Names of accessories and materials for making clothes and shoes.

Sneakers - Sneakers when talking about sneakers as shoes in which they go to training, the word trainer is used - [ ˈtreɪnə]. But separately the word trainer is translated as trainer.

Boxers can have different translations, depending on the context in which it is used. If we are talking about clothes, then this word boxers is translated as men's underwear - briefs. In the singular, boxer translates as a boxer and is related to both the sport and the breed of dog. website

Briefs - in sentences and phrases about clothes, this word can be translated as briefs, short underpants. In the event that the sentence is not about clothes, then this word should be understood as present tense (he / she / it) for the verb to brief (briefly, summarize) or as a plural for a noun - brief (brief, summary, resume).

Lace - lace, depending on the context, may have different translations: site

1. braid;
2. lace;
3. tulle;
4. lace up shoes.

Checked translates as checkered pattern only when you use that word to describe cloth. In other cases, this word checked can be found in a sentence as: adjective checked, stopped, delayed or as 2nd or 3rd form of the verb to check - stop, restrain, hinder, hold, check. website

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Very curious to learn English words on the topic CLOTHING? Perhaps it would be superfluous to say that this knowledge of what items of clothing are called in English is of great practical importance when shopping, and for general broadening of one's horizons. Moreover, you need to know not only the standard “trousers” or “skirt” - of course, you also need to know them and there are a huge variety of them, as many styles, cuts, styles - but also something more refined and designer. Knowledge about the designation of clothing items, accessories can be gleaned from works of literature and, for example, women's magazines. Or at

The purpose of the article is informational. We'll take a look at some clothing names, as well as metaphors and expressions that come in handy in fashion.

So, the classified "wardrobe":

Clothes (plural) can also be referred to as clothing (singular);
Synonyms: clothes, clothing = "garments", "wear", "dress" (informal), "outfit", "attire", "apparel" (the last three are formal synonyms, higher case words);
Fashion - "fashion", "style", "vogue", "haute couture" (high fashion);
Сlothes can be "nice" or "shabby" (unkempt, shabby);
Clothes can be "casual" (ordinary, or as they say, informal), or "formal";
According to the manufacturing method: “designer clothes”, “tailor-made” clothes - made to order, “handmade” clothes - hand sewing, or handmade clothes, “ready-made” clothes - “ready-made dress”;
Work (working) clothes, uniform, protective clothing (protective clothing);
By variety - footwear (shoes), headgear (headwear), underwear (underwear), sportswear, swimwear, sleepwear (sleepwear);
Outerwear: winter coat, warm coat, fur coat, sheepskin coat (sheepskin coat), storm coat (clothing for thunderstorms), parka ("parka" (elongated insulated jacket with a hood), Alaska, storm jacket), snowsuit (snow suit ); topcoat - top coat, overcoat, trench coat - loose-fitting raincoat;
Raincoat: "raincoat", "waterproof coat", "slicker";
Evening wear: "cocktail dress", "low-cut dress" (with a deep neckline / neckline), "evening dress", "evening gown"; button-through dress: "a dress that fastens from top to bottom";
Cool guys, and girls wear "leather jacket" (leather jacket), "bomber jacket" (bomber jacket), "car coat" - "short coat", "truacar".

Knitted clothes: "knitted garments", "knitwear", "knitted cap" (socks, sweater, etc.);
Embroidery: embroidery, embroidered dress (blouse, shirt, etc.) (clothes with embroidery).
Windbreaker: "windbreaker", windcheater - also called a "storm jacket";
Button-through dress: "a dress that fastens from top to bottom";
Clothing colors: bright colors (BrE: colors), colorful, pastel colors, soft colors; light blue, dark green, bright red, black and white.

Tights, leggings, stockings: pantyhose, tights, leggings, stockings.

Fabrics and materials:
The very designation "fabric" is "fabric", "cloth", "material", "textile".
Fabrics: "cotton" - cotton, "linen" - linen, "silk", "wool", "mohair"; "velvet" - velvet, "corduroy" - velveteen, "denim" - jeans, "suede" - suede, "leather" - leather.
"Synthetics" - synthetics, "nylon" - nylon, "polyester" - polyester, "Lycra" - lycra, "spandex" - spandex.

