Clothes and accessories in English, with pictures
This page covers common everyday items you wear on your body and head. Try describing your own outfit each morning to remember these words easily.
jeans
/dʒiːnz/
Casual blue pants made from strong denim cotton fabric.
“He wears blue jeans almost every day.”
/ʃɜːrt/
A top with sleeves, a collar, and buttons down the front.
“I need to iron this white shirt for work.”
/pænts/
Clothing that covers both legs separately down to the ankles.
“These black pants fit me very well.”
/drɛs/
A one-piece piece of clothing for women and girls that hangs down over the legs.
“She wore an elegant red dress to the party.”
/skɜːrt/
An item hanging from the waist that covers parts of the legs.
“Her pleated skirt matches her light blue top.”
/ˈdʒækɪt/
A short outer layer that usually reaches down to your hips.
“Take a warm jacket because it might get cold.”
/koʊt/
A long outer garment worn outside to stay warm in cold weather.
“Hang your heavy coat by the front door.”
sweater
/ˈswet.ər/
A warm knitted top with long sleeves, made of wool or cotton.
“This wool sweater keeps me warm in winter.”
/hæt/
A shaped head cover, often with a wide circular brim.
“He took off his hat inside the building.”
/kæp/
A soft head cover that has a curved visor in front.
“She wears a baseball cap on sunny days.”
shoes
/ʃuːz/
Coverings for your feet, usually made of leather, with hard soles.
“Please leave your dirty shoes outside.”
boots
/buːts/
Strong, heavy footwear that covers your foot and part of the leg.
“Wear your leather boots when it snows.”
socks
/sɒks/
Soft cloth coverings worn inside footwear to protect your feet.
“I bought three pairs of warm wool socks.”
gloves
/ɡlʌvz/
Hand coverings with separate spaces for each of your fingers.
“Put your gloves on before going into the snow.”
scarf
/skɑːrf/
A long strip of cloth wrapped around the neck for warmth.
“Wrap that warm scarf around your neck.”
/bɛlt/
A strip of leather worn around the waist to hold trousers up.
“His brown leather belt matches his boots.”
/taɪ/
A narrow strip of cloth worn around the neck under a collar.
“He wears a silk tie to the office.”
shorts
/ʃɔːrts/
Short trousers that cover your hips and thighs, leaving legs bare.
“I prefer wearing shorts during the hot summer.”
pajamas
/pəˈdʒɑːməz/
Soft, loose two-piece clothing used for sleeping in bed.
“She changed into warm pajamas before going to bed.”
hoodie
/ˈhʊdi/
A casual sweatshirt with a hood attached.
“He pulled the hood of his hoodie up.”
raincoat
/ˈreɪn.koʊt/
Waterproof outerwear designed to keep you dry when it storms.
“Bring a yellow raincoat in case it pours.”
cardigan
/ˈkɑːrdɪɡən/
A knitted wool top that opens at the front with buttons.
“My grandmother knitted this lovely green cardigan.”
blazer
/ˈbleɪzər/
A smart jacket worn for business or semi-formal occasions.
“He wore a navy blazer over his shirt.”
overalls
/ˈoʊvərɔːlz/
Trousers with an attached chest piece held up by shoulder straps.
“The painter wore denim overalls covered in paint.”
sandals
/ˈsændəlz/
Open, airy footwear held onto the foot with straps.
“She walked on the beach wearing leather sandals.”
sneakers
/ˈsniːkərz/
Comfortable sports shoes with flexible rubber soles for walking or running.
“I run five miles in these sneakers daily.”
necklace
/ˈnekləs/
Decorative jewelry such as a chain worn around the neck.
“She received a beautiful silver necklace for her birthday.”
bracelet
/ˈbreɪslət/
An ornamental band or chain worn around your wrist.
“A gold bracelet gleamed on her wrist.”
earrings
/ˈɪərɪŋz/
Pieces of jewelry attached to or hanging from your ears.
“Her pearl earrings matched her white dress.”
sunglasses
/ˈsʌnˌɡlæs.ɪz/
Eyewear with dark glass that shields your eyes from bright light.
“Do not forget your sunglasses at the beach.”
