Everyone who cares about their appearance modern man cares about what he wears. On the one hand, following fashion trends helps to express oneself through clothes and newfangled accessories. On the other hand, a neat appearance and sense of style can be helpful when creating relationships with people or, for example, looking for a new job. However, whatever the reason, knowing English words about clothes will always be a plus. After all, you never know where you'll go on your next shopping spree. Let's talk about clothes!
Children's clothing in English
bodysuit["bɔdɪs(j)u:t] - body (type of clothing)
boots["bu:tiz] - booties
romper["rɒmpə] - romper / jumpsuit
sleeper["sli:pə] - sleepsuit
cloth diaper- linen diaper
disposable diaper- disposable diaper
bib- baby bib/bib
snowsuit["snəʊ su:t] - winter overalls
onesie["wʌnsi:] - slider, one-piece for baby
Clothing above the waist and one-piece variations
T-shirt["ti:ʃɜ:t] - T-shirt
chemise[ʃə"mi:z] - women's shirt
kimono- kimono
overalls["əʊvərɔ:lz] - work coat / robe
swing-blouse["swɪŋ"blauz] - loose-fitting blouse
fancy dress["fænsi dres] - fancy dress
dress- (women's) dress
babydoll dress["beɪbi,dɒl dres] - short and fluffy dress
cocktail dress["kɒkteɪl dres] - cocktail dress
sari["sɑ:ri] - sari
wrap dress- robe dress / wrap dress
jogging suit["dʒɒɡɪŋ su:t] / tracksuit["træks(j)u:t] - sports training suit
cardigan["kɑ:dɪgən] - cardigan
blazer["bleɪzə] - blazer
vest- vest
sundress["sən,dres] / jumper dress["dʒʌmpə dres] - sundress
blouse- blouse/blouse
camisole["kæmɪsəul] - jacket/jacket
sweatshirt["swetʃɜ:t] - sweatshirt
evening dress["i:vnɪŋ dres] - evening dress
shirt[ʃɜ:t] - shirt
sweater["swetə] - sweater/pullover
suit- costume
Before the Victorian period, the word " dress"(dress), in English usually meant general view clothes for men or women, and not a specific item. In those days, dresses were often used to nominate English word « gown" By the early 20th century "gown" & " frock" have become synonymous with "dress", although "gown" was more often used to describe formal, long clothing made of heavy fabric, while "dress" and "frock" were used to describe informal, short clothing made of light and flowing fabric. It is only in the last few decades that "gown" has generally lost its general meaning of women's clothing, and Americans have begun to use the word "dress".
Clothes below the waist
knickerbockers["nɪkə,bɔkəz] - breeches (pumps)
jeggings["dʒeɡɪŋz] - jeggings (a hybrid of leggings and jeans)
baggy jeans["bæɡi dʒi:nz] - baggy jeans
boyfriend jeans["bɔɪfrend dʒi:nz] - boyfriend jeans (boy cut)
shorts[ʃɔ:ts] - shorts
trousers["trauzəz] / pants- trousers, trousers
Bermuda shorts- Bermuda shorts
skirt- skirt
pencil skirt["pensl "skɜ:t] - narrow straight pencil skirt
pleated skirt["pli:tɪd "skɜ:t] - pleated skirt
leggings["legɪŋz] - leggings/leggings
hipsters["hɪpstəz] - tight trousers with a low waist
tutu["tu:tu:] - tutu (ballerina)
slim bootcut jeans- trousers that fit tightly around the hips, the legs widen towards the ankle
Outerwear
outerwear["autəwɛə] - outerwear
raincoat["reɪnkəut] - raincoat/raincoat
trench coat["trentʃkəut] - trench coat (long loose-fitting coat/cloak with a belt)
