fashion
[noun]
the styles and trends of clothing, accessories, makeup, and other items that are popular in a certain time and place
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fashionable
[adjective]
following the latest or the most popular styles and trends in a specific period
Ex:
Despite
her
busy
schedule
,
she
manages
to
remain
fashionable
and
well-dressed
for
every
occasion
.
scruffy
[adjective]
having an appearance that is untidy, dirty, or worn out
Ex:
His
scruffy
beard
and
uncombed
hair
gave
him
a
rugged
,
carefree
look
.
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
.
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
.
formal
[adjective]
suitable for fancy, important, serious, or official occasions and situations
Ex:
The
conference
had
a
formal
atmosphere
with
everyone
dressed
in
suits
.
traditional
[adjective]
belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones
Ex:
She
decorated
her
living room
in
a
traditional
style
,
with
classic
wooden
furniture
and
antique
lamps
.
smart
[adjective]
(of people or clothes) looking neat, tidy, and elegantly fashionable
Ex:
She
prefers
wearing
smart
attire
to
the
office
,
believing
it
boosts
her
confidence
and
professionalism
.
man-made
[adjective]
created by humans rather than occurring naturally in the environment
Ex:
The
bridge
is
made of
man-made
materials
.
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
.
cotton
[noun]
cloth made from the fibers of the cotton plant, naturally soft and comfortable against the skin
Ex:
The
durability
of
cotton
bed sheets
ensures
they
withstand
frequent
washing
and
maintain
their
quality
over time
.
wool
[noun]
the soft and thick hair that grows on the body of sheep and goats
Ex:
Sarah
's
favorite
winter
coat
was
made of
high-quality
wool
.
leather
[noun]
strong material made from animal skin and used for making clothes, bags, shoes, etc.
Ex:
silk
[noun]
a type of smooth soft fabric made from the threads that silkworms produce
Ex:
He
gifted
her
a
set
of
luxurious
silk
pajamas
for
their
anniversary
.
luxurious
[adjective]
extremely comfortable, elegant, and often made with high-quality materials or features
Ex:
The
luxurious
silk
dress
she
wore
to
the
gala
event
caught
everyone
's
attention
.
thick
[adjective]
having a long distance between opposite sides
Ex:
The
walls
of
the
fortress
were
thick
,
offering
protection
against
enemy
attacks
.
comfortable
[adjective]
(of an object) making you feel relaxed because of it is warm or soft and does not hurt the body
Ex:
She
prefers
wearing
comfortable
sneakers
when
walking
long distances
.
to afford
[verb]
to be able to pay the cost of something
Ex:
Individuals
are
affording
education
through
various
financial
planning
strategies
.
boot
[noun]
a type of strong shoe that covers the foot and ankle and often the lower part of the leg
Ex:
She
left
her
muddy
boots
at
the
entrance
and
put on
slippers
.
jacket
[noun]
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
Ex:
She
wore
a
puffy
jacket
that
kept
her
warm
in
the
snow
.
pullover
[noun]
a warm knitted piece of clothing made of wool with long sleeves and no buttons
Ex:
The
store
sells
pullovers
in
different
colors
and
styles
.
sandal
[noun]
an open shoe that fastens the sole to one's foot with straps, particularly worn when the weather is warm
Ex:
The
strappy
gladiator
sandals
added
a
touch
of
bohemian
flair
to
her
outfit
.
sari
[noun]
a traditional garment worn by women in South Asia, consisting of a long piece of fabric draped around the body
Ex:
shoe
[noun]
something that we wear to cover and protect our feet, generally made of strong materials like leather or plastic
Ex:
I
bought
my
little
son
's
first
pair
of
shoes
to
help
him
learn
to
walk
.
skirt
[noun]
a piece of clothing for girls or women that fastens around the waist and hangs down around the legs
Ex:
She
paired
her
skirt
with
a
white
blouse
and
heels
.
suit
[noun]
a jacket with a pair of pants or a skirt that are made from the same cloth and should be worn together
Ex:
She
felt
ready
for
the
business
presentation
in
her
well-fitted
suit
.
sunglasses
[noun]
dark glasses that we wear to protect our eyes from sunlight or glare
Ex:
She
bought
a
new
pair
of
sunglasses
with
polarized
lenses
for
better
clarity
.
trainer
[noun]
a sports shoe with a rubber sole that is worn casually or for doing exercise
Ex:
He
prefers
wearing
trainers
over
formal
shoes
for
everyday
activities
because
they
are
more
comfortable
.
trousers
[noun]
a piece of clothing that covers the body from the waist to the ankles, with a separate part for each leg
Ex:
The
fashion show
featured
a
variety
of
trousers
styles
,
from
wide-leg
to
skinny
fit
.