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This is a list of fashion-related words that differentiate the fashion talk of the common man from the fashion elite. You can call it the fashion jargon tossed around by the designers and editors who decide the course of fashion.
The fashion connoisseurs use them as part of their everyday conversation. Some of these words are common terms but some were unfamiliar to me, even technical.
If you want to be part of the fashion crowd you have to sprinkle some of them in your conversation or at least know some of them so that you know what they are talking about.
Common Fashion Terms – your Fashion Glossary
Accent
Emphasis given to a distinctive characteristic of a garment. It can be a colour or trimming or accessory.
Accessories
In fashion, accessories refer to items with a useful or decorative purpose used in conjunction with one’s outfit. They complement and enhance the clothes worn. Include Belts & Suspenders, Bridal Veils, Eyewear, Footwear, Gloves & Mittens, Handbags, Handkerchiefs, Headwear, Jewelry, Legwear, Neckwear, Shawls & Wraps, Umbrellas, Watches.
Acid wash
Treatment done on fabric to fade the colour with bleach solution. Check out the post on different ways (15) to distress your jeans to look fashionable
Academic costume
Characteristic clothes worn by those studying or teaching in colleges/ universities.
Accent shades
Bright dark colours like fluorescent colours. These are used as an emphasis rather than as the whole colour of a design.
Accessory
Refers to things like shoes, hats, jewellery, neckwear, belts, scarfs, gloves, corsets, lingerie, boutonnieres that are added to an outfit to make it more fashionable.
- 30 most important fashion accessories
Accessorizing
The process of adding accessory to clothing on display.
Active sportswear
Clothes worn by the participants in sports events.
Achromatic colours
This refers to having no colour; in fashion, it means black or white colours.
Accouterments
A popular or the latest style of clothing, hair, decoration, or behavior.
Adaptation
Garment/design similar to another original design/model but having some characteristic changes.
Advanced colours
Warm colours like shades of red.
Androgynous style
Androgyny in fashion refers to dressing in styles that make it difficult for the viewer to determine the gender of the person. Gender-neutral fashion. Also called Unisex fashion. A style that is neither strongly feminine or masculine. More details on androgynous style here.
Anime
Anime is short for animation and refers to a dressing style that follows the fashion on Japanese Anime cartoons. Mostly features punk style clothing.
Anti Fashion
Dressing in styles different from the fashion of the day; showing an indifference to fashion and its varying trends. Other terms used synonymously are anti-establishment, edgy fashion, alternate fashion, counterculture, and counterfashion.
Antique style
A style of the past.
Anti Pill
Treatment done on fabric to increase the wear resistance, preventing uneven and worn look of fabric surface.
Army look
A style that resembles an army uniform (military style).
Art deco
Style incorporating geometric patterns in typical colours of yellow green gold silver and black.
Art Nouveau
Style that incorporates linear and curvilinear designs.
a la mode
French term for fashion. Pronounced as a-lə-ˈmod
American Style
A sporty easy going casual style of clothing.
Apparel
Another word for clothes, clothing and garments.
Apparel manufacturing
Involves assembling, cutting, finishing, grading, labeling, marketing of garments in an industrial set up.
Asymmetrical
One sided, not balanced. Learn more about asymmetrical hemlines here.
Atelier
Large dressmaking organization. Pronounced a-təl-ya
Attire
Clothing.
Athletic clothing
Clothing worn for athletic activities. Brands like Puma specialize in athletic clothing.
Au naturel
This French origin word is used to indicate something in its natural state. Like a nude body.
Avant-Garde
Refers to never seen before innovative designs by designers who are original thinkers bringing change to fashion.
Body clothes
Underclothing
Balance / symmetry
Having two opposing sides of same dimension.
Bespoke
This refers to a made-to-order garment made as per the customer’s characteristic measurements and specifications. Usually said about men’s formal clothes or wedding clothes.
Barfly apparel
Clothing suitable for wearing at cocktail bars.
Baroque
Exaggerated style ; over ornate clothing style.
Beachwear
Clothing suitable for beach.
Beaumonde
The fashionable world.
Black tie event
A dress code for evening events and social functions ; involves a tuxedo, tie and formal shoes. For girls, this is a long gown.
Bling
The term used for flashy ostentatious accessories.
Body-con clothing
Tight fitting clothing eg. Bodycon dress.
Boutique
A store or shop (usually high end expensive store) selling unique items to a specific set of customers. Learn more about starting a boutique here.
Boyfriend style
Meaning borrowed from boyfriend; Clothing style belonging to males adapted to suit females; eg. Boyfriend jeans.
Bib and tucker
Colloquial term for clothes ( wear one’s finest clothes)
Border print
A design that is seen along the border of a fabric.
Bohemian style of fashion (Boho)
An unconventional style of dressing that draws inspiration from bohemian and hippie influences. Boho chic is a stylish bohemian fashion with many celebrities and socialities following this trend. Check out.
- 15 must-have elements in boho bohemian fashion
Business Formal dress code
Garments suitable for a formal event – suits for both men and women and tailored dresses for women.
Business Casual dress code
Clothes suitable for a semi-formal event – pants and shirts for men, pencil skirts and blouses for women ; not too casual like jeans or too formal like suits.
Bulky clothing
Loose fitting clothing.
Capsule wardrobe
This is a term used for a collection of a few timeless and essential items of clothing . Check out the post on the what you should have in your capsule wardrobe
Cut of a garment
Style and shape of a garment and how it hangs on the body.
Camouflage clothing
Design with elements of camouflage in it like the print / khaki colour.
Care label
A mandatory label found in all clothes that denotes atleast one method of caring for that garment/fabric in lieu of symbols. They usually have fabric details, its content, washing drying, bleaching and ironing instructions. Learn more about the 40+ fabric care label symbols here.
Casual wear
Informal wear; everyday garments.
Catwalk
A platform along which models walk to display clothes in fashion shows.
Channel suit
A prestigious coveted suit for women designed by the Famous French designer Coco Chanel.
Cheugy
The most dreaded word in fashion world these days – it means you are out of fashion in simple terms or the “opposite of trendy”.
Chic
Stylish / sophisticated. Pronounced shēk
Chinois
Chinese style.
Cine mode
A fashion with origin in the movies.
City wear
Street clothes with a sophisticated style.
Cocktail dress code
This is a party event – a suit for men and party dress for women.
Collection
Usually held twice a year in spring/summer and fall/ winter.
Colour coordination
Design incorporating colour theory and colour harmony.
- Shades of Blue color
- Names for all shades of Red color
- Color chart of shades of Yellow color
- Names of different White colors in fashion
- Green color shades
- Shades of black color – names
- Different color shades of Brown
- Names of Different Grey color shades.
Classic
A style which is deemed timeless. Evergreen fashion.
Clique
As per Wikipedia clique is a small close-knit group of people who do not readily allow others to join them. In fashion clique refers to a group of very fashion conscious people who share a common sense of style.
Collection
A set of creations of a designer for a particular season.
Colour blocking
This is a technique in which large blocks of solid coloured fabric are joined (usually sewn) to form the garment; placing blocks of different colours side by side this way provides a visually striking effect. You can learn more about color blocking in this post.
Colour fast
This refers to a dyed fabric’s ability to resist fading or colour running when it is washed, exposure to sunlight etc.
Colorway
A fashion industry terminology for a product in a specific color.
Core aesthetics
Core aesthetics refers to taking inspiration for one’s style on a core subject or feature of a subject. Eg. Fairycore aesthetic style.
Cosplay
A pastime of dressing up in costume (Oxford dictionary).
Country look
A rustic look ; wearing tweeds.
Cool colours
These are colours in the blue family.
Contemporary style
A current look.
Continental style
This refers to the European style of clothing.
