Clothing & Appearance
Clothes, style, grooming, and how people look.
356 words
Some words in this topic are A2–C2 — part of Pro. A1 words are always free.
Go ProA1 (15)
face
A1
/feːs/
The front part of your head, from your forehead to your chin.
hair
A1
/ˈheːɹ/
The mass of fine threads that grow on a person's head.
wear
A1
/wɛ(ə)ɹ/
To have clothes, jewellery, or other items on your body.
clothes
A1
/kloʊ(ð)z/
Things you wear, such as shirts, trousers, and dresses.
dress
A1
/dɹɪs/
To put clothes on yourself or someone else.
hat
A1
/hæt/
A covering for the head, often with a brim.
shirt
A1
/ʃɜɹt/
A piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually with a collar, sleeves, and buttons.
coat
A1
/ˈkoʊ̯t/
A piece of clothing with long sleeves worn over other clothes to keep warm.
jacket
A1
/ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/
A short coat, usually reaching to the waist or hips
shoe
A1
/ˈʃu/
A covering for the foot, usually made of leather or another firm material, with a sole and heel.
jewelry
A1
/ˈdʒuːəlri/
Decorative items worn on the body, such as rings, necklaces, and bracelets, often made of precious metals and stones.
skirt
A1
/skɚt/
a piece of clothing worn from the waist down, covering part of the legs
trousers
A1
/ˈtɹaʊzɚz/
A piece of clothing that covers your body from the waist down, with a separate part for each leg.
haircut
A1
/ˈhɛə(ɹ)kʌt/
The act of cutting someone's hair, usually by a professional.
apron
A1
/ˈeɪ.pɹən/
A piece of clothing worn over the front of your clothes to keep them clean, especially when cooking.
A2 (28) Pro
pants
A2
/ˈpænts/
A piece of clothing that covers the body from the waist down, with a separate part for each leg; trousers.
suit
A2
/suːt/
A set of matching clothes, usually a jacket with trousers or a skirt.
dressed
A2
/ˈdɹɛst/
Past tense and past participle of dress; wearing clothes.
model
A2
/ˈmɑ.dl̩/
A small copy of an object, often used to show how the real thing looks or works.
style
A2
/ˈstaɪl/
A particular way of doing, making, or expressing something.
uniform
A2
/ˈjunɪˌfɔɹm/
A set of special clothes worn by members of a group, such as students, police, or soldiers.
fashion
A2
/ˈfæʃən/
The popular styles of clothing at a particular time, and the industry that creates them.
belt
A2
/bɛlt/
A strip of leather or cloth worn around the waist to hold up clothes or for decoration.
crown
A2
/kɹæʊ̯n/
A round decoration worn on the head by a king or queen, often made of gold and jewels.
classic
A2
/ˈklæs.ɪk/
Admired for a long time and recognized as one of the best of its kind.
kit
A2
/kɪt/
A set of items needed for a particular purpose, often kept together.
clown
A2
/ˈklæʊ̯n/
A performer with funny clothes, face paint, and a red nose who entertains people, often at a circus.
granny
A2
/ˈɡɹæni/
Your grandmother (informal).
appearance
A2
/əˈpiɹ.əns/
The way that someone or something looks.
rap
A2
/ɹæp/
A style of music in which words are spoken rhythmically over a beat.
bra
A2
/bɹɑː/
A piece of women's underwear worn to support the breasts.
glove
A2
/ɡlʌv/
A piece of clothing that covers the hand and fingers.
sock
A2
/sɑk/
A soft piece of clothing that covers your foot and ankle, worn inside a shoe.
barber
A2
/ˈbɑɹ.bɚ/
A person whose job is cutting men's hair and shaving or trimming beards.
hip hop
A2
/ˈhɪp.hɑp/
A style of popular music with a strong rhythm and spoken or rapped lyrics.
napkin
A2
/ˈnæp.kɪn/
A piece of cloth or paper used at meals to wipe your mouth and hands and protect your clothes.
earring
A2
/ˈɪɹɪŋ/
A piece of jewellery that you wear on your ear.
tights
A2
/ˈtaɪts/
A close-fitting garment that covers the legs, hips, and feet, worn mainly by women and girls.
swimsuit
A2
/ˈswɪm.s(j)ut/
A piece of clothing worn for swimming.
raincoat
A2
/ˈɹeɪnkoʊt/
A coat that keeps you dry in the rain.
clothing
A2
/ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
Things people wear to cover the body, taken as a whole.
unbutton
A2
/ʌnˈbʌtən/
to undo the buttons of a garment or other object so that it opens
necktie
A2
/ˈnɛk.taɪ/
a long, narrow strip of cloth worn around the neck beneath a collar and tied in a knot at the front
B1 (35) Pro
naked
B1
/ˈneɪkɪd/
Not wearing any clothes; bare.
sand
B1
/ˈsænd/
Tiny loose grains of worn rock that form beaches and deserts.
beard
B1
/bɪɹd/
The hair that grows on a man's chin and cheeks.
