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Basic clothing items

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Household chores in English - household chores .

Accessories

Clothes-related idioms

The topic of clothing is so broad that every language, including English, has idioms related to it. We advise you to familiarize yourself with at least a few of them, because they will not only help you better understand the language, but may also be interesting to you. Some idioms with translations and examples of use in sentences are given below.

• An ace up your sleeve - An ace in your sleeve - a secret plan, an advantage, an idea that can be used if necessary. Example: It's no easy task, but I have an ace up my sleeve - special equipment! - This is not an easy task, but I have an ace up my sleeve - special equipment!
• Caught with your pants down - Caught by surprise - to be surprised by something without being at all prepared for it. Example: We caught our nanny with her pants down sleeping during the day when she was supposed to be watching the kids. — We caught our nanny by surprise during the day when she was supposed to be looking after the children.
• Walk a mile in someone's shoes - Walk a mile in someone's shoes - try to understand a person before criticizing him. Example: If you think my life is easy, you should walk a mile in my shoes! If you think my life is easy, you should walk a mile in my shoes!
• Fits like a glove - Fits like a glove - Perfect fit. Example: John's new job fits him like a glove. John's new job suits him perfectly.
• Dressed to the Teeth - Dressed to the teeth (literally) - To be stylishly or beautifully dressed. Example: Her parents were dressed to the teeth during the ceremony. — Her parents were very fashionably dressed during the ceremony.

Now that you have learned the topic of Clothing, it is time to use your updated vocabulary in your clothing store, even if it is an online store. By mastering the basic words on the topic, you will feel more confident both when shopping and in everyday life. Today we recommend that you regularly read product labels and their descriptions in order to better remember the names of clothing items and materials in English.

Materials/Fabrics

Children's clothing in English

bodysuit ['bɔdɪs(j)u:t] - bodysuit (type of clothing) booties ['bu:tiz] - booties romper ['rɒmpə] - romper / overalls sleeper ['sli:pə] - overalls for sleeping cloth diaper [klɒθ 'daɪəpə] - linen diaper disposable diaper [dɪs'pəuzəbl 'daɪəpə] - disposable diaper bib [bɪb] - baby bib / bib snowsuit ['snəʊ su:t] - winter onesie onesie ['wʌnsi:] - romper, kigurumi for baby

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Words related to clothing, fashion

Examples of clothing sentences

To better understand any topic, it is important not just to study the words, but also to become familiar with the sentences and essays on the topic. Below we offer several examples of sentences about clothing in English with translation.

• Casual suit is not appropriate for this event. — Casual suit is not suitable for this event.
• They are required to wear protective clothes at all times. — They must wear protective clothing at all times.
• I like your clothes. - I like your clothes.
• Italians are admired for their elegant shoes. — Italians are often admired for their elegant shoes.
• Jane is wearing a black dress and a purple suede jacket today. — Jane is wearing a black dress and a purple suede jacket today.
• He put on his boots, his coat and his hat. — He put on his boots, coat and hat.
• He tried to convince me that his suit was stylish and expensive. “He tried to convince me that his suit was stylish and expensive.

Verbs related to clothing

Nouns

broom [bruːm] - broom, broom

duster ['dʌstə] - dust rag; duster

dustpan ['dʌs(t)pæn] - dust pan

vacuum cleaner ['vækjuːmˌkliːnə] - vacuum cleaner (colloquial vacuum )

handheld vacuum cleaner - handheld vacuum cleaner

mop [mɔp] - mop

cloth [klɔθ] - rag

sponge [spʌnʤ] - sponge

brush [brʌʃ] - brush (scrub brush)

squeegee ['skwiːʤiː] - a scraper with a rubber nozzle (for removing moisture, dirt, washing windows)

squeegee mop - a mop with a sponge attachment (for cleaning floors)

bucket ['bʌkɪt] - bucket

trash can / waste basket - garbage can (Americans usually call a container/basket for garbage that is used indoors - trash can or waste basket , and what is standing on the street - garbage can )

laundry basket - laundry basket

plastic gloves / rubber gloves - rubber gloves

soap [səup] - soap

detergent [dɪ'tɜːʤ(ə)nt] - cleanser, detergent

spray bottle / spray cleaner - cleaning spray

a stain remover - stain remover

washing powder / liquid - washing powder/liquid for washing

dishwashing liquid - dishwashing liquid

dishwasher - dishwasher

laundry soap/ laundry detergent - detergent

washing machine (washer) - washing machine

Clothing above the waist and one-piece variations

T-shirt ['ti:ʃɜ:t] – chemise T-shirt [ ʃə'mi:z] – women's shirt kimono [kɪ'məʊnəʊ] – kimono overalls ['əʊvərɔ:lz] – work robe / swing-blouse ['swɪŋ 'blauz] - loose-fitting blouse fancy dress ['fænsi dres] - fancy dress dress [dres] - (women's) babydoll dress ['beɪbi,dɒl dres] - short and fluffy dress cocktail dress ['kɒkteɪl dres] - cocktail dress sari ['sɑ:ri] – sari wrap dress [ræp dres] – robe dress / wrap dress jogging suit ['dʒɒɡɪŋ su:t] / tracksuit ['træks(j)u:t] – sports training suit cardigan [ 'kɑ:dɪgən] – cardigan blazer ['bleɪzə] – blazer vest [vest] – vest sundress ['sən,dres] / jumper dress ['dʒʌmpə dres] – sundress blouse [blauz] – 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 [s(j)u: t] – suit

Before the Victorian period, the word " dress " in English usually meant a general type of clothing for men or women, rather than a specific item. gown was often used to nominate a dress . By the early 20th century, "gown" & " frock " had become synonymous with "dress", although "gown" was more often used to describe formal, long clothing made of heavy fabric, while "dress" and "frock" were used to describe informal, short outfit made of light and flowing fabric. It is only in the last few decades that "gown" has generally lost its general meaning of women's clothing, and Americans have begun to use the word "dress".

