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Clothes · English

What we wear every day

A1 · 30 wordsA2 · 32 wordsB1 · 29 wordsB2 · 13 wordsC1 · 12 wordsC2 · 4 words

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beltnoun

He wears a leather belt.

blousenoun

She has a silk blouse.

bootsnoun

My boots are wet.

capnoun

He always wears a cap.

cardigannoun

She put on a gray cardigan.

glovesnoun

My gloves are very warm.

hatnoun

I like your hat.

hoodienoun

I love wearing a hoodie at home.

jacketnoun

I need a warm jacket.

jeansnoun

These jeans are too tight.

leggingsnoun

Leggings are comfortable at home.

pajamasnoun

I wear pajamas to bed.

raincoatnoun

Take a raincoat, it may rain.

sandalsnoun

Sandals are perfect for summer.

scarfnoun

She has a red scarf.

shirtnoun

He wears a white shirt.

shoesnoun

These shoes are new.

shortsnoun

He wears shorts in summer.

skirtnoun

She wears a long skirt.

sneakersnoun

I go to the gym in sneakers.

socksnoun

I need clean socks.

suitnoun

He wore a suit to the interview.

sweaternoun

It’s cold, wear a sweater.

swimsuitnoun

Pack a swimsuit for the beach.

t-shirtnoun

This t-shirt is too big for me.

tienoun

He wears a tie to work.

tightsnoun

She wears tights in winter.

underwearnoun

Pack clean underwear.

uniformnoun

Students wear a uniform.

vestnoun

She wears a vest under her shirt.

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buttonnoun

He lost a button.

casualadjective

She dresses casually at home.

coatnoun

Take your coat, it's cold.

collarnoun

Unbutton the collar.

collectionnoun

The new collection is out.

comfortableadjective

I prefer comfortable shoes.

cottonnoun

This shirt is one hundred percent cotton.

designeradjective

She only wears designer clothes.

dressnoun

She bought a red dress.

fabricnoun

This fabric is very soft.

fashionnoun

Fashion changes every season.

formaladjective

Wear formal clothes to the interview.

leathernoun

He has a leather jacket.

looseadjective

I like loose-fitting clothes.

matchingadjective

She wore matching shoes and bag.

materialnoun

What material is this shirt?

pantsnoun

These pants are too long.

patternnoun

She likes floral patterns.

salenoun

I bought this coat in the sale.

second-handadjective

She buys second-hand clothes.

silknoun

She loves silk blouses.

sizenoun

Do you have this in a smaller size?

sleevenoun

Roll up your sleeves.

stainnoun

There is a stain on the shirt.

stripedadjective

He wore a striped shirt.

stylenoun

She has a great sense of style.

tailornoun

The tailor made a perfect suit.

tightadjective

The shoes feel tight.

uglyadjective

He wore an ugly holiday sweater.

vintageadjective

He loves vintage shirts.

woolnoun

The jumper is made of wool.

zipnoun

The zip is broken.

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accessorynoun

A good accessory completes the look.

alterationnoun

The tailor made an alteration.

braceletnoun

He gave her a silver bracelet.

capsule wardrobenoun

She built a capsule wardrobe.

collaborationnoun

They did a fashion collaboration.

color palettenoun

Stick to a neutral color palette.

creasenoun

Iron out the creases.

dry-cleanverb

This coat needs to be dry-cleaned.

earringnoun

She lost an earring.

exclusiveadjective

This is an exclusive design.

fadeverb

Dark colors fade quickly.

fast fashionnoun

Fast fashion harms the environment.

handbagnoun

She bought a designer handbag.

jewelrynoun

She does not wear much jewelry.

knitnoun

She wore a cosy knit.

limited editionnoun

It is a limited edition design.

modelnoun

The model wore the new design.

necklacenoun

She wore a gold necklace.

outfitnoun

She put together a great outfit.

pre-ownedadjective

I buy pre-owned luxury bags.

ringnoun

She wears a ring on each hand.

runwaynoun

The models walked the runway.

seasonaladjective

Seasonal collections are released twice a year.

stitchnoun

The stitches are very fine.

sunglassesnoun

She always wears sunglasses.

sustainable fashionnoun

Sustainable fashion is growing.

texturenoun

The texture of the fabric is lovely.

trendnoun

Oversized coats are a big trend.

weavenoun

This is a tight weave.

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apparelnoun

The apparel industry is huge.

ateliernoun

The atelier is famous worldwide.

bespokeadjective

He wears bespoke suits.

cashmerenoun

Cashmere is soft and expensive.

dyenoun

The dye used in the fabric is toxic.

haute couturenoun

She wore haute couture at the event.

linennoun

Linen is perfect for summer.

plaidnoun

Plaid is very Scottish.

streetwearnoun

Streetwear has influenced high fashion.

suedenoun

The suede jacket needs special care.

textilenoun

Textile production creates pollution.

tweednoun

Tweed jackets never go out of style.

velvetnoun

She wore a velvet dress.

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androgynousadjective

The style is androgynous.

avant-gardeadjective

The collection is avant-garde.

biodegradableadjective

Linen is biodegradable.

carbon footprintnoun

Fashion has a large carbon footprint.

couturenoun

She had her gown made by a Parisian couture house.

drapenoun

The drape of the fabric determines how a garment moves with the body.

microplasticsnoun

Synthetic fabrics shed microplastics.

monochromeadjective

She always dresses in monochrome.

overproductionnoun

Overproduction creates waste.

silhouettenoun

The A-line silhouette flatters most body types.

supply chainnoun

The supply chain must be transparent.

transparencynoun

Fashion brands need more transparency.

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ostentatiousadjective

She avoids ostentatious jewelry.

sartorialadjective

His sartorial choices reflected a deep knowledge of Italian tailoring traditions.

threadbareadjective

He wore a threadbare old coat.

understatedadjective

His suit was elegant and understated.

Frequently asked

How many English words does the “Clothes” topic cover?

120 words, each with a translation and an example sentence: A1 — 30, A2 — 32, B1 — 29, B2 — 13, C1 — 12, C2 — 4.

Which “Clothes” words should I learn first?

With the A1 list: belt, blouse, boots, cap, cardigan, gloves, hat, hoodie, jacket, jeans. The full level is on this page.

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