Contrast
In fashion this refers to using colours which are in stark contrast to each other and hence both stand out.
Conservative styles
Traditional dressing style.
Cosmetic colours
Colours that relate to makeup/cosmetics used.
Cosmopolitan
A dress style that is universal rather than localized.
Costume
Garments based a theme or a story.
Couturier
This is a French term for male designers. The female designer is a couturiere.
Craze
A fashion which becomes very popular for a short period.
Composite style
A combination of distinct styles; simple and refined; cool and feminine; feminine and flirtatious ; funky and fun.
Costume jewelry
This is jewelry made to complement a particular fashionable garment/collection ; usually inexpensive than real jewellery.
Cultural appropriation in fashion
This term is used when some one inappropriately adopts the fashion of a minority and somehow makes a mimicry of it without respecting the particular culture.
Dated fashion
Style of clothing which is Out of fashion (no longer fashionable).
Décolletage
Area from the neck to the chest.
Diffusion Line
A modestly priced line of garments made by an haute couture designer.
Distressing
Process in which fabric is artificially aged or worn. Learn different ways to distress a piece of clothing and the 15 different ways used to distress jeans
Draping
The way a fabric falls/hangs on a body.
Drop tail style
This refers to clothing with the back having more length than the front.
Dandy style
This is a term related to men’s clothing – indicating a flamboyant self-absorbent style of dressing.
Deadstock
Clothing that has never been worn, often from a previous season.
Design elements
In fashion, this refers to Color, Shape, line, texture, balance, harmony, proportion, pattern etc which are very important in designing well-liked clothes.
Double Denim Trend
This is a style of wearing more than one clothing in denim at a time Eg. Denim Jacket with denim jeans. Also referred to as Canadian Tuxedo.
Earth colors
Colours in the brown family.
Eclectic style of fashion
This is a fashion style composed of elements drawn from various sources; A mix of various styles.
Electric colours
Brilliant colours.
Elegant dressing style
A sophisticated graceful style.
Ensemble
An outfit ( totally) that is coordinated and harmonious.
Eponymous fashion brand
When a designer decides to name a brand his own name ie the creator gives his own name to his brand. eg LOUIS VUITTON.
Ethnic
Native or traditional
Exotic
A style that is fascinating and evokes the look of a foreign land.
Embellishing
The addition of decorative details or features.
Ensemble
A set of clothes that give out a look of unity and coordination.
Designer
A person who thinks up ideas for making very characteristic garments.
Display
A presentation of clothes.
Effortless dressing
This refers to a style which is high end but looks effortless.
Fabric swatches
Small pieces of fabric used as a sample.
Fabric Finishes
This refers to the application of certain resins/chemicals or making the fabric undergo some processes so that its functional or aesthetic appeal is enhanced.
Fad
A short lived fashion ; the popularity fades pretty fast after a burst.
Fashion 2.0
Fashion in the digital age with social media and websites leading the way for major upheavals in fashion.
Fashion capitals
Refers to high fashion cities like Paris, New York, Los Angels, London, Tokyo, Berlin, Barcelona. Read more about the 15 most prominent fashion capitals here.
Fashion Cycle
This refers to the rise rule and decline of a style.
Fashion Faux Pas
A misstep made in fashion like a wrong choice of clothing.
Fashion Forecast
A prediction as to the fashions / styles/ trends that will be popular in the coming future.
Fashion forward
A person who is ahead and knowledgeable of fashion trends.
Fashion icon
Someone who is very popular for his/her fashion style that everyone looks up to him/her. eg Victoria Beckham, Kate Middleton, Priyanka Chopra, Harry Styles
Fashion Line
All of the clothing a fashion designer produces for a specific category.
Fashion press
Those reporting the fashion events / shows / displays etc.
Fashion show
Displaying Formal collection of fashion styles by designers to merchandisers/ customers.
Fashion house
A company involved in fashion design.
Fashionista
A devoted follower of fashion.
Fashion icon
A term used to refer to someone or something that has become popular for being very fashionable.
Fashion sense
Knowledge of how to dress fashionably.
Fashion police
An imaginary police force that ensures that people dress according to fashion.
Fashion sketch
An initial drawing made for the purpose of garment design. It will give a basic idea about the garment.
- Fashion illustration: 6 types of fashion drawings.
Fashion subcultures
Subdivisions of society that influence fashion and have a heavy influence on fashion elsewhere everywhere. The attitude and beliefs of the subculture are reflected in their clothing. Grunge, punk, goth, alternative, bohemian, rock, rap, and hip-hop are such subcultures.
- 40 of the most popular fashion Subcultures
Fashion tribe
A group of people who share a common sense of dressing style/ fad/ fashion.
Fabric Prints
These are prominent fabric patterns which are very popular like animal prints, African prints. Check out the post on the 55 popular names of fabric patterns you will usually find on fabric surfaces.
Face of the fabric & texture
The outer surface of the fabric ( also refers to facing)
Fashion Label
A collection of expensive clothes belonging to a particular upcoming designer.
Fatigues
Military combat apparel.
Flat sketches
Technical sketch of a design as if it were lying flat- the details include stitching techniques etc. Also called flats.You can make this by hand or with software like illustrator.
Florals
Fabric printed with floral patterns.
Formal clothing ( evening clothes)
An occasion dressing style; Long evening gown for females and suits/tuxedos for men.
Foundation
An undergarment worn to smooth a figure.
Garcon look
Garconne; A boyish fashion worn by women ; also called flapper look.
Gender-queer
A person whose gender identity cannot be categorized as solely male or female.
Gradation
Shades of the same colour.
Geek Chic
The style associated with the thinking man/woman, technology workers/ professionals. Tailored suits, over sized glasses.
Groufit
Athleisure clothing in grey colour.
Grunge
A messy unco-ordinated style of dressing seen in people who follow or like grunge music. Ripped jeans, layered clothing, black boots
Haberdashery
Sewing notions like buttons zippers etc; also refers to a men’s clothing shop
High stepper
A colloquial term for a person who is very aware or conscious of fashion and how he/ she looks.
Hand of a fabric
The feel of the fabric
Haute Couture
Expensive, fashionable clothes produced by leading exclusive fashion houses. It means the finest dress making in French language; simply termed as ‘couture’ pronounced kü-ˈtu̇r. Learn more about Haute Couture.
Heavy metal fashion
Fashion adopted by fans of heavy metal music (metal heads or headbangers); skinny fit jeans, jackets, clothes with patches and badges
High Fashion
The designing, making, and marketing of expensive, fashionable exclusive clothes ( as opposed to mass-market clothing); haute couture
Hippie style
An unusual ( to western style) bohemian fashion style characterized by long hair, jeans bell bottom pants peasant blouses tie and dye fabric, long full skirts etc
Hosiery
Tight fitting knitted garments that are worn on the leg and feet. It is usually made of highly stretchable fabrics like spandex.
Hourglass figure
A female body shape with a narrow waist and proportionately bigger hips ad bust; considered to be the ideal shape for women eg Hourglass figure of Marilyn Monroe
House
In the fashion world, a fashion house is a name used for a company dealing in fashion.
Hot number
A style which sells very fast at that time
Imitation
A fake or copy ; usually used for describing fur and jewellery
Iridescent colours
Imitating the colors of the rainbow
Impact colours
A color used in a fashion design for an impact
Jewel tones
Deep colours
Kawaii
Kawaii is a cute fashion trend that originated in Japan. It follows the definite meaning of Kawaii – Japanese artistic and cultural style that emphasizes the quality of cuteness, using bright colours and characters with a childlike appearance.