Color in clothes

• Reddish purple colors.

violet ['vaɪələt] – purple lilac ['laɪlək] – lilac purple ['pɜ:pl] – purple plum [plʌm] – plum scarlet ['skɑ:lət] – scarlet / bright red burgundy [bɜ:(r)ɡəndi ] - wine lavender ['læv(ə)ndə] - pale lilac maroon [mə'ru:n] - brown-raspberry fuchsia [fju:ʃə] - fuchsia red [red] - red magenta [mə'dʒentə] - magenta hot pink [hɔt pɪŋk] – hot pink pink [pɪŋk] – pink

• Walnut-golden shades.

peach [pi:tʃ] - peach beige [beɪʒ] - beige orange ['ɔrɪndʒ] - orange tangerine [tændʒ(ə)'ri:n] - tangerine goldenrod [,gəʊldən 'rɒd] - golden ochre ['əukə] - ocher cream [kri:m] – creamy tan [tæn] – yellow-brown brown [braun] – brown yellow ['jeləu] – yellow amber ['æmbə] – amber

• Variations of greenish flowers.

sage [seɪdʒ] – grayish-green chartreuse [ʃɑ:'trɜ:z] – light green green [gri:n] – green moss [mɔs] – marsh kelly ['kelɪ] – kelly forest ['fɔrɪst] – forest green

• Silver-azure shades.

seafoam ['si:fəum] - color of sea foam light blue [laɪtblu:] - blue azure [æ'ʒuə] - azure turquoise ['tɜ:kwɑ:z] - turquoise blue [blu:] - blue / light blue marine [mə 'ri:n] - sea green color indigo ['ɪndɪgəu] - indigo gray (US) / gray (UK) - [greɪ] gray black [blæk] - black white [(h)waɪt] - white

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Types of drawings and patterns

pattern ['pæt(ə)n] – pattern checked [tʃekt] – checkerboard plain [pleɪn] / solid ['sɔlɪd] – plain print [prɪnt] – with print embroidered [ɪm'brɔɪdəd] – decorated with embroidery / embroidered floral ['flɔ:r(ə)l] - a drawing or pattern depicting flowers polka dot ['pɔlkə dɔt] - a polka dot pattern plaid [plæd] - a checkered / plaid pattern striped [straɪpt] - striped paisley ['peɪzlɪ] – cucumber pattern, Indian or Turkish cucumber

Description of clothing

v-neck [,vi:'nek] – neckline with a cape / in the shape of the letter V halter neck ['hɔ:ltə nek] – collar with a collar (a loop collar, the straps of which are wrapped around the neck) crew neck [,kru:'nek] – boat neckline (round neckline, like on most T-shirts) decollete [deɪ'kɔlteɪ] / low cut [ləʊ kʌt] – with a deep neckline ankle length ['æŋkl leŋθ] – ankle length strapless ['stræpləs] – strapless sleeveless ['sli:vləs] - sleeveless knee - length [ni: leŋθ] - knee-length tailored ['teɪləd] / custom ['kʌstəm] - custom-made underwire ['ʌndə,waɪə] - bra "on bones"

Clothes below the waist

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's cut) shorts [ʃɔ:ts] – shorts trousers ['trauzəz] / pants [pænts] – pants, trousers Bermuda shorts [bə'mju:də ʃɔ:ts] – Bermuda shorts skirt [skɜ:t] – pencil skirt ['pensl 'skɜ:t] - narrow straight pencil skirt pleated skirt ['pli:tɪd 'skɜ:t] - pleated skirt leggings ['legɪŋz] - leggings/tights hipsters ['hɪpstəz] - tight trousers with a low waist tutu ['tu:tu:] – tutu (ballerina) slim bootcut jeans [slɪm 'bu:tkʌt dʒi:nz] – tight-fitting trousers, legs widening towards the ankle

Shoes

boots [bu:t] - shoes/boots sneakers ['sni:kəz] - sneakers (the average between sneakers and sneakers) trainers ['treɪnəz] / kicks [kiks] - sneakers gym shoes [dʒɪm ʃu:z] / gumshoes [gʌm ʃu:z] – sneakers flip-flops ['flɪpflɔp] – flip-flops (flip-flops) brogues [brəugs] – rough shoes/brogues high heel shoes [haɪ hi:l ʃu:z] – high-heeled shoes wedge [wedʒ] – shoes wedge sandals ['sænd(ə)ls] – slip-on ['slɪpɔn] – without laces (about shoes) pumps [pʌmps] – slippers ballet shoes [ 'slɪpəs] – rain boots slippers [reɪn bu:ts] – 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 stronger sex to sit more confidently in the saddle. By about 1740, this trend had faded away.

If you have sneakers, for example, 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.