duffle coat["dʌflkəut] - men's short coat (made of dense coarse wool fabric)
parka["pɑ:kə] / anorak ["æn(ə)ræk] - parka
coat- coat
down-padded coat["daʊn "pædɪd "kəʊt] - down jacket (puhan)
fur coat["fɜ: "kəʊt] - fur coat
mittens["mɪt(ə)nz] - mittens / mittens
faux fur coat- faux fur coat
sheepskin coat["ʃi:pskɪn "kəʊt] - sheepskin coat
bomber jacket["bɔmbə" "dʒækɪt] - pilot jacket
leather jacket["leðə"dʒækɪt] - leather jacket (kozhanka)
windcheater(UK) ["wɪn(d) ,tʃi:tə] / windbreaker(US) ["wɪn(d)breɪkə] - windbreaker
Parts of clothing
hood- hood
toggle["tɔgl] - oblong wooden button
collar["kɔlə] - collar
pleat- fold (on a dress or drapery)
button["bʌtn] - button
cuff- cuff/cuff (turn-up at the end of the sleeve)
belt- belt/belt
snap- clasp (on jewelry) / button (for clothing)
lapel- lapel/lapel (on a jacket)
buttonhole["bʌtnhəul] - loop/buttonhole
ruffle["rʌfl] - frill
zip- lightning
pocket["pɔkɪt] - pocket
lining["laɪnɪŋ] - lining
train- train (dresses)
velcro["velkrəu] - Velcro fastener
veil- veil
sleeve- sleeve
seam- seam
hem- folded and hemmed edge of the garment/border
strap- belt/strap
garter belt["ɡɑ:tə belt] - garter/garter belt
corset["kɔ:sɪt] - corset
shoulder pad["ʃəʊldə pæd] - shoulder (of a coat/jacket)
waistband["weɪstbænd] - belt (of a skirt or trousers)/bodice
apron["eɪpr(ə)n] - apron/apron
NOTA BENE: everyone knows that “thing” in English will be “thing”, but when we mean a piece of clothing, we can use the following words for the formal name: “ garment», « piece/article of clothing», « item" Slang words: " rag» /« ragtime" - rag; " garms» & « belongings" - clothes.
Lingerie & Sleepwear
underwear["ʌndəwɛə] - underwear
undershirt["ʌndəʃɜ:t] - underwear / tank top
briefs- swimming trunks
thong[θɔŋ] - “thong” panties
tanga["taŋgə] - tanga panties
g-string["dʒi: strɪŋ] - thong
high cut briefs- women's high-waisted briefs
boxer briefs["bɒksə brɪfs] - boxer briefs
boxer shorts["bɒksə ʃɔ:ts] / boxers["bɒksəz] - family panties
trunks- boxers/sport briefs
boyshorts- women's shorts
lingerie["lænʒ(ə)rɪ ] - ladies' underwear
pajamas/ P.J."s- pajamas
bra/ brassiere ["bræsɪə] - bra / bra
panties["pæntɪz] - panties (children's/women's)
panty-hose["pæntɪ həʊz] / tights- tights
socks- socks
bustier["bʌstɪə] - bustier
stockings["stɔkɪŋs] - stockings
bathrobe["bɑ:θrəub] / dressing gown ["dresɪŋ gaun] - robe
nightgown["naɪtgaun] - nightgown
nightwear["naɪtwɛə] - nightwear
underpants["ʌndəpænts] - long johns / briefs (men's)
Types of fabrics and materials
fabric["fæbrɪk] - fabric/material
cotton["kɔt(ə)n] - cotton
silk- silk
nylon["naɪlɔn] - nylon
chiffon["ʃɪfɔn] - chiffon
suede / chamois["ʃæmwɑ:] - suede
satin["sætɪn] - atlas
sateen- satin
leather["leðə] - leather
fur- fur
velvet["velvɪt] - velvet
corduroy["kɔ:d(j)ərɔɪ] - corduroy
stockinet[,stɔkɪ"net] - knitwear
cashmere["kæʃmɪə] - cashmere
lace- lace
woollen["wulən] - woolen
velour- velor / drape velor
rayon["reɪɔn] - viscose
crochet["krəuʃeɪ] - crocheted
organza[ɔ:"gænzə] - organza
cheesecloth["tʃi:zklɔθ] - gauze
cambric["kæmbrɪk] - cambric
synthetic- synthetic (synthetics)
linen["lɪnɪn] - linen (flax)
