esl clothes flashcards

Clothes

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Attire

The material which covers the body, also known as clothing.

(noun)

Baggy

Clothing which allows for movement.

(adjective)

Balaclava

A piece of material which covers the face with breathing holes.

(noun)

Belt

A loop of material, often leather, used to keep trousers on tightly.

(noun)

Bikini

An item of clothing which is used for sunbathing and swimming.

(noun)

Blouse

A shirt worn by a female, usually at special occasions or work.

(noun)

Boot leg

A wide cut leg on a pair of trousers.

(adjective)

Boots

Long shoes which cover and support the ankle.

(noun)

Boxer shorts

Underwear for men which covers the thigh area.

(noun)

Bra

A piece of underwear which covers a woman’s breasts.

(noun)

Brand

The name of the maker of a piece of clothing.

(noun)

Button

A round object attached to a piece of clothing used for fastening.

(noun)

Cap

A round piece of material with a peek worn on the head.

(noun)

Cardigan

A knitted jumper which is especially warm.

(noun)

Casual

A type of clothing which is fine to wear on most day to day occasions.

(adjective)

Cheap

An item which is considered easily affordable.

(adjective)

Collar

A sturdy piece of material on a shirt which goes around the neck.

(noun)

Costume

An outfit which is often used for a celebration or for dance.

(noun)

Cufflinks

Metal objects used to secure a long sleeved shirt around the wrist.

(noun)

Deliver

An act of the seller taking the purchased items to the buyer.

(verb)

Designer

A type of clothing which tends to be expensive due to its quality.

(adjective)

Discount

A reduction in the original price usually displayed as a percentage.

(noun)

Ear muffs

Fluffy round pieces of material used to cover the ears in cold weather.

(noun)

Expensive

The price of an item or service which is considered to be high value.

(adjective)

Fashion

A type of clothing which is popular at the present time.

(noun)

Fit

An item of clothing which covers the body evenly.

(noun)

Fitting room

A small enclosed space used for trying on clothes.

(noun)

Formal

An outfit which is smart and usually worn for important occasions.

(adjective)

Gloves

A piece of material made to fit over the hand for warmth.

(noun)

Hanger

A horizontal piece of material used for holding clothes.

(noun)

Hat

A piece of material which covers the head.

(noun)

Hoodie

A jumper with a hood which often has a zipped front.

(noun)

Jeans

A type of trouser which is made from hard wearing material.

(noun)

Kit

An outfit used when playing sport.

(noun)

Large

The biggest size for an item of clothing.

(adjective)

Leggings

Tightly fitted trousers usually worn by women.

(noun)

Loose

Used to describe something which is not tightly fitted.

(adjective)

Medium

The middle size available for an item of clothing.

(adjective)

Order

The act of informing a store that you wish to reserve an item for purchase.

(verb)

Outfit

All of the items of clothing being worn at a given time.

(noun)

Pants

A long piece of clothing worn on the legs, often with pockets. (American English)

(noun)

Sale

A time when items in a store are lowered for a promotion.

(noun)

Scarf

A long thick piece of material wrapped around the neck for warmth.

(noun)

Security tag

A device coated in plastic and attached to clothes to prevent theft.

(noun)

Shirt

A formal piece of clothing that can be either long or short sleeved.

(noun)

Shoes

A piece of hardwearing material which surrounds the foot.

(noun)

Shorts

Clothing to go on to the legs which is often used when the weather is warm.

(noun)

Small

The lowest size possible for an item of clothing.

(adjective)

Socks

Thin material open at one end which is worn on the foot for comfort.

(noun)

Stock

The amount of a product which the shop has.

(noun)

Straight leg

A straight cut on the material used to make trousers.

(adjective)

Swimwear

Clothing put onto the body when bathing or swimming.

(noun)

Tailored

An item of clothing which is made to suit the body shape of an individual.

(adjective)

Thermals

Thin warm clothing worn under smart or casual outfits for extra warmth.

(noun)

Tie

A long piece of material which is attached to the collar for a smart appearance.

(noun)

Tight

A piece of clothing which is close to the skin of the person who is wearing it.

(adjective)

Tights

The elastic material used by females and put onto the legs for fashion or comfort.

(noun)

Trousers

A long piece of clothing worn on the legs, often with pockets. (British English)

(noun)

T-shirt

Informal clothing that has short sleeves, no collar and is often brightly colored.

(noun)

Underwear

The thin clothing worn under everyday clothes for comfort and warmth.

(noun)

Vest

A light t-shirt usually worn underneath everyday clothes.

(noun)

Waist

The middle of a person’s body.

(noun)

Waist coat

A small light smart piece of material attached around the waist.

(noun)

Wardrobe

A large structure often made from wood for keeping clothes in.

(noun)

Zip

A metal or plastic device which allows clothes to be opened and closed.

(noun)

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