Kitsch
In fashion refers to low quality style; garish style
Knock Off
A design that is a copy of a more expensive clothing
Lagenlook style ( Layered style)
This is a style in which different garments are layered over each other, in different lengths
Limited edition clothing
Also termed Special edition; This is a special designer collection made in limited numbers.
Line
A collection of styles shown to a producer in a given season.
Line sheet
A reference guide used by people connected with fashion detailing garment styles price, colour, fabric details etc related to a line.
Look Book
A book with all the photographs of a model, photographer, style, stylist, or images representing the full clothing line of a designer. It is meant as a catalog for marketing to be presented to the buyers.
Long line clothing
Clothing meant for tall people
Loungewear
Garments worn around the house
Made to measure garments
This refers to the use of preexisting template patterns and then making the garments out of them after adjusting to the measurements of the customer
Marine style
A style that looks like the clothing of sailors
Mass produced / Fashion
Styles/ fashion that is widely accepted and hence made in large quantities
Masculine style
This refers to women’s clothing made to look like men’s ( also called mannish)
Melange
A fashion which is a mixture of styles, elements or trends
Minimalist
A simple understated look; a fashion consisting of simple styles and plain colours.
Monotone clothing
Clothes of a single colour
Mood Board
A physical or digital collage of design ideas used by fashion designers to consolidate their collections or get ideas. Will have details of an idea, drawings or photos, fabric swatches etc.
Motif
A design used in a pattern/ print / embroidery etc ; usually found recurring
Muslin
This is a trial garment made to test a pattern ; it is originally made in the fabric muslin cotton
Neutral Colours
Neutral means without colour. In fashion Classic colours like black, white, gray, brown and beige and sometimes blue are called neutral colours. Read more different shades of neutral colors here.
Off the rack
Another name for ready to wear mass-produced clothing in standard sizes that are made in a large number and are readily available in retail stores.
Ombre
This refers to the style in which color graduates from light to dark
Over size
Garments which are of a much looser fit.
Passe
Refers to anything that is No longer fashionable; out of date fashion.(pronounced pasei) This is deemed an insult in fashionable circles
Paninaro
An Italian term that refers to a lifestyle that is luxurious and is hungry for very expensive designer garments – those who follow this lifestyle will always be perfectly dressed in the latest fashion trends. It is considered today as a symbol of excess and superficiality.
Panache
Style which represents flamboyance or confidence
Pantone colours
Pantone colours refer to a colour reference system developed by the company Pantone Inc that standardizes the colours in the CMYK process. The pantone colours correspond exactly to the inks and dyes used to colour the fabric by various industries, basically for printing purposes and manufacture of coloured fabric.
Pattern
A template used as a guide to make a garment.
Pret-a- porter
Refers to ready to wear clothes by designers.
Peek-a-boo style
Refers to adding cut out details or sheer elements in garments which reveals parts of the body
Peasant style
A style which is reminiscent of the country women folk with embroidered blouses and long skirts
Placement prints
This refers to fabric patterns with a print that consists of a large motif or design which is a stand out design and which is strategically placed on the garment which makes it a highlight
Post modern fashion
In this trend decoration is given more importance than function. Jean Francois Lyotard first explained this phenomenon; Vivienne Westwood, Alexande Mcqueen etc were proponents of this style, which had a lot of theatrical style to it.
Power dressing
This refers to a style of dressing that emphasizes one’s power. The word was coined in the 1970s and it meant a smartly tailored dressing meant to impress. Now represents clothes that men and women wear to workplaces and meetings to make them look powerful.
Preppy style
A collegiate look; for boys polo shirts, chinos and navy blazers
Pre-spring collection
This refers to high-end collections of fashion designers marketed to upscale stores for customers expecting to spend the post-holiday season in warm-weather climates.
Print on print
Colorful and vibrant clothing with lots of different prints mixed in.
Punk style
This is a style which epitomizes the punk subculture with its roots in music and emerged into prominence in the western world during the mid 1970s. Distressed jeans, metal studs, chains, body piercing and leather jackets all are characteristics of this style.
Resort wear (Cruise wear)
This is a line of clothing meant as holiday or travel collection; it is meant for a relaxed living for the affluent people; clothes meant for the poolside life. Also refer Pre-spring collection
Ready to wear or RTW
This is the term for factory made clothing in standardized sizes.
Retro
Style imitative of or derived from the trends of the recent past.
Retrofuturism
Influence of future as predicted in an earlier era – ie past’s vision of the future.
Reversible clothing
Garments that can be reversed and used from both sides. The seam allowances etc will be hidden with clever construction methods.
Rockability fashion
The fashion following the dressing style of music icon Elvis Presley;
characteristics are tight jeans or black pants (drainpipe pants), brothel creeper shoes, motorcycle jackets.
Safari style
The kind of clothing that resembles clothes worn during hunting.
Sample
A garment made to be shown to the retailers/merchandisers.
Silhouette
Outline or shape of a design or garment.
Seamstress
A person who sews.
Selvedge
The finished edge of the fabric ( on opposite sides of the lengthwise fabric)
Sanforized clothing
A shrink control process used on fabric.
Sleek style
The style which gives a slender slim streamlined look.
Slip on clothes
The type of clothes which are worn without any fastenings / just slip on through the head.
Slim fit
Clothing made to fit close to the body.
Sloper
This is a type of basic pattern that is used as the building block for all other pattern making without any ease or design elements (craftsy.com)
Slogan
This refers to the wordings printed or worked across the bodice of a garment. Eg slogans on the chest of a t-shirt.
Sportswear
A casual style of clothing meant for a relaxed look but can be used in a casual business setting too. American style dressing.
Statement Jewelry
Bold and attention grabbing Jewelry meant to grab all eyeballs. Eg Statement necklace.
Street wear
This is basically clothes meant for the streets – skater friendly garments. It is a broad difficult to define fashion and may mean simply urban fashion.More on Streetwear fashion here
Stonewashed fabric
A fabric faded through a specific process.
Stylist (Fashion)
A person who dresses clients in styles that she /he curates. It could be for editorial purposes, for celebrities, for branding purposes in marketing.
Surfer look
A carefree dressing style sported by surfers on beaches
Sartorial
Anything related to Tailoring, clothes, fashion or style of dress.;Of or pertaining to tailors and their trade (www.dictionary.com); it is also used in relation to the quality of a dress
Separates
Clothes that are bought separately and cover only part of the body but can be mixed and matched to create combinations. Eg: pants and shirts
Supportive clothing
This refers to clothing that gives support ; eg. muscular support for sports, support for bust, support for legs with ailments like a varicose vein
Style
“Fashion is what you’re offered four times a year by designers. And style is What you choose.” Lauren Hutton
Style Surfing
This refers to shifting from clothing style of one subculture to other; sometimes combining and transforming styles
Sweats
Cotton jersey sports wear
Tailoring
Making of made to measure/custom made garments
Throwback fashion
Fashion belonging to the past
Theme
This refers to a concept behind a collection of clothes designed by fashion designers – usually they have a message or an attitude
Theme board (mood board)
A board with fashion drawings, sketches, swatches used to create a mood about a product.
Toile
This is a piece of clothing made by a fashion designer or a seamstress for testing purposes – it can be made to test a pattern or a design, to see how the garment will look and drape and whether it needs any alterations or additions. It is usually made in a cheap fabric
Tone on Tone
General term for Colour combinations with shades of the same colour.
Trend
A general direction in which something is developing or changing ( oxford dictionary)
Trendy
An adjective used to describe someone who is very fashionable or stylish
Trunk show
Display of a designers collection in a store
Twin prints
Two prints that share the same colour combination in one garment
Unisex style
Clothing suitable for both female and male gender. Also called Androgynous style.
Up cycled clothing
This is the creative reuse of old clothes by changing certain design elements.
