a piece of clothing worn for swimming, especially the type worn by women and girls
swimming costume / swimsuit
one of a pair of objects usually made of leather or plastic that you wear on your feet
shoe
the things that you wear, such as trousers, dresses and jackets
clothes
a bag that you carry on your back, made of strong material and often used by people who go climbing or walking
backpack
a part of a piece of clothing that covers all or part of your arm
sleeve
coloured substances used on the skin to make yourself look more attractive or to change your appearance
make-up
a small bag for money, keys, etc., especially one carried by a woman
handbag
a warm, loose pair of trousers and matching jacket worn for sports practice or as informal clothes
tracksuit
a piece of paper, etc. that is attached to something and that gives information about it
label
a piece of clothing that covers the lower body and is divided into two parts to cover each leg separately
trousers
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
to close or join together the two parts of something
fasten
an informal shirt, usually with short sleeves, no collar or buttons, or just a few buttons at the top
T-shirt
to become thin or no longer able to be used, because it has been used too much
wear out
a piece of jewellery that you fasten in or on your ear
earring
a piece of women’s underwear that covers the body from the middle part to the tops of the legs
knickers
a piece of clothing for the hand, made of wool, leather, etc. with separate parts for each finger and the thumb
glove
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
fine soft thread produced by a type of caterpillar
silk
a light strong material that is produced by chemical processes
plastic
a particular set of clothes that has to be worn by the members of the same organization or group of people
uniform
a popular style of clothes, hair, etc. at a particular time or place
fashion
a piece of men’s underwear worn under their trousers
underpants / pants
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
the part around the neck of a shirt, jacket or coat that usually folds down
collar
to dress yourself in something
put on
a long, narrow piece of cloth worn around the neck, especially by men, with a knot in front
tie
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 small piece of material or paper that you use for blowing your nose, etc.
handkerchief
a long light coat that keeps you dry in the rain
raincoat
a piece of clothing like a shirt, worn by women
blouse
to have something on your body as a piece of clothing, a decoration, etc.
wear
cloth used for making clothes, curtains, etc.
material
without any part covering your arms
sleeveless
a piece of outdoor clothing that is worn over other clothes to keep you warm or dry.
coat
a regular arrangement of lines, shapes, colours, etc. for example as a design on material, carpets, etc.
pattern
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
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
to bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part lies on top of another part
fold
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
to have the same colour, pattern, or style and look attractive together
match
a small, flat, folding case made of leather or plastic used for keeping paper money and credit cards in
wallet
a pair of glasses with dark glass in them that you wear to protect your eyes from bright light from the sun
sunglasses
a piece of clothing that is worn over the foot, ankle and lower part of the leg, especially inside a shoe
socks
a piece of clothing that hangs from the middle part of the body
skirt
objects such as rings and necklaces that people wear as decoration
jewellery (US English: jewelry)
a type of soft flat hat with a peak (= a hard curved part sticking out in front).
cap
to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits and how it looks
try on
a container made of cloth, leather, plastic or paper, used to carry things in, especially when shopping or travelling
bag
the soft hair that covers the body of sheep and some other animals
wool
a set of clothes and equipment that you use for a particular activity
kit
a strong shoe that covers the foot and ankle and often the lower part of the leg
boot
trousers made of denim (= a type of strong cotton)
jeans
material made by removing the hair or fur from animal skins
leather
to be the right shape and size for somebody
fit
clothes that you wear under other clothes and next to the skin
underwear
to take off your clothes
undress
a series of connected metal rings, used for pulling or fastening things
chain
put on your clothes
get dressed
a set of clothes made of the same cloth, including a jacket and trousers or a skirt
suit
liquid, often made from flowers, that you put on your skin to make yourself smell nice
perfume
a piece of jewellery worn around the wrist or arm
bracelet
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
to make clothes, etc. from wool using two long thin needles
knit
different items of clothing look good together
go (with/together)
a small round piece of metal, plastic, etc. that is sewn onto a piece of clothing and used for fastening two parts together
button
to remove a piece of clothing from your body
take off
a type of small clock that you wear on your wrist
watch
a piece of jewellery consisting of a chain, string of beads, etc. worn around the neck
necklace
a small bag made of leather, plastic, etc. for carrying coins
purse
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 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
a piece of clothing for the upper part of the body, made of wool or cotton, with long sleeves
sweater / pullover / jumper
not modern
old-fashioned
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 long narrow line of colour, that is a different colour from the areas next to it
stripe
a long narrow piece of leather, cloth, etc. that you wear around the middle part of your body
belt
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 plant grown in warm countries for the soft white hairs around its seeds that are used to make cloth and thread
cotton
clothes, sheets, etc. that need washing, that are being washed, or that have been washed recently
laundry
a shoe that you wear for sports or as informal clothing
trainers (North American English sneakers, gym shoes)
short trousers that end above or at the knee
shorts