Clothing & Appearance

spencer C2

/ˈspɛnsɚ/ A short, close-fitting jacket primarily worn by women and children in the early 19th century. M S

blouse C2

/blaʊs/ a shirt or lightweight upper garment, especially one made for women or girls M S

dung C2

/ˈdʌŋ/ fertilize or dress with dung M S

mercer C2

/ˈmɝsɚ/ historical: a merchant who dealt in textiles, especially silk and other fine cloth M S

prone C2

/pɹoʊn/ Likely to do or suffer something, especially something bad. M S

topless C2

/ˈtɑːpləs/ having the chest or breasts uncovered M S

nudity C2

/ˈnuːdɪti/ the state of wearing no clothes; nakedness M S

cowl C2

/kaʊl/ a large loose hood, especially one attached to a monk's robe M S

attire C2

/əˈtaɪɚ/ clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion M S

brooch C2

/bɹoʊt͡ʃ/ an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing M S

cosmetic C2

/kɑːzˈmɛtɪk/ a preparation applied to the body, especially the face or hair, to clean it or improve its appearance M S

nightgown C2

/ˈnaɪtˌɡaʊn/ a loose garment, especially a dresslike one, worn in bed M S

boa C2

/ˈboʊ.ə/ a long decorative scarf made of feathers, fur, or a similar fluffy material M S

spruce C2

/spɹuːs/ dress and groom with particular care, as for a special occasion M S

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 M S

bathrobe C2

/ˈbæθˌɹoʊb/ a loose robe, often made of absorbent cloth, worn before or after bathing or while relaxing at home M S

muff C2

/mʌf/ a tube of fur or warm fabric into which both hands are placed for warmth M S

henna C2

/ˈhɛnə/ a reddish-brown dye made from the powdered leaves of the henna plant, used to color hair or decorate skin M S

britches C2

/ˈbrɪtʃɪz/ informal or dialectal: trousers; especially breeches M S

seam C2

/siːm/ a line where two pieces of cloth, leather, or similar material are joined, usually by sewing M S

poncho C2

/ˈpɑntʃoʊ/ a cloak made from a single piece of fabric with an opening for the head, traditionally worn in South America M S

tunic C2

/ˈtunɪk/ a loose garment for the torso, typically reaching from the shoulders to the hips or knees M S

drape C2

/dɹeɪp/ the manner in which fabric hangs or falls M S

trig C2

/trɪɡ/ dated or dialectal: neat, trim, and smart in appearance M S

shaver C2

/ˈʃeɪvɚ/ a tool or machine used for shaving, especially an electric razor M S

breeches C2

/ˈbrɪtʃɪz/ short trousers fastened at or just below the knee, historically worn by men and now especially for riding M S

smock C2

/smɑk/ a loose garment worn over other clothes to protect them, traditionally by artists, workers, or farm laborers M S

bandana C2

/bænˈdænə/ a large, usually colorful square of cloth worn around the head or neck M S

bangle C2

/ˈbæŋ.ɡəl/ a stiff ornamental bracelet or anklet, usually slipped over the hand or foot or closed with a clasp M S

finery C2

/ˈfaɪnəɹi/ showy, elegant, or elaborate clothes, jewellery, and ornaments M S

bodice C2

/ˈbɑːdɪs/ the fitted upper part of a woman's dress, above the waist M S

passé C2

/pæˈseɪ/ no longer fashionable, current, or generally admired M S

undershirt C2

/ˈʌndɝˌʃɝːt/ a lightweight undergarment worn on the upper body beneath a shirt M S

mackintosh C2

/ˈmækɪntɑʃ/ a waterproof raincoat, traditionally made from rubberized fabric M S

ulster C2

/ˈʌlstər/ a long, loose, heavy overcoat, traditionally of rough wool and sometimes made with a shoulder cape M S

dressy C2

/ˈdɹɛsi/ stylish or formal enough for a special occasion M S

romper C2

/ˈɹɑmpɚ/ A one-piece garment, often worn by young children at play. M S

patten C2

/ˈpætən/ historical: a wooden clog or raised overshoe worn to keep an ordinary shoe above wet or muddy ground M S

wince C2

/wɪns/ make a face indicating disgust or dislike M S

shoestring C2

/ˈʃuːstrɪŋ/ a cord or lace used to fasten a shoe M S

freckled C2

/ˈfɹɛkəld/ covered with freckles or small brownish spots M S

threadbare C2

/ˈθɹɛdˌbɛ(ə)ɹ/ having the nap worn away so that the threads show through M S

milliner C2

/ˈmɪl.ə.nɚ/ a person who designs, makes, or sells women's hats M S

togs C2

/tɑːɡz/ informal, plural: clothes, especially clothes for a particular activity or occasion M S

tailcoat C2

/ˈteɪlkoʊt/ a formal coat cut short at the front and extending into one or two long tails at the back M S

tress C2

/tɹɛs/ literary, often plural: a long lock, curl, or braid of hair M S

diadem C2

/ˈdaɪəˌdem/ an ornamental headband or crown worn as a sign of royalty M S

dressmaking C2

/ˈdresˌmeɪ.kɪŋ/ the craft, work, or occupation of making women's clothing, especially custom-fitted dresses M S

moccasin C2

/ˈmɑkəsɪn/ a traditional Indigenous North American soft leather shoe, made in varied regional styles from hide stitched around the foot M S