worn
B1
/wɔɹn/
Damaged and shabby from being used a lot.
shave
B1
/ʃeɪv/
To cut hair very close to the skin, especially from the face, using a razor.
helmet
B1
/ˈhɛlmɪt/
A hard hat worn to protect the head.
collar
B1
/ˈkɑ.ləɹ/
The part of a shirt, coat, or dress that fits around the neck.
razor
B1
/ˈɹeɪzɚ/
A sharp tool used to shave hair from the skin.
gown
B1
/ˈɡæʊ̯n/
A woman's long, formal dress, often worn on special occasions.
sleeve
B1
/ˈsliːv/
The part of a piece of clothing that covers the arm.
undress
B1
/ʌnˈdɹɛs/
To take off your clothes.
jumper
B1
/ˈd͡ʒʌmpɚ/
A knitted piece of clothing worn on the upper body for warmth; a sweater (British English).
underpants
B1
/ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌpænts/
A piece of underwear worn on the lower body, under your other clothes.
blush
B1
/blʌʃ/
To become red in the face from embarrassment or shyness.
trend
B1
/tɹɛnd/
A general direction in which something is changing or developing.
fashionable
B1
/ˈfæʃənəbl̩/
Following the current popular style; in fashion.
garment
B1
/ˈɡɑɹ.mənt/
A piece of clothing.
sweatshirt
B1
/ˈswɛtʃəːt/
A loose, warm cotton top with long sleeves, often worn for sport or as casual clothing.
well-dressed
B1
Wearing attractive, fashionable, or smart clothes.
up-to-date
B1
/ˌʌp tə ˈdeɪt/
Including the latest information or features; current.
tracksuit
B1
/ˈtɹækˌsut/
A loose, comfortable top and trousers worn for sport or relaxing.
washbowl
B1
A bowl or sink used for washing your face and hands.
face to face
B1
costume
B1
/ˈkɑsˌt(j)um/
A set of clothes worn to look like someone or something else, often for fun.
underwear
B1
/ˈʌndɚˌwɛɹ/
Clothes worn next to the skin, under your outer clothes.
slipper
B1
/ˈslɪpəɹ/
a soft, comfortable shoe that is easy to put on and is often worn indoors
haired
B1
/hɛɹd/
having hair, especially hair of a particular kind or color
barefoot
B1
/ˈbɛɹfʊt/
wearing nothing on the feet
nightdress
B1
/ˈnaɪtˌdrɛs/
a loose garment, traditionally worn by a woman or girl, for sleeping in
wearer
B1
/ˈwɛrɚ/
a person who is wearing or regularly wears a particular item of clothing, decoration, or equipment
wrapper
B1
/ˈræp.ɚ/
paper, plastic, or another material folded around an object to cover or protect it
unshaven
B1
/ˌʌnˈʃeɪ.vən/
not recently shaved, especially so that short facial hair is visible
bib
B1
/bɪb/
a piece of cloth or plastic fastened under the chin to protect clothing while eating
eyeglasses
B1
/ˈaɪˌɡlæs.ɪz/
mainly North American: a frame holding two lenses, worn in front of the eyes to improve vision or protect the eyes
sweaty
B1
/ˈswɛti/
covered in sweat or smelling of sweat
B2 (38) Pro
mask
B2
/mask/
A covering for the face, used for protection or to hide who you are.
outfit
B2
/ˈaʊtfɪt/
A set of clothes worn together, often for a special occasion.
hood
B2
/hʊd/
A part of a coat or jacket that covers your head.
disguise
B2
/dɪsˈɡaɪz/
Clothes, makeup, or other things used to change your appearance and hide who you are.
salon
B2
/səˈlɑn/
A place where people go to have their hair or beauty treatments done.
mustache
B2
/ˈmʌˌstæʃ/
Hair that a man grows on his upper lip.
overall
B2
/ˌəʊ.vəˈɹɔːl/
Generally; when everything is considered.
pajamas
B2
/pəˈd͡ʒɑ.məz/
A loose set of clothes, usually a top and trousers, worn for sleeping.
vanity
B2
/ˈvænəti/
Too much pride in your own appearance, abilities, or achievements.
bikini
B2
/bɪˈki.ni/
A two-piece swimsuit worn by women.
elegance
B2
/ˈɛl.ɪ.ɡəns/
Graceful beauty and good taste in appearance, manners, or style.
ornament
B2
/ˈɔɹnəmənt/
An object used to decorate something and make it more attractive.
stylist
B2
/ˈstaɪlɪst/
A person whose job is to cut and arrange people's hair.
barbershop
B2
/ˈbɑːrbɝˌʃɑːp/
A shop where men go to have their hair cut.
overcoat
B2
/ˈoʊvɚkoʊt/
A long, heavy coat worn over other clothes in cold weather.
clog
B2
/klɑɡ/
To block something, or to become blocked.
wornout
B2
/ˈwɔɹnˌaʊt/
Used so much that it is no longer good enough to use.
