Topic: CLOTHES AND FASHION
Explore CLOTHES AND FASHION Topic
accessory
alter
appliqué
armband
armhole
bag
bejewelled
billfold
boater
bow
bowler
bow tie
braid(n)
braid(v)
breast-pocket
brim
bum bag
bust
button
button-down
buttonhole
cape
checked
civvies
clasp
cleat
clingy
clothes brush
clothes hanger
clutch bag
coat check
coat hanger
coatroom
cobbler
cockade
cocktail dress
codpiece
collar
collar stud
colour-coordinated
colourfast
corsage
costume
coveralls
cravat
crinkly
cut
dark glasses
darn(v)
darn(n)
dart
décolletage
detailing
diadem
diaphanous
dishevelled
dowdy
down-at-heel
dress(n)
dress(v)
dressed
dressmaker
dress sense
dressy
epaulette
facing
fancy dress
fashion
finery
fleecy
fop
garb
gather
gingham
gold-rimmed
granny
groom
habit
handbag
herringbone
knit
knitwear
line
lined
liner
lingerie
lining
livery
locker room
made-to-measure
made-to-order
makeover
model(n)
model(v)
modelling
mohair
name tag
natty
neckline
out
pack
parasol
pinstripe
plaid
pleat
pleated
plume
plumed
plunging neckline
pocket
pocketbook
pocket handkerchief
polka dot
pompom
popper
pouch
power dressing
press
proof
purse
raffish
ragged
rail
retro
salon
sensible
sequin
set
shoeshine
shoulder bag
shoulder pad
shoulder strap
single-breasted
size
sleeve
sleeveless
sling
smocking
soigné
spangle
sportswear
starch
stitch
stud
studded
tack
tail
tailor
tailored
tailoring
tapered
tartan
tatters
thread(n)
thread(v)
tie-dye
tie-pin
toe
toecap
toggle
tongue
toupée
trainer
trimmings
trouser press
turn-up
tweedy
unbecoming
undress
unmentionables
valet
wallet
wear
wearer
weatherproof
well-dressed
well-groomed
wristband
zip
zipper
| Language: | Old English |
| Origin: | clathas, plural of clath; CLOTH |
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clothes S2 W2
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[plural]
I enjoy shopping for new clothes. change your clothes/change into clean/dry etc clothes
The kids ran upstairs to change into dry clothes.
The kids ran upstairs to change into dry clothes.
a clothes shop➔ a change of clothes
at change2 (6); ➔ designer clothes
at designer2, plain-clothesWORD CHOICE: 
clothes, clothing, garment, clothclothes are things that you wear, for example shirts and dresses • I need some new clothes. • Do you ever wear your sister's clothes?!! clothes is always plural and has no singular form • He was wearing nice clothes (NOT a nice clothe/clothes). Use clothing to talk about a particular type of clothes or when talking about making or selling clothes • Special protective clothing is worn. • a clothing manufacturer!! This word is not used much in ordinary spoken language • I went shopping for summer clothes (NOT clothing). In formal English, you can use garment or piece/item/article of clothing to refer to one thing you wear • a long velvet garment • a discarded article of clothing But it is more usual to name the particular thing you mean • He was wearing a long coat (NOT long garment).Cloth is the material that clothes are made from • a suit made from fine woollen cloth

clothes, clothing, garment, clothclothes are things that you wear, for example shirts and dresses • I need some new clothes. • Do you ever wear your sister's clothes?!! clothes is always plural and has no singular form • He was wearing nice clothes (NOT a nice clothe/clothes). Use clothing to talk about a particular type of clothes or when talking about making or selling clothes • Special protective clothing is worn. • a clothing manufacturer!! This word is not used much in ordinary spoken language • I went shopping for summer clothes (NOT clothing). In formal English, you can use garment or piece/item/article of clothing to refer to one thing you wear • a long velvet garment • a discarded article of clothing But it is more usual to name the particular thing you mean • He was wearing a long coat (NOT long garment).Cloth is the material that clothes are made from • a suit made from fine woollen cloth