B1 Preliminary: Clothes and Accessories vocabulary | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

a piece of women’s underwear that covers the body from the middle part to the tops of the legs

knickers

to have the same colour, pattern, or style and look attractive together

match

not modern

old-fashioned

a long narrow line of colour, that is a different colour from the areas next to it

stripe

without any part covering your arms

sleeveless

a regular arrangement of lines, shapes, colours, etc. for example as a design on material, carpets, etc.

pattern

clothes that you wear under other clothes and next to the skin

underwear

clothes, sheets, etc. that need washing, that are being washed, or that have been washed recently

laundry

objects such as rings and necklaces that people wear as decoration

jewellery (US English: jewelry)

a popular style of clothes, hair, etc. at a particular time or place

fashion

the things that you wear, such as trousers, dresses and jackets

clothes

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 become thin or no longer able to be used, because it has been used too much

wear out

to have something on your body as a piece of clothing, a decoration, etc.

wear

to take off your clothes

undress

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

to dress yourself in something

put on

to make clothes, etc. from wool using two long thin needles

knit

different items of clothing look good together

go (with/together)

put on your clothes

get dressed

to bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part lies on top of another part

fold

to be the right shape and size for somebody

fit

to close or join together the two parts of something

fasten

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 men’s underwear worn under their trousers

underpants / pants

an object with a round folding frame of long, straight pieces of metal covered with material, that you use to protect yourself from the rain

umbrella

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 (North American English sneakers, gym shoes)

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

tracksuit

a piece of clothing made of very thin cloth that fits closely over the hips, legs and feet, usually worn under other clothes

tights

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 bag made of leather, plastic, etc. for carrying coins

purse

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

coloured substances used on the skin to make yourself look more attractive or to change your appearance

make-up

a piece of paper, etc. that is attached to something and that gives information about it

label

a set of clothes and equipment that you use for a particular activity

kit

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 piece of material or paper that you use for blowing your nose, etc.

handkerchief

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 series of connected metal rings, used for pulling or fastening things

chain

a type of soft flat hat with a peak (= a hard curved part sticking out in front).

cap

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