Clothes and Fashion - Accessories

Here you will learn the name of different types of accessories in English, such as "watch", "bobby pin" and "badge".

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Clothes and Fashion
ascot [noun]

a wide neckband that is tied under the chin, traditionally made of gray silk

badge [noun]

a small item made of metal or plastic with words or a logo on it that a person carries to show their membership in an organization

Ex: The detective examined the crime scene , carefully collecting evidence and photographing each shattered glass shard with a numbered evidence badge .
bandana [noun]

a large piece of cloth with vibrant colors worn around the neck or head

belt [noun]

a long and narrow item that you usually wear around your waist to hold your clothes in place or to decorate your outfit

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a thin flat hairpin made of metal or plastic folded in the middle, usually used by women

bow tie [noun]

a narrow piece of cloth tied in a bowknot around the collar of a shirt

Ex: The waiter ’s classic black bow tie complemented the upscale atmosphere of the restaurant .
cravat [noun]

a short wide neckband folded inside the collar of the shirt by men, originally by Croats in the 17th century

a long narrow decorative scarf covered in feathers that is worn around the neck

glasses [noun]

a pair of lenses set in a frame that rests on the nose and ears, which we wear to see more clearly

Ex: She forgot her glasses at home , so she could n't read the menu .
glove [noun]

item of clothing for our hands with a separate space for each finger

Ex: The gloves he wore while gardening kept his hands clean and free from scratches .
goggles [noun]

a type of eyewear that are designed to protect the eyes from harm

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necktie [noun]

a long and narrow piece of fabric tied around the collar, particularly worn by men

hatband [noun]

a flat narrow piece of cloth put around the crown of a hat, as a decorative item

hatpin [noun]

a long sharp pin with a decorated end, formerly used by women to fasten a hat to the hair

ribbon [noun]

a thin band of fabric tied in a bowknot around something as an ornament

mitten [noun]

a type of glove with two parts, one of which covers the fingers and another the thumb

scarf [noun]

a piece of cloth, often worn around the neck or head, which can be shaped in a square, rectangular, or triangular form

Ex: They gave each guest a warm scarf as a souvenir from the snowy mountain resort .
shawl [noun]

a long piece of fabric worn over the head or shoulders

Ex: At the wedding , the bride 's mother wore an elegant silk shawl that matched her dress perfectly .
veil [noun]

a piece of fabric worn over the head and often the face by women to conceal or protect their face

Ex: She lifted her veil slightly to speak , revealing only her eyes .
snood [noun]

used to be a net worn around the hair as decoration, but now is a piece of fabric worn around the neck or as a hood

(plural) an optical device that is used to correct the defects of sight; glasses

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 .

a type of lingerie worn around the waist to hold up stockings

garter [noun]

an elastic band worn around the sock or stocking to keep them from falling

keffiyeh [noun]

a traditional Middle Eastern headscarf made of cotton, often worn as a headscarf or neck scarf with a distinctive checkered or striped pattern

perfume [noun]

‌a liquid, typically made from flowers, that has a pleasant smell

Ex: The luxurious perfume brand was known for its high-quality ingredients .
umbrella [noun]

an object with a circular folding frame covered in cloth, used as protection against rain or sun

Ex: Sarah used her colorful umbrella to shield herself from the sun .
earmuff [noun]

a type of protective accessory worn over the ears to keep them warm in cold weather

Ex: I bought a new pair of earmuffs to wear while skiing .
tattoo [noun]

a design on the skin marked permanently by putting colored ink in the small holes of the skin

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ski mask [noun]

a covering for the face and head worn to protect against cold weather or to conceal one's identity

(used plural) a long narrow band of cloth that is passed over the shoulders used to keep the pants from falling

an undergarment worn by women to hold up stockings or pantyhose

a band of cloth that is worn around the wrist or head to keep the sweat out of the hand or eyes

tie [noun]

a long and narrow piece of fabric tied around the collar, particularly worn by men

Ex: He wore a tie to the wedding for a unique look .
watch [noun]

a small clock worn on a strap on your wrist or carried in your pocket

Ex: I need to set my watch because it 's running a few minutes slow .

a type of glove made from soft leather with a napped finish

bag [noun]

something made of leather, cloth, plastic, or paper that we use to carry things in, particularly when we are traveling or shopping

Ex: I pack my lunch in a small bag before leaving for work .

a narrow and slim necktie made of fine materials, characterized by its streamlined appearance, often worn with formal or semi-formal attire

a type of necktie popular in the 1960s and 1970s, characterized by its wide width and bold diagonal stripes, often worn with mod or retro fashion styles

sash [noun]

a long narrow piece of cloth worn around the waist that holds up a skirt or a pair of pants

a wristband made of metal, leather, or other materials designed to attach to the watch case and secure the watch to the wrist

armband [noun]

a piece of cloth or material worn around the upper arm, usually for identification, decoration, or support

baldric [noun]

a belt or strap worn over one shoulder and across the chest to support a sword or other weapon

a broad waist sash, worn with a tuxedo or formal evening wear to cover the waistband

muff [noun]

a tubular handwarmer made of fur or fabric, typically worn by women during the winter

a separate sleeve or sleeve-like covering worn over a garment for warmth, protection, or style, either removable or attached to the main garment

pashmina [noun]

a soft, lightweight shawl or scarf made from fine fibers like cashmere, often used for warmth or as a fashion accessory, popular in South Asia and the Middle East

vest [noun]

a sleeveless piece of clothing that is worn under a jacket and over a shirt

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