Types of drawings and patterns
pattern["pæt(ə)n] - drawing
checked- in a chess cage
plain/ solid ["sɔlɪd] - solid
print- with print
embroidered[ɪm"brɔɪdəd] - decorated with embroidery / embroidered
floral["flɔ:r(ə)l] - a drawing or pattern depicting flowers
polka dot["pɔlkə dɔt] - polka dot pattern
plaid- check/plaid pattern
striped- striped
paisley["peɪzlɪ] - "cucumber" pattern, Indian or Turkish "cucumber"
Description of clothing
v-neck[,vi:"nek] - cape / V-shaped neckline
halter neck["hɔ:ltə nek] - collar collar (loop collar, the straps of which are wrapped around the neck)
crew neck[,kru:"nek] - boat neckline (round neckline, like on most T-shirts)
decolletete / low cut- with a deep neckline
ankle length["æŋkl leŋθ] - ankle length
strapless["stræpləs] - strapless
sleeveless["sli:vləs] - sleeveless
knee-length- knee length
tailored["teɪləd] / custom["kʌstəm] - custom-made
underwire["ʌndə,waɪə] - underwire bra
Accessories and decorations
scarf- scarf
cap["kæp] - cap / cap
hat- hat/cap
handkerchief["hæŋkətʃɪf] - handkerchief
bow tie["bəutaɪ] - bow tie
tie["taɪ] - tie
tiepin["taɪpɪn] - tie pin
glove- glove
umbrella[ʌm"brelə] - umbrella
pendant["pendənt] - pendant
brooch- brooch
cufflink["kʌflɪŋk] - cufflink for cuffs
clasp- clasp
earring["ɪərɪŋ] - earring
ring- ring
stone- stone
topaz["təupæz] - topaz
diamond["daɪəmənd] - diamond
ruby["ru:bɪ] - ruby
emerald["em(ə)r(ə)ld] - emerald
necklace["nekləs] - necklace, choker
carcanet["kɑ:kənɛt] - short necklace, choker
choker["tʃəukə] - choker/collar
watch- watch
strand of pearls- string of pearls
bracelet["breɪslɪt] - bracelet
Shoes
boots- shoes/boots
sneakers["sni:kəz] - sneakers (average between sneakers and sneakers)
trainers["treɪnəz] / kicks- sneakers
gym shoes / gumshoes- sneakers
flip-flops["flɪpflɔp] - flip-flops (flip-flops)
brogues- rough shoes/brogues
high heel shoes- shoes on high heels
wedge- wedge shoes
sandals["sænd(ə)ls] - sandals
slip-on["slɪpɔn] - without laces (about shoes)
pumps- ballet shoes
slippers["slɪpəs] - slippers
rain boots- rubber boots
The first high-heeled shoes were worn by both men and women. This choice was due to the fact that such shoes allowed the stronger sex to sit more confidently in the saddle. By about 1740, this trend had faded away.
If you have sneakers, for example, from Nike, then you can say: Let me just put on my Nikes real quick.- Let me quickly put on my Nikes. Instead of Nike shoes or Nike kicks.
Color in clothes
- Reddish purple colors.
violet["vaɪələt] - purple
lilac["laɪlək] - lilac
purple["pɜ:pl] - purple
plum- plum
scarlet["skɑ:lət] - scarlet / bright red
burgundy- wine
lavender["læv(ə)ndə] - pale lilac
maroon- brown-raspberry
fuchsia- fuchsia
red- red
magenta- magenta
hot pink- hot pink
pink- pink
- Walnut-golden shades.
peach- peach
beige- beige
orange["ɔrɪndʒ] - orange
tangerine- tangerine
goldenrod[,gəʊldən "rɒd] - golden
ochre["əukə] - ocher
cream- cream
tan- yellow-brown
brown- brown
yellow["jeləu] - yellow
amber["æmbə] - amber
- Variations of greenish flowers.
sage- grayish green
chartreuse[ʃɑ:"trɜ:z] - light green
green- green
moss- swamp
kelly["kelɪ] - kelly
forest["fɔrɪst] - forest green
- Silver-azure shades.
