Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL - Clothing and Fashion

a set of clothes that one wears together, especially for an event or occasion

an item of clothing that is worn on the body, including various types of clothing such as shirts, pants, dresses, etc.

a piece of clothing for a particular event or purpose

things worn on the feet, such as shoes, boots, etc.

not damaged by the water or not letting water through

(of clothing) comfortable and suitable for everyday use or informal events and occasions

(particularly of clothes) so thin that light passes through and therefore one is able to see through it

a long piece of clothing, made from the same material that towels are made of, worn after or before taking a shower or bath

two-piece swimsuit worn by women, especially in warmer climates or during beach vacations

underpants with short legs, worn by men

a backless sandal, usually made of rubber or plastic, with a V-shaped strap between the big toe and the one next to it

soft and comfortable footwear worn indoors

a long and thin string or cord that is passed through the hooks on a shoe and pulled tightly to fasten it

a shirt that is worn by a person in a sports team

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

a piece of fabric that is used to cover the inside surface of something, such as clothes

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

a loose overgarment without sleeves fastened at the neck

the part around the neck of a piece of clothing that usually turns over

to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event

aware of the latest fashion trends and tending to dress accordingly

something unusual or new owned or worn to attract attention to oneself

(of women's shoes) having tall heels

stretchy pants that fit the legs closely, usually worn by women

(of clothing) large, comfortable, and not fitting the body closely

cloth that is made by weaving cotton yarn, silk, etc., which is used in making clothes

a tough synthetic fiber that is light and elastic, used in textile industry

a type of smooth soft fabric made from the threads that silkworms produce

a delicate cotton or silky cloth made by weaving or knitting threads in an open web-like pattern

an item, such as a bag, hat, piece of jewelry, etc., that is worn or carried because it makes an outfit more beautiful or attractive

a piece of jewelry designed to be worn in a body piercing, such as earrings, nose rings, or other decorative items

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

made of or related to wool

all of the clothes that someone owns