Furs: "artificial fur", "natural fur", "mink", "fox", "sable", "chinchilla", "beaver", "rabbit", "astrakhan" - a kind of astrakhan, "sheepskin" - a sheepskin coat.
Paisley print: Paisley or Indian cucumber pattern.

Prints: floral pattern, floral print, flower pattern, flower print - floral print. Use in context: print skirt, print shirt, printed top, printed sleeves, animal print, bright print, all-over print - patterns throughout the product;
Articles of clothing: a piece of clothing (one item), an article of clothing, an item of clothing; several articles / items / pieces of clothing; a set of clothes (a set of items of clothing); a change of clothes(change of clothes); a pair of trousers, a pair of jeans, a pair of pants, a pair of shorts; a pair of gloves, a pair of mittens, a pair of socks; a pair of shoes, a pair of boots, a pair of slippers;

Shoes:

Winter boots, ladies' boots, hiking boots, rubber boots;
walking shoes (for walking), Oxfords (oxfords), loafers (loafers), moccasins (moccasins);
pumps - pumps, evening shoes, suede shoes - suede shoes;
high-heel shoes - high-heeled shoes, low-heel shoes - low-heeled shoes, flat-heel shoes - flat-soled shoes;
sandals - sandals, open-toe shoes - shoes with an open toe, slippers - slippers, mules - slippers, rubber thongs - flip flops;
tennis shoes - tennis shoes, running shoes - running shoes, sneakers - sneakers, training shoes, trainers, athletic shoes.

Try on, buy, wear, experiment and enjoy new looks!

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The article was written by teacher Ekaterina Semyanina.

Every modern person who monitors his appearance is kind to what he is wearing. On the one hand, following fashion trends helps to express oneself through clothes and newfangled accessories. On the other hand, a neat appearance and sense of style can be helpful when building relationships with people or, for example, looking for a new job. However, whatever the reason, knowledge of English words about clothes will always be a plus. After all, you never know where you will arrange the next shopping. Let's talk about clothes!

Children's clothing in English

body suit["bɔdɪs (j) u: t] - bodysuit (type of clothing)
boots["bu: tiz] - booties
romper["rɒmpə] - romper / jumpsuit
sleeper["sli:pə] - overalls for sleep
cloth diapers- linen diaper
disposable diaper- disposable diaper
bib- baby bib / bib
snowsuit["snəʊ su: t] - winter overalls
onesie["wʌnsi:] - slider, kigurumi for the baby

Above the waist and one-piece variations

T-shirt["ti:ʃɜ:t] - T-shirt
chemise[ʃə "mi: z] - women's shirt
kimono- kimono
overalls["əʊvərɔ: lz] - work robe / robe
swing-blouse["swɪŋ" blauz] - loose fit blouse
fancy dress["fænsi dres] - fancy dress
dress- (women's dress
babydoll dress["beɪbi, dɒl dres] - short and fluffy dress
cocktail dress["kɒkteɪl dres] - cocktail dress
sari["sɑ: ri] - sari
wrap dress- dressing gown / wrap dress
jogging suit["dʒɒɡɪŋ su:t] / tracksuit["træks(j)u:t] - sports tracksuit
cardigan["kɑ: dɪgən] - cardigan
Blazer["bleɪzə] - blazer
vest- vest
sun dress["sən, dres] / jumper dress["dʒʌmpə dres] - sundress
blouse- blouse/blouse
camisole["kæmɪsəul] - jacket / jacket
sweatshirt["swetʃɜ: t] - sweatshirt
evening dress["i: vnɪŋ dres] - evening dress
shirt[ʃɜ:t] - shirt
sweater["swetə] - sweater / pullover
suit- costume

Before the Victorian period, the word " dress» (dress), in English usually meant a general type of clothing for men or women, and not a specific item. In those days, the English word " gown". By the early 20th century "gown" & " frock" became synonymous with "dress", although "gown" was more often used to describe a formal, long dress in heavy fabric, while "dress" and "frock" for an informal, short outfit in light and flowing fabric. Only in the last few decades has "gown" generally lost its general meaning of women's clothing, and Americans have begun to use the word "dress".

