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Clothes and Fashion - Components of Clothes

Here you will learn the name of different types of components of clothes in English, such as "buckle", "fly" and "cuff".

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bow
[noun]

a knot tied with two loops and two loose ends, usually used for fastening shoelaces

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buckle
[noun]

a piece of metal or plastic with a hinged pin that is used for fastening a belt, bag, shoe, etc.

Ex: She admired the intricate design on buckle of her new handbag , which was shaped like a delicate flower .
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button
[noun]

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

Ex: The jacket has buttons in the front for closing it .
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collar
[noun]

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

Ex: As she buttoned her coat , she noticed that collar was frayed and in need of repair .
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zipper
[noun]

an object with two plastic toothed strips used for fastening the open edges of a piece of clothing, bag, etc.

Ex: She added a zipper to her sewing kit , just in case she needed to replace one on her clothes .
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cuff
[noun]

the part of a sleeve at the wrist that can be turned back

Ex: He adjusted cuffs of his jacket , ensuring the sleeves fit comfortably around his wrists .
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fastener
[noun]

any device that is used to close or secure something, such as a zipper or strap

Ex: She replaced the fastener on her purse with a new , more secure clasp .
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fly
[noun]

an opening in a piece of clothing that is hidden under a fold of cloth that covers the fastening

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hem
[noun]

the edge of a piece of cloth or clothing that has been doubled back and sewn in place

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hood
[noun]

a part of a sweatshirt or coat that covers the head but leaves the face open

Ex: She wore a hoodie with hood up , making her almost unrecognizable in the crowd .
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knee
[noun]

the part of any garment that covers the knee

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leg
[noun]

each part of an article of clothing that covers the leg

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lining
[noun]

a piece of fabric that is used to cover the inside surface of something, such as clothes

Ex: The wedding gown had a delicate lace lining that added elegance to the design.
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neck
[noun]

the opening part of any garment that is near or around the neck

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pocket
[noun]

a type of small bag in or on clothing, used for carrying small things such as money, keys, etc.

Ex: The pants have pockets where you can keep your wallet .
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shoulder
[noun]

the part of clothing that covers the shoulders

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sleeve
[noun]

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

Ex: sleeve of his sweater was too tight .
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a hard protective material worn under the jersey on the shoulder of players in sports such as ice hockey or football

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strap
[noun]

a narrow piece of cloth, leather, etc. used for fastening, carrying, or holding onto something

Ex: She secured strap of the camera around her neck before heading out to take photos .
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toggle
[noun]

a small piece of wood or plastic that is used as a fastener by being pushed through a hole or loop on a piece of clothing

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shoelace
[noun]

a long and thin string or cord that is passed through the hooks on a shoe and pulled tightly to fasten it

Ex: shoelace on her boot snapped , forcing her to stop and tie it before continuing on her hike .
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tongue
[noun]

the flap under the laces of a shoe or at the throat of the vamp of a boot

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heel
[noun]

the back of the sole of a shoe or boot

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clasp
[noun]

a metal device such as a hook that is used to fasten a belt, piece of jewelry, etc.

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sole
[noun]

the bottom part of the shoe that goes under the foot

Ex: The ballet dancer’s pointe shoes had reinforced soles to support her movements.
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crown
[noun]

the top part of a hat that covers the crown of the head

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toe
[noun]

the part of the shoe that covers and protects the toes of the foot

Ex: The steel-toe boots are mandatory for workers in construction sites to ensure safety.
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a clasp or a fastener that holds the two ends of a belt together

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sequin
[noun]

a small, shiny, flat or round decorative object that is typically sewn onto garments or accessories to add sparkle and glamour

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a slit or hole on a piece of clothing that a button is put through to be fastened

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armhole
[noun]

a cut or opening in a piece of clothing, such as a shirt or jacket, designed to accommodate the wearer's arm

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armlet
[noun]

a piece of jewelry worn around the upper arm, typically made of metal, wood, or cloth, and may be adorned with stones or other decorative elements

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bodice
[noun]

the upper part of a woman's dress covering the back and chest down to the waist

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dicky
[noun]

a detachable accessory worn around the neck and chest area of a shirt or blouse to create the illusion of a full shirt

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epaulette
[noun]

a type of ornamental shoulder piece or badge worn on military or police uniforms

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flounce
[noun]

a strip or piece of fabric that is gathered, pleated, or ruffled and attached to a garment, creating a flowing or decorative effect

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gusset
[noun]

a triangular or diamond-shaped piece of fabric that is inserted into a garment to add extra room or reinforcement

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hemline
[noun]

the bottom edge of a garment that has been folded and sewn to prevent fraying, adding structure and a finished look to the clothing item

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jabot
[noun]

a decorative clothing accessory, typically made of lace or ruffles, that is worn around the neck and chest of a shirt, blouse, or dress

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lapel
[noun]

a folded flap of fabric on the front of a jacket or coat that extends from the collar to the chest

Ex: He noticed lapel was slightly wrinkled after sitting for a while .
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neckline
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the shape or style of the opening at the top of a garment that surrounds the neck, shoulders, and upper chest area

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a type of pocket that is sewn onto the outside of a garment, usually a flat piece of fabric with an opening at the top

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a folded-back collar on a garment, resembling a shawl

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train
[noun]

a long, flowing extension of fabric that trails behind a garment, typically a wedding or formal dress, and is attached to the back of the garment at the waist or hemline

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halter
[noun]

a woman's piece of clothing worn on top fastened by a strap behind the neck leaving the back, arms and midriff bare

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waistline
[noun]

the measurement around the middle part of someone's body

Ex: He struggled to button his jeans , as waistline had expanded since last year .
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yoke
[noun]

a part of a garment that is constructed from two or more layers of fabric, typically located at the shoulder or waist

Ex: The traditional blouse had a yoke at the neckline , creating a relaxed and comfortable fit .
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peplum
[noun]

a decorative frill or extension of fabric that is attached at the waist of a garment

Ex: The fashion trend of the season featured tops and jackets with peplums, making a bold statement on the runway .
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