Inglese per la moda - Clothing Words

shirt

tunic

sweat­shirt

T­shirt

tie

skirt (w)

mini­skirt (w)

shorts

socks

stockings (w)

jogging suit

Tracksuit

bikini (w)

swimming costume

swimming­suit (w)

swimming trunks (m)

boots

pumps

high heeled ...

sandals

flip flops, thongs, "Havaianas"

slippers

shoes

sneakers

trainers

bra, brassiere (w)

boxer (m)

Briefs, Am. (m)

knickers, Br. (w)

panties (w)

pants, Br.

panty hose (w)

slip

tights (w)

headband

beret

beanie

bonnet

cap

hat

helmet

turban

cotton

denim

corduroy

canvas

chiffon

crepe

fur

hemp

linen

silk

velvet

suede

wool

tweed

woollen

mohair

leather

patent leather

cork

acrylic

plastic

rayon

nylon

polyester

spandex

chequered

checked

plaid

flowered

paisley

pin stripe

psychedelic

polka dot

plain

printed

spotted

striped

tartan

neckline

collar

upturned collar

boat neck

halter neck

mandarin collar

polo collar

scoop neck

cowl neck

cleavage

shoulder/pad

cuff

sleeve

bell sleeve

virago sleeve

puffed sleeve

quarter sleeve

raglan sleeve

long sleeve

short sleeve

spaghetti straps

sleeveless

waistline

dart

Pleat

placket

jacket lapel

hem, hemline

seam

style line

trims: bows, fringe, lace, piping, pom­pom

ruffle, sequins, tassels

button, button hole

snap

Fly

zip, zipper

bags

jewelry: bracelet, earrings, necklace, ring

chains

gloves

mittens

studs

sun/glasses

hair band

ribbon

cool

casual

designer

in

fashionable

fashion­conscious

trend

trendy

unfashionable

We wear them to keep our hands warm, they are

1. __________ but small children usually wear _________.

They are worn on the ears as an accessory, they

2. are___________.

We wrap it around our necks in winter, it is a ____________.

3. 'Levis' and 'Wranglers' are ________.

4. Men usually wear one around their necks for formal

5. occasions, called a _______.

They are made of rubber and we wear them on our feet to go to

6. the beach, they are __________.

We wear it on top of our clothes if the weather is wet it’s a

7. ____________

It has buttons up the front, a collar, sleeves and is often made of

8. cotton, It is a ____________.

It goes from the waist down, is most often worn by women and

9. can be mini, knee, calf or ankle length, it is a _____________.

Trousers or a skirt with a matching jacket is called a

10. __________.

For a very formal occasion women often wear ______ and

11. men a white or black tie and a dinner jacket.

Animal lovers often protest against women who wear

12. ________ coats.

A line of clothing made for everyday normal dress is not

13. evening wear or sportswear but ___________ wear.

Twice a year in the fashion industry there is an event known

14. as a _______________.

A person who always wears the latest fashion is called a

15. ___________.