Clothes below the belt

knickerbockers["nɪkə, bɔkəz] - breeches (pumps)
jeggings["dʒeɡɪŋz] - jeggings (a hybrid of leggings and jeans)
baggy jeans["bæɡi dʒi:nz] - baggy jeans
boyfriend jeans["bɔɪfrend dʒi: nz] - boyfriend jeans (boy cut)
shorts[ʃɔ:ts] - shorts
trousers["trauzəz] / pants- trousers, trousers
Bermuda shorts- Bermuda shorts
skirt- skirt
pencil skirt["pensl" skɜ: t] - narrow straight pencil skirt
Pleated skirt["pli: tɪd "skɜ: t] - pleated skirt
leggings["legɪŋz] - leggings / leggings
hipsters["hɪpstəz] - tight pants with a low waist
tutu["tu: tu:] - tutu (ballerinas)
slim bootcut jeans- tight-fitting trousers, legs widen to the ankle

Outerwear

outerwear["autəwɛə] - outerwear
raincoat["reɪnkəut] - raincoat / raincoat
trench coat["trentʃkəut] - trench coat (long coat / loose-fitting cloak with a belt)
duffle coat["dʌflkəut] - men's short coat (made of dense coarse wool fabric)
parka["pɑ: kə] / anorak ["æn (ə) ræk] - parka
coat- coat
down-padded coat["daʊn" pædɪd "kəʊt] - down jacket (down)
fur coat["fɜ: "kəʊt] - fur coat
mittens["mɪt(ə)nz] - mittens / mittens
faux fur coat- faux fur coat
sheepskin coat["ʃi: pskɪn "kəʊt] - sheepskin coat
bomber jacket["bɔmbə" "dʒækɪt] - jacket "pilot"
leather jacket["leðə" dʒækɪt] - leather jacket (leather jacket)
windcheater(UK) ["wɪn(d) ,tʃi:tə] / windbreaker(US) ["wɪn (d) breɪkə] - windbreaker

Pieces of clothing

hood- hood
toggle["tɔgl] - oblong wooden button
collar["kɔlə] - collar
pleasure- fold (on a dress or drapery)
button["bʌtn] - button
cuff- cuff / cuff (lapel at the end of the sleeve)
belt- belt/belt
snap- clasp (for jewelry) / button (for clothes)
lapel- lapel/lapel (on jacket)
button hole["bʌtnhəul] - loop / buttonhole
ruffle["rʌfl] - frill
zip- lightning
pocket["pɔkɪt] - pocket
lining["laɪnɪŋ] - lining
train- train (dresses)
velcro["velkrəu] - Velcro fastener
veil- veil
sleeve- sleeve
seams- the seam
hem- folded and hemmed edge of clothing / border
strap- belt/strap
garter belt["ɡɑ: tə belt] - garter / garter belt
corset["kɔ:sɪt] - corset
shoulder pad["ʃəʊldə pæd] - shoulder (for a coat / jacket)
waistband["weɪstbænd] - belt (skirt or trousers) / corsage
apron["eɪpr (ə) n] - apron / apron

NOTA BENE: everyone knows that “thing” in English will be “thing”, but when we mean a piece of clothing, we can use the following words for a formal name: “ garment», « piece/article of clothing», « item". Slang words: rag» /« ragtime" - rag; " garms» & « belongings"- clothes.

Underwear & Sleepwear

underwear["ʌndəwɛə] - underwear
undershirt["ʌndəʃɜ: t] - underwear / underwear
briefs- swimming trunks
thong[θɔŋ] - panties "thong"
tanga["taŋgə] - panties "tanga"
g-string["dʒi: strɪŋ] - thong
high cut briefs- women's high-waisted briefs
boxer briefs["bɒksə brɪfs] - boxer briefs
boxer shorts["bɒksə ʃɔ:ts] / boxers["bɒksəz] - family underpants
trunks- boxers / sports shorts
boyshorts- women's shorts
lingerie["lænʒ (ə) rɪ] - ladies' underwear
pajamas/ P.J."s- pajamas
bra/ brassiere ["bræsɪə] - bra / bra
panties["pæntɪz] - panties (children / women's)
panty-hose["pæntɪ həʊz] / tights- tights
socks- socks
bustier["bʌstɪə] - bustier
stockings["stɔkɪŋs] - stockings
bathrobe["bɑ:θrəub] / dressing gown ["dresɪŋ gaun] - bathrobe
nightgown["naɪtgaun] - nightgown
nightwear["naɪtwɛə] - nightwear
underpants["ʌndəpænts] - underpants / underpants (men's)

