Clothes and Fashion - Coats and Jackets

Here you will learn some English words related to coats and jackets such as "blazer", "cardigan", and "hoodie".

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Clothes and Fashion
blazer [noun]

a type of light jacket either worn with pants that do not match or as a uniform by the members of a union, school, club, etc.

Ex: She paired her blazer with a white blouse and trousers .
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 .
coat [noun]

a piece of clothing with long sleeves, worn outdoors and over other clothes to keep warm or dry

Ex: I think that I need to take my coat off before sitting down .

a black or white jacket for men worn with a bowtie as formal evening wear

a heavy woolen coat with a hood and toggle fasteners

fleece [noun]

a pullover, jacket, etc. that is made from fleece material

hoodie [noun]

a piece of clothing such as a sweatshirt or jacket that has a cover for the head

Ex: She bought a hoodie with her favorite sports team ’s logo on it .
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 .
jersey [noun]

a woolen or cotton piece of clothing with long sleeves and no buttons, which covers the upper body

Ex:

a long coat made of rubberized cotton that is water-resistant and keeps one dry under the rain

overcoat [noun]

a long coat worn in cold weather to keep the body warm

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 .
tailcoat [noun]

a very formal coat for men that is short at the front with two long pointed parts at the back

a loose long-sleeved warm item of clothing worn casually or for exercising on the top part of our body, usually made of cotton

Ex: Sweatshirts are perfect for layering during colder months .
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 .
sweater [noun]

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

Ex: I like the comfort of wearing a cashmere sweater against my skin .

a type of jacket that fits tightly around the cuffs, neck, and waistband protecting one from the wind

Ex: She bought a colorful windbreaker for her morning runs .

a casual or semi-formal men's jacket with a looser fit and various features like patch pockets and elbow patches

parka [noun]

a type of heavy, warm coat that is designed to protect the wearer from cold weather and wind, and often has a fur-lined hood

a sleeveless insulated outer garment that is filled with down or a synthetic material to provide warmth

a warm, quilted jacket filled with the soft and fluffy under feathers of ducks or geese

a type of jacket with a single row of buttons down the front, commonly made from suit fabrics

a type of jacket that has two rows of buttons on the front, with the outer row overlapping the inner row

a formal daytime coat with a long, tapered tail at the back

fur coat [noun]

a type of outerwear made from animal pelts, designed for warmth and insulation in cold weather

tuxedo [noun]

a formal men's suit typically worn for black-tie events and formal occasions

Ex: He rented a tuxedo for the prom , opting for a sleek , navy-blue version with a white shirt and black patent leather shoes .

a type of professional attire consisting of a jacket and pants or a skirt

a light-colored suit usually with pockets on the front of the jacket, worn by men in hot weather

a type of outerwear designed to prevent water from penetrating through the fabric and reaching the wearer's skin

a type of raincoat, typically made of waterproof or water-resistant fabric, that is designed to provide protection from rain

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

Ex: He paired his turtleneck with jeans and boots for a casual look .
pantsuit [noun]

a type of women's suit consisting of a matching set of trousers and a jacket or blazer

a type of men's suit consisting of a jacket with a single row of buttons down the front

a type of men's suit consisting of a jacket with two parallel columns of buttons on the front

a type of men's formal attire worn for daytime formal occasions

a set of outerwear that includes a separate jacket or coat and a pair of matching pants

gilet [noun]

a sleeveless jacket or vest that is often quilted and padded for warmth

manteau [noun]

a loose, long, and typically waist-length coat or cloak, often worn as a garment for warmth or style

paletot [noun]

a type of short coat or jacket, typically reaching the hips or mid-thigh, often worn for warmth or as a fashionable outer garment

ulster [noun]

a type of long overcoat with a loose, double-breasted design and a cape-like collar

topcoat [noun]

a long, lightweight overcoat that is worn over a suit or other formal attire

surtout [noun]

a long overcoat worn over a man's formal dress in the 18th and 19th centuries

slicker [noun]

a waterproof raincoat or overcoat typically made of rubberized or waxed fabric

raglan [noun]

an outerwear with sleeves that extend to the collar; with diagonal seams from the underarm to the neckline

a formal men's coat typically worn at weddings during the Victorian era

a heavy, double-breasted outer coat, typically made of wool and featuring broad lapels, large buttons, and a short length

a heavy, woolen coat that was originally designed for outdoor activities in cold and wet weather

a heavy overcoat with a full-length button-front, traditionally made of wool and designed to be worn over other clothing

a knee-length overcoat made from a heavy woolen material, often worn on top of traditional religious clothing

bolero [noun]

a short, waist-length jacket with long sleeves that is open at the front and often worn by women

a short, waist-length jacket with a front zip closure, ribbed cuffs and waistband

a heavy, warm jacket typically made of wool or flannel, and often features a plaid pattern

oilskin [noun]

a type of waterproof garment made of tightly woven cotton fabric that has been treated with oil or wax to repel water

a heavy, navy-blue coat that typically features broad lapels and double-breasted buttons

a thin and breathable outerwear piece designed to provide some protection from mild weather conditions

coatee [noun]

a short close-fitting military jacket that is usually worn by officers

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 .