Fashion & Style: English Vocabulary List

clothes, especially someone's outfit or overall style

"Nice threads he complimented."

"Nice threads he complimented and his friend thanked him for noticing the new jacket."

a natural sense of fashion and coolness

"His steez is unique."

"His steez is unique and no one else dresses or moves quite the way he does."

an act of showing off or evaluating someone's outfit

"She posted a fit check on Instagram."

"She posted a fit check on Instagram and her followers approved of her outfit choices."

showy and shiny piece of jewelry or similar expensive accessory worn to attract attention

"Her bling sparkles under lights."

"The rapper wore heavy gold chains and diamond encrusted watches displaying a lot of bling."

flashy or standout clothing that draws attention

"He wore fly gear to the club."

"He wore fly gear to the club and his designer sneakers cost more than a month's rent."

having a refined and polished style of clothing, associated with graduates of elite preparatory schools

"He wears preppy clothes."

"He wears preppy clothes like polo shirts khaki pants and boat shoes to his private school."

wearing stylish sneakers or being well-dressed

"Her sneakers are laced."

"The stylish athlete was wearing very laced sneakers for the championship game."

to dress up or make something look fancy

"She doodied up her old jeans."

"She tried to doodie up her plain outfit with some colorful accessories and a stylish hat."

a pair of soft shoes worn casually or during exercise

"Nice kicks!"

"He slipped on his favorite comfortable kicks for a relaxed weekend outing, prioritizing comfort and casual style."

sneakers; casual footwear often associated with style and streetwear

"His sneaks are limited edition."

"His sneaks are limited edition and he has never worn them outside the house."

to wear a pair of sneakers for the first time, taking them out of deadstock condition

"I finally un-deadstock my Jordans today."

"After keeping them in the box for two years, I decided to un-deadstock my limited edition sneakers."

pants that are too short, exposing the ankles or socks

"His highwaters showed his ankles."

"His highwaters showed his ankles and everyone teased him about his too short pants."

pants worn for comfort, often when expecting to eat a lot or jokingly implying potential weight gain

"She wore fat pants after Thanksgiving dinner."

"She wore fat pants after Thanksgiving dinner and the elastic waistband accommodated her full belly."

large, unfashionable, or old-fashioned underwear

"The comfortable granny panties were not sexy."

"The comfortable granny panties were not sexy but they were perfect for lounging around the house."

underwear that has been pulled up uncomfortably

"My snuggie feels tight."

"She shifted uncomfortably in her seat, realizing her underwear had ridden up into an annoying snuggie."

the complete look someone is wearing

"Her fit is nice."

"She arrived at the party wearing a stunning fit that perfectly highlighted her unique sense of style."

style or swagger, especially shown through fashionable or expensive clothing

"His drip is amazing."

"The rapper's signature drip was evident in his custom-made jewelry and designer streetwear."

jewelry worn over the teeth, often made of gold or encrusted with diamonds

"He wore gold grill."

"The musician flashed his expensive diamond-encrusted grill during his energetic performance."

diamonds or diamond jewelry, often used to show wealth or luxury

"Look at his ice."

"His collection of ice, including a massive diamond watch, showcased his considerable wealth."

covered in or wearing diamonds; sparkling with jewelry

"The necklace is icy."

"She admired the bracelet, which was so icy it sparkled brilliantly under the club lights."

clothing or accessories, often chosen for a specific style or coordinated look

"Nice gear!"

"He chose his gear carefully, ensuring every piece complemented the others for a cohesive aesthetic."

extra flair or swagger in one's style or presentation

"Add some sauce."

"His presentation lacked a certain something, but a bit of extra sauce could elevate it significantly."

style or confidence shown through fashionable appearance

"He has swag."

"Her confident stride and stylish attire exuded an undeniable swag that captivated everyone."

to wear or carry something confidently, often clothing or accessories

"She can rock it."

"He knew how to rock a vintage leather jacket, making it look effortlessly cool."

highly desirable, exclusive, or stylish sneakers

"Those are heat."

"The limited-edition sneakers were considered serious heat, selling out within minutes of release."

a shoe worn regularly and roughly, often getting dirty or scuffed

"My old beater."

"He didn't want to ruin his new shoes, so he opted for his trusty beater for the muddy hike."