waistcoat
B2
/ˈweɪs(t)kəʊt/
A close-fitting sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and usually under a jacket.
unfashionable
B2
/ənˈfæʃənəbəl/
Not in style; not following current fashion.
embroider
B2
/ɪmˈbrɔɪ.dɚ/
to decorate cloth or clothing by sewing patterns or pictures directly onto it
stubble
B2
/ˈstʌbəl/
short, stiff hair that remains or grows after shaving, especially on the face
kimono
B2
/kəˈmoʊnoʊ/
a traditional Japanese robe with wide sleeves, a wrapped front, and a broad sash
kilt
B2
/kɪlt/
a knee-length pleated garment, usually made of tartan cloth and traditionally associated with Scottish Highland dress
anklet
B2
/ˈæŋ.klət/
an ornamental band or chain worn around the ankle
buttonhole
B2
/ˈbʌtənˌhoʊl/
a slit in a garment through which a button passes to fasten it
toga
B2
/ˈtoʊɡə/
a long, loose outer garment draped around the body and worn by male citizens of ancient Rome
tiara
B2
/tiˈɑɹə/
a jeweled ornamental headpiece worn on formal occasions
dressmaker
B2
/ˈdɹɛsˌmeɪkɚ/
a person whose occupation is making, altering, or repairing dresses and other fitted women's clothing
locket
B2
/ˈlɑkɪt/
a small ornamental pendant that opens to hold a photograph, lock of hair, or other keepsake
plaid
B2
/plæd/
a pattern of crossing horizontal and vertical bands in two or more colors, often resembling tartan
blazer
B2
/ˈbleɪ.zɚ/
a smart jacket resembling a suit jacket but not worn with matching trousers
retouch
B2
/ˌriˈtʌtʃ/
to improve or alter an image, artwork, or other object by making small corrections to its details
long-tailed
B2
/ˌlɔːŋˈteɪld/
clothing: having long rear skirts, panels, or tails
mannequin
B2
/ˈmænɪkɪn/
a life-size model of the human body used to display or fit clothing
tartan
B2
/ˈtɑɹtn̩/
a woven fabric or pattern formed by horizontal and vertical bands of different colors crossing one another
spectacled
B2
/ˈspɛk.tə.kəld/
wearing spectacles, or marked around the eyes as though wearing them
oxford
B2
/ˈɑksfɚd/
a low shoe laced over the instep
panama
B2
/ˈpæn.ə.mɑː/
a lightweight brimmed hat traditionally woven from fine straw-like fibers
C1 (43) Pro
jersey
C1
/ˈd͡ʒɝzi/
A shirt worn by a member of a sports team, often showing the player's name and number.
facial
C1
/ˈfeɪ.ʃəl/
Relating to or affecting the face.
cloak
C1
/ˈkloʊk/
A long, loose outer garment worn over the shoulders, often with a hood.
undermine
C1
/ˌʌn.dɚˈmaɪn/
To gradually weaken or damage something.
bearded
C1
/ˈbɪɹdəd/
Having a beard; with hair growing on the chin and cheeks.
silhouette
C1
/ˌsɪ.lʊˈwɛt/
The dark shape and outline of someone or something seen against a lighter background.
overalls
C1
/ˈoʊvəɹɔːlz/
Loose trousers with a bib and shoulder straps, often worn for work.
pedicure
C1
/ˈpɛ.dɪ.kjʊɹ/
A beauty treatment for the feet and toenails.
visage
C1
/ˈvɪz.ɪd͡ʒ/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
aesthetically
C1
/ɛsˈθɛtɪkli/
In a way that relates to beauty or is pleasing to the senses.
detritus
C1
/dɪˈtɹaɪ.təs/
Scattered waste, rubbish, or leftover fragments.
verve
C1
/vɝv/
Great energy, enthusiasm, and style, especially in art or performance.
chiselled
C1
Having sharp, clearly defined features, especially the face or body.
blankness
C1
The state of being empty, with nothing written, marked, or shown.
