English File - Upper Intermediate - Lesson 2B

a sports shoe with a rubber sole that is worn casually or for doing exercise

to give details about someone or something to say what they are like

the way in which a piece of clothing fits the wearer

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

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

a particular appearance that is determined by certain principles

the things we wear to cover our body, such as pants, shirts, and jackets

the styles and trends of clothing, accessories, makeup, and other items that are popular in a certain time and place

a piece of clothing worn by girls and women that is made in one piece and covers the body down to the legs but has no separate part for each leg

a short item of clothing that we wear on the top part of our body, usually has sleeves and something in the front so we could close it

pants made of denim, that is a type of strong cotton cloth, and is used for a casual style

an open shoe that fastens the sole to one's foot with straps, particularly worn when the weather is warm

a piece of clothing worn on the top part of our body that is made of cotton or wool, has long sleeves and a closed front

an item of clothing that is worn to cover the upper part of the body

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

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

having a below-average distance between two points

a sweater that has a lifted collar folding over itself and covering the neck

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

(of clothes) without any sleeves

a typically repeating arrangement of shapes, colors, etc., regularly done as a design on a surface

having a pattern of small squares with usually two different colors

having a repeated design or decorative arrangement of colors

cloth made from the fibers of the cotton plant, naturally soft and comfortable against the skin

a sleeveless piece of clothing that is worn under a jacket and over a shirt

strong cotton cloth that is usually blue in color, particularly used in making jeans

an item of clothing for the top half of one's body, traditionally worn by men, that is tight fitting, sleeveless, collarless, with buttons in the front, and worn usually under a jacket and over a shirt

an item of clothing made of the skin of a dead animal, typically mammals like foxes or rabbits

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

a delicate cotton or silky cloth made by weaving or knitting threads in an open web-like pattern

cloth that is made from the fibers of a plant called flax, used to make fine clothes, etc.

a jacket with a pair of pants or a skirt that are made from the same cloth and should be worn together

a type of fabric that is stretchy and used to make tight fitting clothes such as athletic wear

a piece of clothing worn for swimming, especially by women and girls

a type of smooth soft fabric made from the threads that silkworms produce

a piece of cloth, worn around the neck or head, especially to keep warm

a cloth with a smooth and thick surface, typically made of cotton or silk

a narrow piece of cloth tied in a bowknot around the collar of a shirt

thick thread made from the fibers of sheep or other animals, commonly used for knitting

made of or related to wool

a type of jacket that is made of wool, usually has a knitted design, and its front could be closed with buttons or a zipper

strong material made from animal skin and used for making clothes, bags, shoes, etc.

soft leather with a velvety surface, used for making shoes, jackets, etc.

a type of strong shoe that covers the foot and ankle and often the lower part of the leg

(of clothing) comfortable and suitable for everyday use or informal events and occasions

simple, traditional, and appealing, with a timeless quality that stays in fashion regardless of trends

no longer used, supported, etc. by the general public, typically belonging to an earlier period in history

having an appearance that is untidy, dirty, or worn out

(of people or clothes) looking neat, tidy, and elegantly fashionable

to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event

to place a thing, typically an item of clothing, on a hanger, hook, etc.

to be of the right size or shape for someone

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

to take off what one is wearing and put on something else

to remove one's clothes from one's body

to put on one's clothes

to complement and suit each other when combined or placed together, particularly regarding appearance or taste