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Shirt
“He wore a clean shirt to work.”
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Clothes and Accessories in English: 49 words for everyday shirts and shoes, jewelry, and outerwear, in one free vocabulary list. Each word includes American and British pronunciation with audio, a photo, and an example sentence, useful for ESL students and English teachers.
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T-Shirt
“I usually wear a T-shirt at home.”
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Pants
“These pants are too long for me.”
Good to know: In American English, 'pants' means trousers, but in British English, 'pants' usually means underwear; British English uses 'trousers' for the outer garment.
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Jeans
“She wears jeans almost every day.”
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Shorts
“He wore shorts because it was hot.”
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Skirt
“She bought a new skirt for the party.”
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Dress
“She looked beautiful in her red dress.”
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Jacket
“Take a jacket because it might get cold.”
Good to know: 'Jacket' comes from the French word 'jaquette', meaning a short coat.
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Coat
“I wore my coat during the winter.”
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Sweater
“This sweater is warm and comfortable.”
Good to know: Called a 'jumper' in British English.
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Hoodie
“He wore a hoodie on the cool evening.”
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Suit
“My father wore a suit to the wedding.”
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Tie
“He wore a blue tie with his suit.”
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Belt
“My pants are loose, so I need a belt.”
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Socks
“I need to buy some new socks.”
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Shoes
“My shoes are wet from the rain.”
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Sneakers
“I wear sneakers when I go jogging.”
Good to know: Called 'trainers' in British English.
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Boots
“She wore boots because the ground was muddy.”
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Sandals
“I usually wear sandals at the beach.”
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High Heels
“She wore high heels to the party.”
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Hat
“He put on a hat to protect himself from the sun.”
Good to know: Often confused with 'cap': a cap usually has a brim only at the front, while a hat can have a brim all around.
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Cap
“My brother wears a cap when he plays baseball.”
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Scarf
“She wrapped a scarf around her neck.”
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Gloves
“I wore gloves because my hands were cold.”
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Glasses
“I need my glasses to read small print.”
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Sunglasses
“He put on his sunglasses before going outside.”
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Watch
“She checked her watch before leaving.”
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Necklace
“She wore a beautiful necklace.”
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Bracelet
“He gave her a silver bracelet.”
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Earrings
“Her earrings match her dress.”
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Ring
“She wears a ring on her left hand.”
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Handbag
“Her phone is inside her handbag.”
Good to know: Called a 'purse' in American English, though in British English, 'purse' usually refers to a small wallet instead.
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Wallet
“I left my wallet at home.”
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Umbrella
“Take an umbrella because it looks like rain.”
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Bow Tie
“He wore a black bow tie at the wedding.”
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Vest
“The worker wore a safety vest.”
Good to know: In American English, a 'vest' is a sleeveless outer garment, while in British English, 'vest' refers to a sleeveless undershirt worn beneath other clothes.
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Cardigan
“She wore a cardigan over her dress.”
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Pajamas
“I changed into my pajamas before bed.”
Good to know: Spelled 'pyjamas' in British English.
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Raincoat
“Bring a raincoat because the weather may change.”
Good to know: Sometimes informally called a 'mac' (short for mackintosh) in British English.
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Beanie
“He wore a beanie on the cold morning.”
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Flip-Flops
“I packed my flip-flops for the beach.”
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Mittens
“The little girl wore warm mittens.”
Good to know: Unlike gloves, mittens keep all fingers together in one pouch, which helps retain more warmth.
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Poncho
“She wore a poncho during the heavy rain.”
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Tank Top
“He wore a tank top at the gym.”
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Leggings
“She likes wearing leggings when she exercises.”
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Blazer
“He wore a black blazer to the meeting.”
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Windbreaker
“I brought a windbreaker because it was windy.”
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Bandana
“He tied a bandana around his head.”
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Turtleneck
“She wore a black turtleneck in the cold weather.”
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