frazzled
C1
/ˈfræzəld/
extremely tired or exhausted, often due to stress or overwork
petticoat
C1
/ˈpɛt.ɪ.koʊt/
a light undergarment worn beneath a dress or skirt
plait
C1
/pleɪt/
chiefly British: to braid hair, cord, or another flexible material by crossing strands over one another
frill
C1
/ˈfrɪl/
a narrow strip of gathered or pleated fabric used as a decorative edge
ringlet
C1
/ˈrɪŋ.lət/
a long curl of hair shaped like a small ring or spiral
trappings
C1
/ˈtræpɪŋz/
the outward signs, accessories, or equipment associated with a role, rank, or activity
glamour
C1
/ˈɡlæmər/
a special quality of beauty, excitement, or charm that attracts admiration
thong
C1
/θɔŋ/
a narrow strip of leather or another flexible material, especially one used as a fastening
garter
C1
/ˈɡɑrtɚ/
a band worn around the leg to hold up a sock or stocking
rouge
C1
/ruːʒ/
a red or pink cosmetic applied to the cheeks; blusher
corset
C1
/ˈkɔrsɪt/
a close-fitting, often stiffened undergarment worn to support or shape the torso and waist
tassel
C1
/ˈtæsəl/
a decorative bunch of threads or cords tied together at one end and left hanging at the other
fez
C1
/fɛz/
a brimless felt hat shaped like a short cone, typically red and often fitted with a tassel
headpiece
C1
/ˈhɛdˌpiːs/
something worn on or covering the head, especially an ornamental or protective item
hatband
C1
/ˈhætˌbænd/
a decorative or functional band fitted around the crown of a hat, just above the brim
visor
C1
/ˈvaɪ.zɚ/
a movable part of a helmet that covers and protects the face
corduroy
C1
/ˈkɔːdɹɔɪ/
a durable cotton fabric with raised parallel ribs running along its surface
gauzy
C1
/ˈɡɔzi/
thin, light, and translucent like gauze
coattail
C1
/ˈkoʊtˌteɪl/
usually plural: another person's success or influence from which an associate gains an advantage
nightshirt
C1
/ˈnaɪt.ʃɝːt/
a loose, shirt-shaped garment worn in bed
headgear
C1
/ˈhɛd.ɡɪr/
anything worn on the head, such as a hat, helmet, hood, or ceremonial covering
mitten
C1
/ˈmɪʔ.n̩/
a glove with one section for the thumb and another shared section for the four fingers
bareheaded
C1
/ˈbɛrˌhɛdɪd/
wearing no hat or other covering on the head
duds
C1
/dʌdz/
informal, plural: clothes, especially ordinary, rough, or distinctive clothes
gray-headed
C1
/ˌɡreɪˈhɛdɪd/
having gray or white hair, especially as a sign of age
hosiery
C1
/ˈhoʊʒəri/
socks, stockings, tights, and similar close-fitting garments for the feet and legs, considered collectively
camisole
C1
/ˈkæm.ɪ.soʊl/
a short, sleeveless undergarment for the upper body, traditionally worn by women
sombrero
C1
/səmˈbɹɛɹ.oʊ/
in English, a broad-brimmed hat of a type associated especially with Mexico and the southwestern United States
topknot
C1
/ˈtɑːpˌnɑːt/
a knot, bun, or gathered arrangement of hair worn on the top of the head
C2 (111) Pro
dung
C2
/ˈdʌŋ/
fertilize or dress with dung
prone
C2
/pɹoʊn/
Likely to do or suffer something, especially something bad.
attire
C2
/əˈtaɪɚ/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
spruce
C2
/spɹuːs/
dress and groom with particular care, as for a special occasion
drape
C2
/dɹeɪp/
the manner in which fabric hangs or falls
romper
C2
/ˈɹɑmpɚ/
A one-piece garment, often worn by young children at play.
wince
C2
/wɪns/
make a face indicating disgust or dislike
threadbare
C2
/ˈθɹɛdˌbɛ(ə)ɹ/
having the nap worn away so that the threads show through
genomically
C2
In a way that relates to a genome or genetic makeup.
shirtsleeve
C2
/ˈʃɝːtˌsliːv/
the sleeve of a shirt
spangle
C2
/ˈspæŋɡəl/
a small, flat, shiny ornament sewn onto clothing; a sequin
tress
C2
/tɹɛs/
literary, often plural: a long lock, curl, or braid of hair
gaiter
C2
/ˈɡeɪ.təɹ/
a protective covering worn over the ankle and lower leg, often extending over the top of a shoe
brooch
C2
/bɹoʊt͡ʃ/
an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing
finery
C2
/ˈfaɪnəɹi/
showy, elegant, or elaborate clothes, jewellery, and ornaments
freckled
C2
/ˈfɹɛkəld/
covered with freckles or small brownish spots
breeches
C2
/ˈbrɪtʃɪz/
short trousers fastened at or just below the knee, historically worn by men and now especially for riding
hobnail
C2
/ˈhɑːbneɪl/
a short nail with a broad, thick head, driven into a boot sole to strengthen it or improve grip
chaplet
C2
/ˈtʃæplət/
a garland or circlet of flowers, leaves, or other material worn on the head or around the neck
smocked
C2
/smɑːkt/
wearing or dressed in a smock
diadem
C2
/ˈdaɪəˌdem/
an ornamental headband or crown worn as a sign of royalty
armlet
