Nouns Relating to Clothing: English Vocabulary List

items of clothing and accessories for men

"He bought haberdashery items."

"The gentleman browsed the haberdashery for a new tie and a pair of elegant cufflinks."

a kind of fold in a piece of cloth that is doubled over on itself and fixed in its place

"The pleat stays sharp."

"He ironed a sharp pleat into the front of his trousers so they would look neat for the job interview."

expensive or showy clothes and accessories, especially those worn on special occasions

"She wears her finest finery."

"Everyone wore their Sunday finery to the Christmas service dressing in their best clothes and shiny shoes."

clothes made of waterproof material, keeping us dry in the rain

"Her rainwear keeps her dry."

"Her rainwear included a waterproof jacket and trousers for walking the dog in storms."

a type of comfortable clothing suitable for relaxing or lounging at home

"She wears soft loungewear at home."

"She changed from her work clothes into soft loungewear a matching cotton sweat set to relax on the couch."

casual clothing designed to be worn while relaxing or playing sports

"Leisurewear suits casual Fridays."

"The brochure showed happy vacationers wearing casual leisurewear like polo shirts and comfortable shorts."

pieces of clothing designed to be worn in bed

"His nightwear is plaid pajamas."

"He packed comfortable nightwear for the hospital stay including soft pajamas and a robe."

clothing for women

"The store sells womenswear."

"The designer presented a new line of womenswear with floral prints and flowing silhouettes for the spring season."

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."

clothing for men

"Menswear includes suits ties."

"The menswear section of the store featured tailored suits casual shirts and a large selection of ties."

clothing items designed to be worn while swimming

"She buys new swimwear."

"She bought new swimwear for her beach vacation a bikini and a matching cover up for the pool."

the outfit worn outside casually or for sport activities

"Sportswear is comfortable."

"The store sold sportswear like yoga pants running shorts and moisture wicking shirts for active people."

items worn over other clothes, particularly when we are outdoors, such as jackets and coats

"Outerwear protects from cold."

"He put on his heavy outerwear a thick down jacket a scarf and gloves before going out into the snow."

clothes that we wear under all the other pieces of clothing right on top of our skin

"He bought new underwear."

"He packed enough underwear and socks for his week long trip so that he would not have to do laundry at the hotel and could spend more time sightseeing instead."

the clothes that someone is wearing for a special occasion

"Formal attire is required."

"The invitation specified formal attire so he wore a tuxedo and she wore a long evening gown."

a set of two or more items of clothing that are designed to be worn together and match in color, pattern, or style

"The coordinates match perfectly."

"She bought a matching set of coordinates a blue striped blouse and a navy blazer that looked great together."

a category of clothing items made from stretchy fabric, such as socks, stockings, tights, and leggings, worn on the legs and feet

"The hosiery section has tights."

"She bought two pairs of nude hosiery to wear under her skirts for the winter."

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."

a person's belongings such as jewelry, clothing, etc.

"His personal effects fit in bag."

"The police officer inventoried his personal effects including his wallet watch and keys before placing him in the cell."

the things we wear to cover our body, such as pants, shirts, and jackets

"These clothes are clean."

"She bought new clothes before the trip because her old ones were worn out."

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."

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."

any item that is worn to change or alter the appearance or to hide someone's identity

"The spy wears a disguise."

"The spy wore a false beard and glasses as a disguise to avoid being recognized by the guards."

a set of two matching items that are designed to be used together or regarded as one

"She buys a pair of shoes."

"She bought a new pair of shoes to match her dress for the party."

clothes, used particularly when being sold

"Apparel is expensive."

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

a hole made in a part of the body in order to insert a ring, stud ,etc. for ornamentation

"Her body piercing is visible."

"She had a small body piercing in her navel which she usually kept hidden under her shirt."

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 valuable stone that is cut and polished to be used in jewelry making

"The precious stone is diamond."

"The crown was set with many precious stones including diamonds rubies and a huge sapphire."

a rare, naturally occurring metallic chemical element that has high economic value such as gold and silver

"Gold is precious metal."

"Gold and silver are precious metals that have been used as currency and jewelry for thousands of years."

clothing worn by police officers or agents that does not show they are law enforcement

"The detective wears plain clothes."

"The officer worked in plain clothes wearing jeans and a jacket so he could blend in with the crowd."

clothing specifically designed to be worn while performing manual labor or other physical work

"His work clothes are dirty."

"He changed out of his dusty work clothes before coming into the house to have dinner."

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."

any item of clothing that covers the head, such as a hat, helmet, etc.

"The boxer's headgear protects him."

"The boxer wore protective headgear during sparring to reduce the chance of cuts and bruises."

a decorative covering worn on the head, typically worn as a symbol of status or cultural significance

"The chief's headdress has feathers."

"The Native American chief wore an elaborate feathered headdress with eagle feathers that he had earned through acts of bravery."

a type of shoe that can be easily put on without requiring laces or buckles

"She wears slip-on shoes."

"He wore comfortable slip on shoes that he could easily kick off at the door."

mourning clothes worn by a widow, typically consisting of black garments and accessories

"The widow wears black widow's weeds."

"The widow wore black widow's weeds a traditional mourning dress of heavy black fabric for a full year after her husband's death."

a type of formal dress code for evening events, which includes a black tailcoat jacket, black pants, a white wing-collared shirt, a white bow tie, and black patent leather shoes

"White tie is most formal."

"The invitation said white tie the most formal dress code meaning he needed a tailcoat white vest and a bow tie."

any decorative item worn around the neck, such as ties, scarves, or necklaces

"His neckwear includes bowties."

"His neckwear collection included bow ties long ties and ascots in many different colors and patterns."

clothing items made by interlocking yarn using knitting techniques such as sweaters, cardigans, and scarves

"Knitwear keeps him cozy."

"She bought warm knitwear including sweaters and scarves for the cold winter months."

clothing and accessories worn for activities on or near the beach

"Her beachwear is colorful."

"She packed her beachwear bikinis a sun hat and a cover up for the vacation in Mexico."