seafoam["si:fəum] - color of sea foam
light blue- blue
azure[æ"ʒuə] - azure
turquoise["tɜ:kwɑ:z] - turquoise
blue- blue / light blue
marine- sea green color
indigo["ɪndɪgəu] - indigo
gray(US) / gray(UK) - gray
black- black
white[(h)waɪt] - white
Conclusion
Today we have sorted out the main list of words dedicated to everyone’s favorite clothes. From now on, you will definitely feel like a fish out of water during any shopping trip abroad. And yes, if you still want to reach the level of the god of negotiations in boutiques, then be sure to remember all the words from the article. Useful information, phrases and words that, believe me, will be 100% useful to you.
Learn English in a fashionable way and be trendy! Peace!
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Minimum set of words on the topic:
- clothes [klozis] – clothes
- blouse [blouse] – blouse
- dress [dress] – dress
- coat [coat] – coat
- jacket [jakit] – jacket
- shirt [shit] – shirt
- shoe [shu] – shoes
- pullover [pullover] – pullover
- skirt [sket] – skirt
- suit [suit] – suit
- sweater [light] – sweater
- tracksuit [treksyut] – sportswear
- swimsuit [swimsuit] – swimsuit
- uniform [uniform] – uniform
- t-shirt [ti-shet] – T-shirt
- raincoat [reincoat] – raincoat
- pants [pants] – pants
- underpants [andepants] - underpants
- Bella is wearing a brown skirt and a white sweater.
Bella wears a brown skirt and a white sweater. - My girlfriend has a modern blouse and a beautiful coat.
My friend has a fashionable blouse and a beautiful coat. - My sister always wears a dress.
My sister always wears a dress.
Words related to clothing:
size [size] – size
fashion [fashion] – fashion
shopping [shopping] – purchase
laundry [londri] – dirty clothes
old-fashioned [old-fashioned] – old-fashioned
ordinary [ordinaries] - ordinary
look [bow] – view
unusual [anyuzhal] – unusual
smart [smart] – elegant, fashionable
- Catherine has an unusual look.
Catherine has an unusual appearance. - Shopping is my favorite thing in life.
Shopping is my favorite activity in life.
Actions with clothes:
do up [do up] – button up, preen
put on [put he] – put on
pull on [pool he] - pull
give away [giv eveu] – give
fasten [fasten] – fasten
fit [fit] – fit
match [match] – match
fold [fold] – put together
try on [try he] – measure
wear [wear] – to wear
take off [take of] – take off
take in [take in] – to sew in
- My mother always takes in my clothes.
My mother always stitches my clothes. - Our interests in fashion always match.
Our interests in fashion always coincide.
– Ann, I want to give away this dress!
– Ohh, this dress is smart. I think it's small for me.
– Come on, try it on! I can help you do up your dress.
– The dress fits me well! Jane thank you for the gift!
Translation:
– Anna, I want to give you this dress!
– Wow, this dress is elegant. I think it's not enough for me.
- Let's try on the dress! I can help you button up your dress.
– The dress fits me well! Jane thank you for the gift!
Items (accessories):
belt [belt] – belt
button [button] – button
glove [glove] – glove
collar [collar] – collar
handbag [handbag] – bag
glasses [glacisi] – glasses
pocket [pocket] – pockets
tie [tai] – tie
umbrella [umbrella] – umbrella
sleeve [drain] – sleeve
tights [tights] – tights
socks [socks] – socks
Sara has an unusual look. She has long sleeves on her shirt and a collar with rhinestones. She did not forget about the trendy bag and stylish glasses.
Her shirt has long sleeves and a rhinestone collar. She didn’t forget about the fashionable bag and stylish glasses.
assistant [assistant] – assistant
buy [buy] – buy
cash [cash] – cash
change [change] - exchange
credit card [credit card] – credit card
customer [customer] – client
expensive [expansive] - expensive
order [order] – order
pay [drink] – payment
price[price] – price
return [reten] – return, return
sell [sell] – sale
- Good afternoon! I have an order with the number 16483693
– Yes, you are buying a dress, sweater, and swimsuit.
