How to talk about clothes and accessories in English – English Online
Many people, when traveling to other countries, like to buy clothes. Some branded clothes are much cheaper to buy abroad – but how to say the names of clothes and accessories in English? How to order or inform the right size you wear? And if you need to return or change your clothes? The vocabulary in this topic brings it all to you! For sure, it will now be much easier to shop for clothes abroad. The topic also has some common expressions with words related to clothing and a quiz at the end of the tip. Enjoy.
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Clothing classification
clothing names
Underwear
Swimsuit
Accessory names
Fabric names and sizes
phrases and verbs
expressions
Quiz
Click on the player below to hear all the examples (the italicized phrases you’ll read below):
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Clothing classification according to article and season of the year
Women’s clothing, Men’s clothing, Children’s clothing, Baby clothing, Sports clothing, Winter clothing, Summer clothing summer), Casual clothing, Formal clothing, Women’s underwear, Men’s underwear.
when you go to mall (shopping) and need to enter a clothing store (clothing store), you can ask in English where a particular section is located as follows:
Where is the children’s clothing department? (Where is the children’s fashion section/department?)
Here’s another example:
The women’s clothing department is over there. (The women’s fashion section is right there.)
Now let’s learn the main names of clothes
Blazer – Blazer
Blouse – Blouse (Used for women)
Coat – Coat
Cutaway – Cutaway
Dress – Dress (Short dress = short dress, Long dress = long dress)
Dress pants – Dress pants
Hoodie – Hoodie or tracksuit with hood
Jacket – Jacket
Jeans – Jeans
Leather coat – Leather coat
Leather jacket – Leather jacket
Leggings – Leggings (It has the same name in English, type of pants that go to the ankle.)
Long-sleeved shirt – Long-sleeved shirt
Overcoat – Mostly
Pants – Pants (American English) and trousers (British English)
Polo Shirt – Polo Shirt
Tank top – Regatta (For both men and women)
T-Shirt – T-Shirt
Shirt – Shirt
Shorts – Bermuda shorts or shorts
Skirt – Skirt (Long skirt = long skirt, Short skirt = mini skirt)
Socks – Socks
Suit – Suit
Sweater – Sweater, blouse
Sweatshirt – Mesh, sweatshirt
Turtleneck – turtleneck blouse
Tuxedo – Tuxedo
Underwear
Boxer shorts – boxer shorts
Bra or brassiere – bra
Briefs – Underwear
Lingerie – Lingerie
Nightgown – Sweater
Pajamas – Pajamas
Panties – Panties
Underwear or undergarment – Underwear
* The word underpants can also be used and is the general term for either underwear or panties.
Swimsuit (swimwear), pool or beach
Bath towel – Bath towel
Bathrobe or robe – Bathrobe
Bikini – Bikini
One-piece swimsuit or just swimsuit – Swimsuit
Swimming Cap, swim cap or bathing cap – Swimming cap
Swimming goggles – Swimming Goggles
Swimming trunks – swim trunks, swimming trunks
Now let’s learn the main names of accessories to match your outfit
Belt – Belt
Boots – Boots
Bracelet – Bracelet
Cap – Cap
Dancing shoes – Dancing shoes
Dressing shoes – Formal shoes
Earring – Earring
Flip-Flops or Slipper – Flip-Flop
Gloves – Gloves
Hanger – Hanger
High-heel shoes – High shoes
Hat – Hat
Necklace – Necklace or choker
Purse – Bag
Raincoat – Raincoat
Ribbon – Hair ribbon or bow
Ring – Ring
Running shoes – running shoes
Sandals – Sandals
scarf – scarf
Shoes – Shoes
Sneakers – Tennis
Sweatband – Strap to put on the forehead or wrist to contain sweat.
Tie – Tie
Wallet – Wallet
Watch
The main types of fabric (fabrics) and sizes (sizes)
Denim – Denim
Extra extra large (XXL) – Extra extra large (XGG)
Extra large size (XL) – Extra large size (XG)
Extra small (XS) – Extra small (PP)
Cotton – Cotton
Jeans – Jeans
Large size (L) – Large size (G)
Linen – Linen
Medium size (M) – Medium size (M)
Plus size – Plus size
Silk – Silk
Small size (S) – Small size (P)
Velvet – Velvet or Velvet
Wool – Wool
To ask what size a person wears or wears in English, we can say in the following ways:
What size do you wear? (What size do you wear?)
