belt
[noun]
a long and narrow item that you usually wear around your waist to hold your clothes in place or to decorate your outfit
Ex:
Vocabulary for IELTS (Basic) - Clothes and Fashion
Here you will learn some English words about clothes and fashion, such as "belt", "handbag", "trainer", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.
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button
[noun]
a small, round object, usually made of plastic or metal, sewn onto a piece of clothing and used for fastening two parts together
Ex:
She
could
n't
find
a
matching
button
for
her
coat
,
so
she
used
a
different
one
.
clothing
[noun]
the items that we wear, particularly a specific type of items
Ex:
The
clothing
brand
is
known
for
its
sustainable
and
ethical
manufacturing
practices
.
designer
[noun]
a person who designs clothes as a job
Ex:
She
hired
a
designer
to
create
custom
wedding
invitations
for
her
special
day
.
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
.
handbag
[noun]
a bag that is small and used, especially by women, to carry personal items
Ex:
He
surprised
her
with
a
designer
handbag
for
her
birthday
,
which
she
absolutely
loved
.
purse
[noun]
a small bag that is used, particularly by women, to carry personal items
Ex:
She
always
carries
a
small
purse
to
hold
her
keys
and
wallet
.
jewelry
[noun]
objects such as necklaces, bracelets or rings, typically made from precious metals such as gold and silver, that we wear as decoration
Ex:
uniform
[noun]
the special set of clothes that all members of an organization or a group wear at work, or children wear at a particular school
Ex:
The
police officer
's
uniform
was
decorated
with
shiny
badges
and
a
badge
.
chain
[noun]
a stylish necklace made of linked metal rings that is worn around the neck as jewelry
Ex:
She
lost
her
chain
during
the
trip
and
was
upset
about
it
.
costume
[noun]
the popular fashion including hairstyle, clothes, etc. particular to a country or class
Ex:
The
dancers
wore
vibrant
costumes
that
reflected
their
cultural
heritage
.
leather
[noun]
strong material made from animal skin and used for making clothes, bags, shoes, etc.
Ex:
material
[noun]
cloth or fabric used to make different items of clothing
Ex:
They
imported
the
finest
material
from
Italy
for
their
fashion
line
.
raincoat
[noun]
a long, light coat, typically with a belt, made of water-resistant fabric that keeps us dry in the rain
Ex:
Her
stylish
raincoat
had
a
belt
that
cinched
at
the
waist
for
a
flattering
fit
.
trendy
[adjective]
influenced by the latest or popular styles
Ex:
This
season
's
trendy
colors
seem
to
be
pastel
shades
and
earthy
tones
.
bathrobe
[noun]
a long piece of clothing, made from the same material that towels are made of, worn after or before taking a shower or bath
Ex:
His
favorite
morning
routine
involved
sipping
coffee
in
his
cozy
bathrobe
.
cardigan
[noun]
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
Ex:
The
oversized
gray
cardigan
was
her
go-to
choice
for
lazy
Sundays
.
collection
[noun]
a series of new clothes designed by a fashion house for sale
Ex:
The
fashion house
's
new
collection
includes
both
casual
and
formal
wear
,
catering to
a
wide
range
of
tastes
.
fabric
[noun]
cloth that is made by weaving cotton yarn, silk, etc., which is used in making clothes
Ex:
The
tailor
recommended
using
a
lightweight
fabric
for
the
summer
suit
to
keep
it
breathable
.
lace
[noun]
a delicate cotton or silky cloth made by weaving or knitting threads in an open web-like pattern
Ex:
Her
dress
featured
intricate
lace
detailing
around
the
neckline
and
sleeves
.
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
.
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
.
stylish
[adjective]
appealing in a way that is fashionable and elegant
Ex:
His
apartment
is
decorated
in
a
stylish
,
minimalist
aesthetic
,
with
clean
lines
and
modern
furniture
.
wardrobe
[noun]
all of the clothes that someone owns
Ex:
After
the
shopping
spree
,
her
wardrobe
was
filled
with
new
,
trendy
outfits
.