English Vocabulary: Clothing, Beauty, Accessories, Shoes, Jewelry & Hairstyles
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👕 Clothing
- shirt – a piece of clothing for the upper body, usually with buttons
- t-shirt – a soft cotton top with short sleeves and no buttons
- jacket – a short coat that you wear over your clothes
- coat – a warm piece of clothing worn over other clothes, usually in cold weather
- dress – a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the body and part of the legs
- skirt – a piece of clothing that hangs from the waist and covers part of the legs
- pants – clothes worn from the waist to the ankles (also called trousers in British English)
- shorts – short pants that end above the knees
- sweater – warm clothing made of wool or cotton, worn over a shirt
- suit – formal clothes, a jacket and pants/skirt that match
- tie – a long piece of cloth worn around the neck with a shirt
- uniform – special clothes worn by students, workers, or professionals
- pyjamas – soft clothes worn for sleeping
- underwear – clothes worn under other clothes
- socks – soft cloth that covers your feet and ankles
- onesie : a one-piece outfit for babies
- romper : a loose one-piece garment for babies or toddlers
- bib : a cloth worn to protect clothes while eating
- baby booties : soft shoes for babies
- baby hat : a small hat to keep a baby’s head warm
- baby bodysuit : a stretchy one-piece outfit for babies
- footed pajamas : sleepwear that covers the whole body and feet
- kids' pajamas : clothes for children to sleep in
- overalls : pants with a front flap and straps over the shoulders
- diaper : absorbent underwear for babies
- training pants : underwear used when potty training
- snowsuit : a warm one-piece for snowy weather
- jacket : a short coat to keep warm
- school uniform : standard clothes worn by children at school
- rain boots : waterproof boots for wet weather
- mittens : hand coverings with no separate fingers
- hoodie : a sweatshirt with a hood
- cap : a casual hat with a visor
- hat : a covering for the head
- beret : a soft, round, flat-crowned hat
- headband : a band worn around the head to hold hair back
- hair clip : a device to hold hair in place
- hair tie : an elastic band to tie hair
- hairpin : a pin to fix hair into a style
- beanie : a soft close-fitting hat for cold weather
- gloves : hand coverings with fingers
- mittens : hand coverings without finger separations
- bracelet : jewelry worn around the wrist
- watch : a small clock worn on the wrist
- wristband : a stretchy band worn on the wrist
- scarf : a long piece of fabric worn around the neck
- necktie : a cloth band worn around the neck, usually with a shirt
- bow tie : a short tie tied in a bow shape
- necklace : jewelry worn around the neck
- choker : a short, tight necklace
- sunglasses : glasses that protect eyes from sunlight
- glasses : lenses worn to improve vision
- mask : a cover for the face, often for protection
- earrings : jewelry worn on the ears
- piercing : a hole made in the body to wear jewelry
- handbag : a small bag used to carry personal items
- backpack : a bag carried on the back
- belt : a strap worn around the waist
- wallet : a small case for money and cards
- umbrella : a tool to protect from rain
- keychain : a small ring or chain to hold keys
- jewelry : decorative items worn on the body
- ring : a small circular band worn on a finger
- wedding ring : a ring symbolizing marriage
- earrings : jewelry worn on the ears
- bracelet : jewelry worn on the wrist
- necklace : jewelry worn around the neck
- choker : a short necklace that fits tightly around the neck
- anklet : a bracelet worn around the ankle
- brooch : a decorative pin worn on clothes
- pendant : a hanging piece on a necklace
- medallion : a large round pendant, often with a design
- jewelry box : a container used to store jewelry
- shoes : something you wear on your feet
- sneakers : soft shoes for sports or casual wear
- boots : shoes that cover the ankle or higher
- ankle boots : boots that reach just above the ankle
- high heels : shoes with raised heels
- sandals : open shoes with straps
- flip-flops : flat open shoes with a thong strap
- loafers : slip-on shoes without laces
- ballet flats : flat, simple shoes similar to ballet shoes
- slippers : soft shoes for indoors
- cleats : shoes with spikes for sports
- platform shoes : shoes with thick soles
- makeup : products used to improve or change the way your face looks
- foundation : a skin-colored cream or liquid applied to the face
- concealer : a cream used to hide dark circles or spots
- powder : a light product to reduce shine on the face
- blush : a pink or red powder for the cheeks
- eyeliner : a pencil or liquid to draw around the eyes
- mascara : a product to make eyelashes look longer and darker
- lipstick : colored cream for the lips
- lip gloss : shiny or glossy product for the lips
- eyeshadow : colored powder used on eyelids
- makeup remover : a liquid or wipe used to clean makeup from the face
- nail polish : colored liquid used on fingernails
- perfume : a liquid with a pleasant smell
- body lotion : a cream used to soften the skin
- skincare : products to clean, protect, or treat the skin
- hairstyle : the way someone wears their hair