Types of fabrics and materials

fabric["fæbrɪk] - fabric / material
cotton["kɔt (ə) n] - cotton
silk- silk
nylon["naɪlɔn] - nylon
chiffon["ʃɪfɔn] - chiffon
suede / chamois["ʃæmwɑ:] - suede
satin["sætɪn] - atlas
sateen- satin
leather["leðə] - skin
fur- fur
velvet["velvɪt] - velvet
corduroy["kɔ: d (j) ərɔɪ] - velveteen
stockinet[, stɔkɪ "net] - knitwear
cashmere["kæʃmɪə] - cashmere
lace- lace
woollen["wulən] - woolen
velor- velor / drape velor
district["reɪɔn] - viscose
crochet["krəuʃeɪ] - crocheted
organza[ɔ:"gænzə] - organza
cheesecloth["tʃi: zklɔθ] - gauze
cambric["kæmbrɪk] - cambric
synthetic- synthetic (synthetics)
linen["lɪnɪn] - linen (linen)

Types of drawings and patterns

pattern["pæt(ə)n] - drawing
checked- in a checkerboard pattern
plain/ solid ["sɔlɪd] - plain
print- with print
embroidered[ɪm "brɔɪdəd] - embroidered / embroidered
floral["flɔ: r (ə) l] - a pattern or pattern depicting flowers
polka dot["pɔlkə dɔt] - polka dot pattern
plain- pattern in a cage / plaid
striped- striped
paisley["peɪzlɪ] - pattern "cucumbers", Indian or Turkish "cucumber"

Description of clothes

v neck[,vi:"nek] - neckline / V-shaped
halter neck["hɔ: ltə nek] - collar collar (loop collar, the straps of which are wrapped around the neck)
crew neck[,kru:"nek] - boat neckline (round neckline, as on most T-shirts)
decollete / low cut- deep cut
ankle length["æŋkl leŋθ] - ankle length
strapless["stræpləs] - strapless
sleeveless["sli: vləs] - sleeveless
knee-length- knee length
tailored["teɪləd] / custom["kʌstəm] - tailor-made
underwire["ʌndə, waɪə] - underwire bra

Accessories and decorations

scarf- scarf
cap["kæp] - cap / cap
hat- hat / cap
handkerchief["hæŋkətʃɪf] - handkerchief
bow tie["bəutaɪ] - bow tie
tie["taɪ] - tie
tiepin["taɪpɪn] - tie pin
glove- glove
umbrella[ʌm "brelə] - umbrella
pendant["pendənt] - suspension
Brooch- brooch
cufflink["kʌflɪŋk] - cufflink
clasp- clasp
earring["ɪərɪŋ] - earring
ring- ring
stone- stone
topaz["təupæz] - topaz
diamond["daɪəmənd] - diamond
ruby["ru: bɪ] - ruby
emerald["em (ə) r (ə) ld] - emerald
necklace["nekləs] - necklace, necklace
carcanet["kɑ:kənɛt] - short necklace, necklace
choker["tʃəukə] - choker / collar
watch- watch
strand of pearls- string of pearls
bracelet["breɪslɪt] - bracelet

Shoes

boots- boots/boots
sneakers["sni: kəz] - sneakers (middle between sneakers and sneakers)
trainers["treɪnəz] / kicks- sneakers
gym shoes / gumshoes- sneakers
flip-flops["flɪpflɔp] - flip flops (slippers)
brogues- brogues/brogues
high heel shoes- high heel shoes
wedge- Wedge shoes
sandals["sænd(ə)ls] - sandals
slip-on["slɪpɔn] - without laces (about shoes)
pumps- ballet shoes
slippers["slɪpəs] - slippers
rain boots- rubber boots

The first high-heeled shoes were worn by both men and women. This choice was due to the fact that such shoes allowed the representatives of the stronger sex to sit more confidently in the saddle. By about 1740, this trend had come to naught.

If you have sneakers, for example, from Nike, then you can say: Let me just put on my Nikes real quick.- Let me quickly put on my Nikes. Instead of Nike shoes or Nike kicks.

