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Clothes Vocabulary

English words for clothing, footwear, and accessories — grouped by type, each with a clear, beginner-friendly definition.

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  • Everyday Clothes
  • shirt – clothing for the upper body, usually with sleeves and buttons
  • t-shirt – a soft shirt with short sleeves and no buttons
  • blouse – a shirt for women, usually more formal
  • jeans – strong, blue pants made of denim
  • pants – clothing that covers your legs and goes from waist to ankles
  • trousers – another word for pants, especially in British English
  • slacks – nice, loose-fitting pants, not jeans
  • skirt – clothing that hangs from the waist and covers part of the legs
  • dress – clothing that covers the body from shoulders to legs, worn by women or girls
  • sweater – a warm, knitted top for cold weather
  • sweatshirt – a soft, thick top, often worn for exercise or warmth
  • shorts – pants that only cover part of the legs, worn in warm weather
  • leggings – tight-fitting pants for comfort or sports
  • vest – a sleeveless top, worn over a shirt or under a jacket
  • overalls – pants with a front flap and shoulder straps
  • Outerwear & Weather
  • coat – a thick, warm item for cold or wet weather
  • jacket – a short coat for the upper body, less heavy than a coat
  • raincoat – a waterproof coat worn in rain
  • parka – a very warm coat with a hood
  • scarf – a long piece of cloth worn around the neck
  • gloves – clothing for your hands, covering all fingers
  • mittens – warm coverings for hands with only a thumb separate
  • hat – a covering for the head, usually for sun or warmth
  • cap – a soft, flat hat, often with a curved brim in front
  • earmuffs – covers for your ears to keep them warm
  • umbrella – something you hold over your head to stay dry in rain
  • Footwear
  • shoes – worn on the feet for walking
  • boots – shoes that cover the ankle or lower leg
  • slippers – soft, comfortable shoes for indoors
  • socks – worn on your feet inside shoes
  • stockings – thin, close-fitting covers for legs, worn by women
  • sandals – open shoes with straps, for warm weather
  • sneakers – soft, rubber-soled shoes for sports or casual wear
  • flip-flops – simple, flat sandals with a Y-shaped strap
  • high heels – dress shoes for women with tall, narrow heels
  • flats – women’s shoes with no heel
  • loafers – slip-on, flat shoes
  • rain boots – waterproof boots for rainy days
  • Nightwear & Underwear
  • pajamas – soft clothes for sleeping
  • nightgown – a loose dress worn for sleeping
  • robe – a loose, long garment worn after a bath or over pajamas
  • underclothes – clothes worn under your other clothes
  • underpants – underwear for the lower part of the body
  • undershirt – a thin shirt worn under a shirt or sweater
  • bra – underwear worn by women to support the chest
  • panties – underwear for women or girls
  • boxers – loose underpants for men or boys
  • Accessories
  • belt – worn around the waist to hold up pants or as decoration
  • tie – a long piece of cloth around the neck, often with a suit
  • purse – a small bag for carrying money or personal things
  • handbag – another word for purse, especially in British English
  • backpack – a bag carried on the back
  • wallet – a small, flat case for carrying money or cards
  • watch – a small clock worn on the wrist
  • ring – a small circle of metal worn on a finger
  • necklace – jewelry worn around the neck
  • earrings – jewelry worn on the ears
  • bracelet – jewelry worn around the wrist
  • glasses – lenses worn on the face to help you see
  • headband – a band worn around the head to keep hair back
  • hair clip – a tool for holding hair in place
  • brooch – a decorative piece attached to clothing
  • Materials & Fasteners
  • cotton – a soft, natural fabric for many clothes
  • wool – a warm fabric made from sheep’s hair
  • leather – material from animal skin, used for shoes or jackets
  • silk – a shiny, smooth fabric made by silkworms
  • denim – a strong, blue cotton fabric, used for jeans
  • nylon – an artificial fabric, often for sportswear
  • polyester – a common synthetic fabric
  • lace – a delicate fabric with open patterns
  • velvet – a soft, thick fabric with a smooth surface
  • button – a small disk sewn onto clothes to fasten them
  • zipper – two strips of teeth closed or opened with a sliding piece
  • pocket – a small pouch in clothes for carrying things
  • Sportswear & Workwear
  • tracksuit – a jacket and pants worn for exercise
  • jersey – a shirt worn for sports
  • apron – worn over clothes to keep them clean when cooking or cleaning
  • uniform – special clothes worn for work or school
  • costume – special clothes worn for fun or for a party
  • Children's & Traditional Wear
  • onesie – a one-piece outfit for babies
  • bib – a cloth tied around a baby’s neck while eating
  • kimono – a traditional Japanese robe
  • sari – a traditional Indian dress
  • kilt – a skirt worn by men in Scotland
  • Special/Occasion Wear
  • suit – a matching jacket and pants or skirt, for formal occasions
  • tuxedo – a very formal suit for men
  • gown – a long, formal dress, worn at parties or ceremonies