Cambridge English: PET (Préliminaire B1) - Vêtements et Mode
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(of clothes, a color, hairstyle, etc.) to look good on someone

aller à
to be of the right size or shape for someone

aller à
a typically repeating arrangement of shapes, colors, etc., regularly done as a design on a surface

motif
the part of an item of clothing that completely or partly covers one's arm

manche
having a pattern of small squares with usually two different colors

à carreaux
having a pattern of straight parallel lines

rayé, à rayures
(of clothes or shoes) fitting closely or firmly, especially in an uncomfortable way

serré, serrée
(of clothes) not tight or fitting closely, often allowing freedom of movement

desserré, lâche
simple in design, without a specific pattern

simple, uni
a small, round object, usually made of plastic or metal, sewn onto a piece of clothing and used for fastening two parts together

bouton
reflecting a traditional style or quality from the past, appreciated for its charm, simplicity, and nostalgic warmth

à l'ancienne, démodé
a long and narrow item that you usually wear around your waist to hold your clothes in place or to decorate your outfit

ceinture
a stylish necklace made of linked metal rings that is worn around the neck as jewelry

chaîne
the part around the neck of a piece of clothing that usually turns over

col
cloth made from the fibers of the cotton plant, naturally soft and comfortable against the skin

coton
to become closed with buttons, etc.

fermer, attacher
a light substance produced in a chemical process that can be formed into different shapes when heated

plastique
a warm knitted piece of clothing made of wool with long sleeves and no buttons

pull-over
a type of smooth soft fabric made from the threads that silkworms produce

soie
a bag that is small and used, especially by women, to carry personal items

sac à main
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

mouchoir, foulard
to create clothing, fabric, etc., typically from wool or thread, using a machine or a pair of long and thin needles

tricoter
the trade name of a company that makes designer clothes

marque (commerciale)
clothes, sheets, etc. that have just been washed or need washing

linge à laver, linge sale
strong material made from animal skin and used for making clothes, bags, shoes, etc.

cuir
to have the same pattern, color, etc. with something else that makes a good combination

être assorti à
cloth or fabric used to make different items of clothing

tissu, étoffe
a loose and warm pair of pants and matching jacket worn casually or for doing exercise

survêtement
an open shoe that fastens the sole to one's foot with straps, particularly worn when the weather is warm

sandale
a clothing item worn beneath outer clothing by men and women that covers the lower part of their bodies

slip, culotte
clothes that we wear under all the other pieces of clothing right on top of our skin

sous-vêtements
to take one's clothes off

se déshabiller
to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another

plier, replier
an item of clothing that covers the lower half of our body, from our waist to our ankles, and covers each leg separately

pantalon
a liquid, typically made from flowers, that has a pleasant smell

parfum
a loose long-sleeved warm item of clothing worn casually or for exercising on the top part of our body, usually made of cotton

sweat-shirt
to become ripped over time, due to continuous use

s'user, s'abîmer
made of or related to wool

de laine
popular and considered stylish or trendy at a particular time

à la mode, branché
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