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Clothing & Accessories

Name clothes, shoes and accessories, and talk about fit and style.

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shirtnounneutral
A common upper-body garment, often with a collar and buttons
I need to iron my shirt before the meeting.
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T-shirtnounneutral
A casual short-sleeved top without a collar, pulled over the head
It's hot today – I'm just going to wear a T-shirt.
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jeansnounneutral
Casual pants made from denim fabric, typically blue
I wear jeans almost every day.
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dressnounneutral
A one-piece garment for women or girls, covering the body and part of the legs
She wore a beautiful red dress to the party.
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skirtnounneutral
A garment hanging from the waist, covering part of the legs
She usually wears a skirt to work.
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coatnounneutral
A long outer garment worn for warmth, typically heavier than a jacket
Don't forget your coat – it's freezing outside.
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jacketnounneutral
A lighter outer garment, shorter than a coat, worn over other clothes
You should bring a jacket – it might get cold later.
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suitnounneutral
A set of matching clothes, typically a jacket and pants or skirt, for formal occasions
He bought a new suit for the job interview.
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shortsnounneutral
Short pants that end above the knee, worn in warm weather or for sports
It's really warm – I'm going to wear shorts today.
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underwearnounneutral
Clothing worn under other clothes, next to the skin
I need to pack enough underwear for the trip.
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socksnounneutral
Soft coverings for the feet, worn inside shoes
I can never find matching socks in the morning.
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uniformnounneutral
A set of standard clothes worn by members of a group, such as workers or students
Students at that school have to wear a uniform.
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topnounneutral
A general word for any piece of clothing worn on the upper body
That top looks really nice on you.
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hoodienouninformal
A casual sweatshirt or jacket with a hood
He threw on a hoodie and went out.
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pajamasnounneutral
Comfortable clothes worn for sleeping
I put on my pajamas and got into bed.
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shoesnounneutral
Coverings for the feet, typically with a hard sole
Please take your shoes off at the door.
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bootsnounneutral
Sturdy footwear that covers the foot and ankle or higher
You'll need boots if it's going to snow.
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sandalsnounneutral
Open shoes with straps, worn in warm weather
I always wear sandals in the summer.
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slippersnounneutral
Soft, comfortable shoes worn indoors at home
I put on my slippers as soon as I get home.
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high heelsnounneutral
Women's shoes with a tall, raised heel
She can't walk very fast in high heels.
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hatnounneutral
A covering for the head, worn for warmth, sun protection, or style
Wear a hat – the sun is really strong today.
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capnounneutral
A soft hat with a peak at the front, often worn casually or for sports
He always wears a baseball cap.
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glassesnounneutral
Lenses in a frame worn on the face to help with vision
I can't read without my glasses.
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sunglassesnounneutral
Dark glasses worn to protect the eyes from sunlight
Don't forget your sunglasses – it's very bright outside.
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beltnounneutral
A strip of leather or fabric worn around the waist to hold up pants
These pants are loose – I need a belt.
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scarfnounneutral
A piece of cloth worn around the neck for warmth or style
Wrap a scarf around your neck – it's cold outside.
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glovesnounneutral
Coverings for the hands with separate sections for each finger
It's too cold to go out without gloves.
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tienounneutral
formal neckwear knotted at the collar
A long piece of fabric worn around the neck and tied in a knot, usually with a shirt
Do I have to wear a tie to the dinner?
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jewelrynounneutral
Decorative items worn on the body, such as rings, necklaces, and bracelets
She doesn't wear much jewelry – just a ring and a necklace.
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ringnounneutral
A small circular band worn on a finger as decoration or to show marriage
She wears her wedding ring on her left hand.
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necklacenounneutral
A piece of jewelry worn around the neck
That necklace looks beautiful with your dress.
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earringsnounneutral
Small pieces of jewelry worn on the ears
She took off her earrings before going to bed.
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braceletnounneutral
A piece of jewelry worn around the wrist
She wears a charm bracelet every day.
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bagnounneutral
A container carried by hand or on the shoulder for personal items
I put my wallet and phone in my bag.
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umbrellanounneutral
A foldable device used for protection against rain
Take an umbrella – it's going to rain later.
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pocketnounneutral
A small pouch sewn into clothing for carrying small items
He put his hands in his pockets because it was cold.
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sleevenounneutral