C2
/ˈɑːrm.lət/
a band worn around the upper arm for ornament or identification
accoutrement
C2
/əˈkuː.tɚ.mənt/
an item of equipment, clothing, or decoration used for a particular activity or role, most often in the plural
ulster
C2
/ˈʌlstər/
a long, loose, heavy overcoat, traditionally of rough wool and sometimes made with a shoulder cape
muff
C2
/mʌf/
a tube of fur or warm fabric into which both hands are placed for warmth
blouse
C2
/blaʊs/
a shirt or lightweight upper garment, especially one made for women or girls
turban
C2
/ˈtɝ.bən/
a head covering made by winding a long piece of cloth around the head, worn especially in several South Asian and religious traditions
seam
C2
/siːm/
a line where two pieces of cloth, leather, or similar material are joined, usually by sewing
milliner
C2
/ˈmɪl.ə.nɚ/
a person who designs, makes, or sells women's hats
dressmaking
C2
/ˈdresˌmeɪ.kɪŋ/
the craft, work, or occupation of making women's clothing, especially custom-fitted dresses
millinery
C2
/ˈmɪl.əˌner.i/
women's hats and related decorative headwear considered collectively
bangle
C2
/ˈbæŋ.ɡəl/
a stiff ornamental bracelet or anklet, usually slipped over the hand or foot or closed with a clasp
bathrobe
C2
/ˈbæθˌɹoʊb/
a loose robe, often made of absorbent cloth, worn before or after bathing or while relaxing at home
sweatband
C2
/ˈswɛtˌbænd/
a strip of absorbent material worn around the head or wrist during exercise
greatcoat
C2
/ˈɡreɪtˌkoʊt/
a long, heavy overcoat worn for warmth, especially as part of a historical military uniform
tunic
C2
/ˈtunɪk/
a loose garment for the torso, typically reaching from the shoulders to the hips or knees
buskin
C2
/ˈbʌs.kɪn/
a soft boot reaching to the calf or knee, often laced up the front
blowsy
C2
/ˈblaʊzi/
dated and disparaging, especially of a woman: untidy, coarse, or excessively florid in appearance
neckerchief
C2
/ˈnɛkərtʃɪf/
a square or triangular scarf worn tied around the neck
circlet
C2
/ˈsɝklət/
a narrow circular band, often of precious metal or flowers, worn around the head
poncho
C2
/ˈpɑntʃoʊ/
a cloak made from a single piece of fabric with an opening for the head, traditionally worn in South America
bedraggled
C2
/bɪˈdræɡəld/
wet, dirty, and hanging limply; untidy from exposure to bad weather
forelock
C2
/ˈfɔrˌlɑk/
a lock of hair that grows or falls over a person's forehead
neckcloth
C2
/ˈnɛkˌklɔθ/
a cloth worn around the neck, especially an ornamental cravat worn by men in earlier periods
clothier
C2
/ˈkloʊðiər/
a person or company that makes or sells clothes
crinoline
C2
/ˈkrɪnəlɪn/
a stiff or hooped petticoat, or its framework, worn to hold a skirt out from the body
farthingale
C2
/ˈfɑɹðɪŋɡeɪl/
a hooped framework or petticoat worn under a skirt, especially in the 16th and 17th centuries, to spread it outward
flounce
C2
/flaʊns/
a wide strip of gathered or pleated fabric sewn on a garment or furnishing as decoration
shaver
C2
/ˈʃeɪvɚ/
a tool or machine used for shaving, especially an electric razor
gewgaw
C2
/ˈɡuɡɔ/
a showy but cheap or worthless trinket, ornament, or decorative object
mercer
C2
/ˈmɝsɚ/
historical: a merchant who dealt in textiles, especially silk and other fine cloth
pinafore
C2
/ˈpɪnəˌfɔɹ/
a sleeveless, apron-like outer garment worn over other clothes, especially by a child
surtout
C2
/sɝˈtuː/
historical: a man's close-fitting overcoat, often cut like a frock coat
pelisse
C2
/pəˈlis/
historical: a long outer cloak or coat worn by women or children, often trimmed or lined with fur
mackintosh
C2
/ˈmækɪntɑʃ/
a waterproof raincoat, traditionally made from rubberized fabric
dishabille
C2
/ˌdɪsəˈbiːl/
a state of being only partly or carelessly dressed
epaulet
C2
/ˌepəˈlet/
an ornamental shoulder piece on a uniform, especially one indicating military rank
patten
C2
/ˈpætən/
historical: a wooden clog or raised overshoe worn to keep an ordinary shoe above wet or muddy ground
bandbox
C2
/ˈbændˌbɑks/
a lightweight box, originally for neckbands and later especially for hats or other delicate clothing
cowled
C2
/kaʊld/
wearing a cowl or hood, especially as part of a monk's clothing
boa
C2
/ˈboʊ.ə/
a long decorative scarf made of feathers, fur, or a similar fluffy material
pantaloon
C2
/ˌpæntəˈluːn/
a close-fitting trouser or an old-fashioned garment covering the leg, usually used in the plural pantaloons
billycock
C2
/ˈbɪl.iˌkɑːk/
dated British: a stiff felt hat with a rounded crown, similar to a bowler hat
breastpin
C2
/ˈbrɛstˌpɪn/
