A B1-level Clothes & Fashion vocabulary set covering garment parts, styling verbs like fasten and coordinate, and descriptive adjectives for everyday use.
Free Clothes & Fashion vocabulary flashcards at the B1 level — all 35 words with definitions and examples. Study them with spaced repetition and recognize and use these words confidently in real conversations.
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fabric
cloth used to make clothes and other items.
outfit
a set of clothes worn together at one time.
sleeve
the part of a piece of clothing that covers your arm.
collar
the part of a shirt that fits around your neck.
zipper
a device with a row of teeth that fastens clothing quickly.
stripe
a long straight band of color on fabric.
pattern
a repeated design of shapes and colors on cloth.
tailor
a person whose job is to make and fix clothes to fit someone's body.
designer
a person who creates the style of clothes and other products.
trend
a general direction in which fashion is changing.
accessory
an extra item worn to complete an outfit, such as a bag.
label
a small piece of cloth sewn into clothing that gives information about it.
hem
the folded edge at the bottom of a piece of clothing.
wardrobe
all the clothes that a person owns.
fitting room
a small room in a shop where you try on clothes.
to unbutton
to open clothing by undoing its buttons.
to alter
to change the size of a piece of clothing.
to dress up
to wear special clothes for an occasion.
stylish
looking fashionable and attractive.
old-fashioned
in a style that was popular in the past, not modern.
plain
simple in style, with no patterns and no decoration.
garment
a single piece of clothing.
texture
the way the surface of a material feels when touched.
fasten
to close or join something firmly using a button, zip, or clasp.
loosen
to make something less tight.
tighten
to make something fit more closely or firmly.
coordinate
to choose clothes and colors that look good together.
layer
to wear one piece of clothing over another for warmth or style.
accessorize
to add items such as jewelry or bags to complete an outfit.
vintage
made in an earlier period and valued for its age or style.
oversized
much bigger than the usual or expected size.
tailored
made or adjusted carefully to fit a particular person well.
elegant
graceful and stylish in appearance.
breathable
allowing air to pass through so the wearer stays cool.
versatile
able to be worn in many different ways or for many occasions.