Clothing & Appearance

Clothes, style, grooming, and how people look.

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Some words in this topic are A2–C2 — part of Pro. A1 words are always free.

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A1 (15)

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

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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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