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Clothes · English

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A1 · 18 wordsA2 · 28 wordsB1 · 39 wordsB2 · 21 wordsC1 · 16 wordsC2 · 4 words

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bootsnoun

My boots are wet.

coatnoun

Take your coat, it's cold.

dressnoun

She bought a red dress.

earringsnoun

These earrings are new.

hatnoun

I like your hat.

jacketnoun

I need a warm jacket.

jeansnoun

These jeans are too tight.

modelnoun

The model wore the new design.

new shoesnoun

My new shoes are black.

pocketnoun

My keys are in my pocket.

school bagnoun

His school bag is too heavy.

shirtnoun

He wears a white shirt.

shoesnoun

These shoes are new.

skirtnoun

She wears a long skirt.

stylenoun

She has a great sense of style.

sweaternoun

It’s cold, wear a sweater.

warm clothesnoun

Take warm clothes with you.

winter coatnoun

My winter coat is very warm.

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beltnoun

He wears a leather belt.

blousenoun

She has a silk blouse.

buttonnoun

He lost a button.

comfortableadjective

I prefer comfortable shoes.

fashionnoun

Fashion changes every season.

formaladjective

Wear formal clothes to the interview.

hoodienoun

I love wearing a hoodie at home.

materialnoun

What material is this shirt?

pajamasnoun

I wear pajamas to bed.

pantsnoun

These pants are too long.

patternnoun

She likes floral patterns.

raincoatnoun

Take a raincoat, it may rain.

ringnoun

She wears a ring on each hand.

salenoun

I bought this coat in the sale.

sandalsnoun

Sandals are perfect for summer.

scarfnoun

She has a red scarf.

shortsnoun

He wears shorts in summer.

sizenoun

Do you have this in a smaller size?

sleevenoun

Roll up your sleeves.

sneakersnoun

I go to the gym in sneakers.

socksnoun

I need clean socks.

suitnoun

He wore a suit to the interview.

swimsuitnoun

Pack a swimsuit for the beach.

t-shirtnoun

This t-shirt is too big for me.

tienoun

He wears a tie to work.

uniformnoun

Students wear a uniform.

vestnoun

She wears a vest under her shirt.

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.

capnoun

He always wears a cap.

capsule wardrobenoun

She built a capsule wardrobe.

cardigannoun

She put on a gray cardigan.

collarnoun

Unbutton the collar.

collectionnoun

The new collection is out.

color palettenoun

Stick to a neutral color palette.

cottonnoun

This shirt is one hundred percent cotton.

creasenoun

Iron out the creases.

dry-cleanverb

This coat needs to be dry-cleaned.

earringnoun

She lost an earring.

fast fashionnoun

Fast fashion harms the environment.

glovesnoun

My gloves are very warm.

handbagnoun

She bought a designer handbag.

jewelrynoun

She does not wear much jewelry.

knitnoun

She wore a cosy knit.

leathernoun

He has a leather jacket.

leggingsnoun

Leggings are comfortable at home.

limited editionnoun

It is a limited edition design.

necklacenoun

She wore a gold necklace.

pre-ownedadjective

I buy pre-owned luxury bags.

runwaynoun

The models walked the runway.

seasonaladjective

Seasonal collections are released twice a year.

second-handadjective

She buys second-hand clothes.

stainnoun

There is a stain on the shirt.

stitchnoun

The stitches are very fine.

stripedadjective

He wore a striped shirt.

sunglassesnoun

She always wears sunglasses.

sustainable fashionnoun

Sustainable fashion is growing.

tailornoun

The tailor made a perfect suit.

tightadjective

The shoes feel tight.

tightsnoun

She wears tights in winter.

trendnoun

Oversized coats are a big trend.

uglyadjective

He wore an ugly holiday sweater.

underwearnoun

Pack clean underwear.

weavenoun

This is a tight weave.

woolnoun

The jumper is made of wool.

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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.

casualadjective

She dresses casually at home.

designeradjective

She only wears designer clothes.

dyenoun

The dye used in the fabric is toxic.

fabricnoun

This fabric is very soft.

haute couturenoun

She wore haute couture at the event.

linennoun

Linen is perfect for summer.

looseadjective

I like loose-fitting clothes.

matchingadjective

She wore matching shoes and bag.

outfitnoun

She put together a great outfit.

plaidnoun

Plaid is very Scottish.

silknoun

She loves silk blouses.

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.

vintageadjective

He loves vintage shirts.

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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.

collaborationnoun

They did a fashion collaboration.

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.

exclusiveadjective

This is an exclusive design.

fadeverb

Dark colors fade quickly.

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.

texturenoun

The texture of the fabric is lovely.

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?

126 words, each with a translation and an example sentence: A1 — 18, A2 — 28, B1 — 39, B2 — 21, C1 — 16, C2 — 4.

Which “Clothes” words should I learn first?

With the A1 list: boots, coat, dress, earrings, hat, jacket, jeans, model, new shoes, pocket. The full level is on this page.

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