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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
bow
[noun]

a knot with two loops and loose ends, commonly used to fasten shoelaces or ribbons

Ex: She tied her shoes in a neat bow. 
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buckle
buckle
[noun]

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

Ex: He adjusted the buckle on his belt, ensuring it was securely fastened before heading out. 
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button
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: He carefully fastened the buttons on his shirt. 
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collar
collar
[noun]

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

Ex: She adjusted the collar of her blouse to make sure it lay flat against her shoulders. 
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zipper
zipper
[noun]

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

Ex: She struggled to pull up the zipper on her new dress, realizing it was slightly too tight. 
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cuff
cuff
[noun]

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

Ex: He rolled up the cuffs of his shirt before starting the manual labor, ensuring they wouldn't get in the way. 
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fastener
fastener
[noun]

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

Ex: She struggled with the fastener on her necklace, eventually asking for help to secure it properly. 
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fly
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
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
hood
[noun]

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

Ex: She pulled up the hood of her sweatshirt to shield herself from the unexpected rain. 
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knee
knee
[noun]

the part of any garment that covers the knee

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leg
leg
[noun]

each part of an article of clothing that covers the leg

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lining
lining
[noun]

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

Ex: The lining of her winter coat was made of soft, quilted material to keep her warm. 
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neck
neck
[noun]

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

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pocket
pocket
[noun]

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

Ex: He kept his keys in the pocket of his jeans. 
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shoulder
shoulder
[noun]

the part of clothing that covers the shoulders

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sleeve
sleeve
[noun]

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

Ex: She rolled up her sleeve to reveal the tattoo. 
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shoulder pad

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
strap
[noun]

a narrow strip of flexible material used to fasten, support, carry, or hold something in place

Ex: She adjusted the strap of her handbag, making sure it rested comfortably on her shoulder. 
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toggle
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
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: He tied his shoelace in a double knot to ensure it wouldn't come undone during his run. 
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tongue
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
heel
[noun]

the back of the sole of a shoe or boot

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clasp
clasp
[noun]

a device, such as a buckle, hook, or clip, used to fasten or hold two objects together

Ex: She secured the necklace with a small gold clasp. 
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sole
sole
[noun]

the bottom part of the shoe that goes under the foot

Ex: The new running shoes had thick, cushioned soles for better shock absorption. 
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crown
crown
[noun]

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

Ex: The fedora's crown was tall and creased. 
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toe
toe
[noun]

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

Ex: He accidentally scuffed the toe of his leather dress shoes against the curb, leaving a small mark. 
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belt buckle

a clasp or a fastener that holds the two ends of a belt together

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sequin
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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buttonhole

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

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armhole
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
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
bodice
[noun]

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

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dicky
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
epaulette
[noun]

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

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flounce
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
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
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
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
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 wore a flower on his lapel for the wedding. 
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neckline
neckline
[noun]

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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patch pocket

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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shawl collar

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

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train
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
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
waistline
[noun]

the measurement around the middle part of someone's body

Ex: She took her waistline measurement for the tailor to ensure the dress fit perfectly. 
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yoke
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 shirt had a decorative yoke embellished with intricate embroidery, adding visual interest to the neckline. 
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peplum
peplum
[noun]

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

Ex: The dress featured a flattering peplum that accentuated her waist and added a touch of flair to the silhouette. 
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