Utilitarian clothing
Functional clothing rather than decorative ; Clothes that serve a practical purpose. Usually points to work clothes. They are practical and functional rather than decorative. eg: a Raincoat protecting from rain
Vintage
Clothing inspired from a previous era. Fashion/Things belonging to the time 20 years or older can be considered to be vintage.
Wasp waist
Exaggeratedly narrow waist making the hips and bust look bigger in comparison; usually achieved by using corsets. This was the popular way of dressing in the 19th century England
Warm colours
Red, yellow and orange and in between colours in the colour wheel
Weft
In the fabric, fibers that run the width of the fabric.
X-ray Fabric
Sheer fabric used to make clothes.
70’s style
Style of clothing characterized by Wide legged trousers, slouchy silhouettes, big prints.
Abbreviations used in fashion
LBD – Little Black Dress
OOTD – Outfit of the Day
You may also want to check out some other categories and terms very much related to fashion.
I have skipped these terms in this post, because they are better elaborated elsewhere. But they are also very much related to fashion and you may want to read them after this one is over.
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- 45 world famous fashion designers
- 10 important elements of fashion
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- 40 different types of jeans
- 28 different types of sweaters
- A Glossary of clothes names
- A Glossary of Fabric names with explanations
- 45 Different types of Tops
- 12 basic dress silhouettes
- 15 colour combinations for fashion
- 12 Different types of Pants
- 45 Different types of Dresses
- 17 Different types of shorts.
- 15 Different types of shapewear
- 60+ Different types of necklines
- Different types of collars
- 40+ Different types of sleeves
- Different types of textile fibers
- 10 Different types of fabric printing
- 15 different types of corsets
- Different types of fabric trims
- 26 Different types of bags
- 30 different types of Jackets
- 35 different types of footwear for women
- 20 different types of skirts.
- Different types of Hosiery
- 60+ Different types of embroidery
- Nice Textured fabrics for sewing
- 15 terms related to pant fitting
- Parts of a Bra – 15 related terms
- Parts of a shirt & related terms
- 10 different waistlines in dresses
- 70+ fabric finishes & treatments
- 25 types of fabric pattern repeats
- 40+ fabric laundry care labels you find in clothes explained.
- Japanese traditional clothing names
- Arabian clothing -10 elements
- 7 important female bodyshapes
- Fitting guide for Pants – 15 terms that matter
- 20 different types of fashion belts
- 35 different types of footwear for women
- 15 different types of T-shirts
- 15 different parts of Jeans
- 40 different types of socks
- Top 10 Fashion Magazines in the world
- Different types of Corsets
- 5 Must haves for BIKER FASHION
- Grunge fashion style
- Punk fashion style
- Preppy fashion
- Hip hop fashion
- 10 important animal prints – names
- Names of Indian traditonal costumes
- 25 must-see Costume Museums for a Fashion lover
- Top 15 luxury fashion brands in the world
- Top 10 denim jeans brands
- 20 Design lines and How to use them in fashion designing
Reference : The Magic of Fashion: Ritual, Commodity, Glamour By Brian Moeran
Updated on January 16, 2023 by Sarina Tariq
Clothes in English: Vocabulary for Describing Look
9 min
Created: January 30th, 2023Last updated: April 3rd, 2023
Contents
You can’t do without knowing the English language if you like to travel, but for some reason, the terminology associated with clothing is often left unattended. Of course, novice students often focus on everyday things, such as the ability to order a meal in a restaurant or book a transfer to the airport. But what if you want to go shopping? You cannot buy the necessary items without knowing English clothes names. So, why not start replenishing your vocabulary in advance?
You will be surprised by the number of clothing terms if you are far from the fashion world! Modern designers regularly please their audiences with new inventions, so it might be challenging to learn everything. However, we’ve made every effort to simplify the procedure and compiled the list of the most commonly used terms.
Learning Styles: Basic Clothing Vocabulary
The style names are the first thing you should familiarize yourself with when dipping into the fashion world. Have you already managed to build your image, or are you still looking for those combinations that will highlight your personality? In any case, catch our selection: it will be helpful!
- Casual
This style implies the daily clothes we wear: jeans, T-shirts, blouses, trousers, dresses, etc. In the 1950s, when people were looking for everyday wearables that were practical and easy, this trend first emerged. These are the basic clothes in English because everyone has them in their closet.
- Smart Casual
According to Collins Dictionary, this style is a mixture of casual and business styles, most common among people who attend offices. The rejection of bulky office suits and the choice of more relaxing clothing characterizes it. For instance, suits can be a little looser, and you can complement a business skirt with a voluminous jumper or turn the white shirt’s sleeves up to the elbow.
- Street style
This clothing style is based on a person’s freedom of self-expression and combines all the latest trends. For instance, combining classic jackets and sports clothing became one of the most popular options among influencers and trendsetters. Only a few years ago, such a style would have been called bad taste, but now it’s in demand among fashion lovers.
- Business Style
Even if your work does not require a strict dress code, you probably have a suit for formal events. Modern fashion is more flexible, so the business style does not necessarily involve pencil skirts or classic suits because designers regularly release new collections with unusual silhouettes.
- Athleisure
This clothing English term consists of two words “athletics” and “leisure” and implies a combination of two styles. Have you ever seen celebrities wearing glamorous clothes with trainers or high-heeled shoes with joggers? Of course, it can be partially compared with street style, but athleisure is more extravagant and unusual.
- Gorpcore
The newest clothing style is made for those who choose convenience over perfect looks as on a catwalk. Gorpcore typical clothes include shoes for mountain hiking, loose trousers, and puffy or fleece jackets. And even though such things can hardly be called the latest trend, fashionistas successfully combine them to create attractive and stylish outfits.
You Stylish Casual Look: Clothes English Vocabulary for Everyday
Only some people wear evening dresses or suits daily since most people would likely choose casual clothes like jeans, cozy sweaters, and convenient trainers or flat shoes. However, even such simple things may cause many questions among English learners, so it’s time to replenish your dictionary with some widely used words. Let’s start with the most current clothing words describing jeans and trousers since they form the basis of a modern wardrobe.
- Culottes
These are free-cut short trousers with a below-knee length. Culottes have a high or medium fit and mostly suit tall women. Their distinctive feature is that they expand immediately from the waist, emphasizing it.
Bermudas
These are the loose, elongated women’s shorts below the knee. As a rule, models are presented with side pockets and wide lapels. Different lengths are available, so every lady can choose a suitable alternative considering her height.
- Skinny jeans or trousers
Although many stylists say that this style is outdated, millions of girls still consider skinny as one of the most popular English clothes, combining it with massive sweaters and oversized tops. This element of clothing resembles leggings, only made from denim. They hug your legs, flattering the figure.
- Mom jeans
These are the trendiest denim trousers with medium or high waists that should be in every girl’s wardrobe and clothes names list. Their primary difference compared to skinny jeans is that they expand at the hips and narrow towards the ankle, making this style suitable for any figure.
- Palazzo
Such trousers are designed to fit loosely on the legs. They do not go straight down or taper towards the legs. This model suits everyone regardless of shape and is the latest trend among modern fashionistas. Jeans of this style are trendy, but you can also find fabric trousers in different shades. Such an item can perfectly fit into an office wardrobe and complement a casual look.
Tops for Perfect Outfits: Most Common Clothes Vocabulary You Shouldn’t Miss
Choosing a suitable top is one of the essential points when creating your perfect look. Of course, it depends on preferences: while some like casual style and will never give up cozy sweaters, others cannot imagine their everyday outfits without a classic blouse or turtleneck. Take a look at some popular words for clothing that will be helpful!