What is your size? / what size do you take? / What size are you? (What is your size?)
To answer your size, you can use the following sentences:
I wear G size. (I wear size G.)
I take a size M. (I wear size M.)
Do you have a larger/smaller size? (Do you have larger/smaller size?)
Do you have these pants in a size M? (Do you have these M size pants?)
Now let’s learn some phrases and verbs related to the topic.
Buy – Buy
He Bought Lingerie For His Wife. (He bought his wife lingerie.)
Change – Change clothes
Change your sweatshirt, it’s dirty. (Change your sweatshirt, it’s dirty.)
Do the laundry – Washing all clothes
I did the laundry yesterday. (I did the laundry yesterday.)
Exchange – Exchange, exchange for another product
Our return policy allows you to return and exchange for something else or get a full refund if it is within 14 days of your purchase date. (Our return policy allows you to return it and exchange it for something else or get a full refund if it is within 14 days of your purchase date.)
Fit – Fit, fit the size of the clothes on your body
After gaining some weight, this skirt does not fit me anymore. (After gaining weight, this skirt no longer fits me.)
Get dressed – Get dressed, get dressed
I will get dressed in a minute. (I’ll get dressed quickly.)
Get undressed – Undress, undress, take off all clothes
I was so tired yesterday night that I only had time to get undressed and get into bed. (I was so tired last night that I just had time to get undressed and go to bed.)
Pay – Pay
How much did you pay for that overcoat? (How much did you pay for that overcoat?)
Put on – Put on, put on, wear or put on
Put on your coat, it’s cold outside. (Put your coat on, it’s cold outside.)
Return – Return
If you want to return your dress pants you have to bring a copy of your receipt. (If you want to return your dress pants you must bring a copy of your receipt.)
Sell - Sell
That store only sells second-hand clothes. (That store sells only used clothes.)
Take off – Take off your clothes
Could you please take off your shoes? (Can you take off your shoes, please?)
Try on – Try on, try on an outfit
I would like to try on that shirt, where is the fitting room, please? (I would like to try on that shirt, where is the dressing room please?)
Wash – Wash
How should I wash my leather coat? By hand or washing machine? (How should I wash my leather jacket? By hand or in the washing machine?)
Wear – Wear
I don’t like to wear black silk dress in the summer. (I don’t like wearing black silk dress in summer.)
Wring out – twisting clothes
Wring out those T-Shirts and hang them out to dry. (Twist those shirts and hang them to dry.)
Clothing and Accessories in English – Expressions
Click on the player below to hear the expression examples (the italicized sentences you’ll read below):
Shake in your boots – Scared to death, shaking at the base
That little boy was shaking in his boots. (That little boy was scared to death.)
At the drop of a hat – Doing something immediately in the blink of an eye without thinking or having doubts, Doing something instantly or instantly
I can help you out at the drop of a hat. (I can help you right away/in the blink of an eye.)
Caught with your pants down – Being caught by surprise, Being caught in short pants
I wasn’t ready for the test, so I was caught with my pants down. (I wasn’t prepared for the exam, so I was taken by surprise.)
Fit like a glove – Fit or fit like a glove, Fit perfectly
Your dress fits me like a glove. (Your dress fits me perfectly.)
Put yourself in someone’s shoes – Put yourself in someone’s shoes
Before you judge me, put yourself in my shoes. (Before you judge me, put yourself in my place.
Roll up your sleeves – Roll up your sleeves
It’s time to roll up our sleeves and get this job done. (It’s time to roll up your sleeves and finish this job.)
Clothing and Accessories in English – Quiz
Choose the correct alternatives in this exercise about clothes and accessories in English.
Also check out the tips below.
– vocabulary about sewing in English
– Talking about shopping in English
Marcelo Mendes is a self-taught English teacher, with experience in language school and online content creation.
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