Clothes are things people wear on the body. Accessories are small extra items people wear or carry. You can use these words to talk about what a person wears every day.

Some clothes go on the upper body, some go on the lower body, and some go on the feet. This grouping helps you choose the correct word for each item.

Word or Phrase	Definition
shirt	A shirt covers the upper body.
T-shirt	A T-shirt covers the upper body and has short sleeves.
sweater	A sweater covers the upper body and keeps the body warm.
jacket	A jacket covers the upper body and goes over other clothes.
pants	Pants cover the lower body and both legs.
shorts	Shorts cover the lower body and the legs are short.
skirt	A skirt covers the lower body but does not cover each leg.
dress	A dress covers the upper body and lower body in one piece.
socks	Socks cover the feet.
shoes	Shoes cover and protect the feet.

Accessories are not the main clothes. They add use or style to what a person wears.

Word or Phrase	Definition
hat	A hat goes on the head.
cap	A cap is a soft hat with a front part over the eyes.
scarf	A scarf goes around the neck.
belt	A belt goes around the waist.
bag	A bag is something you carry with your things inside.
watch	A watch is worn on the wrist and shows time.
glasses	Glasses are worn on the face to help the eyes or for style.

Clothes can be made from different materials. Material tells you what the clothing item is made of.

Word or Phrase	Definition
cotton	Cotton is a soft material used for many clothes.
wool	Wool is a warm material from sheep.
leather	Leather is a strong material made from animal skin.
denim	Denim is a thick blue fabric often used for jeans.
silk	Silk is a smooth and light material.

Some clothes have a pattern and some clothes are plain. A pattern is the design on the clothing.

Word or Phrase	Definition
plain	Plain clothes have no pattern.
striped	Striped clothes have lines.
checked	Checked clothes have small squares.
flowered	Flowered clothes have flower designs.
spotted	Spotted clothes have dots.

Some clothing words are singular, and some are usually plural. Words for one item use singular forms like shirt or hat. Words like pants, shorts, socks, shoes, and glasses are usually plural.

Some clothes are for everyday use, some are formal, and some are for cold or warm weather. This helps you describe when people wear different clothes.

Word or Phrase	Definition
jeans	Jeans are casual pants for everyday wear.
suit	A suit is a formal set of clothes.
tie	A tie is a formal accessory worn around the neck.
coat	A coat is a warm outer layer for cold weather.
boots	Boots are strong shoes often used in cold or wet weather.
sandals	Sandals are open shoes for warm weather.

You now know common English words for clothes and accessories. You can group clothing by body area, talk about materials and patterns, and use singular and plural clothing nouns. You can also describe everyday, formal, and seasonal wear.