- Polo
It’s a shirt or a sports shirt with short sleeves, a stand-up collar, and several buttons on the fastener. Even though this item was initially invented as sports clothing, fashionistas immediately fell in love with such designers’ solutions and started wearing it even at official events.
Crop top
This clothing item is a cropped top, the bottom line of which runs at waist level or higher. It’s incredibly popular among young ladies, so you can find numerous variations of this thing, including those with long and short sleeves.
- Sweatshirt
A sweatshirt is a sports jersey sweater that manufacturers often insulate with fleece, making this element one day perfect for winter. And although sweatshirts were originally worn with jeans or leggings, they can now be combined with dress pants, light skirts, and even dresses.
- Hoodie
The only difference between a sweatshirt and a hoodie is that the latter has a hood. Such clothing looks best when oversized, so many men and women consider this top a perfect option for casual outfits. You can combine hoodies with any bottom. Just ensure to stick to the color palette that suits you.
- Poncho
It is a cape made of a rectangular one-piece fabric with a hole for the head. Many will say such a clothing item is something outdated that we associate with our grandmothers. And they will be wrong! Ponchos are quickly making a comeback, along with cardigans and sweaters, as they are warm and comfortable.
Outerwear: Clothes Vocabulary List for Cold Weather
You are lucky if you are heading to hot countries, where all the clothes you need will fit in a small suitcase. But quite a few English-speaking countries will please you with such weather. If you’re heading to rainy Britain or freezing Canada, you need outerwear, so let’s see what clothes vocabulary you might need.
- Bomber
It is a short jacket with elastic cuffs, a stand-up collar, and a wide elastic band at the bottom. This item was initially designed for the US military. Still, it attracted a lot of attention from ordinary people, so modern designers decided to meet the growing demand and released many bomber jackets for every taste.
- Puffer jacket
This clothing is the most common option for the cold season. It has a puffed structure and can be found at any length. Wearing oversized jackets is the latest trend, so consider it when purchasing the desired puffer.
- Duffle coat
It’s a single-breasted wool coat with a hood. It usually has wooden buttons fastened into leather or cord loops. You can find duffle coats in different lengths and models, so it’s rightfully considered one of the things that should be present in every woman’s basic wardrobe.
- Trench coat
It is a straight-cut coat with two sides with shoulder straps. It’s usually complemented with a belt, but the trend for oversized clothing makes many people wear it without the latter. A trench coat is the basis of a wardrobe, which goes well with shoes with heels and looks advantageous in images of sport-chic style.
- Teddy coat
Caring for the environment and animals is now one of the most critical global issues, and after many years of using natural fur, most still prefer to abandon it. This name of clothes implies an item made of artificial materials, which became a perfect alternative, and the teddy coat has remained at the peak of popularity in the last decade. This cozy jacket is made of faux fur, which will warm even in the most severe frosts. You can find a considerable number of options: both cropped and ankle-length coats that are so cozy and comfortable.
Where to Learn Clothes Names in English?
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FAQ
Where may clothes words be useful?
Such knowledge can be applied in different situations. For example, tourists often go shopping while traveling, so such vocabulary will definitely be practical. In addition, it will help you in daily communication with foreigners: if you want to compliment someone, you will know what the chosen clothing item is called.
What are the styles types that are widespread worldwide?
Casual is the most common option since most people have their wardrobe based on it. They imply everyday clothes, including jeans, jackets, sweatshirts, basic dresses, etc. Smart casual is also popular and suggests adding elements of business outfits to your daily looks. For instance, combining classic trousers with a bright oversized jacket is a good idea for both men and women.
What are the most popular bottoms clothes words?
Jeans have been popular for decades, and the range of styles is growing all the time. You can opt for classic skinny or mom jeans or go for culottes for something a little more out of the ordinary.
Which clothing English vocabulary to consider when traveling to cold countries?
The most popular items include puffer jackets and faux fur coats that perfectly suit any outfit. A duffle coat is also a classic alternative, complementing a business-style outfit. Just select the right length and shade that will perfectly fit your appearance.
Поговорим об одежде. Часто перевод названий предметов гардероба на английский язык вызывает сложности. Например, jacket — это и классический пиджак и куртка. Как же понять, что есть что? А вот различные женские топы (блузки, майки и прочее) имеют в английском языке гораздо больше названий, чем мы используем, когда говорим об этих вещах по-русски. Долгое время Англия была законодательницей моды. Отсюда и такое большое количество терминов в этой области, а также заимствований из английского в русский язык, которых с каждым днем становится все больше и больше.
Эта статья будет полезна стилистам и всем, кто интересуется модой. Поможет вам лучше понимать и ориентироваться в современных названиях одежды, а также легче и быстрее найти нужный предмет гардероба в англо-язычных интернет-магазинах.
В этой статье мы приведем названия базовых предметов гардероба, а также дадим актуальный словарик (с иллюстрациями) современных названий одежды, в т.ч. различных модификаций и фасонов. Объясним происхождение этих названий. Знание английских слов поможет вам лучше разбираться в модной терминологии и на русском языке.
При написании статьи мы обращались к публикациям модного журнала Vogue и используем те же термины, что и данное признанное fashion издание. В качестве иллюстраций мы приводим модели одежды, актуальные для нынешнего сезона.
Обобщающие названия для типов одежды
Само слово «одежда» переводится как CLOTHES |kləʊ(ð)z| и используется во множественном числе. Обратите внимание, что перед Z буква Е не произносится.
Вместо слова clothes можно использовать clothing в значении «одежда в целом». Это слово более официальное. Не исчисляемое. Т.е. НЕ используется с неопределенным артиклем «а».
Вот как говорят об использовании clothes и clothing носители языка:
(Если вы читаете эту статью на смартфоне, рекомендуем вам перевести экран в горизонтальное положение, либо воспользоваться бегунком под таблицей. Так вам будет удобнее увидеть правую часть таблицы.)
But typically “clothes” is used to refer to specific items while “clothing” refers to garments in general. I’d say
“I packed my clothes,” or “She’s wearing her new clothes,” but “Your clothing should always be appropriate.” What type of clothing is worn in the cold? |
Обычно clothes используется, когда говорится о конкретных предметах одежды, в то время как clothing – это одежда в целом. Я бы сказала:
«Я упаковала всю мою одежду», или «Она надела свою новую одежду», но «Твоя одежда (clothing) всегда должна быть уместна случаю.» «Какого типа одежду носят в холодную погоду?» |
menswear — мужская одежда, также
men’s clothing
womenswear — женская одежда, также
ladieswear
women’s clothing
underwear — нижняя одежда
outerwear — верхняя одежда
Пример использования слов clothes, underwear, outerwear:
Winter clothes are especially outerwear like coats, jackets, hats, scarves and gloves or mitterns, but also warm underwear like long underwear, union suits and socks. | Зимняя одежда – это, в особенности, верхняя одежда, такая как пальто, куртки, шапки, шарфы и перчатки или рукавицы, но и теплое нижнее белье, такое как длинное нижнее белье, комбинезоны и носки. |
garment — предмет гардероба, предмет одежды. Также можно сказать
a piece of clothing, an item of clothing
outfit, look — то, что на вас надето, образ в целом. В русском языке вы наверняка слышали в программах о моде слово «лук». Это как раз от английского — look (образ), от глагола to look — выглядеть.
Outfit — a set of clothes won together. — Outfit — набор одежды, который носится вместе.
Casual outfit — одежда (в данный момент на человеке) на каждый день
Casuals (брит.) — повседневная одежда
В наши дни даже появился неологизм casualization («кажуализация») — тенденция к созданию более непринужденной атмосферы в офисе, в особенности, по отношению к требованиям к одежде. Еще больше о неологизмах смотрите в разделе нашего сайта «Slang & Neologisms» (жми на ссылку).
