Clothes Vocabulary

Introduction

Learning clothes vocabulary is essential for daily conversations, shopping, and understanding cultural contexts.

This guide will help you master the names of various clothing items, how to use them in sentences, and provide cultural insights into clothing habits in English-speaking countries.

Illustrated Clothes Vocabulary

This is a list of illustrated vocabulary items related to clothes:

Dress	Skirt	trousers	jeans
Shorts	Shirt	T-shirt	Suite
Coat	Scarf	tie	Belt
Handbag	Hat	Necklace	Glasses
Shoes	Socks	Watch	Jacket

Clothes Vocabulary Lists

1. List of Clothes by Categories

Upper Body

1. T-shirt: A casual top usually made of cotton.
   • Example: “I like to wear a T-shirt and jeans on weekends.”
2. Shirt: A garment for the upper body, typically with a collar and sleeves, and often buttoned at the front.
   • Example: “He wore a white shirt to the meeting.”
3. Blouse: A loose-fitting upper garment for women, typically with buttons down the front.
   • Example: “She bought a new silk blouse for the party.”
4. Sweater: A knitted garment worn on the upper body, typically for warmth.
   • Example: “I put on a sweater because it was chilly outside.”
5. Jacket: A short coat typically extending to the hips.
   • Example: “She wore a leather jacket to the concert.”
6. Coat: An outer garment worn outdoors, typically extending below the hips.
   • Example: “In winter, you need a warm coat to stay comfortable.”

Lower Body

1. Pants: A piece of clothing that covers the legs and has a separate part for each leg.
   • Example: “He wore black pants to the office.”
2. Jeans: Casual pants made of denim, usually blue or black.
   • Example: “She prefers wearing jeans on casual Fridays.”
3. Shorts: Pants that reach only to the thighs or knees.
   • Example: “It’s so hot today; I’ll wear shorts.”
4. Skirt: A garment that hangs from the waist and covers the lower part of the body.
   • Example: “She chose a red skirt for the dinner date.”
5. Leggings: Tight-fitting stretch pants, typically worn by women.
   • Example: “She wore leggings and a long tunic for her yoga class.”

Footwear

1. Shoes: A covering for the foot, typically made of leather or another durable material.
   • Example: “He polished his shoes for the interview.”
2. Sneakers: Casual shoes designed for comfort and sports.
   • Example: “She wears sneakers when she goes for a run.”
3. Sandals: Open shoes with straps that fasten around the foot.
   • Example Sentence: “He wore sandals to the beach.”
4. Boots: Sturdy footwear covering the foot, ankle, and sometimes the lower leg.
   • Example: “She put on her boots before going hiking.”
5. Slippers: Comfortable indoor shoes.
   • Example: “I like to wear slippers around the house.”

Accessories

1. Hat: A head covering, often with a brim and a crown.
   • Example: “He wore a hat to protect himself from the sun.”
2. Scarf: A long piece of fabric worn around the neck for warmth or fashion.
   • Example: “She wrapped a scarf around her neck.”
3. Gloves: Hand coverings with separate sections for each finger and the thumb.
   • Example: “He wore gloves to keep his hands warm in the winter.”
4. Belt: A strip of leather or other material worn around the waist to support clothing.
   • Example: “She added a belt to her dress for a better fit.”
5. Tie: A long piece of cloth worn around the neck, typically by men, and tied in a knot at the front.
   • Example: “He put on a tie for the formal event.”
6. Handbag: A small bag used by women to carry personal items.
   • Example: “She carried a stylish handbag to the event.”

Underwear

1. Socks: A garment for the foot and lower part of the leg, typically made of cotton or wool.
   • Example: “He put on a pair of warm socks.”
2. Underwear: Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, typically next to the skin.
   • Example: “She bought new underwear.”
3. Bra: An undergarment worn by women to support the breasts.
   • Example: “She purchased a comfortable bra.”
4. Undershirt: A lightweight shirt worn under a regular shirt.
   • Example: “He wore an undershirt beneath his dress shirt.”
5. Boxers: Loose-fitting underpants worn by men.
   • Example: “He prefers boxers over briefs.”

Specialty Clothing

1. Suit: A set of clothing consisting of a jacket and trousers or a skirt made from the same fabric.
   • Example: “He wore a suit to the wedding.”
2. Dress: A one-piece garment for women or girls that covers the body and extends down over the legs.
   • Example: “She wore a beautiful dress to the gala.”
3. Swimsuit: A garment worn for swimming.
   • Example: “He bought a new swimsuit for the beach vacation.”
4. Uniform: A special set of clothes worn by people doing a particular job or going to a particular school.
   • Example: “The students wear a uniform to school.”
5. Pajamas: Soft, comfortable clothing worn for sleeping.
   • Example: “She changed into her pajamas before bed.”

