Verbs for Clothing · Verbs: Manual Action

to put on clothing

"Don your coat before leaving."

"Before entering the sterile laboratory the scientist had to don a white coat gloves and a protective face mask."

to be wearing an item of clothing or accessory

"What do you have on?"

"She looked quite stylish today, and I admired the elegant scarf she had on around her neck."

to provide someone or ourselves with clothes; to dress someone or ourselves

"Clothe the children warmly for winter."

"The organization works to clothe homeless people by collecting donations of warm coats hats and gloves during the winter months."

to proudly wear or show off something, like clothing or accessories

"He sports a new leather jacket."

"The young man sported a bright red hat that made him stand out in the crowd at the concert."

to dress oneself or someone else in particular clothes, often for a specific purpose or occasion

"The event attires guests formally."

"The royal family will attire themselves in their finest ceremonial robes for the coronation."

to dress in a specific outfit, typically representing a specific character, theme, or period

"The play costumes actors beautifully."

"The actors were costumed in elaborate period clothing for the historical drama set in the eighteenth century."

to clothe oneself, often in a distinctive or particular manner

"Monks garb in simple brown robes."

"The monks were garbed in simple brown robes and sandals as part of their religious order's traditional dress."

to dress in an elaborate or stylish manner

"Deck out the guests."

"They decided to deck out their entire house with elaborate Christmas decorations and twinkling lights."

to dress in a specific uniform or attire, often for a particular activity or event

"Suit up before the big game."

"The firefighters suited up in their protective gear before entering the burning building to rescue the trapped residents."

to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits and how it looks

"Try on this jacket before buying."

"You should try on the jacket before buying it to make sure it fits you properly."

to take off clothing or a covering

"He doffs his hat to ladies."

"The gentleman doffed his hat as a sign of respect when he greeted the elderly woman on the street."

to take one's clothes off

"Please undress for the medical exam."

"The doctor asked the patient to undress and put on a paper gown before the physical examination began."

to remove one's clothing

"The actor disrobes backstage quickly."

"The actor disrobed behind a screen and put on his costume for the first scene of the play."

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

"Wear warm clothes in winter."

"You should wear a warm coat today because the temperature is going to drop below freezing."

to place or wear something on the body, including clothes, accessories, etc.

"Put on your coat outside."

"She needs to put on her coat and boots before going outside into the cold snow."

to put clothes on oneself

"She will dress quickly."

"You should dress appropriately for the job interview to make a good first impression."

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."

to be of the right size or shape for someone

"These shoes fit me well."

"These shoes do not fit my feet because they are too small and tight for me to wear."

(of clothes, a color, hairstyle, etc.) to look good on someone

"This color suits you well."

"That vibrant shade of blue really does suit your complexion and makes your eyes stand out."

to complement and suit each other when combined or placed together

"These colors do not go together."

"These two colors do not go together well because the red is too bright and the orange is too dark."

to make someone look better

"This dress become you."

"The new hairstyle and smart attire will undoubtedly become her and enhance her natural beauty."

to remove a piece of clothing or accessory from your or another's body

"Take off your dirty shoes."

"Please take off your hat when you enter the classroom because it is polite to do so."

to remove one's own clothes

"He will strip now."

"The actor had to strip down to his underwear for the dramatic scene, showcasing his commitment to the role."