Вот уже несколько десятилетий многие компании разрешают своим сотрудникам по пятницам использовать менее формальный стиль в одежде (formal clothes). В частности, для подобных целей возник стиль
smart casual (style) — элегантный повседневный стиль (все больше используется в русском как заимствованное слово и произносится как «смарт кэжуал», «стиль кэжуал», «стиль смарт»).
Formal clothes — официальная одежда
Semi-fortal style — полу-официальный стиль
to dress up — принарядиться
well-dressed — хорошо одетый, нарядный
Sportswear — спортивная одежда
Look — более широкое понятие. Сюда входят не только одежда и аксессуары, но и прическа, и макияж. Также используется словосочетание
fashion look
trendy — современный, модный, to look trendy — выглядеть стильно
to wear — носить (одежду)
Базовые названия одежды
Давайте сначала пройдемся по базовым предметам гардероба, название которых не вызывает сомнений и двусмысленности.
Coat — пальто
Dress — платье
Skirt — юбка
Shirt — рубашка
Пример: He always wears a shirt and a tie. — Он всегда носит рубашку и галстук.
Кстати, вы знаете, что такое «этимологические дублеты»? Прекрасный повод рассказать вам об этом на примере слов shirt и skirt. Этимологические дублеты — это слова, часто заимствованные, которые восходят к одному и тому же слову или основе, но имеют различное значение, произношение и написание. Обычно заимствование таких слов разнесено во времени. Т.е. со временем, на момент повторного заимствования, слово в языке-доноре, скорее всего, поменяло свое значение и звучание.
У древних англичан в обиходе был распространен предмет одежды, нечто среднее между длинной рубахой и платьем. Слово shirt (рубаха, рубашка) уже использовалось англичанами. Но длинные рубахи скандинавских викингов, которые пришли на английские земли (skirt), видимо, были длиннее, и в последствии стали использоваться в значении «юбка».
Приведем еще один пример этимологических дублетов: слова fact (факт, событие) и feat (подвиг, достижение), которые восходят к латинскому корню facere — делать, были заимствованы в разное время, имеют различное значение и звучание.
Вернемся к одежде.
T-shirt — футболка (также называется a tee-shirt, или просто a tee). Название обязано своему внешнему сходству футболки с буквой «Т».
Пример: We wear shorts and a T-shirt for games. — Дли игр мы надеваем шорты и футболку.
Shorts — шорты (от слова «short» — короткий)
Suit — костюм (2 или более детали гардероба, изготовленных из одной ткани или тканей-компаньонов). Обратите внимание и не делайте ошибку, используя похожее на русское слово costume. Costume — это театральный, сценический костюм.
a two-piece suit — костюм-двойка, костюм из двух предметов
a three-piece suit — костюм-тройка, костюм из трех предметов
Пример: The two-piece suits have been replaced by great tweed jackets paired with loose skirts or leather trousers. — Костюмы из двух предметов были заменены объемными твидовыми жакетами в сочетании со свободными юбками или кожаными брюками.
Blouse |ˈblaʊz| — блузка, блуза, свободная кофточка
Vest, waistcoat — жилет, жилетка (vest — более типично для США, a waistcoat — для UK)
chunky knitted vest — толстая вязаная жилетка
sweater vest — вязаная жилетка, безрукавка
wool vest — шерстяная жилетка
Как запомнить слово waistcoat. Это — сложное слово, которое состоит из корней waist (талия) + coat (пальто, мундир), т.е. «coat» до талии.
В чем отличие vest от waistcoat?
Waistcoat — это более формальная одежда. Жилетка, которая надевается на классическую рубашку или носится с традиционным мужским костюмом.
Vest — это любая жилетка, неформальная одежда, в т.ч. дутая жилетка.
Jeans — джинсы. Здесь все просто
Пример: A pair of nice jeans. — Симпатичная пара джинсов. К слову, в русском языке «пара джинсов» допустимо только в разговорной речи. Правильно говорить просто «джинсы».
Много названий трикотажной одежды пришло к нам в русский язык из английского. Поэтому запомнить их будет совсем не сложно.
Sweater |ˈswetə| — свитер (с воротом). Происходит от слова «sweat» — потеть.
Sweater vest — вязаная жилетка
Sweatshirt — свитшот, фуфайка, толстовка (без капюшона). Изначально подобные толстовки надевались для занятий спортом и шились из хорошо впитывающих пот (sweat) материалов
Jumper — джемпер (без ворота)
Pullover — пуловер (от англ. to pull over — натянуть (через голову))
Ключевое здесь — отсутствие застежки. В коллекции Balenciaga, например, появились модели, которые называются pull-over puffer (о том, что такое puffer и как называются другие объемные изделия, мы расскажем ниже, в разделе Jacks and coats ниже.
Cardigan — кардиган (трикотажная или вязаная кофта или жакет без воротника). Должна сказать, что если на русском языке все вязаные изделия с застежкой спереди — это «кофта» (конечно, если вы не Эвелина Хромченко) , то для носителей английского языка, кофта без воротника — это только кардиган.
Происхождение слова: с середине 19-го века во время Крымской войны, одна из британских бригад, которую возглавлял James Thomas Brudenel, Лорд Кардиган, носила одежду именно такого фасона — кардиган.
Hoodie — худи (трикотажная фуфайка с капюшоном — hood). Отсюда и название. Т.е. наличие капюшона — обязательно условие, чтобы назвать толстовку «hoodie».
(Кстати, о Harry Styles. Перевод одной из его последних песен можно прочитать в этой статье. Жми на ссылку).
Продолжая тему hoodie, всем нам хорошо известный Робин Гуд, по-английски Robin Hood, получил свое прозвище благодаря зеленому капюшону, в которых ходили Green Hoods, Шервудские «лесные братья».
Говоря о литературных и сказочных персонажах, вспомним Красную шапочку. Знаете ли вы, как ее имя переводится на английский язык. Вовсе не Red Hat, как можно было бы подумать, а Little Red Ryding Hood. Потому что исторически она носила не шапочку, а накидку с капюшоном.
Ну, вот из все из простых названий.
Далее идут составные названия предметов гардероба. Или специфичные названия, которые, мы не так часто используем в обычной речи.
Например, часто ли вы по-русски используете слово «парка»?
Parka — длинная теплая куртка, как правило, с капюшоном. Да, это именно та современная куртка, которая завоевала огромную популярность в нашем холодном климате. Хотя, справедливости ради скажем, что американцы и англичане тоже могут назвать ее по-простому:
winter jacket
А как же все-таки называются по-английски теплые курточные изделия?
Coat or Jacket
Да, coat или jacket. Но есть вариации. Давайте разбираться с пальтово-курточной группой. В целом, jacket — это более короткое изделие, coat — более длинное.
То, что мы по-русски называем «пиджак» или «жакет» (у женщин), на английский переводится как
Suit jacket — пиджак
Blazer — блейзер, клубный пиджак (т.е. более неформальный, чем пиджак классического кроя), как мужской, так и женский
Double-breasted blazer — двубортный пиджак
Oversized blazer — пиджак оверсайз (объемный), дословно oversize — бОльшего размера
Coat — пальто
Greatcoat — шинель
Overcoat — пальто классического силуэта (обычно именно то, что мы по-русски называем «пальто».
Также могут называться long coat (если они более длинные).
Могут быть single-breasted (однобортные) и double-breasted coats (двубортные пальто).
По аналогии с overcoat относительно недавно появилось новое название для верхней одежды:
Overshirt — что-то среднее между курткой и теплой рубашкой.
Bomber, bomber jacket — бомбер (обычно укороченная куртка на молнии, воротник — стойка, обычно из трикотажа, на бедрах — резинка).
Почему так называется?
