Cloaks and One-Piece Suits, Skirts, Babywear and 4 More Topics · Clothes & Fashion — English Vocabulary

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 simple, sleeveless outer garment, worn over the body to provide warmth and protection from the elements

"The sudden rain made him glad he had a poncho."

"The wool poncho kept him warm and dry while allowing his arms to move freely for hiking."

a loose-fitting garment, usually made of lightweight fabric, that is worn over swimwear or other clothing to conceal or protect the skin from the sun

"She wears a beach cover-up."

"She wore a sheer beach cover up over her bikini while walking to the swimming pool."

a one-piece garment that combines a top and pants into a single piece of clothing

"She wears a black jumpsuit."

"The mechanic wore a blue jumpsuit to protect his regular clothes from oil and grease stains."

a one-piece, form-fitting garment that covers the torso, legs, and sometimes arms, often made of stretchy material such as spandex or latex

"Her catsuit is tight."

"The superhero wore a tight black catsuit that allowed her to move freely while fighting crime."

a woman's dress with a fitted bodice and a full skirt that falls loosely over the hips

"The little girl wore a frock."

"The little girl wore a pretty pink frock with white lace trim to her cousin's wedding party."

a type of sturdy work wear trousers made from denim or cotton fabric, often with bib and shoulder straps

"His dungarees have many pockets."

"He wore blue dungaree overalls over his shirt while working in his vegetable garden."

a loose-fitting garment in which the sleeve and the bodice of a garment are cut as one piece

"The dolman has wide sleeves."

"The dolman had wide batwing sleeves that hung loosely from the shoulder to the wrist."

a long, elegant coat worn often in the 19th century

"The pelisse was warm."

"The little girl wore a warm velvet pelisse over her dress to protect her from the cold wind as she walked to church with her family."

a formal cloak, typically floor-length, worn by men and women as an outer garment in formal events and the opera

"She wore an opera cloak."

"She wrapped herself in a luxurious velvet opera cloak trimmed with faux fur for the opening night performance."

a lace or silk veil worn by women over the head and shoulders, especially during religious or formal ceremonies

"Her mantilla covers her hair."

"The Spanish woman wore a black lace mantilla over her head and shoulders when she attended church services."

a short cloak or cape that covers the shoulders and upper arms, typically worn by women

"The mantelet is a short cape."

"The lady wore a short fur mantelet over her dress for extra warmth during the chilly autumn evening."

a Scottish overcoat with a removable cape

"The Inverness cape has arm slits."

"The detective wore an Inverness cape with an attached hood just like Sherlock Holmes in the old films."

a long hooded cloak or mantle typically made of wool and worn in North Africa and the Middle East

"The burnous is a hooded cloak."

"The traveler wore a hooded burnous to protect himself from the hot sun and blowing sand of the desert."

a type of one-piece garment that combines a top and shorts or pants

"The baby wears cute rompers."

"The toddler wore cute red rompers that had snaps at the bottom for easy diaper changes."

a tight-fitting clothing in one piece that covers the upper body and bottom of a woman, usually stretchy and with sleeves

"Her body suit is seamless."

"She wore a black body suit tucked into her high waisted jeans for a smooth and sleek look."

a piece of clothing for girls or women that fastens around the waist and hangs down around the legs

"She bought a blue skirt."

"The school uniform requires girls to wear a knee length blue skirt with a white blouse and a navy blue sweater during the colder months of the year."

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."

a type of skirt that falls to the mid-calf, typically with a hemline that is longer than a knee-length skirt but shorter than a full-length skirt

"Midi skirt is knee-length."

"She wore a midi skirt that ended halfway between her knee and ankle a length that was very fashionable that season."

a full-length skirt that extends to the ankles or floor, offering a graceful and modest style

"Maxi skirt is long."

"She wore a long denim maxi skirt that touched the tops of her sneakers keeping her legs covered on a cool day."

an extremely short skirt that typically falls well above the knees, often characterized by its daring and provocative style

"Microskirt is very short."

"The microskirt was so short that it barely covered her upper thighs leaving very little to the imagination."

a separate layer of garment worn over a skirt, typically made of lace, tulle, or silk

"Overskirt adds flair."

