Fashion and Attire: English Vocabulary List

a piece of metal or plastic with a hinged pin that is used for fastening a belt, bag, shoe, etc.

"The buckle broke."

"He fastened the leather belt buckle and adjusted it to fit snugly around his waist."

a piece of cloth or plastic fastened at the neck of a child to protect its clothes when eating or drinking

"The bib was clean."

"The baby wore a bib during lunch to avoid stains."

having a pattern of small squares with usually two different colors

"He has a checked shirt."

"He has a checked shirt with a pattern of small squares in blue and white that looks nice with jeans."

(of clothes) made in a way that closely covers the body

"She wore a fitted dress."

"She bought a fitted dress that looked elegant and hugged her curves perfectly."

(of women's clothing) designed with a neckline that dips low at the front

"Her blouse is low-cut."

"Her low-cut blouse was not appropriate for the formal business meeting at all."

(of a shirt) worn without a tie and not fastened at the neck

"He wore an open-necked shirt."

"He wore an open-necked shirt to the party and everyone liked his casual style."

(of clothes) very tight

"Her jeans are skintight."

"The skintight jeans were very uncomfortable so she returned them to the store immediately."

(of clothes) without any sleeves

"This is a sleeveless top."

"She wore a sleeveless dress to the wedding because the weather was very hot."

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."

men's underwear that loosely covers the thighs

"He wore boxers."

"He prefers wearing boxers instead of briefs because they feel less restrictive during hot summer days."

a loose-fitting piece of clothing worn by women or girls before bed

"She wore a nightie."

"She wore a silk nightie to bed because the smooth fabric felt cool against her skin."

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 long piece of fabric worn over the head or shoulders

"She wrapped a shawl."

"The old woman wrapped a warm shawl around her shoulders before sitting outside on the chilly evening."

the part of a sleeve at the wrist that can be turned back

"The cuff was wet."

"He rolled up the cuff of his shirt before washing the dishes."

a narrow piece of cloth, leather, etc. used for fastening, carrying, or holding onto something

"The watch strap was made of leather."

"She adjusted the strap of her bag so it would rest comfortably on her shoulder while walking."

the exciting and attractive quality of a person, place, etc. that makes them desirable

"The glamour was obvious."

"Old Hollywood films are associated with glamour elegant dresses sparkling jewelry and sophisticated hairstyles."

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."

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 cloth with a smooth and thick surface, typically made of cotton or silk

"The velvet felt soft."

"The theater curtains were made of deep red velvet that absorbed sound and looked luxurious."

the measurement around the middle part of someone's body

"Her waistline changed."

"The waistline of the dress was adjusted slightly for a better fit."

not suitable or acceptable for a certain situation or context

"His joke was inappropriate."

"The teacher told the student that his joke was inappropriate and asked him to apologize to everyone."

clothes, used particularly when being sold

"Apparel is expensive."

"The outdoor apparel company sells waterproof jackets and insulated boots for extreme weather conditions."

shoes that have tall and thin heels, worn by women

"She wore high heels to the party."

"She wore high heels to the party but her feet were sore by the end of the night."

a tight-fitting piece of clothing made of rubber that is worn by underwater swimmers to remain warm

"The wetsuit was tight."

"The diver put on a thick wetsuit before entering the cold ocean to prevent hypothermia."

(of a part of the body) not covered by any clothing

"His feet are bare."

"His feet are bare because he took off his shoes at the door and walked around the house in socks."

one of a series of small balls of wood, glass, etc. with a hole in the middle that a string can go through to make a rosary or necklace, etc.

"She strung a blue bead onto the necklace."

"She strung colorful glass beads onto a thread to make a handmade necklace for her friend."

a piece of decorative cloth tied in a bowknot

"She tied a bow."

"She tied a bright red bow around the gift box to make it look more festive."

a hard shiny piece of mass that is shaped like a ball inside the shell of an oyster and is a highly valuable gem

"The pearl was tiny."

"The necklace was made of genuine pearls that had been passed down through several generations of women."

(of clothes) short and revealing

"Her brief skirt was revealing."

"The dancer wore a very brief costume that showed off her athletic physique."

having a pattern of small squares with different colors

"The floor is checkered."

"The checkered floor of the diner is black and white and makes the old restaurant feel nostalgic and classic."

(of clothes and fabrics) having a design that is very detailed and complicated

"The dress was elaborate."

"The elaborate embroidery on the wedding gown featured intricate floral patterns and delicate beadwork that shimmered in the light."

(of clothes) well-cut and fitted

"He wears tailored suits."

"The tailored suit fit him perfectly because the tailor measured his body with great care."

a loose garment without sleeves that is fastened at the neck and hangs from the shoulders, shorter than a cloak

"She wore a cape."

"The elegant cape was the perfect accessory for her evening gown."

any device that is used to close or secure something, such as a zipper or strap

"The fastener snapped shut."

"The zipper fastener got stuck halfway making it impossible to close the jacket completely."

the way a garment is cut, giving it a particular style

"I like the cut."

"The tailor suggested a more flattering cut for the bespoke suit."

to take off someone else's clothes

"He strips the doll."

"The nurse had to gently strip the patient's clothes to examine the injury more closely."

a piece of natural or synthetic hair that is worn on the head

"The wig looked real."

"The actor wore a wig to play the historical character because his own hair was too short."