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Clothes · English

What we wear every day. 120 English words, A1 through C2, with translations and example sentences.

A1

beltnoun
belt
He wears a leather belt.
blousenoun
blouse
She has a silk blouse.
bootsnoun
boots
My boots are wet.
capnoun
cap
He always wears a cap.
cardigannoun
cardigan
She put on a gray cardigan.
glovesnoun
gloves
My gloves are very warm.
hatnoun
hat
I like your hat.
hoodienoun
hoodie
I love wearing a hoodie at home.
jacketnoun
jacket
I need a warm jacket.
jeansnoun
jeans
These jeans are too tight.
leggingsnoun
leggings
Leggings are comfortable at home.
pajamasnoun
pajamas
I wear pajamas to bed.
raincoatnoun
raincoat
Take a raincoat, it may rain.
sandalsnoun
sandals
Sandals are perfect for summer.
scarfnoun
scarf
She has a red scarf.
shirtnoun
shirt
He wears a white shirt.
shoesnoun
shoes
These shoes are new.
shortsnoun
shorts
He wears shorts in summer.
skirtnoun
skirt
She wears a long skirt.
sneakersnoun
sneakers
I go to the gym in sneakers.
socksnoun
socks
I need clean socks.
suitnoun
suit
He wore a suit to the interview.
sweaternoun
sweater
It’s cold, wear a sweater.
swimsuitnoun
swimsuit
Pack a swimsuit for the beach.
t-shirtnoun
t-shirt
This t-shirt is too big for me.
tienoun
tie
He wears a tie to work.
tightsnoun
tights
She wears tights in winter.
underwearnoun
underwear
Pack clean underwear.
uniformnoun
uniform
Students wear a uniform.
vestnoun
vest
She wears a vest under her shirt.

A2Premium

buttonnoun
button
He lost a button.
casualadj
casual
She dresses casually at home.
coatnoun
coat
Take your coat, it's cold.
collarnoun
collar
Unbutton the collar.
collectionnoun
collection
The new collection is out.
comfortableadj
comfortable
I prefer comfortable shoes.
cottonnoun
cotton
This shirt is one hundred percent cotton.
designeradj
designer
She only wears designer clothes.
dressnoun
dress
She bought a red dress.
fabricnoun
fabric
This fabric is very soft.
fashionnoun
fashion
Fashion changes every season.
formaladj
formal
Wear formal clothes to the interview.
leathernoun
leather
He has a leather jacket.
looseadj
loose
I like loose-fitting clothes.
matchingadj
matching
She wore matching shoes and bag.
materialnoun
material
What material is this shirt?
pantsnoun
pants
These pants are too long.
patternnoun
pattern
She likes floral patterns.
salenoun
sale
I bought this coat in the sale.
second-handadj
second-hand
She buys second-hand clothes.
silknoun
silk
She loves silk blouses.
sizenoun
size
Do you have this in a smaller size?
sleevenoun
sleeve
Roll up your sleeves.
stainnoun
stain
There is a stain on the shirt.
stripedadj
striped
He wore a striped shirt.
stylenoun
style
She has a great sense of style.
tailornoun
tailor
The tailor made a perfect suit.
tightadj
tight
The shoes feel tight.
uglyadj
ugly
He wore an ugly holiday sweater.
vintageadj
vintage
He loves vintage shirts.
woolnoun
wool
The jumper is made of wool.
zipnoun
zip
The zip is broken.

B1Premium

accessorynoun
accessory
A good accessory completes the look.
alterationnoun
alteration
The tailor made an alteration.
braceletnoun
bracelet
He gave her a silver bracelet.
capsule wardrobenoun
capsule wardrobe
She built a capsule wardrobe.
collaborationnoun
collaboration
They did a fashion collaboration.
color palettenoun
color palette
Stick to a neutral color palette.
creasenoun
crease
Iron out the creases.
dry-cleanverb
dry-clean
This coat needs to be dry-cleaned.
earringnoun
earring
She lost an earring.
exclusiveadj
exclusive
This is an exclusive design.
fadeverb
fade
Dark colors fade quickly.
fast fashionnoun
fast fashion
Fast fashion harms the environment.
handbagnoun
handbag
She bought a designer handbag.
jewelrynoun
jewelry
She does not wear much jewelry.
knitnoun
knit
She wore a cosy knit.
limited editionnoun
limited edition
It is a limited edition design.
modelnoun
model
The model wore the new design.
necklacenoun
necklace
She wore a gold necklace.
outfitnoun
outfit
She put together a great outfit.
pre-ownedadj
pre-owned
I buy pre-owned luxury bags.
ringnoun
ring
She wears a ring on each hand.
runwaynoun
runway
The models walked the runway.
seasonaladj
seasonal
Seasonal collections are released twice a year.
stitchnoun
stitch
The stitches are very fine.
sunglassesnoun
sunglasses
She always wears sunglasses.
sustainable fashionnoun
sustainable fashion
Sustainable fashion is growing.
texturenoun
texture
The texture of the fabric is lovely.
trendnoun
trend
Oversized coats are a big trend.
weavenoun
weave
This is a tight weave.

B2Premium

apparelnoun
apparel
The apparel industry is huge.
ateliernoun
atelier
The atelier is famous worldwide.
bespokeadj
bespoke
He wears bespoke suits.
cashmerenoun
cashmere
Cashmere is soft and expensive.
dyenoun
dye
The dye used in the fabric is toxic.
haute couturenoun
haute couture
She wore haute couture at the event.
linennoun
linen
Linen is perfect for summer.
plaidnoun
plaid
Plaid is very Scottish.
streetwearnoun
streetwear
Streetwear has influenced high fashion.
suedenoun
suede
The suede jacket needs special care.
textilenoun
textile
Textile production creates pollution.
tweednoun
tweed
Tweed jackets never go out of style.
velvetnoun
velvet
She wore a velvet dress.

C1Premium

androgynousadj
androgynous
The style is androgynous.
avant-gardeadj
avant-garde
The collection is avant-garde.
biodegradableadj
biodegradable
Linen is biodegradable.
carbon footprintnoun
carbon footprint
Fashion has a large carbon footprint.
couturenoun
couture
She had her gown made by a Parisian couture house.
drapenoun
drape
The drape of the fabric determines how a garment moves with the body.
microplasticsnoun
microplastics
Synthetic fabrics shed microplastics.
monochromeadj
monochrome
She always dresses in monochrome.
overproductionnoun
overproduction
Overproduction creates waste.
silhouettenoun
silhouette
The A-line silhouette flatters most body types.
supply chainnoun
supply chain
The supply chain must be transparent.
transparencynoun
transparency
Fashion brands need more transparency.

C2Premium

ostentatiousadj
ostentatious
She avoids ostentatious jewelry.
sartorialadj
sartorial
His sartorial choices reflected a deep knowledge of Italian tailoring traditions.
threadbareadj
threadbare
He wore a threadbare old coat.
understatedadj
understated
His suit was elegant and understated.

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