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CEFR C2 Vocabulary - 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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loafer
[noun]
a type of shoe that is flat with a low heel, made of leather, and can be worn without fastening
kaftan
[noun]
a long, loose, flowing tunic or robe that is of Asian, African, or Middle Eastern origin
jacquard
[noun]
a textured fabric with intricate woven patterns, commonly found in high-end clothing
peplum
[noun]
a decorative frill or extension of fabric that is attached at the waist of a garment
yoke
[noun]
a part of a garment that is constructed from two or more layers of fabric, typically located at the shoulder or waist
paisley
[noun]
a teardrop-shaped, intricate design pattern characterized by a curved, abstract floral motif
peignoir
[noun]
a long, loose-fitting dressing gown, usually worn by women after taking a bath or shower
wimple
[noun]
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
taffeta
[noun]
a crisp, smooth fabric with a slight sheen, commonly used in fashion for formal garments
raiment
[noun]
clothing or garments, especially when considered as a form of dress or attire
modiste
[noun]
skilled dressmaker or fashion designer, particularly in the context of historical fashion
reticule
[noun]
a small, ornamental handbag or purse, typically carried by women in the 18th and 19th centuries as a fashion accessory
millinery
[noun]
the art, craft, or business of designing, making, or selling hats, especially women's
filigree
[noun]
a delicate metalwork, like jewelry, with intricate designs made from thin wires or threads
panache
[noun]
a decorative plume or feather worn as a fashion accessory on hats or helmets
crinoline
[noun]
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
bespoke
[adjective]
characterized by custom-made clothing tailored to an individual's preferences
sartorial
[adjective]
referring to clothing, particularly men's clothing, or the manner in which it is tailored or worn
quilted
[adjective]
stitched together in a decorative pattern, creating a padded or textured surface
ruched
[adjective]
(of a fabric or piece of clothing) made with many small folds or pleats
dapper
[adjective]
(typically of a man) stylish and neat in appearance, often characterized by well-groomed attire and attention to detail
de rigueur
[adjective]
required by etiquette or fashion norms, indicating it's currently popular or expected to wear
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