"The wedding gown featured a sheer lace overskirt that could be removed after the ceremony to reveal a shorter dress underneath."

a form-fitting skirt that usually hits just above or at the knee, known for its sleek and tailored appearance that accentuates the curves of the body

"Pencil skirt is tight."

"She wore a tight black pencil skirt that ended just below her knees perfect for a professional business environment."

a short skirt worn by ballet dancers, made from layers of tulle or similar fabric

"The tutu is white."

"The ballerina wore a short stiff tutu made of layers of netting that stuck straight out from her waist."

a type of garment worn by men in South Asia that is wrapped around the waist and legs like a skirt

"The lungi is blue."

"The man wore a simple cotton lungi wrapped around his waist like a skirt common casual wear in parts of India."

a stiff, petticoat-like undergarment made of horsehair or a similar material, which is worn to give shape and volume to a woman's skirt

"The wedding dress had a wide crinoline skirt underneath."

"The Victorian woman wore a stiff crinoline cage under her wide skirt which held the heavy fabric away from her legs and created a bell shape."

a hybrid garment that combines the appearance of a skirt with the practicality of shorts or culottes, providing both style and comfort for active wear

"This divided skirt is practical."

"The divided skirt looked like a skirt but had wide legs like pants allowing women to ride bicycles modestly."

a skirt style with a waistline positioned lower than the natural waist, usually around the hips, creating a loose and relaxed fit with a horizontal seam

"Drop waist skirt sits low."

"The drop waist skirt sat low on her hips rather than at her natural waist a popular style in the nineteen twenties."

a long skirt that is gathered or pleated at the waist, creating a voluminous and flowing silhouette

"The full skirt spins widely."

"She wore a full skirt with many layers of petticoats underneath that made it stand out in a bell shape."

a garment consisting of a skirt made from long, thin grasses or leaves that are attached to a waistband and worn as traditional clothing in some Pacific islands

"The hula dancer wears grass skirt."

"The hula dancer wore a traditional grass skirt made of long dried leaves that swayed as she moved her hips."

a tight-fitting, long skirt that is narrow at the ankles, making it difficult to walk or move freely

"Hobble skirt restricts walking."

"The hobble skirt was so narrow at the hem that the woman could only take tiny shuffling steps."

a women's undergarment worn in the 19th century that features a series of hoops or petticoats to create a bell-shaped silhouette

"The hoopskirt holds wide shape."

"The antebellum gown required a large hoopskirt underneath to hold the wide bell shape of the skirt."

a short skirt with a gathered or pleated design at the waist, creating a puffy, voluminous effect, and often featuring a cinched waistband

"Puffball skirt is round and short."

"The puffball skirt was gathered at the hem to create a rounded balloon like shape at the bottom."

a short skirt with multiple tiers or layers of ruffled fabric that create a flouncy, flared appearance, often associated with a playful and feminine style

"Ra-ra skirt has tiers."

"The ra ra skirt was short with multiple ruffled tiers popular among cheerleaders in the nineteen eighties."

a long skirt designed for horseback riding, featuring a split or pleated back for mobility

"The riding skirt is split at the back."

"The riding skirt was split at the back so the woman could sit astride a horse while still looking modest."

a single garment that combines a top and bottom into a one-piece outfit, typically worn for comfort or as sleepwear

"The baby wore a soft cotton onesie."

"The adult sized onesie was fleece lined and covered in cartoon characters from her favorite childhood show."

a type of underwear-like garment for toddlers transitioning from diapers to regular underwear, providing comfort and absorbency for toileting training

"The toddler wears training pants."

"The toddler wore absorbent training pants that looked like underwear but could hold small accidents while he learned to use the potty."

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."

a soft, sock-like shoe that is designed to cover and protect the foot, typically worn by infants

"The baby wears soft bootees."

"The newborn wore soft knitted bootees to keep her tiny feet warm during the cold winter night."

a type of absorbent undergarment worn by infants or individuals who are incontinent

"She changes the dirty diaper."

"The baby wore a disposable diaper with colorful cartoon characters printed on the front."

a type of one-piece garment that combines a top and shorts or pants, typically worn by infants

"The baby's romper suit is striped."

