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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Clothes and Fashion

to match and combine well together

Ex: The furniture and curtains coordinate well , giving the room a cozy feel .
to zip [verb]

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

Ex: The adventurer will zip the tent to keep insects out while camping .
to wear [verb]

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

Ex: The students were instructed to wear their school uniforms every day .

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

Ex: The parent helps the preschooler practice buttoning their jacket as a valuable skill .

to put different clothes on

Ex: They hurried into the locker room to change .

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

Ex: The government launched a program to clothe underprivileged families in the community .
to dress [verb]

to put clothes on oneself

Ex: Before leaving the house , he dressed in a business suit for the important meeting .

to bring two parts of something together

Ex: The carpenter worked diligently to fasten the loose planks of the wooden fence .
to fit [verb]

to be of the right size or shape for someone

Ex: The costume did n't fit properly , so they had to make alterations before the performance .
to flare [verb]

to become wider at one end or toward the bottom

Ex: The dancer 's dress had a mermaid silhouette that flared dramatically at the bottom .
to match [verb]

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

Ex: His tie and pocket square were carefully chosen to match his suit and shirt .

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

to strip [verb]

to remove one's own clothes

Ex: The dancer gracefully stripped , revealing a sequence of colorful and elaborate costumes .

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

Ex: It 's getting warm , so I need to take off my sweater .
to take [verb]

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

Ex: I usually take a medium in sweatshirts .

to put on a piece of clothing hastily and without care

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

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

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

to untie [verb]

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

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 quickly unzipped his suitcase at the airport .
to style [verb]

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

Ex: As an interior decorator , she loves to style homes by combining different textures and decorative elements .

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

Ex: Before entering the pool , she removed her sandals and set them aside .

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

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

to put on one's clothes

Ex: The children giggled as they got dressed in their Halloween costumes for the school party .

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

Ex: Before heading out , she pulled on her favorite pair of socks .

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

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to do up [verb]

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

Ex: The actors spent hours in the dressing room getting done up in elaborate costumes and makeup for the performance .

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

Ex: After work , I like to dress down into something comfortable for the evening .

to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event

Ex: It 's customary to dress up in traditional attire for cultural celebrations .

to be wearing an item of clothing or accessory

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

Ex: I slipped on my gloves to keep warm .
to suit [verb]

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

Ex: Bright colors may not suit everyone , but they bring out her vibrant personality .

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

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

to clothe someone

Ex: The refugees were garmented with warm coats and blankets .

to dress someone, or to supply with clothing

Ex: She appareled her children before school .