Useful Vocabulary

MEN'S CLOTHES

tie(s)
suit(s) shirt(s)

WOMEN'S CLOTHES

dress(es) blouse(s) skirt(s)

   

  tanktop(s)  
UNI-SEX

coat(s) jacket(s) t-shirt(s)

trouser(s) jean(s) short(s)

 sweatshirt(s)
jumper(s) with a hood =
cardigan(s)
pullover(s) hoodie(s)

mitten(s)
glove(s)  

BABY CLOTHES

nappy (nappies)
romper suit(s)  
HOLIDAY/LEISURE CLOTHES

swimsuit(s) 
swimming trunk(s) bikini(s) swimming costume(s)
bathing costume(s)

NIGHTWEAR

nightdress(es) dressing gown(s)

pyjama(s)
nightie(s)
UNDERWEAR

MENS

boxers Y-fronts

LADIES (LINGERIE)

pant(s)
bra(s)
knicker(s)

stocking(s) tight(s)
UNI-SEX

   

  vest(s)  
FOOTWEAR

shoe(s) sandal(s) boot(s)

wellington(s) slipper(s) sock(s)

 
ACCESSORIES

 belt(s)  handbag(s)

 headscarf (headscarves)   scarf (scarves)

 glasses  sunglasses   watch(es)

 glove(s)  hat(s)

 hanger(s)

JEWELLERY

 bracelet(s)  necklace(s)

 ring(s)   earring(s)

PARTS OF CLOTHES
Naturally Speaking
DOES IT FIT?

It's too big. It's too small.

It's too loose. It's too tight.
It's too long. It's too short.
Dialogue

It's Saturday and Mrs Smith has gone shopping with her friend Lucy for a new dress in the
sales:-

Mrs Smith: Well Lucy, what do you think?

Mmm, it's nice, but I think you need a slightly bigger size. The top is
Lucy:
gaping.
I think this is the only one. I'd better ask an assistant.
Mrs Smith:
Excuse me? Do you have this in a size 14?

Shop
I'm afraid everything in the sale is out on display.
assistant:
Mrs Smith: Oh dear, it's just a bit too tight.
Shop
I think we have a size 14 in red.
assistant:
Mrs Smith: Oh no. Red's just not my colour.
Shop It's not bright red, it's a nice dark red. Here it is. Why don't you try it on?
assistant: There's a changing room free over there.
Later...  
Mrs Smith: It fits like a glove. What do you think Lucy?
Lucy: It looks really nice. I guess red suits you after all.