"The baby wore a one piece romper suit with snaps at the crotch for easy diaper changes."

a one-piece garment for infants and babies, usually made of soft fabric, worn for sleep or comfort

"The babygrow has built-in feet."

"The baby slept in a fleece babygrow that had feet attached keeping him warm all night long."

a type of clothing, typically worn by children, that features a sailor collar and other nautical-inspired details

"The child wore a sailor suit."

"The little boy wore a white sailor suit with a blue collar and a jaunty hat for his school photo."

a soft, one-piece outfit that babies wear to sleep

"Her sleepsuit keeps her warm."

"The infant wore a cozy fleece sleepsuit that zipped from the neck to the feet perfect for cold nights."

a type of cloth used to wrap infants tightly to restrict movement and provide a sense of security

"Swaddling clothes calm the newborn."

"The newborn was wrapped tightly in soft cotton swaddling clothes to help her feel secure and sleep better."

a one-piece sleepwear for babies and young children that covers the entire body and includes attached feet

"The blanket sleeper has feet."

"The child wore a fleece blanket sleeper with feet and a zipper from neck to ankle to stay warm in his unheated bedroom."

a footwear designed for infants or toddlers typically made of soft materials such as cloth, leather or plastic

"The tiny baby shoe is cute."

"The tiny white baby shoes were so small that they fit in the palm of his hand."

a collection of clothing, bedding, and accessories for a newborn baby

"The layette includes onesies booties hats."

"The new parents received a complete layette set including onesies bibs socks hats and receiving blankets."

an item of clothing that is worn for swimming, particularly the type that women and girls wear

"She packed her bathing suit."

"She wore a bathing suit at the beach all afternoon."

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 clothing worn by people when swimming or participating in water sports

"Her swimming costume is red."

"She wore a one piece black swimming costume to the pool for her daily lap swimming routine."

the shorts men or boys wear to go swimming

"His swimming trunks are blue."

"He wore baggy blue swimming trunks with a mesh liner to the beach for a day of sun and surfing."

a piece of clothing worn for swimming, especially by women and girls

"She wore a swimsuit at the beach."

"My swimsuit dried quickly after swimming in the sea."

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."

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."

a tight-fitting headgear worn to protect hair from chlorine and to improve hydrodynamics in competitive swimming

"The swimming cap protects her hair."

"She wore a silicone swimming cap to protect her hair from chlorine damage while swimming laps at the pool."

a single-piece garment that covers the torso and groin, worn for swimming or water activities

"She bought a one-piece swimsuit."

"The athlete chose a sleek one-piece swimsuit for the competition because it offered better hydrodynamics and comfort during races."

a loose, long, and warm item of clothing with a stretchy waist worn casually or for exercising on the bottom part of our body, usually made of cotton

"He wore comfortable sweatpants on the flight."

"He wore gray sweatpants and a hoodie while working from home because no clients saw him on video calls."

a tight-fitting garment made of stretchy fabric, covering the body from the shoulders to the top of the thighs, worn especially by ballet dancers, acrobats, etc.

"Dance leotard worn."

"The dancer wore a tight black leotard during the ballet performance last night."

garments designed to be worn over regular pants for protection and warmth during skiing or other winter sports activities

"Ski pants keep him dry."

"He wore insulated waterproof ski pants to keep his legs warm and dry while snowboarding down the mountain."

a matching pair of jacket and pants, worn for doing exercise

"She wears a pink jogging suit."

"She wore a pink velour jogging suit with a zip up jacket and elastic waist pants for her morning run."

a loose and warm pair of pants and matching jacket worn casually or for doing exercise

"His tracksuit has white stripes."

"The athlete wore a blue tracksuit with white stripes down the legs while warming up before his race."

comfortable and casual pants typically made of soft, stretchy fabric with an elastic waistband and tapered legs, often worn for leisure activities or athletic pursuits

"Her gray joggers are soft."

"He wore comfortable cotton joggers with an elastic waistband and cuffed ankles for lounging around the house."

a type of men's trousers that extend 4 inches below the knee, typically worn for golfing in the early 20th century

"Plus fours end below knee."

"The golfer wore plus fours baggy knickers that ended four inches below the knee with long argyle socks."

a short and lightweight skirt worn by female ballet dancers over their leotards during performances

"The ballet skirt is sheer."

