Clothing – Vocabulary

Made from plants, soft and fluffy. Ex: t-shirts, socks, dresses

Made from animal hair (sheep, goats), soft and warm. Ex: sweaters, mittens, suits

Made from animal skin, tough and flexible. Ex: shoes, belts, jackets

Made from cotton, strong and sturdy. Ex: jeans, jackets, overalls

Made from cocoons, soft and shiny. Ex: shirts, dresses, pyjamas

Made from plastic, strong and wrinkle-free. Ex: windbreakers, suits, swimsuits

Made from animal hair, warm and durable. Ex: coats, hats, earmuffs

Made from silk, cotton and synthetic materials, soft and smooth. Ex: pants, jackets, skirts

Made by weaving yarn, delicate and decorative. Ex: dresses, underwear, shirts

Made from cotton and polyester, very flexible. Ex: sports clothing, underwear, leggings

Follows the current fashion or style.

Follows the current fashion or style, informal.

Elegant, versatile and quality clothing that does not go out of style.

Follows the latest trends, styles and designs.

From a past time period.

Pre-owned, purchased from secondhand stores.

Not fitted to the body, not tight.

Fitted very close to the body, often implies they are uncomfortable to wear.

Makes you feel relaxed when worn, implies loose fitting and ease of movement.

Loose-fitting, appearing too large for the person wearing them.

Custom-made to fit a person.

A neckline that makes a V-shape.

A curved and wide neckline.

A high, close-fitting collar that covers most of the neck.

A wide horizontal neckline.

Having no straps to hold it in place, typically a dress.

To have clothing or accessories on your body.

To place the clothing on yourself, to get dressed.

To place the clothing on yourself, to put on clothes.

To remove clothing.

To remove clothing

To put a piece of clothing on to see how it fits you or if you like it.

To close, fasten using a zipper.

To open, unfasten using a zipper.

To close, fasten using buttons.

To open, unfasten using buttons.

To close by joining 2 sides using a zipper, buttons, snaps, a belt or velcro, for instance.

To undo or open zippers, buttons, snaps, belts or velcro.

To combine items of clothing together according to their colours, styles or patterns.

To be the right size and shape for your body.

To clean using detergent and water.

To bend neatly and make flat.

To place clothes on a hanger.

To remove wrinkles or floods from clothing using a heated appliance.

To join pieces of fabric together using a needle and thread.

To repair or fix clothing.