Clothing and Fashion: English Vocabulary List

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."

an item of clothing that is worn on the body, including various types of clothing such as shirts, pants, dresses, etc.

"The garment was tailored."

"This delicate garment must be hand washed in cold water because machine washing would ruin the fabric."

a piece of clothing for a particular event or purpose

"Formal wear required."

"The shoes showed normal wear after being used for many months every day."

things worn on the feet, such as shoes, boots, etc.

"Comfortable footwear is important."

"The store specializes in comfortable footwear for people who spend all day standing at work."

(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."

(particularly of clothes) so thin that light passes through and therefore one is able to see through it

"The curtain is see-through."

"The see through curtain offered no privacy because people could see right into the room."

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."

underpants with short legs, worn by men

"He wears boxershorts."

"He wears comfortable boxershorts at home every evening after work."

a backless sandal, usually made of rubber or plastic, with a V-shaped strap between the big toe and the one next to it

"She wears flip-flop."

"She wears colorful flip-flop on her feet when walking on the beach during summer."

soft and comfortable footwear worn indoors

"She lost one slipper under the bed."

"He lost one slipper under the bed and had to hop around on one foot looking for it."

a long and thin string or cord that is passed through the hooks on a shoe and pulled tightly to fasten it

"My shoelace came loose."

"He tied the shoelace quickly before running out the door."

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 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 loose overgarment without sleeves fastened at the neck

"The cloak kept him warm."

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

aware of the latest fashion trends and tending to dress accordingly

"She is fashion-conscious."

"She is fashion conscious and always wears the latest trends from Paris and Milan."

something unusual or new owned or worn to attract attention to oneself

"Strong fashion statement."

"She made a strong fashion statement by wearing a very unusual dress to the important event."

(of women's shoes) having tall heels

"She wears high-heeled shoes."

"She wore high heeled shoes to the party but her feet hurt after just an hour."

stretchy pants that fit the legs closely, usually worn by women

"She wears black leggings."

"She wears comfortable black leggings when doing exercise every morning in the park."

(of clothing) large, comfortable, and not fitting the body closely

"He likes loose-fitting clothes."

"He likes loose fitting clothes because they are comfortable and do not restrict his movement at all."

a tough synthetic fiber that is light and elastic, used in textile industry

"Her tights are made of durable nylon."

"Nylon is a generic designation for a family of synthetic polymers"

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 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 narrow piece of cloth tied in a bowknot around the collar of a shirt

"He wears bow tie."

"He wears an elegant bow tie with his suit for formal events and parties."

made of or related to wool

"The scarf is woolen."

"The woolen sweater kept her warm during the cold winter months but it was too itchy to wear without a shirt underneath."

not damaged by the water or not letting water through

"The watch is waterproof."

"The waterproof watch can be worn while swimming and diving without getting damaged by water."

a shirt that is worn by a person in a sports team

"He wore his jersey."

"The star player proudly donned his team's jersey for the championship game."

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."

the part around the neck of a piece of clothing that usually turns over

"The shirt collar is white."

"He adjusted the stiff collar of his dress shirt to make sure it lay flat and looked neat."

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."

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."

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 piece of jewelry designed to be worn in a body piercing, such as earrings, nose rings, or other decorative items

"She wore a nose piercing."

"She got a new ear piercing last week and it looks very nice."

all of the clothes that someone owns

"The wardrobe is full."

"Her wardrobe includes many coats"