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B1 Preliminary Vocabulary: Clothes and Accessori ...

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