ESL Vocabulary about Clothing
A small Vocabulary about topic 'Clothing', a small word group with meanings and sentences. The vocabulary has 29 words. The sample words are as follows: fashionable, fashion house, fashion icon, fashion show, old fashioned, tie, suit, shorts, T-shirt, trousers, suitcase, dress, .... It helps to enhance speaking skills efficiently in English tests, especially for ESL students.
Clothing Vocabulary Word List
fashionable 
a.
in fashion
a.
in fashion
It's becoming fashionable to have long hair again.
fashion house
n.
an establishment in which fashionable clothes are designed, made, and sold
n.
an establishment in which fashionable clothes are designed, made, and sold
There is no difference for me between working in a fashion house and working in an opera.
fashion icon
n.
a person or thing that is very well known as being highly fashionable
n.
a person or thing that is very well known as being highly fashionable
Only Marilyn has proved as enduring a fashion icon.
fashion show
n.
an event where modals show off the latest in fashion designs
n.
an event where modals show off the latest in fashion designs
After all, Oscar night is the biggest fashion show in the world.
old fashioned
a.
not modern, belonging to or typical of a time in the past
a.
not modern, belonging to or typical of a time in the past
She's very old-fashioned in her outlook.
tie
n.
a long narrow piece of cloth that is worn round the neck under a shirt collar and tied in a knot at the front
n.
a long narrow piece of cloth that is worn round the neck under a shirt collar and tied in a knot at the front
Jason had taken off his jacket and loosened his tie.
suit
n.
a set of outer clothes made of the same fabric and designed to be worn together, typically consisting of a jacket and trousers or a jacket and skirt
n.
a set of outer clothes made of the same fabric and designed to be worn together, typically consisting of a jacket and trousers or a jacket and skirt
All the businessmen were wearing pinstripe suits.
shorts
n.
short pants that reach only to the thighs or knees
n.
short pants that reach only to the thighs or knees
She put on a pair of shorts and a T-shirt.
T-shirt
n.
a cotton shirt with no collar or buttons. T-shirts usually have short sleeves
n.
a cotton shirt with no collar or buttons. T-shirts usually have short sleeves
I was only wearing a T-shirt when the rain started.
trousers
n.
a piece of clothing that you wear over your body from the waist downwards, and that cover each leg separately.
n.
a piece of clothing that you wear over your body from the waist downwards, and that cover each leg separately.
I need a new pair of trousers to go with this jacket.
suitcase
n.
a box or bag with a handle and a hard frame in which you carry your clothes when you are travelling
n.
a box or bag with a handle and a hard frame in which you carry your clothes when you are travelling
It did not take Andrew long to pack a suitcase.
dress
n.
a piece of clothing for a woman or girl that covers the body and part or all of the legs
n.
a piece of clothing for a woman or girl that covers the body and part or all of the legs
She was wearing a black dress.
flip flop
n.
open shoes which are held on your feet by a strap that goes between your toes
n.
open shoes which are held on your feet by a strap that goes between your toes
What is the difference between flip flops and sandals?
waistcoat
n.
a sleeveless piece of clothing with buttons which people usually wear over a shirt
n.
a sleeveless piece of clothing with buttons which people usually wear over a shirt
His waistcoat was riding up over his stomach.
backpack
n.
a bag with shoulder straps that allow it to be carried on one's back
n.
a bag with shoulder straps that allow it to be carried on one's back
She found a seat, stowed her backpack and sat down.
briefcase
n.
a case used for carrying documents in
n.
a case used for carrying documents in
Her briefcase was stuffed full of papers.
Casual Clothes
n.
a description for clothes that make a person look relaxed and at ease, not formal
n.
a description for clothes that make a person look relaxed and at ease, not formal
He was wearing casual clothes, not his school ones.
vintage clothes
n.
clothes from an earlier period
n.
clothes from an earlier period
He went into the Canada's biggest vintage clothing Store.
smart clothes
n.
the kind of clothes worn for a formal event
n.
the kind of clothes worn for a formal event
He had used the money to hire smart clothes for his wedding.
second-hand
a.
things are not new and have been owned by someone else
a.
things are not new and have been owned by someone else
I've only bought second hand clothes in 2017.
keen on
a.
really like
a.
really like
Mary isn't keen on her new boss.
stylish
a.
looking good, fashionable
a.
looking good, fashionable
I am looking for something stylish to wear to a race meeting.
abandon
v.
to leave someone or something behind, give up
v.
to leave someone or something behind, give up
We had to abandon the car.
fancy
v.
feel a desire or liking for
v.
feel a desire or liking for
I really fancy ice skating in Dublin sometime soon.
mix and match
v.
change different styles or colors
v.
change different styles or colors
I They can mix and match their uniform, wearing either a sweatshirt or blouse with trousers or a skirt.
heap
n.
an untidy pile or mass of things
n.
an untidy pile or mass of things
His clothes lay in a heap on the floor.
ridiculous
a.
stupid or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
a.
stupid or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
It's ridiculous to expect a two-year-old to be able to read!
denim
n.
the material that jeans are made of
n.
the material that jeans are made of
Suddenly, a quick small vision comes to me of a cool, gently black guy in blue denim.
trendy
a.
modern and influenced by the most recent fashions or ideas
a.
modern and influenced by the most recent fashions or ideas
He writes for some trendy magazine for the under-30s.
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