Clothes Vocabulary in English: Words, Examples and Quiz

a piece of clothing for the top of the body, with buttons at the front and usually a collar

He wears a white shirt to work.

a simple cotton top with short sleeves and no buttons

It's hot today, so I'm just wearing a T-shirt.

any piece of clothing for the top half of the body, often for women

I love your top. Where did you get it?

a nice shirt for women

She's wearing a blue silk blouse.

a warm piece of clothing, often made of wool, with long sleeves

Take a sweater. It gets cold in the evening.

a soft, warm top with a part at the back that you can pull over your head

My son wears the same gray hoodie every day.

a short coat that you wear outside, or the top part of a suit

Don't forget your jacket. It might rain.

a long, warm piece of clothing that you wear over other clothes outside

Put your coat on. It's freezing.

pants made of strong blue cotton (denim)

These jeans are too long for me.

in American English, clothing that covers each leg separately from the waist to the feet

I need some black pants for the interview.

the British English word for pants

His school trousers have a hole in the knee.

short pants that stop above the knee

We wear shorts and sandals all summer.

a piece of women's clothing that hangs from the waist and has no legs

She bought a long green skirt.

a piece of women's clothing that covers the top of the body and hangs down over the legs

What a beautiful dress! Is it new?

a jacket with pants or a skirt made from the same material, for work or special days

He wore a dark suit to the wedding.

special clothes that everyone in a school, job or team wears

Do children wear a uniform at your school?

soft, loose clothes that you wear in bed (British English: pyjamas)

The kids are already in their pajamas.

clothes that you wear next to your body, under your other clothes

Pack enough underwear for five days.

a piece of clothing that you wear for swimming

Don't forget your swimsuit. The hotel has a pool.

things you wear on your feet, usually made of leather, with a hard bottom

Please take your shoes off at the door.

soft pieces of clothing that you wear on your feet inside your shoes

I can never find two socks of the same color.

strong shoes that cover your foot and the lower part of your leg

You'll need boots for the walk. It's muddy.

comfortable shoes for sports or everyday use (British English: trainers)

I wear sneakers every day because I walk a lot.

open summer shoes with straps

It's too cold for sandals today.

soft, comfortable shoes that you wear in the house

My grandfather always wears slippers at home.

women's shoes that are much higher at the back

She can't walk far in high heels.

simple plastic or rubber shoes held on by a strap between your toes

I just need flip-flops for the beach.

thin clothing that covers the feet, legs and hips, often worn under a skirt (American English also: pantyhose)

She's wearing black tights with her dress.

something you wear on your head, often to keep warm or keep the sun off

Wear a hat. The sun is very strong.

a soft hat with a hard part at the front, often for sports

He always wears a baseball cap.

a long piece of material that you wear around your neck or head

My mother made me a wool scarf.

things you wear on your hands, with a separate part for each finger

I lost one of my gloves on the bus.

a long, thin piece of leather or material that you wear around your waist

These pants are a bit big, so I need a belt.

a long, thin piece of material that men wear around the neck with a shirt

Do I need to wear a tie to the dinner?

something you carry your things in, like a handbag or backpack

Can you hold my bag for a minute?

a small, flat case for money and cards

I think I left my wallet at home.

a small clock that you wear on your wrist

My watch is five minutes fast.

dark glasses that protect your eyes from the sun

Have you seen my sunglasses? They were on the table.

rings, necklaces and other small, nice things you wear (British English: jewellery)

She doesn't wear much jewelry, just a small ring.

jewelry that you wear on your ears

These silver earrings were a gift from my sister.

jewelry that you wear around your neck

He gave her a gold necklace for her birthday.

a small circle of metal that you wear on your finger

Is that a wedding ring?

a small bag sewn into clothes, for keeping things in

My keys are in my coat pocket.

a small round thing that closes a shirt, coat or jacket

A button is missing from my shirt.

a metal or plastic strip with two sides that you pull to close clothes or bags (British English: zip)

The zipper on my jacket is broken.

the part of a piece of clothing that covers your arm

I prefer shirts with short sleeves in summer.

the part of a shirt or coat that goes around your neck

There's some makeup on your collar.

a light, natural material made from a plant

Cotton shirts are cool in hot weather.

a warm material made from the hair of sheep

This sweater is 100 percent wool.

a strong material made from animal skin

He's saving for a leather jacket.

with lines of different colors

She's wearing a blue and white striped top.

all one color, with no pattern

I'd like a plain black T-shirt, please.

how big or small a piece of clothing is

Do you have this in a smaller size?

fitting your body very closely, sometimes too closely

These shoes are too tight. They hurt.

not fitting closely; big and comfortable

I wear loose clothes when I do yoga.

nice to wear; it feels good on your body

These are the most comfortable shoes I own.

relaxed and not formal, for everyday life

Our office is casual, so most people wear jeans.

right for important or official events

The invitation says formal dress.

clean, tidy and nice to look at, especially in British English (American English often says dressy or well-dressed)

You look very smart in that suit.

popular at the moment; in fashion

Wide jeans are fashionable again.

to have clothes, shoes or jewelry on your body

She usually wears jeans to work.

to start wearing a piece of clothing

Put on your shoes. We're leaving.

to remove a piece of clothing from your body

You can take off your jacket if you're hot.

to put on clothes in a shop to see if they are right for you

Can I try on these jeans, please?

to put your clothes on

I get dressed after breakfast.

to take off some clothes and put on different ones

Give me five minutes to change before dinner.

to be the right size for someone

This shirt doesn't fit me anymore. It's too small.

to look good together, for example because the colors go well

Does this tie match my shirt?

to wear nicer clothes than usual, or to wear a costume

Everyone dresses up for New Year's Eve.

to put clothes on a hanger or hook

Please hang up your coat when you come in.