Words Related to Clothes and Fashion

Words Related to Clothes and Fashion - Components of Clothes

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Read this lesson to learn the names for components of clothes, such as "buckle", "fly" and "cuff".
bow
bownoun

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

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buckle
bucklenoun

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

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button
buttonnoun

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

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collar
collarnoun

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

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zipper
zippernoun

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

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cuff
cuffnoun

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

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fastener
fastenernoun

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

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fly
flynoun

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

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hem
hemnoun

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

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hood
hoodnoun

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

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knee
kneenoun

the part of any garment that covers the knee

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leg
legnoun

each part of an article of clothing that covers the leg

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lining
liningnoun

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

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neck
necknoun

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

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pocket
pocketnoun

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

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shoulder
shouldernoun

the part of clothing that covers the shoulders

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sleeve
sleevenoun

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

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shoulder pad
shoulder padnoun

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
strapnoun

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

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toggle
togglenoun

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
shoelacenoun

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

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tongue
tonguenoun

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

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heel
heelnoun

the back of the sole of a shoe or boot

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clasp
claspnoun

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

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sole
solenoun

the bottom part of the shoe that goes under the foot

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crown
crownnoun

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

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toe
toenoun

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

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belt buckle
belt bucklenoun

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

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sequin
sequinnoun

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
buttonholenoun

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

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armholenoun

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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armletnoun

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
bodicenoun

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

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dickynoun

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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epaulettenoun

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

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flouncenoun

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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gussetnoun

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

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hemlinenoun

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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jabotnoun

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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lapelnoun

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

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necklinenoun

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 pocketnoun

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 collarnoun

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

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trainnoun

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
halternoun

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
waistlinenoun

the measurement around the middle part of someone's body

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yokenoun

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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peplumnoun

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

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