attractive, and suitable for sports

"Her sporty outfit is nice."

"He prefers wearing sporty attire when he goes for his morning jog."

appealing in a way that is fashionable and elegant

"Your glasses are stylish."

"The stylish sunglasses protected her eyes from the sun and made her look cool and trendy."

not having any clothes on

"He was undressed."

"He got undressed and put on his pajamas before climbing into bed for the night."