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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary) - Clothing & Fashion

Learn PET vocabulary for clothing and fashion, including garments, shoes, accessories, styles, colors, materials, and ways of describing what people wear.

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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
to suit
to suit
[Verb]

(of clothes, a color, hairstyle, etc.) to look good on someone

Ex: The bold red dress really suits her and complements her skin tone. 
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to fit
to fit
[Verb]

to be of the right size or shape for someone

Ex: Can you try on these shoes to see if they fit? 
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pattern
pattern
[noun]

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

Ex: The wallpaper had a beautiful floral pattern that added elegance to the room. 
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sleeve
sleeve
[noun]

the part of a garment that covers some or all of the arm

Ex: Emma rolled up her sleeves before washing the dishes. 
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checked
checked
[Adjective]

having a pattern of small squares with usually two different colors

Ex: She wore a checked blouse that featured a classic black and white pattern. 
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striped
striped
[Adjective]

having a pattern of straight parallel lines

Ex: She wore a striped shirt with alternating lines of blue and white. 
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tight
tight
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His shoes were too tight, and they gave him blisters. 
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loose
loose
[Adjective]

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

Ex: After losing weight, his pants became loose and he needed a smaller size. 
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plain
plain
[Adjective]

simple in design, without a specific pattern

Ex: She preferred plain dresses with minimal embellishments. 
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button
button
[noun]

a small hard object, usually round, attached to clothing and passed through a hole or loop to fasten it

Ex: Emma sewed a missing button onto her coat. 
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old-fashioned
old-fashioned
[Adjective]

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

Ex: For breakfast, nothing beats an old-fashioned stack of pancakes with syrup and butter. 
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belt
belt
[noun]

a long narrow band worn around the waist for fastening, support, or decoration

Ex: Daniel tightened his belt before leaving the house. 
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chain
chain
[noun]

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

Ex: A friend admired her chain and asked where she bought it. 
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collar
collar
[noun]

the part of a shirt, coat, or other garment that fits around the neck, often folding over

Ex: Daniel turned up his coat collar against the wind. 
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cotton
cotton
[noun]

cloth made from the fibers of the cotton plant

Ex: This shirt is made from lightweight cotton. 
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to fasten
to fasten
[Verb]

to become closed with buttons, etc.

Ex: The jacket fastens with a zipper, providing a quick and convenient way to close it. 
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plastic
plastic
[noun]

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

Ex: Many household items, such as containers and toys, are made from plastic. 
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pullover
pullover
[noun]

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

Ex: She wore a warm pullover on the chilly morning. 
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silk
silk
[noun]

a smooth, soft, lustrous fabric made from fine threads produced by silkworms

Ex: Emma wore a blue dress made of silk. 
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handbag
handbag
[noun]

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

Ex: She carried a sleek black handbag that perfectly matched her evening dress. 
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handkerchief

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

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to knit
to knit
[Verb]

to make clothing or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles or a machine

Ex: She knitted a warm scarf for her son. 
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label
label
[noun]

the trade name of a company that makes designer clothes

Ex: She always dreams of wearing dresses from her favorite fashion label. 
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laundry
laundry
[noun]

clothes, sheets, etc. that have just been washed or need washing

Ex: Don't forget to check your pockets before putting clothes in the laundry. 
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leather
leather
[noun]

material made from animal skin that has been treated to preserve it and make it suitable for use

Ex: Emma bought a bag made from soft brown leather. 
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to match
to match
[Verb]

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

Ex: She bought shoes that perfectly matched her handbag, completing her outfit. 
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material
material
[noun]

cloth or fabric used to make different items of clothing

Ex: She chose a soft, silky material for her new dress. 
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tracksuit
tracksuit
[noun]

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

Ex: He slipped into his favorite tracksuit before heading to the gym for a workout. 
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sandal
sandal
[noun]

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

Ex: She slipped on her comfortable leather sandals for a beach stroll. 
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underpants

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

Ex: He bought a new pack of underpants for his upcoming trip. 
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underwear
underwear
[noun]

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

Ex: He accidentally put his underwear on inside out. 
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to undress

to take one's clothes off

Ex: After a long day at work, she undressed and changed into comfortable loungewear. 
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to fold
to fold
[Verb]

to bend something so that one part lies over or against another

Ex: Emma folded the letter and put it in an envelope. 
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pants
pants
[noun]

a piece of clothing covering the body from the waist downward, with a separate section for each leg

Ex: Michael bought a new pair of pants for work. 
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perfume
perfume
[noun]

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

Ex: He bought a new bottle of his favorite perfume as a gift for his girlfriend. 
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sweatshirt

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

Ex: She wore a sweatshirt to stay warm on the chilly evening. 
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to wear out

to become ripped over time, due to continuous use

Ex: The fabric on the couch wore out after years of use. 
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woolen
woolen
[Adjective]

made of or related to wool

Ex: She wore a cozy woolen sweater to keep warm during the chilly winter evening. 
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fashionable
fashionable
[Adjective]

popular and considered stylish or trendy at a particular time

Ex: The new sneakers are so fashionable, everyone at school is wearing them. 
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