Words Related to Clothes and Fashion - Components of Clothes
Read this lesson to learn the names for components of clothes, 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
buckle
[noun]
a piece of metal or plastic with a hinged pin that is used for fastening a belt, bag, shoe, etc.
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
zipper
[noun]
an object with two plastic toothed strips used for fastening the open edges of a piece of clothing, bag, etc.
fastener
[noun]
any device that is used to close or secure something, such as a zipper or strap
fly
[noun]
an opening in a piece of clothing that is hidden under a fold of cloth that covers the fastening
hem
[noun]
the edge of a piece of cloth or clothing that has been doubled back and sewn in place
lining
[noun]
a piece of fabric that is used to cover the inside surface of something, such as clothes
pocket
[noun]
a type of small bag in or on clothing, used for carrying small things such as money, keys, etc.
shoulder pad
[noun]
a hard protective material worn under the jersey on the shoulder of players in sports such as ice hockey or football
strap
[noun]
a narrow piece of cloth, leather, etc. used for fastening, carrying, or holding onto something
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
shoelace
[noun]
a long and thin string or cord that is passed through the hooks on a shoe and pulled tightly to fasten it
clasp
[noun]
a metal device such as a hook that is used to fasten a belt, piece of jewelry, etc.
sequin
[noun]
a small, shiny, flat or round decorative object that is typically sewn onto garments or accessories to add sparkle and glamour
buttonhole
[noun]
a slit or hole on a piece of clothing that a button is put through to be fastened
armhole
[noun]
a cut or opening in a piece of clothing, such as a shirt or jacket, designed to accommodate the wearer's arm
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
bodice
[noun]
the upper part of a woman's dress covering the back and chest down to the waist
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
epaulette
[noun]
a type of ornamental shoulder piece or badge worn on military or police uniforms
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
gusset
[noun]
a triangular or diamond-shaped piece of fabric that is inserted into a garment to add extra room or reinforcement
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
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
lapel
[noun]
a folded flap of fabric on the front of a jacket or coat that extends from the collar to the chest
neckline
[noun]
the shape or style of the opening at the top of a garment that surrounds the neck, shoulders, and upper chest area
patch pocket
[noun]
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
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
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
yoke
[noun]
a part of a garment that is constructed from two or more layers of fabric, typically located at the shoulder or waist
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