Vocabulaire pour IELTS (De Base) - Vêtements et la Mode

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

bouton

the items that we wear, particularly a specific type of items

vêtement

a person who designs clothes as a job

modéliste

to be of the right size or shape for someone

aller à

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

sac à main

a small bag that is used, particularly by women, to carry personal items

porte-monnaie, sac

objects such as necklaces, bracelets or rings, typically made from precious metals such as gold and silver, that we wear as decoration

bijoux

the special set of clothes that all members of an organization or a group wear at work, or children wear at a particular school

uniforme

someone who teaches people or animals to perform better at a particular job or skill

entraîneur, entraîneuse

(of clothes) loose and not fitting the body tightly

large, desserré

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

chaîne

the popular fashion including hairstyle, clothes, etc. particular to a country or class

costume

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

cuir

cloth or fabric used to make different items of clothing

tissu, étoffe

a long, light coat, typically with a belt, made of water-resistant fabric that keeps us dry in the rain

imperméable

influenced by the latest or popular styles

à la mode

to undo or untie; to make something become loose or open

défaire

a long piece of clothing, made from the same material that towels are made of, worn after or before taking a shower or bath

robe de chambre

a type of jacket that is made of wool, usually has a knitted design, and its front could be closed with buttons or a zipper

cardigan

a series of new clothes designed by a fashion house for sale

collection

cloth that is made by weaving cotton yarn, silk, etc., which is used in making clothes

tissu

a delicate cotton or silky cloth made by weaving or knitting threads in an open web-like pattern

dentelle

(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

a set of clothes that one wears together, especially for an event or occasion

tenue

appealing in a way that is fashionable and elegant

chic, élégant

having a pattern of straight parallel lines

rayé, à rayures

a sleeveless piece of clothing that is worn under a jacket and over a shirt

gilet

all of the clothes that someone owns

garde-robe