– How much should I pay?
– The price of your purchase is $123.
– I’ll pay in cash.
- Ok. I am looking forward to seeing you. We are glad to our customers
Translation:
- Good afternoon! I have order number 16483693.
– Yes, you are going to buy a dress, a sweater, a swimsuit.
– How much should I pay?
– Your purchase price is $123.
- I'll pay in cash.
- Fine. Come again. We are glad to our clients
Material:
- cotton [cotton] – cotton
leather [leize] – leather
wool(len) [vul(en)] – wool, woolen
silk [silk] – silk
Her shirt with long sleeves is silk.
Her long-sleeved shirt is silk.
| Clothes and shoes | Pronunciation | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| In Russian | In English | Transcription | Russian letters |
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| Spanking | Flip-flop | [ˈflɪpflɒp ] | (flipflop) |
| Pleated skirt | Kilt | (kilt) | |
| Men's briefs | Boxers | [ˈbɒksəz] | (ba´xes) |
| Underwear | Underwear | [ˈʌndəwɛː ] | (a´ndave) |
| Denim skirt | Denim skirt | [ˈdɛnɪm skəːt ] | (dae´nim ska:t) |
| Sandals | Sandal | [ˈsand(ə)l ] | (sandel) |
| Dress shoes | Dress shoe | (dress shu:) | |
Names of accessories and materials for making clothes and shoes.
| Name | Pronunciation | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| In Russian | In English | Transcription | Russian letters |
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| Zipper fastener | Zip | (zip) | |
| Button | Button | [ˈbʌt(ə)n ] | (ba´tn) |
| [ˈpɒkɪt ] | (pocket) | ||
| Collar | Collar | [ˈkɒlə] | (ko´le) |
| Rhinestones | Rhinestones | [ˈrʌɪnstəʊnz ] | (ra'istones) |
| Cotton | Cotton | [ˈkɒt(ə)n ] | (ko'ten) |
| Denim | Denim | [ˈdɛnɪm] | (denim) |
| Suede | Suede | (swed) | |
| Leather | Leather | [ˈlɛðə] | (le´za) |
| Satin | Satin | [ˈsatɪn] | (satin) |
| Velveteen | Velvet | [ˈvɛlvɪt] | (wellwit) |
| Silk | Silk | (silk) | |
| Wool | Wool | (vool) | |
| Fur | Fur | (fa: ) | |
| Herringbone pattern | Herringbone | [ˈhɛrɪŋbəʊn ] | (hae'rinbaun) |
| Checkered pattern | Checked | (chekt) | |
| Polka dots | Polka dot | [ˈpɒlkə dɒt ] | (shelf dot) |
Sneakers - Sneakers when talking about sneakers as shoes that people wear for training, the word trainer is used - [ ˈtreɪnə ]. But separately the word trainer is translated as coach.
Boxers can have different translation options, depending on the context in which it is used. If we are talking about clothes, then this word boxers translates as men's underwear - briefs. IN singular boxer is translated as boxer and is related to both the sport and the dog breed. website
Briefs - in sentences and phrases about clothing, this word can be translated as panties, short underpants. If the sentence is not about clothing, then this word should be understood as present tense(he/she/it) for the verb to brief (to briefly state, summarize) or as the plural of a noun - brief ( summary, summary, summary).
Lace - depending on the context, a lace may have different options translation: website
- braid;
- lace;
- tulle;
- lace up shoes.
Checked translates as checkered pattern only when you use the word to describe the fabric. In other cases, this word checked can be found in a sentence as an: adjective checked, stopped, detained or as 2nd or 3rd form of the verb to check - stop, restrain, hinder, hold, check. website
As you know, clothing arose almost along with the appearance of man. Now it is an integral attribute of our life. Today's English lesson is about clothes or clothesin English. This topic It is important because clothes is our everyday attribute, so it is often found in speech. How to replenish a child’s vocabulary with vocabulary about clothes?
