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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Clothes and Fashion
bow [noun]

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

Ex: He adjusted the bow on his dress shirt .
buckle [noun]

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

Ex: After lacing up her boots , she fastened the top strap with a sturdy metal buckle .
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: She could n't find a matching button for her coat , so she used a different one .
collar [noun]

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

Ex: He rolled up the collar of his jacket to protect himself from the chilly wind .
zipper [noun]

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

Ex: The sleeping bag had a sturdy zipper that kept it securely closed during the night .
cuff [noun]

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

Ex: She admired the intricate embroidery on the cuffs of her new blouse , which added a unique touch to the design .
fastener [noun]

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

Ex: He admired the antique brooch with a delicate pin fastener that once belonged to his grandmother .
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

hood [noun]

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

Ex: He adjusted the hood of his coat as the wind picked up , whipping around him .
knee [noun]

the part of any garment that covers the knee

leg [noun]

each part of an article of clothing that covers the leg

lining [noun]

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

Ex: The jacket ’s lining had a subtle floral pattern that peeked out when the sleeves were rolled up .
neck [noun]

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

pocket [noun]

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

Ex: The dress has a hidden pocket on the side .
shoulder [noun]

the part of clothing that covers the shoulders

sleeve [noun]

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

Ex: The dress has no sleeves , making it perfect for summer .

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

Ex: He tightened the strap on his watch , ensuring it fit snugly around his wrist .
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

Ex: She replaced the frayed shoelaces on her sneakers with bright , new ones , instantly refreshing the look of her shoes .
tongue [noun]

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

heel [noun]

the back of the sole of a shoe or boot

clasp [noun]

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

Ex: The bag had a magnetic clasp for quick closure .
sole [noun]

the bottom part of the shoe that goes under the foot

Ex:
crown [noun]

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

Ex: The crown of the helmet protected his head .
toe [noun]

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

Ex: She slipped her toes into the comfortable and cushioned toe box of the ballet flats .

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

sequin [noun]

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

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

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

Ex: She adjusted the lapel of her jacket before the meeting .
neckline [noun]

the shape or style of the opening at the top of a garment that surrounds the neck, shoulders, and upper chest area

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

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

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

the measurement around the middle part of someone's body

Ex: After weeks of exercise , she noticed a significant reduction in her waistline .
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 dress featured a fitted bodice with a yoke detail that accentuated her figure and provided extra support .
peplum [noun]

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

Ex: The designer added a dramatic peplum to the hem of the skirt , giving it a modern and sophisticated twist .