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THE WORLD OF FASHION (ITEMS OF CLOTHING (FOOTWEAR: shoes, (open-toe)…
THE WORLD OF FASHION
GENERAL WORDS FOR CLOTHES
uniform
outfit
look
wardrobe
ensemble
garments
popular brands
ready-made (off the peg) clothes
clothes for everyday wear
clothes for special occasions
ITEMS OF CLOTHING
TOP
: sweatshirt, (T)-shirt, sweater, turtleneck, pullover, jersey,
double (single)-breasted jacket, leather motorcycling jacket,
blouse, coat, rain/ fur/ sheepskin/ suede coat, waistcoat,
wind-cheater, cloak, dress, robe, frock, cardigan, anorak, blazer
BOTTOM
: skirt, underwear (bra, underpants, panties), tights, stockings, trousers, pants, jeans
FOOTWEAR
: shoes, (open-toe) sandals, trainers/sneakers/jogging shoes, kicks (col.), pumps, high/ winter boots, clogs, slippers, moccasins, wellingtons, high heels, stiletto heels
PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
: eyelet, shoe-lace, heel, lining, sole, toe-cap, tongue, upper
TOP + BOTTOM
: overalls, dressing (night) gown, bath robe, pyjamas, tailored/ pant/ two (three)-piece suit
PARTS OF CLOTHES
: collar, sleeve, cuff, pocket, button, button-hole, lapel, lining, loop, label, buckle, belt, fly, zip, seam, crease
ACCESSORIES
BAGS
: schoolbag, handbag, wallet, purse, suitcase, satchel, saddle, clutch, barrel, backpack
JEWELLERY
: chain, bracelet, charm, earrings, brooch, watch, ring (platinum, golden, silver, diamond, sapphire, topaz, onyx, ruby, amber, emerald, pearl(s), cufflinks, necklace, pendant, tie pin
MAKE-UP
: make-up bag, manicure set, lipstick, rouge, eye liner, crayon, mascara, eye shadow, nail polish (nail polish remover), nail file, deodorant, perfume, lotion, cologne, toilet water, face (hand) cream, cleansing cream, shaving set
HAIR
: hair-waving set, hair-dye, hairpin, hair drier, elastic band
MISCELLANEOUS
: tie, bow tie, (sun)glasses, scarf, shawl, socks, stockings, gloves, mittens, beret, cap, helmet, straw hat, hood, turban, veil
WORD COMBINATIONS
GENERAL COLLOCATIONS and IDIOMS
to do a twirl
to be in one's birthday suit
to be dressed to kill
to be dressed to the nines
to fit like a glove
to be up with the fashion
to be in
to be in fashion
to be / go out of fashion
to be back in fashion
to be all the rage
to be in the height of fashion
to be to one’s taste / liking
to have a good taste in clothes
to make a fashion statement
to look becoming on smb
to look flattering on smb
to dress one's body type to its best advantage
to set a trend
to be dressed up like a dog's dinner
mutton dressed as a lamb
VERBS and PHRASAL VERBS
to wear
to dress
to powerdress
to fit
to match
to go with
to suit
to become
to accentuate
to outgrow
to lace
to button / unbutton
to zip / unzip
to order
to team with / to be teamed with
to pair with / to be paired with
to put on (inside out and back to front)
to have on
to pull on
to pull off
to take off
to change into
to try on
to get into (jeans, a dress etc.)
to squeeze into (jeans, a dress)
to take in (a dress)
to wear out
to show off
to dress up
to doll oneself up
to dress down
to pass on to
to catch on (about a trend)
COLLOCATIONS WITH CLOTHES
to make a few alterations
to mark the place for pockets, buttons and buttonholes
final fitting
to be long in the sleeves
to be tight at the waist
to be broad in the shoulders
to pinch across the toes
to stretch with wearing
MISCELLANEOUS
DEPARTMENTS
ready-made clothes department
haberdashery department
hosiery department
millinery department
footwear department
knitted goods department
lingerie department
FABRICS
:excellent stock of materials, velvet, denim, jean, corduroy, silk, chiffon, cotton, satin, crepe, tweed, (pure) wool, (genuine) leather, leather imitations, (fake) fur, suede, reliable, shrink proof, waterproof.
PATTERNS
: plain, checked, striped, flowered, spotted, polka dotted
PEOPLE INVOLVED
fashion designer
jewellery designer
knitwear designer
pattern maker
stylist
visual merchandiser
(top) model
fashionista
trend setter
devoted follower of fashion
devoted shopper
fashion victim
slave to fashion
dapper
fashion freak
STYLES
casual
classic
office
chic
Tomboy
grunge
exotic
bohemian
arty
flamboyant
glamorous
romantic
western
preppy
punk
rocker
goth
ADJECTIVES
POSITIVE
fashionable
trendy
up-to-the-minute
with-it
stylish
snazzy
elegant
sumptuous
fetching
chic
sophisticated
intricate
fashion-conscious
flamboyant
tailored
high-street (fashion)
NEGATIVE
scruffy
scruffily-dressed
grubby
untidy
out-of-date
frumpy
worn-out
garish / loud
baggy
creased / crumpled
faded
moth-eaten
patched
shabby
excruciatingly uncomfortable (shoes)
down-at-heel