high-visibility
[adjective]
describing brightly colored clothing made of reflective material in a way that is easily seen
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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plunging
[adjective]
(of a woman's clothing) having a deep V-shaped neckline that reveals a lot of the top and cleavage
worn-out
[adjective]
very damaged or old in a way that has become unusable
Ex:
She
threw away
her
worn-out
shoes
and
bought
a
new
pair
.
loose
[adjective]
(of clothes) not tight or fitting closely, often allowing freedom of movement
Ex:
His
watch
strap
was
too
loose
,
so
it
kept
sliding down
his
wrist
.
tight
[adjective]
(of clothes or shoes) fitting closely or firmly, especially in an uncomfortable way
Ex:
The
gloves
were
too
tight
on
his
hands
,
making it
difficult
to
move
his
fingers
.
low-cut
[adjective]
(of women's clothing) designed with a neckline that dips low at the front
Ex:
He
noticed
the
low-cut
neckline
on
the
gown
.
ragged
[adjective]
(of clothes) shabby, old and in poor condition
Ex:
The
children
played
outside
in
ragged
outfits
,
unaffected
by
their
condition
.
see-through
[adjective]
(particularly of clothes) so thin that light passes through and therefore one is able to see through it
Ex:
The
see-through
fabric
of
the
gown
made it
perfect
for
a
high-fashion
event
where
bold
styles
were
celebrated
.
skimpy
[adjective]
(of clothing) close-fitting, short, and exposing more of the body than typical
Ex:
He
thought
the
weather
was
too
cold
for
such
a
skimpy
top
.
ready-to-wear
[adjective]
(of clothes) ready-made and provided in all sizes rather than suiting only a particular customer
mini
[adjective]
very small, usually smaller than the standard or usual size
Ex:
The
mini
fridge
in
the
hotel room
held
just
enough
food
for
a
quick
snack
.
knitted
[adjective]
describing something that has been made by interlocking loops of yarn with knitting needles
brief
[adjective]
(of clothes) short and revealing
Ex:
He
opted
for
brief
shorts
during
the
hot
summer
days
to
stay
cool
and
comfortable
.
sleeveless
[adjective]
(of clothes) without any sleeves
Ex:
He
wore
a
sleeveless
shirt
to
showcase
the
intricate
tattoo
on
his
upper
arm
,
a
conversation
starter
at
the
beach
party
.
slinky
[adjective]
(of clothing) tight or closely fitting to the body, emphasizing the contours of the wearer's body
V-neck
[noun]
(of a piece of clothing) having a neckline in the shape of the letter V
Ex:
He
wore
a
classic
V-neck
sweater
over
a
collared
shirt
for
a
smart-casual
look
.
crew neck
[noun]
a plain round neckline on a sweater or shirt that has no collar
Ex:
Crew necks
are
comfortable
options
for
everyday
wear
.
short sleeve
[noun]
an item of clothing with sleeves that extend from one's shoulders to one's elbows
Ex:
The
short sleeves
were
perfect
for
the
hot
afternoon
.
long sleeve
[noun]
a style of garment in which the sleeves extend to cover the arm from the shoulder to the wrist
extra small
[noun]
clothing or garments that are designed for individuals who require sizes beyond the standard range, typically larger or smaller than the average sizes available
Ex:
The
extra small
suitcase
fit
perfectly
in
the
overhead
compartment
.
small
[noun]
a size or measurement that is typically smaller than average, often used to describe clothing or other physical objects
Ex:
large
[noun]
a size or quantity that is greater than average or standard
Ex:
They
ran out
of
larges
,
so
I
had to
settle for
an
extra-large
and
have
it
altered
.
extra large
[noun]
(of a size) larger than large, often used for clothing, packaging, or other items
Ex:
She
prefers
extra large
sweaters
for
a
loose
and
comfortable
fit
.
extra extra large
[noun]
clothing or garments that are designed for individuals who require sizes larger than the standard range
one-size-fits-all
[noun]
items that are designed to fit a wide range of body sizes or shapes without the need for specific sizing
loose-fitting
[adjective]
(of clothing) large, comfortable, and not fitting the body closely
Ex:
He
prefers
loose-fitting
shirts
for
casual
outings
.
close-fitting
[adjective]
(of clothes) fitting tightly in a way that is not annoying and shows the shape of the body
Ex:
The
close-fitting
helmet
ensured
maximum
safety
while
cycling
.
outfitted
[adjective]
being dressed or equipped in a particular way, typically for a specific activity or purpose
undressed
[adjective]
not having any clothes on
Ex:
The
undressed
statue
in
the
museum
drew
both
admiration
and
curiosity
from
the
visitors
.
figure-hugging
[adjective]
(of a piece of clothing) close-fitting in a way that shows the outline of a woman's figure
bare
[adjective]
(of a part of the body) not covered by any clothing
Ex:
She
blushed
when
she
realized
her
bare
feet
were
visible
under
the
table
at
the
fancy
restaurant
.
turtleneck collar
[noun]
a high, close-fitting collar that covers most of the neck, often folded over and sometimes extended into a roll-neck
three-quarter length sleeve
[noun]
a sleeve that ends between the elbow and wrist, covering approximately three-quarters of the arm's length
fringed
[adjective]
having decorative threads or strands hanging from the edge of a garment or material
solid
[adjective]
having a uniform color without any patterns, gradients, or mixed shades
Ex:
He
prefers
solid
colors
for
his
car
,
without
any
flashy
designs
.
mid-length
[adjective]
neither short nor long, but falls in between in terms of length
Ex:
The
mid-length
skirt
was
ideal
for
the
mild
weather
,
providing
both
comfort
and
style
.
shabby
[adjective]
worn-out or in poor condition, often indicating a lack of care or upkeep in its appearance
Ex:
She
refused
to
wear
the
shabby
sweater
with
holes
and
stains
,
preferring
something
more
presentable
.
long-sleeved
[adjective]
(of an item of clothing) having sleeves that are long enough to reach one's wrist
Ex:
The
long-sleeved
pajamas
were
perfect
for
a
cozy
night
in
during
the
winter
months
.
tall
[noun]
a clothing size category that is designed for people who are taller than average, typically above 6 feet or 183 centimeters in height
Ex:
button-through
[adjective]
(of clothing) secured with buttons in a vertical row along the entire length of the garment
delicate
[adjective]
fine or intricate in texture, structure, or design
Ex:
The
artist
worked on
delicate
filigree
.