Fashion and Clothing Vocabulary - English Lesson
👗 Lesson Contents
📚 VOCABULARY BUILDING
👕 Clothes
anorak, blouse, cardigan, coat, dress, hoody, jacket, jeans, jersey, jumper, kilt, parka, pyjamas, raincoat, shirt, shorts, skirt, socks, sweatshirt, tights, top, tracksuit, T-shirt
👟 Footwear
boots, flip-flops, shoes, slippers, sneakers, trainers
👜 Accessories
belt, bracelet, chain, earrings, glasses, gloves, handbag, hat, necklace, scarf, sunglasses, tie
| Item Number | Clothing Item |
|---|---|
| 2 | long-sleeved jumper |
| 3 | loose-fitting trousers |
| 4 | vintage sunglasses |
| 5 | v-necked T-shirt |
| 6 | black leather jacket |
| 7 | hoodie |
| 8 | yellow backpack |
| 9 | dark-blue jeans |
| 10 | checked scarf |
| 11 | plain black headscarf |
| 12 | embroidered thobe |
| 13 | buttoned cardigan |
| 14 | matching handbag |
Materials
cotton, wool, silk
Patterns
striped, paisley, polka dots
Shape
v-necked
Other
casual, embroidered, matching
✍️ SPEAKING AND WRITING EXERCISES
Students' own answers - This exercise encourages descriptive language practice and vocabulary application in real contexts.
Students' own answers - This reflective question promotes critical thinking about fashion evolution and cultural changes across generations.
Students' own answers - This personal writing task allows students to express individual style preferences and practice descriptive writing skills.
📘 WORKBOOK LESSON 2B
| Number | Item | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | bow tie | ✅ |
| 2 | suit | ✅ |
| 3 | vest | ✅ |
| 4 | belt | ✅ |
| 5 | trousers | ✅ |
| 6 | shoulder bag | ✅ |
| 7 | cap | ✅ |
| 8 | sandals | ✅ |
| 9 | handbag | ✅ |
| 10 | trainers | ✅ |
| 11 | high-heeled shoes | ✅ |
| Question | Answer | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1. linen / old / fur | old | it's about age, others are materials |
| 2. baggy / tight / denim | denim | it's a material |
| 3. high-heeled / plain / striped | high-heeled | shoe type, others are patterns |
| 4. narrow / casual / wide | casual | style vs. size |
| 5. faded / shiny / silk | silk | material vs. appearance |
| 6. matching / nylon / wool | matching | description vs. materials |
| Sentence | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. I love nylon / old jeans | old |
| 2. I bought a new purple dress and a tight / matching headscarf | matching |
| 3. I usually wear my gorgeous fake fur / bow jacket | fur |
| 4. I go for a faded / loose-fitting dress | loose-fitting |
| 5. I bought a T-shirt with my team's logo / designer on it | logo |
| 6. My friend made me an embroidered / a vintage handkerchief | an embroidered |
| 7. I carry a shoulder / matching bag | shoulder |
| 8. A beautiful loose-fitting / wide leather belt | wide |
| Sentence | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. I'd love to have …………… hair | wavy |
| 2. My dad is very …………… shouldered | broad |
| 3. The man was ……………shaven | clean |
| 4. My style is …………… | sporty |
📝 Write a short description of a photo showing appearance and clothing.
✅ Suggested Answer:
In the photo, I am wearing jeans and a hoodie. My friend is wearing a red scarf and glasses. We are standing outside a shop and smiling. We both look happy and comfortable in our casual outfits.
🌐 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
📚 Helpful Fashion Vocabulary Resources:
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org - Comprehensive clothing vocabulary
https://www.vogue.com - Fashion terminology and trends
https://www.englishclub.com - Essential clothing terms and exercises