dated: an ornamental pin worn on clothing at the chest, especially in a cravat or shirtfront
cowl
C2
/kaʊl/
a large loose hood, especially one attached to a monk's robe
selvage
C2
/ˈsɛlvɪdʒ/
the narrow finished edge of woven fabric that prevents it from fraying
foppishness
C2
/ˈfɑː.pɪʃ.nəs/
excessive concern with fashionable dress, grooming, and elegant manners, especially in a man
trig
C2
/trɪɡ/
dated or dialectal: neat, trim, and smart in appearance
chemise
C2
/ʃəˈmiːz/
a loose shirtlike undergarment or nightdress, historically worn next to the skin by women
lappet
C2
/ˈlæpɪt/
a small hanging fold, flap, or strip on a garment or headdress, often made of lace or muslin
passé
C2
/pæˈseɪ/
no longer fashionable, current, or generally admired
sacque
C2
/sæk/
historical: a woman's loose gown or jacket hanging from the shoulders, especially a fashionable eighteenth-century garment
baldhead
C2
/ˈbɔːldˌhɛd/
dated: a person with a bald head
britches
C2
/ˈbrɪtʃɪz/
informal or dialectal: trousers; especially breeches
reticule
C2
/ˈrɛtɪˌkjuːl/
historical: a small woman's handbag, often closed with a drawstring
galluses
C2
/ˈɡæləsɪz/
chiefly US dialect, usually plural: straps worn over the shoulders to hold up trousers; suspenders or braces
shoestring
C2
/ˈʃuːstrɪŋ/
a cord or lace used to fasten a shoe
jerkin
C2
/ˈdʒɝː.kɪn/
a close-fitting jacket, often sleeveless and made of leather or rich fabric, worn especially by men in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries
dandyism
C2
/ˈdæn.diːˌɪzəm/
the cultivated dress, manners, wit, and self-presentation characteristic of a dandy
nudity
C2
/ˈnuːdɪti/
the state of wearing no clothes; nakedness
togs
C2
/tɑːɡz/
informal, plural: clothes, especially clothes for a particular activity or occasion
sunbonnet
C2
/ˈsʌnˌbɑnət/
a bonnet with a broad brim or projecting sides designed to shade the face and neck from sunlight
stomacher
C2
/ˈstʌm.ə.kɚ/
historical: a stiff, often richly decorated triangular panel worn over the chest and stomach at the front of a woman's bodice
surcoat
C2
/ˈsɝːˌkoʊt/
historical: a loose sleeveless garment worn over armour, often displaying heraldic colours or arms
décolleté
C2
/deɪˌkɑː.ləˈteɪ/
of a garment: cut low enough to expose much of the neck, shoulders, or upper chest
nightgown
C2
/ˈnaɪtˌɡaʊn/
a loose garment, especially a dresslike one, worn in bed
baldric
C2
/ˈbɔldɹɪk/
a broad, often ornamented belt worn diagonally from one shoulder to the opposite hip to support a sword, bugle, or other equipment
foppery
C2
/ˈfɑː.pɚ.i/
ostentatiously fashionable dress, affected manners, or behavior characteristic of a fop
tailcoat
C2
/ˈteɪlkoʊt/
a formal coat cut short at the front and extending into one or two long tails at the back
undershirt
C2
/ˈʌndɝˌʃɝːt/
a lightweight undergarment worn on the upper body beneath a shirt
cosmetic
C2
/kɑːzˈmɛtɪk/
a preparation applied to the body, especially the face or hair, to clean it or improve its appearance
smock
C2
/smɑk/
a loose garment worn over other clothes to protect them, traditionally by artists, workers, or farm laborers
moccasin
C2
/ˈmɑkəsɪn/
a traditional Indigenous North American soft leather shoe, made in varied regional styles from hide stitched around the foot
gorget
C2
/ˈɡɔrdʒɪt/
a distinctively colored patch of feathers or fur on an animal's throat or upper chest
labret
C2
/ˈleɪbrɪt/
an ornament worn through a piercing in or near the lip; also the piercing itself
cockade
C2
/kɑˈkeɪd/
an ornament (such as a knot of ribbon or a rosette) usually worn on the hat
spencer
C2
/ˈspɛnsɚ/
A short, close-fitting jacket primarily worn by women and children in the early 19th century.
toque
C2
/toʊk/
a close-fitting brimless hat, especially one worn by women
bandana
C2
/bænˈdænə/
a large, usually colorful square of cloth worn around the head or neck
bodice
C2
/ˈbɑːdɪs/
the fitted upper part of a woman's dress, above the waist
decolletage
C2
/ˌdeɪkɑləˈtɑʒ/
the low neckline of a woman's garment
dressy
C2
/ˈdɹɛsi/
stylish or formal enough for a special occasion
henna
C2
/ˈhɛnə/
a reddish-brown dye made from the powdered leaves of the henna plant, used to color hair or decorate skin
sunshade
C2
/ˈsʌnˌʃeɪd/
a parasol carried to protect a person from sunlight
topless
C2
/ˈtɑːpləs/
having the chest or breasts uncovered
wimple
C2
/ˈwɪmpəl/
a cloth headdress covering the head, neck, and sides of the face, worn historically by women and still by some nuns
fard
C2
/fɑɹd/
archaic or literary makeup or paint applied to the face
bandeau
C2
/ˈbændəʊ/
a band for the hair.
