# Clothing & Appearance

**Type:** Topic
**Words:** 123

## About

Clothes, style, grooming, and how people look.

## Words by Level

### A1
- face — The front part of your head, from your forehead to your chin.; frequency rank 339
- hair — The mass of fine threads that grow on a person's head.; frequency rank 602
- wear — To have clothes, jewellery, or other items on your body.; frequency rank 777
- clothes — Things you wear, such as shirts, trousers, and dresses.; frequency rank 778
- dress — To put clothes on yourself or someone else.; frequency rank 929
- hat — A covering for the head, often with a brim.; frequency rank 1396
- shirt — A piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually with a collar, sleeves, and buttons.; frequency rank 1595
- coat — A piece of clothing with long sleeves worn over other clothes to keep warm.; frequency rank 1839
- jacket — A short coat, usually reaching to the waist or hips; frequency rank 2059
- shoe — A covering for the foot, usually made of leather or another firm material, with a sole and heel.; frequency rank 2806
- jewelry — Decorative items worn on the body, such as rings, necklaces, and bracelets, often made of precious metals and stones.; frequency rank 4485
- skirt — a piece of clothing worn from the waist down, covering part of the legs; frequency rank 4857
- trousers — A piece of clothing that covers your body from the waist down, with a separate part for each leg.; frequency rank 5760
- apron — A piece of clothing worn over the front of your clothes to keep them clean, especially when cooking.; frequency rank 9942
- put on — to place clothing or accessories on one's body
- take off — to remove clothing or footwear from the body
- try on — to put clothes on to check their fit or appearance

### A2
- suit — A set of matching clothes, usually a jacket with trousers or a skirt.; frequency rank 1202
- pants — A piece of clothing that covers the body from the waist down, with a separate part for each leg; trousers.; frequency rank 1359
- style — A particular way of doing, making, or expressing something.; frequency rank 1764
- pocket — A small bag sewn into clothing for carrying small things.; frequency rank 1900
- uniform — A set of special clothes worn by members of a group, such as students, police, or soldiers.; frequency rank 2350
- button — A small round object on clothing that fastens through a hole.; frequency rank 2424
- fashion — The popular styles of clothing at a particular time, and the industry that creates them.; frequency rank 2569
- belt — A strip of leather or cloth worn around the waist to hold up clothes or for decoration.; frequency rank 2667
- clown — A performer with funny clothes, face paint, and a red nose who entertains people, often at a circus.; frequency rank 3517
- washing — Clothes and other items that need to be, are being, or have been washed.; frequency rank 4148
- clothing — Things people wear to cover the body, taken as a whole.; frequency rank 4494
- glove — A piece of clothing that covers the hand and fingers.; frequency rank 5653
- sock — A soft piece of clothing that covers your foot and ankle, worn inside a shoe.; frequency rank 6804
- tights — A close-fitting garment that covers the legs, hips, and feet, worn mainly by women and girls.; frequency rank 13640
- swimsuit — A piece of clothing worn for swimming.; frequency rank 15671
- comb out — to remove tangles or unwanted material by passing a comb through hair
- sew together — to join pieces of material using stitches

### B1
- costume — A set of clothes worn to look like someone or something else, often for fun.; frequency rank 3209
- helmet — A hard hat worn to protect the head.; frequency rank 4768
- collar — The part of a shirt, coat, or dress that fits around the neck.; frequency rank 4788
- sleeve — The part of a piece of clothing that covers the arm.; frequency rank 7315
- diaper — A soft cloth or padded garment worn around a baby's bottom to absorb urine and waste; a nappy.; frequency rank 9387
- garment — A piece of clothing.; frequency rank 14408
- ironing — The activity of pressing clothes smooth with a hot iron; frequency rank 15446
- bib — a piece of cloth or plastic fastened under the chin to protect clothing while eating; frequency rank 30519
- nightdress — a loose garment, traditionally worn by a woman or girl, for sleeping in; frequency rank 44470

### B2
- outfit — A set of clothes worn together, often for a special occasion.; frequency rank 3199
- laundry — Clothes and other items that need to be washed, or that have just been washed.; frequency rank 3377
- hood — A part of a coat or jacket that covers your head.; frequency rank 3520
- disguise — Clothes, makeup, or other things used to change your appearance and hide who you are.; frequency rank 5595
- pajamas — A loose set of clothes, usually a top and trousers, worn for sleeping.; frequency rank 8723
- elegance — Graceful beauty and good taste in appearance, manners, or style.; frequency rank 15501
- blazer — a smart jacket resembling a suit jacket but not worn with matching trousers; frequency rank 18386
- overcoat — A long, heavy coat worn over other clothes in cold weather.; frequency rank 20149
- kilt — a knee-length pleated garment, usually made of tartan cloth and traditionally associated with Scottish Highland dress; frequency rank 26401
- toga — a long, loose outer garment draped around the body and worn by male citizens of ancient Rome; frequency rank 28273
- waistcoat — A close-fitting sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and usually under a jacket.; frequency rank 32466
- stubble — short, stiff hair that remains or grows after shaving, especially on the face; frequency rank 33624
- buttonhole — a slit in a garment through which a button passes to fasten it; frequency rank 46741
- bind off — to finish knitting by fastening the final row of stitches so they cannot unravel
- zip up — to close something by fastening its zipper