Во время 2-ой Мировой войны подобные куртки носили летчики тяжелых бомбардировщиков. Отсюда и название — bomber. Дословный перевод — бомбардировщик, бомбометатель, гранатометчик.
Обратите внимание, что в английском вторая «b» не произносится: транскрипция bomber |ˈbɒmə|, от английского bomb |ˈbɒm|.
Biker jacket (иногда, motobiker jaket) — куртка-косуха, косуха, байкерская куртка
Raincoat — дождевик
Windbreaker, windjacket — ветровка, легкая куртка
Quilted jacket — стеганый жакет, стеганая куртка
До того, как это стало модно, слово quilted использовалось преимущественно в словосочетании quilted blanket — стеганое одеяло.
Более пухлые стеганые куртки называются —
padded jackets, они же
puffer |ˈpʌfə|, puffer jackets — пуховик, дутик
puffer coat — дутое пальто
Пример нового изделия pullover puffer (от Balenciaga) мы показывали выше.
Чаще, puffer coat / jacket — более объемные, пухлые.
Также объемные куртки и пальто называются
down jacket, down coat — пуховик
В данном случае down |daʊn| переводится как «пух». Это омоним слова down (вниз).
Т.е. down jacket / coat — это изделие с натуральным наполнителем — пухом. А puffer и padded jacket — с наполнителем из полиэстра.
Trench coat, trench — тренч, плащ. (trench — окоп. Исторически, военные плащи). В наши дни изменились до неузнаваемости.
На днях натолкнулась на слово «тренчкот». Даже сразу не поняла, о чем речь. А оказывается, это заимствованное из английского trench coat, которое мы только что обсудили. До этого встречала просто тренч. Но зато вставляя таким образом в свой лексикон английские слова, можно выглядеть, как человек, который следит за модными трендами и разбирается в моде. Стилистам на заметку ))).
Peacoat — бушлат
Leather jacket — кожаная куртка
Fur coat — (меховая) шуба, меховое пальто
Mink coat — норковая шуба
Faux fur [foʊ fɜːr] coat — шуба из искусственного меха. Встречается и такая формулировка:
Coat in animal-free fur
Shearling |ˈʃɪəlɪŋ| coat / jacket — дубленка
Tuxedo — смокинг
Cape — плащ-накидка, также встречается в русском как «кейп». В наши дни это может быть и пальто-накидка, и жакет-накидка.
Кейп – это верхняя одежда без рукавов, которую носят на плечах как накидку. Он может быть с прорезями для рук или без. От пончо кейп отличается кроем: его линия плеча повторяет естественный изгиб тела, тогда как пончо – ровное полотно, напоминающее платок. Cape достаточно часто появлялся на подиумах модных брендов в последнее время.
Топы / Tops
Shirt — рубашка (в т.ч. базовое слово, от которого образуются названия других моделей одежды рубашечно-сорочечной группы).
Dress-shirt — рубашка классического кроя
Polo-shirt — рубашка поло (изначально была придумана для игры в поло).
Long-sleeve shirt — лонгслив, футболка с длинными рукавами (от long+sleeve — длинный рукав). От слова «рукав» также происходит название безрукавого жакета, или по-простому, жилетки:
Sleeveless jacket — дословно жакет без рукавов
Tank top, tank — майка-«алкоголичка»
Майки получили свое название от ретро-купальников-трико для мужчин, когда они купались в бассейнах и водоемах (tanks).
Другие варианты маек:
sleaveless top — безрукавая блузка
singlet — майка (происходит от singlet — цельное боди с майкой для бокса). Название tank top — более актуально.
halter top — майка / блуза с высоким воротом. Halter — в переводе с английского — удавка, веревка с петлей на виселице. Кстати, на русском языке подобный фасон называется «американская пройма».
Camisole |ˈkæmɪsəʊl| — устаревшее — лифчик. Cвободная кофточка с кружевами.
Иногда маечку camisole называют просто cami. Раньше использовалась как нижняя одежда (undergarment) для женщин, обычно длиной до талии. Часто шьется на тоненьких лямочках-спагетти (spaghetti straps). Раньше использовалась как A-shirt, но в последствии по каким-то причинам стала активно использоваться как верхняя одежда.
cropped top, crop top — кроп-топ, укороченный топ (от англ. to crop — обрезать, подстригать).
a tunic — туника
a T-shirt, a tee — футболка
plain tee — простая футболка (без принтов и других декоративных элементов)
short sleeve T-shirt — футболка с коротким рукавом
a slogan T-shirt — футболка с надписью (подробнее о надписях на футболках мы рассказывали в этой статье «Прикольные надписи на футболках» — жми на ссылку).
A-shirt = an athletic shirt
Раз уж мы заговорили о спортивном стиле и слове «athletic», расскажем о том, что в последние годы большой популярностью пользуется тренд в одежде, который получил название Athleasure. Русскоязычные стилисты уже успели перенесли это слово в русский язык: «атлейжер».
Athleasure (от англ. athletics + leisure, атлетика + отдых). Так стали называть стиль спорт-шик. Его главные атрибуты – спортивная одежда, комфортные ткани, среди которых лидирует трикотаж. Этот стиль создан не для фитнес-центров, а для повседневной жизни. То, что раньше казалось странным, теперь будет выглядеть trendy (стильно): спортивные штаны + шпилька, или повседневная трикотажная фуфайка худи в сочетании с шифоновой юбкой.
Turtleneck — водолазка, бадлон (от англ. turtle neck — шея черепахи)
Roll-neck jumper — свитер с воротом с высоким воротом с отворотом
Брюки
Trousers — классические брюки (это слово преимущественно используется в Великобритании).
Pants — брюки (в США). Слово trousers тоже может использоваться в Штатах, но преимущественно в отношении брюк классического покроя. Также классические брюки назвают
Suit pants — брюки
Straight-leg pants — прямые брюки
Jeans — джинсы
Baggy jeans — мешковатые джинсы
Boy-friends — женские джинсы прямого свободного кроя (от слова boy-friend — друг, любовник)
Wide-leg jeans — джинсы-трубы
High-waist jeans — джинсы с высокой талией
Leather pants — кожаные штаны
Cargo pants — штаны с карманами (на штанинах).
cargo — переводится как «груз». Этимология слова: заимствовано в английский из испанского языка. В 17-м веке стало использоваться в значении «fight loaded on a ship» — товар, погруженный на судно.
Track pants — спортивные штаны. Здесь же приведем перевод предметов гардероба, с которыми чащеTi всего сочетаются track pants: tracksuit — спортивный костюм, tracksuit jacket — спортивная куртка.
Joggers — джоггеры, по-простому переводятся на русский как «спортивные штаны», когда речь идет о трикотажных брюках с манжетой внизу.
Leggins — леггинсы
Tights — колготки
Skinny, skinny trousers, skinny jeans — очень узкие брюки, облегающие ногу, как вторая кожа (англ. skin) , отсюда и название
Общий тренд сезона 2022 — relaxed trousers.
Low-rise pants/trousers, low rises — брюки с низкой посадкой, с заниженной талией
Pantsuit — брючный костюм
Названия фасонов джинсов на английском:
Юбки
Pleated skirt — юбка в складку
Plaid skirt — юбка в клетку
Miniskirt — юбка мини
Midi skirt — юбка миди (юбка средней длины)
A-line skirt — юбка-трапеция
Knitted skirt, knit skirt — вязаная юбка
Названия моделей юбок:
Домашняя одежда
Bathrobe — халат
Dressing gown — шелковый халат
Pijama — пижама и ставшая популярной уже и у нас Pijama party
Night dress — ночная рубашка
Slippers — тапочки
Обувь
Основные названия обуви: shoes — туфли, boots — сапоги, sneakers — кроссовки, sandals — босоножки, flip-flops — шлепки.
