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C2 Level Wordlist - Clothes and Fashion

Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Clothes and Fashion, collected specifically for level C2 learners.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
haute couture

the products of making highly fashionable and expensive clothing

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loafer

a type of shoe that is flat with a low heel, made of leather, and can be worn without fastening

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kaftan

a long, loose, flowing tunic or robe that is of Asian, African, or Middle Eastern origin

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brocade

a richly decorative fabric characterized by raised patterns

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haberdashery

items of clothing and accessories for men

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jacquard

a textured fabric with intricate woven patterns, commonly found in high-end clothing

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mantua

flowing gown worn by women in the late 17th and early 18th centuries

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peplum

a decorative frill or extension of fabric that is attached at the waist of a garment

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yoke

a part of a garment that is constructed from two or more layers of fabric, typically located at the shoulder or waist

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paisley

a teardrop-shaped, intricate design pattern characterized by a curved, abstract floral motif

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peignoir

a long, loose-fitting dressing gown, usually worn by women after taking a bath or shower

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wimple

a medieval garment worn primarily by women, consisting of a cloth covering the head, neck, and sometimes the chin, often worn beneath a veil or hood

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taffeta

a crisp, smooth fabric with a slight sheen, commonly used in fashion for formal garments

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raiment

clothing or garments, especially when considered in terms of fashion or formal attire

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modiste

skilled dressmaker or fashion designer, particularly in the context of historical fashion

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accouterment

an additional item or clothing for a specific activity

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reticule

a small, ornamental handbag or purse, typically carried by women in the 18th and 19th centuries as a fashion accessory

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furbelow

a fancy decoration added to clothes for style

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millinery

the art, craft, or business of designing, making, or selling hats, especially women's

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filigree

a delicate metalwork, like jewelry, with intricate designs made from thin wires or threads

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panache

a decorative plume or feather worn as a fashion accessory on hats or helmets

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crinoline

a stiff, petticoat-like undergarment made of horsehair or a similar material, which is worn to give shape and volume to a woman's skirt

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pelisse

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

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bespoke

characterized by custom-made clothing tailored to an individual's preferences

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sartorial

referring to clothing, particularly men's clothing, or the manner in which it is tailored or worn

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quilted

stitched together in a decorative pattern, creating a padded or textured surface

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ruched

(of a fabric or piece of clothing) made with many small folds or pleats

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dapper

(typically of a man) stylish and neat in appearance, often characterized by well-groomed attire and attention to detail

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de rigueur

required by etiquette or fashion norms, indicating it's currently popular or expected to wear

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gorget

high collar, often stiff, that encircles the neck and may extend to cover the shoulders, typically found in formal or historical attire

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