"The ballerina wore a short wispy ballet skirt called a tutu over her leotard and tights during the performance."

a one-piece, form-fitting garment that covers the torso, typically worn by dancers, gymnasts, and athletes for performances

"The maillot is form-fitting."

"The swimmer wore a competitive maillot a tight fitting one piece swimsuit designed to reduce drag in the water."

tight-fitting legwear that provides support to the legs with compression for improved circulation and reduced fatigue

"Support tights help her legs."

"She wore firm support tights that helped prevent her legs from swelling during her long flight across the ocean."

a type of hosiery made with an open, net-like pattern resembling the texture of fishnets, often worn for fashion or as a form of lingerie or costume accessory

"Fishnet stockings have diamond holes."

"She wore black fishnet stockings with a tiny diamond pattern and a seam up the back for a sexy vintage look."

a short, thick, and usually ribbed sock that typically reaches just above the ankle, commonly worn for everyday casual wear or athletic activities

"He put on crew socks."

"For his morning run, he pulled on a pair of thick, ribbed crew socks to provide extra cushioning and warmth."

a soft item of clothing we wear on our feet

"I lost a sock."

"Wear thick socks when the weather gets cold."

a tight-fitting women's garment made of nylon or silk, covering the foot and leg, sometimes held up by suspenders

"Her stocking has a seam."

"She wore sheer nude stockings that were almost invisible but made her legs look smoother and more even toned."

a type of garment worn over the legs and made of thick, warm material to provide warmth during colder weather

"She wore leg warmers."

"The dancer put on her leg warmers to keep her muscles warm before starting her strenuous rehearsal."

a thin legwear for women fitting tight to the hips, legs and feet, worn as an undergarment

"Pantyhose cover waist to toes."

"She wore sheer nude pantyhose under her dress because it was a formal office where bare legs were not appropriate."

a type of sock designed for athletic activities, typically features a padded sole, a higher ankle cuff, and moisture-wicking properties

"Athletic socks wick away moisture."

"He wore thick white athletic socks with extra cushioning in the heel and toe for his long distance runs."

a type of long, thin socks made from a synthetic material called nylon

"She wore nylon stockings."

"In the 1950s, women often wore sheer nylon stockings that were held up with garters for a smooth appearance."

a short sock that covers the foot and reaches just above the ankle, commonly worn for casual or athletic purposes

"These are ankle socks."

"He preferred wearing ankle socks with his athletic shoes to avoid overheating his feet during intense workouts."

a thin, formal sock worn with dressy footwear, often made of fine materials and featuring patterns or colors that match formal attire

"His dress socks are black."

"He wore thin black dress socks with his suit and polished oxford shoes for the formal wedding."

an ankle-high sock that were popularized in the 1940s and 1950s, often worn with saddle shoes or loafers

"Bobbysocks were popular in 1950s."

"The teenager wore white bobbysocks that folded over at the ankle with her saddle shoes and poodle skirt."

a short sock that sits below the ankle and is typically worn with shoes for casual or athletic activities

"Buy some low-cut socks."

"The tennis player chose low-cut socks that would not show above the rim of her shoes, maintaining a clean athletic look."

a precious or semi-precious piece of stone cut and polished to make items of jewelry

"The gem shines in sunlight."

"The museum displayed a rare blue gem that was cut from a huge sapphire found in Sri Lanka."

a semi-precious gemstone that takes a high polish and is green, consisting of jadeite or nephrite

"The Buddha statue is jade."

"The figurine was carved from translucent green jade a stone highly valued in Chinese culture for its beauty and symbolism."

a precious or semi-precious piece of stone cut and polished to make items of jewelry

"The crown holds many jewels."

"The crown was set with many precious jewels including rubies sapphires and diamonds."

an artificial stone made of crystal glass or acrylic to look like diamond, used on clothes and in making cheap jewelry

"Her brooch has rhinestones."

"Her costume jewelry was covered in sparkly rhinestones that looked like diamonds but were actually made of inexpensive crystal."

a semi-precious gemstone that is softer than quartz and its white color shifts under the light, used in jewelry making

"The opal flashes many colors."