The English language offers us a fairly large vocabulary regarding clothing. It is useful to familiarize children with this article in order to develop their basic vocabulary for clothing in this language. Clothes for children- This is a common topic in English lessons at school, in all junior grades.
Clothes for boys and girls
In English lessons for children, it is useful to distinguish between masculine and women's clothing, and see what boys and girls are wearing.
So, clothes for boys in English:
- Shirt - shirt
- Trousers - trousers, trousers
- Tie - tie
- Jacket - jacket
- Suit - suit
- Sweater - sweater
- Vest - vest
- T-shirt - T-shirt, T-shirt
- Jumper - jumper
- Socks - socks
- Cap - cap, hat
Pay attention to example sentences with these words:
- At school the boys wear white shirts and black trousers. — At school boys wear white shirts and black trousers.
- It is cool today; put on your jacket. — It’s cool outside, put it on blazer.
- Yesterday my mum bought a new suit for me. — Yesterday my mother bought me a new one. costume.
And now a small dictionary of clothes for girls in English:
- Dress - dress
- Skirt - skirt
- Blouse - blouse, blouse
- Tights
- Stockings - stockings
- Hat - hat
Examples of sentences with these words:
- My new dress is very beautiful. — My new dress very beautiful.
- May I try on that blue skirt? -Can I try on that blue one? skirt?
- This red blouse suits you very well. - This red one blouse it suits you very well.
Example sentences with clothes for children in English Name of shoes for children in English
And now shoes or footwear for children in English:
- Boots - boots, boots
- Sneakers - sneakers
- Trainers - sneakers
- Sandals - sandals
- Slippers - slippers
- Shoes - shoes, shoes in general
For example:
- When I go to play tennis, I put on sneakers or trainers. — When I go to play tennis, I wear sneakers or sneakers.
- Sandals are very good for summer. — Sandals very good for summer.
- In winter we wear boots. - In winter we wear boots (boots).
Our topic also looks at words that relate to clothing, the process of dressing, wearing, buying clothes, trying on, etc. Please note:
- Wear - to wear
- Put on/put off - put on/take off
- Try on - measure
- Buy - buy
- Size - size
- Color - color
- Suit - to approach
Instead of example sentences, we suggest you follow a short dialogue on the topic “In a clothing store” so that you can see how these words work in speech:
- Good morning!
- Good morning! What can I help you with?
- I would like to buy a shirt and a sweater for my son to wear at school. Do you have anything?
- Sure! What size and what color would you like?
— Size 38, white, blue or light blue; the same for the sweater.
— Ok, we have some models, try them on.
—Oh, this color and this size suit him very well. We'll take this shirt and this sweater. How much are they?
— Altogether is 50 dollars.
- Good morning!
- Good morning! How can I help you?
- I would like buy shirt and sweater for my son so that he can wear to school. Do you have anything?
- Certainly! Which size And color do you prefer?
—Size 38, white, blue or light blue; the same goes for the sweater.
- Okay, we have several models, try it on their.
- Oh, this one color and this one size They suit him very well. We'll take this shirt and this sweater. How much do they cost?
— All together 50 dollars.
Practice composing similar dialogues with your child yourself, using as many clothing-related words as possible.
Clothes for all seasons
Now let's talk about clothes for different seasons. We will not list clothes for each season, we will simply divide it into the cold season (winter, autumn) and the warm season (summer, spring).
So, clothes for cold weather or for the cold season (winter/autumn clothes):
- Coat - coat
- Anorak - jacket
- Jumper - jumper, sweatshirt
- Jeans - jeans
- Raincoat - raincoat, raincoat
- Gloves - gloves
- Scarf - scarf
- Fur coat - fur coat
Clothing for the warm season (summer/spring clothes):
- Shorts - shorts
- T-shirt - T-shirt, T-shirt
- Bikini - bikini
- Swimsuit - swimsuit
- Top - top
As you can see, the English language is rich in vocabulary related to clothing. All that remains is to remember these words. In your lesson with your children, make up sentences, phrases, and give the children dictations using these words. Very soon they will remember them and use them in speech.