The English words for clothes, shoes, accessories, fabrics and style, each with its CEFR level.
For anyone who wants to shop for clothes, describe what someone is wearing or talk about fashion.
Most clothes words are A1 and A2, and they are some of the most concrete words you will learn: you can see and touch every one of them. The B1 and B2 words (fabric, casual, formal, stylish) are what you need to describe style rather than just name things.
Beginners building everyday vocabulary, and intermediate learners who want to shop, return something or describe an outfit in English.
Name what you are wearing today, then what is in your wardrobe. Learn the describing words (loose, tight, plain, smart) with a piece of clothing each, because that is how you will use them: a loose jumper, a smart jacket.
I bought his belt.
He opened the boot.
You dropped your bracelet.
Build your personal brand.
A button is missing.
I want a cap.
Put my cardigan on.
Casual speech is fine.
We changed our clothes.
Take some warm clothing.
Is this your coat?
The collar is oversized.
I like this costume.
I like cotton clothes.
Denim jackets are half off this week.
He is a designer.
Her dress is long.
I dropped an earring.
This fabric is soft.
We bought fashion magazines.
It was then fashionable.
You are so formal.
Those glasses are theirs.
She forgot her glove.
Who took my handbag?
Your hat is nice!
Dust off your jacket.
She always wears jeans.
Do you wear jewellery?
Try that jumper on.
Is this real leather?
The bolt is loose.
The mind is material.
That necklace is cursed.
Look at her outfit!
Is there a pattern?
We ordered plain buns.
Look in your pocket.
He has a sky-blue pullover.
I love your purse.
Put your pyjamas on.
Put your raincoat on.
Ring me after nine.
The boy lost his sandal in the field.
Whose scarf is this?
Is your shirt white?
She lost a shoe.
He is wearing blue shorts today.
We sell silk fabrics.
What size is he?
Her skirt is purple.
I held his sleeve.
My teacher is smart.
A sock is missing.
I admire your style.
What a stylish dress!
I brought your suit.
These sunglasses are in.
Try that sweater on.
He lost his favorite sweatshirt.
I brought my swimsuit.
Tie on your apron.
The bolts are tight.
She wore colourful tights for the dance performance.
He bought a new tracksuit.
The new coach is a great trainer for the team.
My trousers are wet.
I have another umbrella.
My underwear is black.
The police officer wore a blue uniform.
Where is my wallet?
There was a wardrobe.
Watch where you step!
Do you wear jewelry?
My shirt is wool.
This zip is stuck.
Some example sentences come from the Tatoeba Project (tatoeba.org), CC BY 2.0 FR. The rest were written for MindDory. Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.
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