coif
C2
/kwɑːf/
a close-fitting cap or headdress, especially one formerly worn by women, nuns, soldiers, or lawyers
peignoir
C2
/peɪnˈwɑːr/
a woman's loose dressing gown, often light or sheer
tricorne
C2
/ˈtraɪ.kɔːrn/
a hat with the brim turned up on three sides to form three points; a tricorn
C2+ (86) Pro
chaste
C2+
/tʃeɪst/
abstaining from illicit sexual conduct; pure or restrained in style
apparel
C2+
/əˈpærəl/
clothing or attire; to clothe or adorn
clothe
C2+
/kloʊð/
to provide with or dress in garments
dandy
C2+
/ˈdændi/
a man overly concerned with elegant dress; excellent
cag
C2+
/kæɡ/
British informal, a lightweight waterproof jacket; a cagoule
dapper
C2+
/ˈdæpɚ/
neat and trim in dress and appearance
fray
C2+
/freɪ/
a noisy quarrel or fight; to wear or unravel at the edges
bedizen
C2+
/bɪˈdaɪzən/
to dress or adorn gaudily and showily
despoil
C2+
/dɪˈspɔɪl/
to plunder or strip of possessions, valuables, or beauty by force
exhaustedness
C2+
/ɪɡˈzɔstɪdnəs/
the state of being completely worn out or drained of energy
fuzz
C2+
/fʌz/
a mass of fine, fluffy fibers or hair; to make blurred
inelegant
C2+
/ɪnˈɛlɪɡənt/
lacking grace, refinement, or style
nappy
C2+
/ˈnæpi/
a baby's diaper; or (of hair) tightly curled and frizzy
naturalism
C2+
/ˈnætʃərəˌlɪzəm/
a style or doctrine depicting things as they really are in nature
nonuniformity
C2+
/ˌnɑnˌjunɪˈfɔrmɪti/
the state of not being uniform or consistent throughout
philosophic
C2+
/ˌfɪləˈsɑfɪk/
relating to philosophy; calm and rational in the face of difficulty
abrasive
C2+
/əˈbreɪsɪv/
causing wear by rubbing; harsh or grating in manner
aigrette
C2+
/ˈeɪɡrɛt/
a tuft of feathers or jewels worn as a head ornament
bluecoat
C2+
/ˈbluˌkoʊt/
a person wearing a blue uniform, especially a soldier or policeman
disrobe
C2+
/dɪsˈroʊb/
to take off clothing or ceremonial robes; to undress
doff
C2+
/dɑf/
to take off or remove, especially a hat or clothing
doublet
C2+
/ˈdʌblɪt/
a close-fitting jacket once worn by men, or one of a pair of like things
fashionably
C2+
/ˈfæʃənəbli/
in a manner conforming to current fashion
haversack
C2+
/ˈhævɚˌsæk/
a single-strapped bag worn over one shoulder for carrying provisions
naturism
C2+
/ˈneɪtʃərɪzəm/
the practice of going without clothes; nudism
outworn
C2+
/ˌaʊtˈwɔrn/
worn out or no longer useful; obsolete
stilted
C2+
/ˈstɪltɪd/
stiff and unnatural, especially in style or manner
supine
C2+
/ˈsupaɪn/
lying face upward; passively inactive
underclothing
C2+
/ˈʌndərˌkloʊðɪŋ/
clothing worn under outer garments; underwear
veil
C2+
/veɪl/
a piece of fine fabric worn to conceal or protect the face
aesthetical
C2+
/ɛsˈθɛtɪkəl/
relating to beauty or the appreciation of art
aesthetician
C2+
/ˌɛsθəˈtɪʃən/
a specialist in beauty treatment, or a theorist of aesthetics
barbate
C2+
/ˈbɑrbeɪt/
bearded or having tufts of hair, especially in botany
beautician
C2+
/bjuˈtɪʃən/
a person whose job is giving beauty treatments to the skin and hair
corsage
C2+
/kɔrˈsɑʒ/
a small bouquet of flowers worn pinned to a woman's dress
cuisine
C2+
/kwɪˈzin/
a style or manner of cooking, especially of a region
dishevel
C2+
/dɪˈʃɛvəl/
to make untidy or disordered, especially hair or clothes
elegancy
C2+
/ˈɛləɡənsi/
refinement, grace, or tasteful beauty (archaic for elegance)
eyeshade
C2+
/ˈaɪˌʃeɪd/
a visor or band worn to shield the eyes from light
frazzle
C2+
/ˈfræzl/
to wear out or exhaust physically or emotionally; a frayed state
garb
C2+
/ɡɑrb/
clothing or distinctive dress; to clothe
gi
C2+
/ˈɡi/
a loose two-piece garment worn for judo, karate, or similar martial arts
habiliment
C2+
/həˈbɪləmənt/
clothing, especially that suited to a particular role or occasion
haircutting
C2+
/ˈhɛrˌkʌtɪŋ/
the activity of cutting hair