2. List of Clothes Vocabulary By Season

Spring/Summer

1. T-shirt: A casual top usually made of cotton.
   • Example: “I like to wear a T-shirt and shorts in the summer.”
2. Shorts: Pants that reach only to the thighs or knees.
   • Example: “It’s so hot today; I’ll wear shorts.”
3. Dress: A one-piece garment for women or girls that covers the body and extends down over the legs.
   • Example: “She wore a light summer dress to the picnic.”
4. Sandals: Open shoes with straps that fasten around the foot.
   • Example: “He wore sandals to the beach.”
5. Sunglasses: Glasses that protect the eyes from the sun.
   • Example: “Don’t forget your sunglasses; it’s very sunny outside.”

Fall/Winter

1. Sweater: A knitted garment worn on the upper body, typically for warmth.
   • Example: “I put on a sweater because it was chilly outside.”
2. Coat: An outer garment worn outdoors, typically extending below the hips.
   • Example: “In winter, you need a warm coat to stay comfortable.”
3. Boots: Sturdy footwear covering the foot, ankle, and sometimes the lower leg.
   • Example: “She put on her boots before going out in the snow.”
4. Scarf: A long piece of fabric worn around the neck for warmth or fashion.
   • Example: “She wrapped a scarf around her neck to keep warm.”
5. Gloves: Hand coverings with separate sections for each finger and the thumb.
   • Example: “He wore gloves to keep his hands warm in the winter.”

3. List of Clothes Vocabulary By Material

Cotton

1. T-shirt: A casual top usually made of cotton.
   • Example: “My favorite T-shirt is made of soft, breathable cotton.”
2. Jeans: Casual pants made of denim, usually blue or black.
   • Example: “She prefers wearing cotton jeans because they are comfortable.”
3. Underwear: Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, typically next to the skin.
   • Example: “He bought new cotton underwear for added comfort.”

Wool

1. Sweater: A knitted garment worn on the upper body, typically for warmth.
   • Example: “I wore a wool sweater to stay warm in the cold weather.”
2. Coat: An outer garment worn outdoors, typically extending below the hips.
   • Example: “She wore a wool coat during the winter months.”
3. Scarf: A long piece of fabric worn around the neck for warmth or fashion.
   • Example: “He wrapped a wool scarf around his neck to protect against the cold.”

Leather

1. Jacket: A short coat typically extending to the hips.
   • Example: “He looked stylish in his leather jacket.”
2. Belt: A strip of leather or other material worn around the waist to support clothing.
   • Example: “She wore a leather belt to match her shoes.”
3. Boots: Sturdy footwear covering the foot, ankle, and sometimes the lower leg.
   • Example: “He put on his leather boots before going for a hike.”

Synthetic

1. Raincoat: A waterproof coat worn to protect against rain.
   • Example: “She grabbed her synthetic raincoat when it started to rain.”
2. Sportswear: Clothing designed for sports and physical activities.
   • Example: “He wears synthetic sportswear for his workouts.”
3. Fleece: A soft, warm fabric often used for jackets and blankets.
   • Example: “She wore a synthetic fleece jacket on the chilly morning walk.”

4. List of Clothes Vocabulary By Gender

Men’s Clothing

1. Suit: A set of clothing consisting of a jacket and trousers made from the same fabric.
   • Example: “He wore a suit to the job interview.”
2. Tie: A long piece of cloth worn around the neck, typically by men, and tied in a knot at the front.
   • Example : “He chose a blue tie to match his suit.”
3. Dress Shirt: A formal shirt typically worn with a suit and tie.
   • Example: “He ironed his dress shirt before the meeting.”
4. Boxers: Loose-fitting underpants worn by men.
   • Example: “He prefers wearing boxers for comfort.”

Women’s Clothing

1. Dress: A one-piece garment for women or girls that covers the body and extends down over the legs.
   • Example: “She wore a beautiful dress to the wedding.”
2. Blouse: A loose-fitting upper garment for women, typically with buttons down the front.
   • Example: “She bought a new blouse for work.”
3. Skirt: A garment that hangs from the waist and covers the lower part of the body.
   • Example: “She chose a skirt to wear to the office.”
4. Bra: An undergarment worn by women to support the breasts.
   • Example: “She purchased a comfortable bra.”

5. List of Clothes Vocabulary By Part of Day

Daywear

1. Jeans: Casual pants made of denim, usually blue or black.
   • Example: “She prefers wearing jeans during the day for comfort.”
2. T-shirt: A casual top usually made of cotton.
   • Example: “He wore a T-shirt and jeans to the park.”
3. Sneakers: Casual shoes designed for comfort and sports.
   • Example: “She put on her sneakers before going for a walk.”

Nightwear

1. Pajamas: Soft, comfortable clothing worn for sleeping.
   • Example: “He changed into his pajamas before going to bed.”
2. Nightgown: A loose dress worn by women and girls for sleeping.
   • Example: “She wore a silk nightgown to bed.”
3. Slippers: Comfortable indoor shoes.
   • Example: “She likes to wear slippers around the house.”

Clothes Flashcards Game

Related Pages:

• Exercise on the clothes vocabulary