Chapter 15 · Clothing

Learner's Dictionary. Chapter 15, Clothing. Basic Words.

clothing

clothes

fashion

get dressed ... got, gotten

get undressed ... got, gotten

change clothes

put something on ... put, put

take something off ... took, taken

wear ... wore, worn

suit

Learner's Dictionary. Chapter 15, Clothing. Everyday Clothes.

cap

hat

scarf

gloves

sweater

jacket

coat

shirt

T-shirt

sweatshirt

hoodie

pants

jeans

shorts

skirt

Learner's Dictionary. Chapter 15, Clothing. Underwear.

undershirt

underpants

boxers

socks

bra

tank top

panties

pantyhose

Learner's Dictionary. Chapter 15, Clothing. Formal Wear.

suit

jacket

vest

pants

tie

bow tie

suspenders

dress

blouse

Learner's Dictionary. Chapter 15, Clothing. Shoes.

sneakers

loafers

rain boots

slippers

sandals

flip-flops

high heels

boots

dress shoes

Learner's Dictionary. Chapter 15, Clothing. Idioms.

Dress to impress

She dressed to impress for the job interview.

Dressed to the nines

They were dressed to the nines at the wedding.

All dressed up and nowhere to go

I'm all dressed up and nowhere to go!

Wear one's heart on one's sleeve

He wears his heart on his sleeve.

Fit like a glove

The suit fits him like a glove.

Walk in someone's shoes

Try to walk in her shoes before you judge her.

In someone's shoes

I wouldn't like to be in his shoes.

Big shoes to fill

The old coach was great — the new one has big shoes to fill.

Roll up one's sleeves

Let's roll up our sleeves and get started.

Keep something under one's hat

Keep it under your hat — it's a secret.

Pull one's socks up

You need to pull your socks up before the exam.

Lose one's shirt

He lost his shirt in that investment.

Off the cuff

He made an off-the-cuff remark.

Follow in someone's footsteps

She followed in her mother's footsteps and became a doctor.

Hand-me-downs

He wore his brother's hand-me-downs.

Sunday best

She wore her Sunday best to church.

If the shoe fits (wear it)

You think I mean you? Well, if the shoe fits...

With bells on

I'll be at your party — with bells on!