Clothes and Fashion - Cloaks and One-Piece Suits

Here you will learn some English words related to cloaks and one-piece suits such as "robe", "overalls", and "poncho".

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Clothes and Fashion
cape [noun]

a loose garment without sleeves that is fastened at the neck and hangs from the shoulders, shorter than a cloak

Ex: The children 's costume included a colorful cape that fastened easily around the neck with a Velcro strip .
cloak [noun]

a loose overgarment without sleeves fastened at the neck

Ex: The assassin moved silently through the night , his dark cloak blending seamlessly with the shadows .
poncho [noun]

a simple, sleeveless outer garment, worn over the body to provide warmth and protection from the elements

cover-up [noun]

a loose-fitting garment, usually made of lightweight fabric, that is worn over swimwear or other clothing to conceal or protect the skin from the sun

robe [noun]

a loose piece of clothing worn indoors before taking a bath

overalls [noun]

a type of casual garment consisting of pants, a chest flap and straps over the shoulders, made of denim or other fabrics

jumpsuit [noun]

a one-piece garment that combines a top and pants into a single piece of clothing

catsuit [noun]

a one-piece, form-fitting garment that covers the torso, legs, and sometimes arms, often made of stretchy material such as spandex or latex

wrap [noun]

a type of garment that is draped around the body and fastened at the waist, often with a tie or belt

frock [noun]

a woman's dress with a fitted bodice and a full skirt that falls loosely over the hips

dungaree [noun]

a type of sturdy work wear trousers made from denim or cotton fabric, often with bib and shoulder straps

dolman [noun]

a loose-fitting garment in which the sleeve and the bodice of a garment are cut as one piece

pelisse [noun]

a long, elegant coat worn often in the 19th century

Ex: With his pelisse on , he looked ready for the cold weather .

a formal cloak, typically floor-length, worn by men and women as an outer garment in formal events and the opera

mantle [noun]

a loose sleeveless cloak worn as an outer garment, usually fastened at the neck and falling over the shoulders and back

mantilla [noun]

a lace or silk veil worn by women over the head and shoulders, especially during religious or formal ceremonies

mantelet [noun]

a short cloak or cape that covers the shoulders and upper arms, typically worn by women

manta [noun]

a traditional South American garment that is similar to a shawl or a poncho

a Scottish overcoat with a removable cape

cope [noun]

a long, ceremonial cloak, often worn by clergy during religious services

Ex: The choir members donned matching copes for the procession .
capuchin [noun]

a type of hood or hooded cloak, often made of wool or fur, that was popular in Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries

burnous [noun]

a long hooded cloak or mantle typically made of wool and worn in North Africa and the Middle East

rompers [noun]

a type of one-piece garment that combines a top and shorts or pants

a tight-fitting clothing in one piece that covers the upper body and bottom of a woman, usually stretchy and with sleeves