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Clothes and Fashion - Verbs Relating to Clothing

Here you will learn some English verbs relating to clothing such as "flare", "fasten" and "clothe".

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Words Related to Clothes and Fashion
to coordinate

to match and combine well together

Ex: Her shoes coordinate perfectly with her dress, creating a stylish look. 
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to zip
to zip
[Verb]

to securely close a piece of clothing, a bag etc. by pulling up a sliding fastener

Ex: Before heading out, he will zip his backpack to keep his belongings secure. 
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to wear
to wear
[Verb]

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

Ex: She decided to wear a beautiful dress to the party. 
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to button
to button
[Verb]

to close and secure clothing by attaching the parts that hold it together

Ex: She will button her coat before heading out into the cold weather to stay warm. 
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to change
to change
[Verb]

to put different clothes on

Ex: After getting wet in the rain, they went home to change into dry clothes. 
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to clothe
to clothe
[Verb]

to provide someone or ourselves with clothes; to dress someone or ourselves

Ex: As parents, it's our responsibility to clothe our children in warm jackets and hats for the cold weather. 
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to dress
to dress
[Verb]

to put clothes on oneself

Ex: He dressed quickly in a suit and tie for the formal event. 
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to fasten
to fasten
[Verb]

to bring two parts of something together

Ex: He couldn't figure out how to fasten the buttons on his shirt with his cold fingers. 
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to fit
to fit
[Verb]

to be of the right size or shape for someone

Ex: Can you try on these shoes to see if they fit? 
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to flare
to flare
[Verb]

to become wider at one end or toward the bottom

Ex: The bell-bottom trousers flared at the bottom, creating a fashionable and retro look. 
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to match
to match
[Verb]

to have the same pattern, color, etc. with something else that makes a good combination

Ex: She bought shoes that perfectly matched her handbag, completing her outfit. 
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to overdress

to wear clothes that are too formal or elaborate for an occasion

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to strip
to strip
[Verb]

to remove one's own clothes

Ex: Feeling the warmth of the sun, she decided to strip and enjoy the beach in her swimsuit. 
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to take off

to remove a piece of clothing or accessory from your or another's body

Ex: After a long day at work, I like to take off my high heels. 
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to take
to take
[Verb]

to wear a particular size of clothes, shoes, or any complementary article

Ex: Do you know what size pants I usually take? 
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to throw on

to put on a piece of clothing hastily and without care

Ex: I'll just throw a jacket on before we leave. 
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to try on
to try on
[Verb]

to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits and how it looks

Ex: Can I try these sunglasses on to see how they look on me? 
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to unbutton

to open the buttons of a piece of clothing

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to underdress

to put on clothes that are not formal or elaborate enough for an occasion

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to undress

to take one's clothes off

Ex: After a long day at work, she undressed and changed into comfortable loungewear. 
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to unfasten

to undo or untie; to make something become loose or open

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to untie
to untie
[Verb]

to separate the parts of a lace, string, etc. that form a knot

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to unzip
to unzip
[Verb]

to separate the two sides of a zipper on a piece of clothing or other item by pulling the slider or tab down

Ex: He unzipped his jacket before sitting down. 
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to style
to style
[Verb]

to design, arrange, or present something in a particular way

Ex: The fashion designer wanted to style the runway show with a mix of bold colors and elegant silhouettes. 
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to remove
to remove
[Verb]

to take off an item of clothing, glasses, etc.

Ex: She removed her coat and hung it on the rack by the door. 
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to zip up
to zip up
[Verb]

to fasten a piece of clothing, etc. with a zipper

Ex: The sleeping bag was cozy and comfortable when completely zipped up. 
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to tailor-make

to make or adapt something specifically to fit an individual's needs or requirements, especially in relation to clothing or other bespoke items

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to [get] dressed

to put on one's clothes

Ex: Every morning, I get dressed in my business attire before heading to the office. 
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to pull on

to wear a garment by pulling it over one's body without fastening it

Ex: Feeling cold, she pulled on a cozy sweater. 
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to pull off

to remove something, such as clothing or a covering, by pulling it away

Ex: It was hot outside, so he pulled his jacket off. 
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to do up
to do up
[Verb]

to make oneself look neat or stylish, especially by dressing up or putting on makeup

Ex: She took extra time to do herself up for the special occasion, choosing an elegant dress and coordinating accessories. 
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to dress down

to dress in a more casual or informal manner than usual, often for a specific occasion or to conform to a dress code

Ex: On Fridays, we are allowed to dress down at the office. 
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to dress up

to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event

Ex: They decided to dress up for the elegant gala, donning evening gowns and tuxedos. 
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to have on

to be wearing an item of clothing or accessory

Ex: She had her new dress on for the party. 
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to slip on

to put on a piece of clothing or footwear quickly and easily, often without fastening or tying it

Ex: She slipped on her shoes and ran outside. 
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to suit
to suit
[Verb]

(of clothes, a color, hairstyle, etc.) to look good on someone

Ex: The bold red dress really suits her and complements her skin tone. 
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to tog out

to dress up or to put on clothes for a particular occasion

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to unbuckle

to open or release a buckle or fastening from a belt, shoe, or other item of clothing

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to garment

to clothe someone

Ex: She was garmented in traditional attire for the festival. 
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to apparel

to dress someone, or to supply with clothing

Ex: The store appareled the models in the latest fashion. 
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