Color in clothes

• Reddish purple colors.

violet["vaɪələt] - purple
lilac["laɪlək] - purple
purple["pɜ: pl] - magenta
plum- plum
scarlet["skɑ: lət] - scarlet / bright red
burgundy- wine
lavender["læv (ə) ndə] - lavender
maroon- brown crimson
fuchsia- fuchsia
red- red
magenta- magenta
hot pink- bright pink
pink- pink

• Nutty golden hues.

peach- peach
beige- beige
orange["ɔrɪndʒ] - orange
tangerine- tangerine
golden rod[,gəʊldən "rɒd] - golden
ochre["əukə] - ocher
cream- cream
tan- yellow-brown
brown- brown
yellow["jeləu] - yellow
amber["æmbə] - amber

• Variations of greenish colors.

sage- grayish green
chartreuse[ʃɑ: "trɜ: z] - light green
green- green
moss- marsh
kelly["kelɪ] - kelly
forest["fɔrɪst] - forest greenery

• Silver-blue shades.

seafoam["si: fəum] - color of sea foam
light blue- blue
azure[æ"ʒuə] - azure
turquoise["tɜ: kwɑ: z] - turquoise
blue- blue / cyan
marine- aquamarine
indigo["ɪndɪgəu] - indigo
gray(US) / gray(UK) - gray
black- black
white[(h)waɪt] - white

Conclusion

Today we have sorted out the main list of words dedicated to everyone's favorite clothes. From now on, you will definitely feel like a fish in water during any overseas shopping tour. And yes, if you still want to reach the level of the god of negotiations in boutiques, then be sure to remember all the words from the article. Useful information, phrases and words that, believe me, will be 100% useful to you.

Learn English fashionably and be in trend! Peace!

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All learners of English sooner or later have to memorize a variety of items of clothing. You can’t call this vocabulary useless, on the contrary, words on the topic “clothes” in English can be very useful in real life.

Being abroad, we without fail go shopping or markets. And we often find ourselves ignorant of the seemingly simplest names of clothes in English. If the item is out of sight, and we can't get away with just "This (one)" by simply pointing our finger at the item we like, the purchase may be in jeopardy. In this case, the description of clothes in English is sometimes simply extremely necessary. You will get much more pleasure from shopping if you know how to name items of clothing in English, ask for a thing of a different size, style, etc. That is, the topic "Clothes" in English is worth getting to know it in more detail.

Male, female or unisex?

For ease of remembering, we will divide clothes (clothes) into a couple of conditional groups: women's and men's.

So, the main items of women's clothing in English with translation:

Men's wardrobe items:

As we all know, it is actually extremely difficult these days to separate clothing into purely masculine or feminine. More and more diverse clothes are worn with pleasure by both women and men. So the label with the names of the items of clothing, which can be defined as "unisex", will be the third part of our classification.

We measure, dress up, wear

If you need to talk about clothes in English, you will need not only the names of the wardrobe items directly, but also the verbs associated with them. So, clothes can be:

Memorize these words along with prepositions, because without them, these verbs can have a completely different meaning.

A few words about details

Sometimes in some real situation, for example, in the same store, you have to not only name the necessary thing, but also describe some details of the clothes. If there are usually no problems with the color of a dress or jumper, then a hitch may occur with the sleeves, collar or pockets. Therefore, a few useful words from this section will also be useful.

Practical exercises - the key to reliable memorization

It is worth recalling once again that newly acquired knowledge does not stay in memory for a long time if it is not used for its intended purpose. After learning the next portion of the words, be sure to look for any way to apply them.

The easiest and most affordable way is visual-household. Get dressed - call in English what you put on. Iron clothes - with each movement of the iron, repeat the details of the clothes in English. Look with an "English passion" at the thing that you especially like to wear - describe it, tell about all the details in English.

It is good practice to do online exercises. We suggest you do some exercises on grammar and vocabulary on the topic "Clothes".

Substitute the appropriate word in the sentence.

Choose the right verb and the corresponding piece of clothing.

Make sentences in English from the words given in Russian.

I don't like clothes with buttons.
... don't buttons clothes with I like ... don't buttons clothes with I like ... don't buttons clothes with I like ... don't buttons clothes with I like ... don't buttons clothes with I like ... don't buttons clothes with I like .

Try on this leather jacket.
... this on jacket leather Try ... this on jacket leather Try ... this on jacket leather Try ... this on jacket leather Try ... this on jacket leather Try .

What size is this sweater?
... size pullover this What is ... size pullover this What is ... size pullover this What is ... size pullover this What is ... size pullover this What is ?