Clothing and personal items

Learn the names of common clothing and personal items in English.

Clothing

anorak
apron
baseball cap
belt
bikini
blazer
blouse
boots
bow tie
boxer shorts
bra
cardigan
coat
dinner jacket
dress
dressing gown
gloves
hat
high heels (abbreviation of high-heeled shoes)
jeans
jumper
knickers
leather jacket
miniskirt
nightie (abbreviation of nightdress)
overalls
overcoat
pullover
pyjamas
raincoat
sandals
scarf
shirt
shoelace
shoes
pair of shoes
shorts
skirt
slippers
socks
stilettos
stockings
suit
sweater
swimming costume
swimming trunks
thong
tie
tights
top
tracksuit
trainers
trousers
pair of trousers
t-shirt
underpants
vest
wellingtons

Personal items

bracelet
cufflinks
comb
earrings
engagement ring
glasses
handbag
handkerchief
hair tie or hair band
hairbrush
keys
keyring
lighter
lipstick
makeup
necklace
piercing
purse
ring
sunglasses
umbrella
walking stick
wallet
watch
wedding ring

Other related words

size
loose
tight
to wear
to put on
to take off
to get dressed
to get undressed
button
pocket
zip
to tie
to untie
to do up
to undo
sound

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