hairless
C2+
/ˈhɛrləs/
having no hair
harpy
C2+
/ˈhɑːrpi/
a rapacious, ill-tempered woman; a mythical winged monster with a woman's face
hatbrim
C2+
/ˈhætˌbrɪm/
the projecting edge or rim of a hat
hem
C2+
/hɛm/
the bordered edge of a garment; to fold and sew such an edge
hirsute
C2+
/ˈhɜːrsuːt/
covered with coarse hair; shaggy
journalese
C2+
/ˌdʒɜrnəˈliz/
the clichéd, sensational style of writing typical of newspapers
kink
C2+
/kɪŋk/
a sharp twist or bend in a rope, hair, or line
limpid
C2+
/ˈlɪmpɪd/
clear and transparent; lucid in style
lineament
C2+
/ˈlɪniəmənt/
a distinctive feature, especially of the face; an outline
modish
C2+
/ˈmoʊdɪʃ/
fashionable; conforming to current style
muss
C2+
/mʌs/
to make untidy or dishevel, especially the hair
nude
C2+
/nud/
wearing no clothes; a depiction of the unclothed body
panache
C2+
/pəˈnɑʃ/
flamboyant confidence of style or manner
plucky
C2+
/ˈplʌki/
having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties
pomate
C2+
/ˈpoʊmeɪt/
a scented ointment for the hair or skin; pomade
shabbiness
C2+
/ˈʃæbinəs/
the state of being worn, dingy, or meanly shabby
shear
C2+
/ʃɪr/
to cut off wool or hair with a sharp instrument; a deforming force in materials
sneaker
C2+
/ˈsnikər/
a soft rubber-soled shoe for sport or casual wear
underclothes
C2+
/ˈʌndɚkloʊðz/
garments worn next to the skin under other clothing; underwear
undergarment
C2+
/ˈʌndɚˌɡɑːrmənt/
an item of clothing worn beneath outer clothes
unevenly
C2+
/ʌnˈivənli/
in a way that is not uniform or balanced
unstylish
C2+
/ʌnˈstaɪlɪʃ/
not fashionable; lacking style
waistband
C2+
/ˈweɪst.bænd/
a strip of fabric encircling the waist at the top of trousers or a skirt
wornness
C2+
/ˈwɔrn.nəs/
the state of being worn, frayed, or exhausted
cravat
C2+
/kɹəˈvæt/
a broad band or scarf worn around the neck
trousering
C2+
/ˈtraʊ.zɚ.ɪŋ/
cloth suitable for making trousers, especially material sold or discussed for that purpose
unspectacled
C2+
/ʌnˈspɛk.tə.kəld/
not wearing spectacles or eyeglasses
chiripa
C2+
/ˌtʃɪr.əˈpɑː/
a rectangular woolen garment wrapped in various ways around the hips and thighs and tucked into a belt, formerly worn by gauchos and Indigenous men in southern South America
smock frock
C2+
/ˈsmɑk ˌfrɑk/
historical: a long, loose outer garment worn especially by rural laborers and other workmen
staylace
C2+
/ˈsteɪˌleɪs/
a lace used to fasten a pair of stays or a corset
tirewoman
C2+
/ˈtaɪɚˌwʊmən/
archaic: a lady's maid who helps her employer dress and arrange her clothes or hair
stohwasser
C2+
/ˈstoʊˌwɑː.sɚ/
historical: a leather gaiter or legging for the lower leg, fastened by a strap wound around it
heavy-lidded
C2+
/ˌhɛv.iˈlɪd.ɪd/
having eyelids that appear unusually heavy, partly closed, or drooping
dustcoat
C2+
/ˈdʌstˌkoʊt/
a lightweight outer coat worn to protect clothing from dust, especially while traveling or working
blackavised
C2+
/ˈblækəˌvaɪzd/
archaic: dark-complexioned or swarthy in appearance
dentelle
C2+
/dɛnˈtɛl/
lace or lacework, especially as an article of dress
elflock
C2+
/ˈɛlfˌlɑːk/
archaic, usually plural: a tangled or matted lock of hair, once fancifully attributed to elves
lacis
C2+
/ˈlɑː.si/
a form of lace made by darning or embroidering a pattern onto a square-meshed net ground
watchguard
C2+
/ˈwɑtʃˌɡɑrd/
historical: a chain, cord, or ribbon securing a pocket watch to its wearer's clothing
accoutred
C2+
/əˈkuːtɚd/
Dressed; clothed.
dollish
C2+
/ˈdɑlɪʃ/
resembling a doll, especially in having a pretty but stiff, delicate, or expressionless appearance
dowagerish
C2+
/ˈdaʊədʒɚɪʃ/
resembling or considered typical of an elderly, wealthy, and socially dignified widow
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