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Clothes and Fashion - Describing Clothes

Here you will learn some English words used for describing clothes in English, such as "backless", "low-cut" and "scanty".

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high-visibility

describing brightly colored clothing made of reflective material in a way that is easily seen

[Adjective]
plunging

(of a woman's clothing) having a deep V-shaped neckline that reveals a lot of the top and cleavage

[Adjective]
worn-out

very damaged or old in a way that has become unusable

[Adjective]
loose

(of clothes) not tight or fitting closely, often allowing freedom of movement

[Adjective]
tight

(of clothes or shoes) fitting closely or firmly, especially in an uncomfortable way

[Adjective]
backless

(of a woman's clothing) showing most of the back or shoulders

[Adjective]
low-cut

(of women's clothing) revealing the neck and the upper part of the chest

[Adjective]
clinging

(of clothes) tight-fitting in a way that shows the shape of the body

[Adjective]
ragged

(of clothes) shabby, old and in poor condition

[Adjective]
revealing

(of a piece of clothing) displaying more of the wearer's body than usual

[Adjective]
scanty

(of a piece of clothing) revealing and not covering much of the body

[Adjective]
scooped

(of a woman's clothing) having a rounded and low-cut neckline

[Adjective]
see-through

(particularly of clothes) so thin that light passes through and therefore one is able to see through it

[Adjective]
skimpy

(of clothing) close-fitting and revealing the body

[Adjective]
ready-to-wear

(of clothes) ready-made and provided in all sizes rather than suiting only a particular customer

[Adjective]
mini

very small, usually smaller than the standard or usual size

[Adjective]
midi

describing a dress or skirt that falls below the knee but above the ankle

[Adjective]
maxi

extending down to the ankles or floor

[Adjective]
knitted

describing something that has been made by interlocking loops of yarn with knitting needles

[Adjective]
A-line

(of a skirt, dress, etc.) being narrow at top and slightly wider at the bottom

[Adjective]
polo-neck collar

a lifted collar that fits around the neck

[noun]
brief

(of clothes) short and revealing

[Adjective]
flared

(especially of clothes) having a shape that slightly widens toward the bottom

[Adjective]
skinny

close-fitting and very tight

[Adjective]
well-cut

‌(of clothes) made with care and style and therefore highly priced

[Adjective]
waterproof

not damaged by the water or not letting water through

[Adjective]
skintight

(of clothes) very tight

[Adjective]
sleeveless

(of clothes) without any sleeves

[Adjective]
slinky

‌(of clothing) tight or closely fitting to the body, emphasizing the contours of the wearer's body

[Adjective]
strapless

(especially of a dress or bra) having no shoulder straps

[Adjective]
V-neck

(of a piece of clothing) having a neckline in the shape of the letter V

[noun]
crew neck

a plain round neckline on a sweater or shirt that has no collar

[noun]
short sleeve

an item of clothing with sleeves that extend from one's shoulders to one's elbows

[noun]
long sleeve

a style of garment in which the sleeves extend to cover the arm from the shoulder to the wrist

[noun]
extra small

clothing or garments that are designed for individuals who require sizes beyond the standard range, typically larger or smaller than the average sizes available

[noun]
small

a size or measurement that is typically smaller than average, often used to describe clothing or other physical objects

[noun]
medium

having a size that is not too big or too small, but rather in the middle

[Adjective]
large

a size or quantity that is greater than average or standard

[noun]
extra large

(of a size) bigger or larger than what is considered standard or normal

[noun]
extra extra large

clothing or garments that are designed for individuals who require sizes larger than the standard range

[noun]
one-size-fits-all

items that are designed to fit a wide range of body sizes or shapes without the need for specific sizing

[noun]
loose-fitting

(of clothing) large, comfortable, and not fitting the body closely

[Adjective]
close-fitting

(of clothes) fitting tightly in a way that is not annoying and shows the shape of the body

[Adjective]
one-piece

made in a single piece without separate parts

[Adjective]
two-piece

consisting of two separate pieces

[Adjective]
tight-fitting

being snug and covering the body closely

[Adjective]
outfitted

being dressed or equipped in a particular way, typically for a specific activity or purpose

[Adjective]
undressed

not having any clothes on

[Adjective]
figure-hugging

(of a piece of clothing) close-fitting in a way that shows the outline of a woman's figure

[Adjective]
unfastened

not securely fixed or closed, often suggesting openness or looseness

[Adjective]
bare

(of a part of the body) not covered by any clothing

[Adjective]
turtleneck collar

a high, close-fitting collar that covers most of the neck, often folded over and sometimes extended into a roll-neck

[noun]
three-quarter length sleeve

a sleeve that ends between the elbow and wrist, covering approximately three-quarters of the arm's length

[noun]
fringed

having decorative threads or strands hanging from the edge of a garment or material

[Adjective]
solid

being of a single color

[Adjective]
mid-length

neither short nor long, but falls in between in terms of length

[Adjective]
shabby

worn-out or in poor condition, often indicating a lack of care or upkeep in its appearance

[Adjective]
sleeved

describing the garments that have sleeves

[Adjective]
long-sleeved

(of an item of clothing) having sleeves that are long enough to reach one's wrist

[Adjective]
tall

a size category that is designed for people who are taller than average, typically above 6 feet or 183 centimeters in height

[noun]
button-through

(of clothing) secured with buttons in a vertical row along the entire length of the garment

[Adjective]
delicate

fine or intricate in texture, structure, or design

[Adjective]
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