B1 Preliminary: Clothes and Accessories vocabulary | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

this pattern

checkered

this pattern

plaid

The adjective form of this pattern.

striped

without any part covering your arms

sleeveless

objects such as rings and necklaces that people wear as decoration

jewellery

the soft hair that covers the body of sheep and some other animals

wool

fine soft thread produced by a type of caterpillar

silk

a light strong material that is produced by chemical processes

plastic

cloth used for making clothes, curtains, etc.

material

material made by removing the hair or fur from animal skins

leather

a plant grown in warm countries for the soft white hairs around its seeds that are used to make cloth and thread

cotton

to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits and how it looks

try on

to remove a piece of clothing from your body

take off

put on your clothes

get dressed

to be the right shape and size for somebody

fit

a type of small clock that you wear on your wrist

watch

a small, flat, folding case made of leather or plastic used for keeping paper money and credit cards in

wallet

a particular set of clothes that has to be worn by the members of the same organization or group of people

uniform

a piece of clothing worn for swimming, especially the type worn by women and girls

swimming costume / swimsuit

a type of light open shoe that is worn in warm weather. The top part consists of leather bands that fasten the sole to your foot.

sandal

an informal shirt, usually with short sleeves, no collar or buttons, or just a few buttons at the top

T-shirt

a piece of clothing that covers the lower body and is divided into two parts to cover each leg separately

trousers

a shoe that you wear for sports or as informal clothing

trainers

a warm, loose pair of trousers and matching jacket worn for sports practice or as informal clothes

tracksuit

a long, narrow piece of cloth worn around the neck, especially by men, with a knot in front

tie

a piece of clothing for the upper part of the body, with long sleeves, usually made of thick cotton and often worn for sports

sweatshirt

a piece of clothing for the upper part of the body, made of wool or cotton, with long sleeves

sweater / pullover / jumper

a pair of glasses with dark glass in them that you wear to protect your eyes from bright light from the sun

sunglasses

a set of clothes made of the same cloth, including a jacket and trousers or a skirt

suit

a piece of clothing that is worn over the foot, ankle and lower part of the leg, especially inside a shoe

socks

a part of a piece of clothing that covers all or part of your arm

sleeve

a piece of clothing that hangs from the middle part of the body

skirt

short trousers that end above or at the knee

shorts

one of a pair of objects usually made of leather or plastic that you wear on your feet

shoe

a piece of clothing worn on the upper part of the body, made of light cloth, with sleeves and usually with a collar and buttons down the front

shirt

a piece of cloth that is worn around the neck or over the hair or shoulders, for example to keep warm or for decoration

scarf

a piece of jewellery that you wear on your finger, consisting of a round band of gold, silver, etc., sometimes decorated with precious stones

ring

a long light coat that keeps you dry in the rain

raincoat

a small piece of material like a small bag sewn into or onto a piece of clothing so that you can carry things in it

pocket

liquid, often made from flowers, that you put on your skin to make yourself smell nice

perfume

a piece of jewellery consisting of a chain, string of beads, etc. worn around the neck

necklace

trousers made of denim (= a type of strong cotton)

jeans

a piece of clothing worn on the top half of the body over a shirt, etc. that has arms and fastens down the front; a short, light coat

jacket

piece of clothing made to fit the head, often with a brim (= a flat edge that sticks out), usually worn out of doors

hat

a small bag for money, keys, etc., especially one carried by a woman

handbag

a piece of clothing for the hand, made of wool, leather, etc. with separate parts for each finger and the thumb

glove

two lenses in a frame that rests on the nose and ears. People wear them in order to be able to see better or to protect their eyes from bright light.

glasses

a piece of jewellery that you fasten in or on your ear

earring

a piece of clothing that is made in one piece and hangs down to cover the body as far as the legs, sometimes reaching to below the knees, or to the ankles

dress

the part around the neck of a shirt, jacket or coat that usually folds down

collar

a piece of outdoor clothing that is worn over other clothes to keep you warm or dry.

coat

a small round piece of metal, plastic, etc. that is sewn onto a piece of clothing and used for fastening two parts together

button

a piece of jewellery worn around the wrist or arm

bracelet

a strong shoe that covers the foot and ankle and often the lower part of the leg

boot

a piece of clothing like a shirt, worn by women

blouse

a long narrow piece of leather, cloth, etc. that you wear around the middle part of your body

belt

a container made of cloth, leather, plastic or paper, used to carry things in, especially when shopping or travelling

bag

a bag that you carry on your back, made of strong material and often used by people who go climbing or walking

backpack