Clothing and accessories are common topics in English that help you describe what people wear. Here is a list of basic words to know:
Clothing:
- Shirt: A piece of clothing with a collar and buttons, worn on the upper body.
- T-shirt: A casual shirt with short sleeves and no collar.
- Blouse: A woman’s shirt, often with a softer fabric.
- Pants (or trousers): Clothing worn from the waist to the ankles, covering each leg separately.
- Jeans: Casual pants made from denim fabric.
- Skirt: A piece of clothing that hangs from the waist and covers the legs partially.
- Dress: A one-piece garment for women that covers the body and extends down over the legs.
- Shorts: Pants that end above the knee.
- Jacket: A piece of outerwear worn over other clothes for warmth.
- Coat: A longer, heavier outer garment for cold weather.
- Sweater: A knitted garment worn on the upper body for warmth.
- Hat: An accessory worn on the head.
Accessories:
- Belt: Worn around the waist to hold up pants.
- Scarf: A long piece of fabric worn around the neck for warmth or fashion.
- Gloves: Worn on the hands to keep warm.
- Bag: Used to carry personal items.
- Watch: Worn on the wrist to tell time.
- Sunglasses: Worn on the eyes to protect from the sun.
Knowing these words helps you talk about clothing in everyday conversation and describe what people are wearing.
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Table of Contents
- Clothing Types
Clothing types are categories of garments that people wear for different occasions, seasons, and styles.
- Shoes, Footwear
Shoe and footwear vocabulary, including types, materials, and common expressions to help you talk about shoes naturally in English.
- Accessories
Accessories vocabulary in English, including common items you can wear or use to complement your outfit.
- Clothing Talk
Vocabulary for clothing items and how to use them in sentences, helping you talk about what you wear and see.
- Shopping for Clothes
Shopping for clothes vocabulary to help you ask about sizes, describe colors and patterns, talk about styles, and handle returns in English.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