- haircut : the result of cutting the hair
- bangs : short hair across the forehead
- bob : a short haircut, usually around chin level
- pixie cut : very short haircut, close to the head
- ponytail : hair tied back and hanging like a tail
- braid : hair woven together into one or more strands
- bun : hair twisted into a round shape, usually on top or back of the head
- top knot : a small bun on the top of the head
- updo : a hairstyle where the hair is pinned up
- curly hair : hair with tight or loose curls
- wavy hair : hair with soft waves
- straight hair : hair with no curls or waves
- afro : very curly hair styled in a rounded shape
- cornrows : small, tight braids close to the scalp
- dreadlocks : hair twisted into long, rope-like strands
- mohawk : hair shaved on both sides with a strip left in the center
- shaved head : no hair on the scalp
- hair extensions : extra hair added to make hair longer or fuller
- hair dye : product used to color the hair
- highlight : light-colored strands in the hair
- hair gel : product used to shape or hold hair in place
- hairspray : spray to keep a hairstyle in place
- barber : a person who cuts hair, usually for men
- hairdresser : a person who cuts and styles hair
- uniform : official clothes worn for school or work
- suit : a matching jacket and pants or skirt, often formal
- blazer : a formal jacket, like part of a suit
- tie : a long cloth worn around the neck with formal clothes
- bow tie : a small tied ribbon worn at the neck
- dress shirt : a buttoned shirt for formal wear
- workwear : clothes for working, especially physical jobs
- scrubs : medical clothes worn by doctors and nurses
- lab coat : a white coat worn by scientists or doctors
- chef's uniform : clothing worn by professional cooks
- sportswear : clothes for exercise or sports
- tracksuit : jacket and pants for jogging or warm-ups
- joggers : loose pants for running or relaxing
- jersey : a shirt worn by athletes
- yoga pants : stretchy pants for yoga or comfort
- swimsuit : clothing for swimming
- bikini : a two-piece swimsuit for women
- rash guard : a tight shirt worn in water for sun or skin protection
- tuxedo : a very formal men’s suit, often for weddings
- evening gown : a long formal dress for special events
- cocktail dress : a short fancy dress for parties
- little black dress : a simple black dress for many occasions
- gothic style : dark, dramatic fashion with black and bold looks
- punk outfit : clothing style with bold, rebellious looks
- casual outfit : simple and relaxed clothing
- hipster look : trendy or retro style with creative details
- kimono : a traditional Japanese robe
- sari : a traditional Indian dress for women
- abaya : a loose black cloak worn by some Muslim women
- dashiki : a colorful West African shirt or tunic
- dirndl : a traditional German and Austrian dress
- kilts : a traditional Scottish skirt for men
- bag : a general term for something used to carry things
- handbag : a small bag carried by hand, usually by women
- backpack : a bag with straps worn on the back
- shoulder bag : a bag with a long strap worn over the shoulder
- tote bag : a large open bag with two handles
- crossbody bag : a small bag with a long strap worn across the body
- clutch : a small flat handbag without handles
- wallet : a small case for holding money and cards
- purse : a small bag for money or coins
- briefcase : a flat case for carrying documents, often for work
- messenger bag : a bag worn across the shoulder, used by messengers or students
- travel bag : a large bag used for travel
- duffel bag : a soft, round bag used for sports or travel
- luggage : all the suitcases and bags you take when you travel
- suitcase : a hard or soft box used for packing clothes for a trip
- makeup bag : a small bag used to carry cosmetics
- fanny pack : a small bag worn around the waist
- satchel : a structured bag, often used for school
- leather goods : items made from leather, like bags or wallets
- size : how big or small something is
- small : a little size
- medium : a size between small and large
- large : a big size
- extra-large (XL) : very big size
- double extra-large (XXL) : even bigger than XL
- fitted : tight and close to the body
- loose : not tight, wide or relaxed fit
- plus size : larger sizes for bigger bodies
- one size fits all : made to fit everyone
- shoe size : the size of a person’s foot
- waist size : the size around the stomach
- bust size : the measurement around the chest
- hip size : the size around the hips
- cotton : a soft natural fabric from a plant
- linen : a light natural fabric, often used in summer
- wool : a warm fabric made from sheep
- silk : a smooth, shiny fabric from silkworms
- leather : strong material from animal skin
- denim : thick cotton fabric used for jeans
- polyester : a synthetic fabric made by humans
- nylon : a strong and stretchy synthetic fabric
- spandex : a stretchy material used in tight clothes
- lace : a decorative and delicate fabric with holes
- velvet : a soft, smooth fabric with a short pile
- fur : soft hair from animals, used for coats
- suede : soft leather with a brushed surface
- faux leather : fake leather made from plastic
- fleece : soft warm fabric often used in jackets