The part of a garment that covers the arm
He rolled up his sleeves before washing the dishes.
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buttonnounneutral
A small round fastener used to hold clothing together
A button fell off my coat.
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sizenounneutral
The measurement category of a garment (small, medium, large, etc.)
What size do you wear?
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cottonnounneutral
soft natural plant fiber/fabric
A natural fabric made from the cotton plant, soft and breathable
This T-shirt is made of 100% cotton.
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leathernounneutral
A strong material made from animal skin, used for shoes, bags, and jackets
He wears a leather jacket when he rides his motorcycle.
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silknounneutral
A smooth, shiny natural fabric, considered luxurious
She wore a beautiful silk scarf.
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woolnounneutral
A warm natural fabric made from sheep's hair
This sweater is made of wool, so it's very warm.
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wearverbneutral
To have clothing, jewelry, or accessories on your body
What are you going to wear to the party?
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put onphrasal verbneutral
To place clothing on your body; to dress yourself with something
Put on a sweater – it's cold outside.
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take offphrasal verbneutral
To remove clothing from your body
Please take off your shoes before coming in.
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get dressedphrasal verbneutral
To put on clothes, especially in the morning or before going out
Hurry up and get dressed – we're going to be late!
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try onphrasal verbneutral
To put on clothing to see if it fits or looks good before buying
Can I try on this dress in a medium?
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fitverbneutral
To be the right size or shape for someone's body
These jeans don't fit me anymore.
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matchverbneutral
To look good together, to go well with another piece of clothing
Your shoes don't match your bag.
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get changedphrasal verbneutral
To take off your clothes and put on different ones
I need to get changed before we go out.
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hang upphrasal verbneutral
To place clothes on a hanger or hook
Please hang up your coat when you come in.
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foldverbneutral
To bend clothes neatly for storing or packing
Can you help me fold the laundry?
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tightadjectiveneutral
Fitting very closely to the body, not loose
These shoes are too tight – they hurt my feet.
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looseadjectiveneutral
Not fitting closely, having extra room
I like wearing loose clothes when I'm at home.
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stripedadjectiveneutral
Having a pattern of lines of color
He wore a blue and white striped shirt.
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plainadjectiveneutral
Having a single color with no pattern or design
I prefer plain T-shirts without any logos.
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pantsnounneutral
A garment covering each leg separately, worn from the waist down
These pants are too long – I need to get them shortened.
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sweaternounneutral
A warm knitted garment for the upper body, pulled over the head
I love wearing sweaters in the winter.
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sneakersnounneutral
Comfortable shoes with a soft sole, designed for sports or casual wear
I wear sneakers to the gym every day.
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watchnounneutral
A small clock worn on the wrist
I left my watch at home – do you know what time it is?
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pursenounneutral
A small bag used especially by women to carry money and personal items (AmE; in BrE this is called a handbag)
She kept looking for her keys in her purse.
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zippernounneutral
A fastener with two rows of interlocking teeth, used on clothing and bags
The zipper on my jacket is stuck.
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pairnounneutral
Two matching items of clothing worn together, like shoes or socks
I bought a new pair of shoes.
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trousersnounneutralBritish English
British English word for a leg garment reaching from the waist to the ankles.
He wore black trousers to the office.
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jumpernounneutralBritish English
British English word for a warm knitted top pulled over the head.
Put on a warm jumper; it's cold outside.
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trainersnounneutralBritish English
British English word for casual sports shoes with a soft sole.
I bought new trainers for running.
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handbagnounneutralBritish English
British English word for a woman's small bag for carrying personal belongings.
She kept her keys in her handbag.
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zipnounneutralBritish English
British English word for a fastener with interlocking teeth on clothing or bags.
The zip on my jacket is broken.
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pyjamasnounneutralBritish English
British English spelling for clothes worn for sleeping.
The children are in their pyjamas already.
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jewellerynounneutralBritish English
British English spelling for decorative personal ornaments in general.
She keeps her jewellery in a small box.

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Clothes come up whenever you shop, get dressed or describe someone, and this pack gives you the full wardrobe. Learn the words for garments, footwear and accessories – shirts, coats, shoes, hats and watches – along with the language to describe them. You will be able to say what you are wearing, ask for a size, and talk about style with ease.