### C1
- cloak — A long, loose outer garment worn over the shoulders, often with a hood.; frequency rank 9979
- overalls — Loose trousers with a bib and shoulder straps, often worn for work.; frequency rank 20200
- duds — informal, plural: clothes, especially ordinary, rough, or distinctive clothes; frequency rank 24565
- trinket — a small decorative object or piece of jewelry, often inexpensive or showy; frequency rank 27035
- petticoat — a light undergarment worn beneath a dress or skirt; frequency rank 31165
- headgear — anything worn on the head, such as a hat, helmet, hood, or ceremonial covering; frequency rank 33779
- nightshirt — a loose, shirt-shaped garment worn in bed; frequency rank 46938
- topknot — a knot, bun, or gathered arrangement of hair worn on the top of the head; frequency rank 55088
- washtub — A large tub used for washing clothes.; frequency rank 71431
- dreadlock — one rope-like strand of hair in a dreadlocked hairstyle

### C2
- amber — a hard, translucent yellow or brown fossil resin, often used in jewelry and sometimes containing preserved organisms; frequency rank 4127
- spencer — A short, close-fitting jacket primarily worn by women and children in the early 19th century.; frequency rank 4316
- blouse — a shirt or lightweight upper garment, especially one made for women or girls; frequency rank 9029
- nudity — the state of wearing no clothes; nakedness; frequency rank 16297
- attire — clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion; frequency rank 16672
- brooch — an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing; frequency rank 17083
- nightgown — a loose garment, especially a dresslike one, worn in bed; frequency rank 17161
- tunic — a loose garment for the torso, typically reaching from the shoulders to the hips or knees; frequency rank 26759
- goldsmith — a craftsperson who makes, repairs, or sells objects made of gold, especially jewelry; frequency rank 28572
- livery — Any distinctive identifying uniform worn by a group, such as the uniform worn by chauffeurs and male servants.; frequency rank 30630
- breeches — short trousers fastened at or just below the knee, historically worn by men and now especially for riding; frequency rank 33974
- smock — a loose garment worn over other clothes to protect them, traditionally by artists, workers, or farm laborers; frequency rank 34413
- finery — showy, elegant, or elaborate clothes, jewellery, and ornaments; frequency rank 38237
- cassock — a long, close-fitting garment worn by members of the clergy in some Christian traditions; frequency rank 39116
- clothesline — a rope, cord, or wire from which washed clothes are hung to dry; frequency rank 40648
- romper — A one-piece garment, often worn by young children at play.; frequency rank 50746
- patten — historical: a wooden clog or raised overshoe worn to keep an ordinary shoe above wet or muddy ground; frequency rank 51318
- togs — informal, plural: clothes, especially clothes for a particular activity or occasion; frequency rank 62528
- pinafore — a sleeveless, apron-like outer garment worn over other clothes, especially by a child; frequency rank 70712
- wimple — a cloth headdress covering the head, neck, and sides of the face, worn historically by women and still by some nuns; frequency rank 84020
- raiment — Clothing, garments, dress, material.; frequency rank 85996
- spangle — a small, flat, shiny ornament sewn onto clothing; a sequin; frequency rank 86058
- toque — a close-fitting brimless hat, especially one worn by women; frequency rank 86260
- farthingale — a hooped framework or petticoat worn under a skirt, especially in the 16th and 17th centuries, to spread it outward; frequency rank 92618
- decolletage — the low neckline of a woman's garment; frequency rank 136415
- cockade — an ornament (such as a knot of ribbon or a rosette) usually worn on the hat; frequency rank 168026
- pantaloon — a close-fitting trouser or an old-fashioned garment covering the leg, usually used in the plural pantaloons; frequency rank 182344
- bandbox — a lightweight box, originally for neckbands and later especially for hats or other delicate clothing; frequency rank 201014
- surcoat — historical: a loose sleeveless garment worn over armour, often displaying heraldic colours or arms; frequency rank 210580
- fard — archaic or literary makeup or paint applied to the face; frequency rank 254649
- pelisse — historical: a long outer cloak or coat worn by women or children, often trimmed or lined with fur; frequency rank 286450
- galluses — chiefly US dialect, usually plural: straps worn over the shoulders to hold up trousers; suspenders or braces; frequency rank 376118
- lappet — a small hanging fold, flap, or strip on a garment or headdress, often made of lace or muslin; frequency rank 409425
- breastpin — dated: an ornamental pin worn on clothing at the chest, especially in a cravat or shirtfront; frequency rank 433256
- gaiter — a protective covering worn over the ankle and lower leg, often extending over the top of a shoe; frequency rank 463247
- dry goods — historical and chiefly US: textiles, clothing, and related merchandise sold by a shop

### C2+
- belles-lettres — literature valued primarily for beauty, style, and imaginative expression rather than for practical information; frequency rank 458580
- watchguard — historical: a chain, cord, or ribbon securing a pocket watch to its wearer's clothing; frequency rank 463517
- apparel — clothing or attire; to clothe or adorn
- pendant — a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck
- vest — a sleeveless garment; to confer or become entitled to a right
- doublet — a close-fitting jacket once worn by men, or one of a pair of like things
- naturism — the practice of going without clothes; nudism
- underclothing — clothing worn under outer garments; underwear
- garb — clothing or distinctive dress; to clothe
- gi — a loose two-piece garment worn for judo, karate, or similar martial arts
- habiliment — clothing, especially that suited to a particular role or occasion
- hem — the bordered edge of a garment; to fold and sew such an edge
- jean — a heavy twilled cotton cloth used for work clothes
- underclothes — garments worn next to the skin under other clothing; underwear
- undergarment — an item of clothing worn beneath outer clothes
- death-sark — a shirt or garment put on a dead body for burial; a shroud
- chiripa — 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 — historical: a long, loose outer garment worn especially by rural laborers and other workmen
- dustcoat — a lightweight outer coat worn to protect clothing from dust, especially while traveling or working