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 M S

pinafore C2

/ˈpɪnəˌfɔɹ/ a sleeveless, apron-like outer garment worn over other clothes, especially by a child M S

peignoir C2

/peɪnˈwɑːr/ a woman's loose dressing gown, often light or sheer M S

bedraggled C2

/bɪˈdræɡəld/ wet, dirty, and hanging limply; untidy from exposure to bad weather M S

forelock C2

/ˈfɔrˌlɑk/ a lock of hair that grows or falls over a person's forehead M S

chemise C2

/ʃəˈmiːz/ a loose shirtlike undergarment or nightdress, historically worn next to the skin by women M S

wimple C2

/ˈwɪmpəl/ a cloth headdress covering the head, neck, and sides of the face, worn historically by women and still by some nuns M S

millinery C2

/ˈmɪl.əˌner.i/ women's hats and related decorative headwear considered collectively M S

neckerchief C2

/ˈnɛkərtʃɪf/ a square or triangular scarf worn tied around the neck M S

spangle C2

/ˈspæŋɡəl/ a small, flat, shiny ornament sewn onto clothing; a sequin M S

toque C2

/toʊk/ a close-fitting brimless hat, especially one worn by women M S

farthingale C2

/ˈfɑɹðɪŋɡeɪl/ a hooped framework or petticoat worn under a skirt, especially in the 16th and 17th centuries, to spread it outward M S

coif C2

/kwɑːf/ a close-fitting cap or headdress, especially one formerly worn by women, nuns, soldiers, or lawyers M S

baldhead C2

/ˈbɔːldˌhɛd/ dated: a person with a bald head M S

crinoline C2

/ˈkrɪnəlɪn/ a stiff or hooped petticoat, or its framework, worn to hold a skirt out from the body M S

flounce C2

/flaʊns/ a wide strip of gathered or pleated fabric sewn on a garment or furnishing as decoration M S

chaplet C2

/ˈtʃæplət/ a garland or circlet of flowers, leaves, or other material worn on the head or around the neck M S

reticule C2

/ˈrɛtɪˌkjuːl/ historical: a small woman's handbag, often closed with a drawstring M S

hobnail C2

/ˈhɑːbneɪl/ a short nail with a broad, thick head, driven into a boot sole to strengthen it or improve grip M S

greatcoat C2

/ˈɡreɪtˌkoʊt/ a long, heavy overcoat worn for warmth, especially as part of a historical military uniform M S

sweatband C2

/ˈswɛtˌbænd/ a strip of absorbent material worn around the head or wrist during exercise M S

clothier C2

/ˈkloʊðiər/ a person or company that makes or sells clothes M S

sunshade C2

/ˈsʌnˌʃeɪd/ a parasol carried to protect a person from sunlight M S

decolletage C2

/ˌdeɪkɑləˈtɑʒ/ the low neckline of a woman's garment M S

accoutrement C2

/əˈkuː.tɚ.mənt/ an item of equipment, clothing, or decoration used for a particular activity or role, most often in the plural M S

cowled C2

/kaʊld/ wearing a cowl or hood, especially as part of a monk's clothing M S

epaulet C2

/ˌepəˈlet/ an ornamental shoulder piece on a uniform, especially one indicating military rank M S

cockade C2

/kɑˈkeɪd/ an ornament (such as a knot of ribbon or a rosette) usually worn on the hat M S

armlet C2

/ˈɑːrm.lət/ a band worn around the upper arm for ornament or identification M S

pantaloon C2

/ˌpæntəˈluːn/ a close-fitting trouser or an old-fashioned garment covering the leg, usually used in the plural pantaloons M S

foppery C2

/ˈfɑː.pɚ.i/ ostentatiously fashionable dress, affected manners, or behavior characteristic of a fop M S

circlet C2

/ˈsɝklət/ a narrow circular band, often of precious metal or flowers, worn around the head M S

bandeau C2

/ˈbændəʊ/ a band for the hair. M S

bandbox C2

/ˈbændˌbɑks/ a lightweight box, originally for neckbands and later especially for hats or other delicate clothing M S

tricorne C2

/ˈtraɪ.kɔːrn/ a hat with the brim turned up on three sides to form three points; a tricorn M S

surcoat C2

/ˈsɝːˌkoʊt/ historical: a loose sleeveless garment worn over armour, often displaying heraldic colours or arms M S

shirtsleeve C2

/ˈʃɝːtˌsliːv/ the sleeve of a shirt M S

décolleté C2

/deɪˌkɑː.ləˈteɪ/ of a garment: cut low enough to expose much of the neck, shoulders, or upper chest M S

surtout C2

/sɝˈtuː/ historical: a man's close-fitting overcoat, often cut like a frock coat M S

fard C2

/fɑɹd/ archaic or literary makeup or paint applied to the face M S

gewgaw C2

/ˈɡuɡɔ/ a showy but cheap or worthless trinket, ornament, or decorative object M S

blowsy C2

/ˈblaʊzi/ dated and disparaging, especially of a woman: untidy, coarse, or excessively florid in appearance M S

gorget C2

/ˈɡɔrdʒɪt/ a distinctively colored patch of feathers or fur on an animal's throat or upper chest M S

pelisse C2

/pəˈlis/ historical: a long outer cloak or coat worn by women or children, often trimmed or lined with fur M S

dishabille C2

/ˌdɪsəˈbiːl/ a state of being only partly or carelessly dressed M S

billycock C2

/ˈbɪl.iˌkɑːk/ dated British: a stiff felt hat with a rounded crown, similar to a bowler hat M S

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 M S