"She wore an opal ring that flashed many different colors as it caught the light from blue to green to fiery red."

a clear and precious gemstone consisting corundum that is usually blue but comes in many other colors except red

"Her sapphire is deep blue."

"The engagement ring featured a large blue sapphire surrounded by small diamonds instead of a traditional diamond center."

a piece of jewelry, decorated by gemstones, resembling a small crown worn on the front of the head by women

"Princess tiara worn."

"The little girl wore a shiny plastic tiara and felt like a real princess yesterday."

a gemstone that typically ranges in color from yellow-green to olive-green and is composed of the mineral olivine

"The peridot has a light green hue."

"Peridot is a green gemstone that forms deep within the earth and is brought up by volcanic activity."

a type of feldspar mineral that exhibits a unique adularescence effect, giving it a distinct glow or shimmer that appears to move across the surface of the stone

"The moonstone glows softly."

"The moonstone glowed with a soft milky blue light from within as if the stone contained a tiny piece of the moon."

a type of chalcedony mineral characterized by its banded patterns and a hardness of 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale

"The agate has banded stripes."

"The slice of agate showed beautiful concentric bands of red orange yellow and white like a natural painting."

a silicate mineral that is valued as a gemstone, typically yellow to yellow-brown in color but can also be blue, green, pink, or clear

"Her topaz is golden yellow."

"His blue topaz tie pin was a gift from his wife and matched the color of his eyes perfectly."

a mineral gemstone that typically exhibits shades of red, but can also appear in other colors such as green, orange, and brown

"The garnet is dark red."

"The dark red garnet brooch was an antique from the Victorian era set in rose gold with intricate scrollwork."

a mineral that typically occurs in various colors and is used as a gemstone in jewelry

"Tourmaline comes in many colors."

"Tourmaline comes in many colors; this rare pink tourmaline was from a mine in Brazil."

the design and production of exclusive clothes for individuals by a fashion house

"She wore haute couture."

"The designer's latest collection featured exquisite haute couture gowns, each a unique work of art."

a person who designs stylish clothes

"The fashion designer created a dress."

"The fashion designer presented her new collection during Paris Fashion Week receiving standing ovations from critics who praised her innovative use of recycled materials."

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."

someone who always follows the latest fashion trends whether it suits them or not

"She is a fashion victim."

"She bought every trend she saw on social media making her a true fashion victim with a closet full of unworn clothes."

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."

the products of making highly fashionable and expensive clothing

"The fashion show featured haute couture designs from Paris."

"Only a few fashion houses are allowed to call their creations haute couture which means they are custom made for wealthy clients in Paris."

not fashionable or popular at the moment; outdated

"Her shoes are unfashionable."

"Her shoes are unfashionable and look like something your grandmother would wear to church on Sunday."

a very well-known fashion model that earns a lot of money

"The supermodel walks the runway."

"The supermodel walked the runway in Milan wearing an elaborate gown that took months to create."

a fashion designer who specializes in creating high-end, custom-made clothing

"The couturier designs exclusive gowns."

"The famous couturier dressed royalty and movie stars creating unique garments for each of his wealthy clients."

(of clothes) ready-made and provided in all sizes rather than suiting only a particular customer

"I bought an off-the-rack suit."

"I bought an off the rack suit because I did not have time to get one custom made."

trendy clothing produced quickly and intended for short-term use

"Fast fashion harms the environment."

"Fast fashion produces cheap clothes very quickly but the low quality and environmental impact are serious problems."

a company or brand that designs and produces high-end fashion clothing and accessories

"Chanel is famous fashion house."

"The famous fashion house presented its latest collection at Paris Fashion Week to great acclaim."

an event where fashion designers showcase their latest designs on models walking down a runway to an audience

"The fashion show begins soon."

"The fashion show featured models wearing the designer's new line of colorful spring dresses."

the sector involved in the design, production, and distribution of clothing and textiles

"The garment industry employs millions."

"The garment industry employs millions of workers worldwide many of whom work in unsafe conditions for very low pay."

a professional who creates original designs for clothing and fashion items overseeing the entire design process from concept to production

"The clothes designer sketches daily."

"The famous clothes designer sketches every piece in his collection by hand before a sample is made."