Подробнее о названиях обуви мы рассказали в этой статье: Обувь на английском языке. Актуальные названия видов обуви.
longsleeve, футболка с длинным рукавом как называется, тай дай футболка,
Одежда на английском языке– одна из самых востребованных тем при изучении. Ведь каждый день мы сталкиваемся с необходимостью называть те или иные предметы одежды: рубашки, брюки, перчатки, шапки и т.д.
Если вы собираетесь за границу или планируете сдать какой-либо экзамен по английскому языку, то вам просто необходимо овладеть тематической лексикой и приобрести хотя бы базовые практические навыки говорения по данной теме.
Лексика по теме «Одежда», поможет уверенно заниматься интернет-шоппингом или делать покупки в обычных «земных» магазинах одежды.
Содержание
- О слове clothes
- Популярная одежда на английском языке
- Обувь на английском
- Головные уборы
- Детская одежда – Baby Clothes
- Описание одежды на английском
- Известные английские марки одежды
- Прилагательные и глаголы, связанные с одеждой
- Слова и выражения на тему Одежда
О слове clothes
Важно помнить!
Сlothes – это слово, которое употребляют только во множественном числе, значит, перед ним мы никогда не поставим артикль a.
Если вам нужно сказать об одном предмете одежды, то используйте a piece of clothes, an item of clothes, an article of clothes.
Clothes – более разговорный вариант, а если вам нужен формальный, то используйте слово clothing.
И самое главное – произношение слова clothes: /kləʊðz/. Как бы сильно нам не хотелось, но буква e в этом слове немая, ее не произносят!
Clothes [kləu(ð)z], clothing [‘kləuðɪŋ], apparel, dress, garments, costume – одежда, платье
Виды одежды
- Outer garments, overclothes – верхняя одежда
- Children’s apparel (wear, clothing) – детская одежда
- Women’s clothes, lady’s wear – женская одежда
- Menswear, men’s clothing – мужская одежда
- Underwear – нижнее белье
- Casuals – повседневная одежда
- Sportswear – спортивная одежда
- Knitwear – трикотаж
Популярная одежда на английском языке
Среди многообразия покупаемых товаров, то, что мы носим занимает главенствую позицию. Ведь одежда — это неотъемлемая часть нашего существования.
- Blouse – блузка
- cardigan – кардиган
- coat – пальто
- dress – платье
- dressing gown – халат
- fur coat (шуба)
- jacket (tuxedo — AmE) – пиджак
- jeans – джинсы
- jersey – свитер вязаный
- jumper – джемпер
- outfit – экипировка
- pants – брюки — амер;кальсоны
- pullover – кофта
- raincoat – плащ
- shirt – рубашка
- shorts – шорты
- skirt – юбка
- sweater — свитер
- trousers — брюки
- T-shirt — рубашка с коротким рукавом
- uniform — форма
- waistcoat — жилет
Аксессуары:
- belt — ремень
- beret — берет
- boe tie — галстук-бабочка
- bra — бюстгальтер
- braces (BrE)/ suspenders (AmE) — подтяжки
- cap — кепка
- cuff — манжета
- cuff-link — запонка
- hat — шляпа
- gloves — перчатки
- knickers — дамские трусики, спортивные трусы (pantiesAmE)
- mittens — варежки, рукавицы
- scarf — шарф
- socks — носки
- stockings —чулки
- tie — галстук
- tights — колготки (AmE pantyhose)
- underwear — нижнее белье
- zippers — молния (to zip up — застегивать на молнию)
Обувь на английском
Обувь (footwear) также играет немаловажную роль в создании внешнего облика человека:
- Shoes – туфли
- high-heeled shoes – туфли на высоком каблуке
- trainers/sneakers – кроссовки
- boots – ботинки
- high shoes –сапоги
- sandals – босоножки, сандалии
- slippers – тапочки
Головные уборы
- Beret – берет
- Cap – кепка; шапка; фуражка; шапочка
- cowboy hat, stetson – ковбойская шляпа, стетсон
- hat – шляпа, шляпка; шапка
- helmet – шапка-шлем
- straw hat – соломенная шляпа
- veil – вуаль, фата
Детская одежда – Baby Clothes
- playsuit -детский комбинезон
- pram suit – костюмчик для малыша («грудничка»)
- sun hat – панамка
- booties – пинетки
- rompers [‘rɔmpəz] = romper suit – детский комбинезон
- mittens = mitts – варежки
- bib – слюнявчик
Описание одежды на английском
Теперь выучим некоторые слова для описания.
- Short – короткий.
- Long – длинный.
- Tight – узкий.
- Loose – свободный.
- Close-fitting – в обтяжку.
- Big – большой.
- Small – маленький.
- Wonderful – изумительный, потрясающе.
- Perfectly – отлично, великолепно.
- To fit — быть в пору, облегать (об одежде).
- To match – подходить (под какой-либо другой предмет одежды).
- To suit – подходить.
- Comfortable – удобный.
- To look – выглядеть.
- To put on/off – надевать/снимать.
- To wear – носить, надевать.
- To try on – примерять.
Известные английские марки одежды
Сегодня известны такие английские бренды одежды, как:
MotherCare, ZipZap, Diesel, DKNY, ELLE, GAP, Timberland, NEXT, ESPRIT, The OUTNET и много других.
Также о стиле и о виде человека в одежде можно сказать следующее:
- Sleeveless – без рукавов.
- Long-sleeved – с длинными рукавами.
- V-neck – треугольный вырез.
- Round-neck – круглый вырез.
- Pleated – в складку.
- Fashionable – модный.
- Old-fashioned – в устаревшем стиле.
- Elegant – элегантный.
- Trendy – стильный, современный.
- Well-dressed – хорошо одетый, нарядный.
Прилагательные и глаголы, связанные с одеждой
Одежду на английском языке можно описать такими словами, как:
- elegant – элегантная;
- smart – опрятная, аккуратная;
- trendy – модная;
- chic /ʃiːk/– изысканная;
- scruffy – поношенная, неряшливая.
- Когда мы описываем человека в одежде на английском языке, мы оцениваем его, как:
- well-dressed – хорошо одетый;
- badly-dressed – безвкусно одетый;
- fashionalble – следящий за модой;
- stylishly dressed – стильно одетый;
- old-fashioned – старомодный.
Слова и выражения на тему Одежда
Давайте составим предложения с перечисленными словами и выражениями.
- I normally wear jeans and a sweater. – В повседневной жизни я ношу джинсы и свитер.
- My new pleated skirt fits me perfectly and looks quite trendy. – Моя новая юбка в складочку идеально мне подходит и выглядит довольно стильно.
- This coat is too long and loose, it doesn’t fit you. – Это пальто слишком длинное и свободное, оно тебе не подходит.
- He looks very elegant in his brown v-neck jumper. – Он выглядит очень элегантно в своём коричневом свитере с треугольным вырезом.
- You should wear this dress – you will look well-dressed and elegant. – Ты должна надеть это платье, ты будешь выглядеть нарядно и элегантно.
- I feel myself very comfortable in this green sweater, it is my favorite. – Я чувствую себя очень удобно в этом зелёном свитере, он мой любимый.
- Hoodies and sweatshirts are not in my style – I prefer wearing a shirt with a vest. – Худи и толстовки не в моём стиле – я предпочитаю носить рубашку с жилеткой.
- Put off this suit – it is too small, try on another one. – Снимай этот костюм – он слишком мал, примерь другой.
- This blouse matches my eye color. – Эта блузка подходит к цвету моих глаз.
Изучайте слова из нашего списка и вы однозначно заполните пробел в своем словарном запасе по этой теме.