Clothing
- A-line
- women's clothing that has a fitted top and a flared skirt that is widest at the hemline
- aba
- a loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth; worn by Arabs
- abaya
- (Arabic) a loose black robe from head to toe; traditionally worn by Muslim women
- academic costume
- a costume worn on formal occasions by the faculty or students of a university or college
- academic gown
- a gown worn by academics or judges
- accessory
- clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
- activewear
- attire worn for sport or for casual wear
- afghan
- a coat made of sheepskin
- Afro-wig
- a wig that gives the appearance of an Afro hairdo
- alb
- a white linen liturgical vestment with sleeves; worn by priests
- anklet
- a sock that reaches just above the ankle
- anorak
- a kind of heavy jacket (`windcheater' is a British term)
- anti-G suit
- pressure suit worn by fliers and astronauts to counteract the forces of gravity and acceleration
- ao dai
- the traditional dress of Vietnamese women consisting of a tunic with long sleeves and panels front and back; the tunic is worn over trousers
- apparel
- clothing in general
- apron
- a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
- argyle
- a sock knitted or woven with an argyle design (usually used in the plural)
- arm guard
- a pad worn by football players and hockey goalkeepers
- array
- especially fine or decorative clothing
- ascot
- a cravat with wide square ends; secured with an ornamental pin
- athletic sock
- a sock worn for athletic events
- athletic supporter
- a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise
- attire
- clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
- aventail
- a medieval hood of mail suspended from a basinet to protect the head and neck
- babushka
- a woman's headscarf folded into a triangle and tied under the chin; worn by Russian peasant women
- balaclava
- a cap that is close-fitting and woolen and covers all of the head but the face
- baldric
- a wide (ornamented) belt worn over the right shoulder to support a sword or bugle by the left hip
- ball gown
- the most formal gown; worn to a ball
- balldress
- a suit or dress for formal occasions
- ballet skirt
- very short skirt worn by ballerinas
- Balmoral
- a brimless dark blue Scottish cap with a flat top and a plume on one side
- bandeau
- an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts
- bandoleer
- a broad cartridge belt worn over the shoulder by soldiers
- banian
- a loose fitting jacket; originally worn in India
- baseball cap
- a cap with a bill
- bathing cap
- a tight-fitting cap that keeps hair dry while swimming
- bathing costume
- tight fitting garment worn for swimming
- bathing trunks
- swimsuit worn by men while swimming
- bathrobe
- a loose-fitting robe of towelling; worn after a bath or swim
- batting glove
- a glove worn by batters in baseball to give a firmer grip on the bat
- batting helmet
- a helmet worn by the batter in baseball
- battle dress
- a military uniform designed for field service
- beachwear
- clothing to be worn at a beach
- beanie
- a small skullcap; formerly worn by schoolboys and college freshmen
- bearskin
- tall hat; worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial occasions
- beaver
- a hat made with the fur of a beaver (or similar material)
- beaver
- a man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver fur
- bed jacket
- a lightweight jacket worn over bedclothes (as when sitting in bed)
- bellbottom pants
- (used in the plural) trousers with legs that flare; worn by sailors; absurdly wide hems were fashionable in the 1960s
- belt
- a band to tie or buckle around the body (usually at the waist)
- beret
- a cap with no brim or bill; made of soft cloth
- berretta
- a stiff cap with ridges across the crown; worn by Roman Catholic clergy
- bib-and-tucker
- an attractive outfit
- bicorn
- a cocked hat with the brim turned up to form two points
- biggin
- a child's tight-fitting cap; often ties under the chin
- bikini pants
- (used in the plural) small and tight-fitting underpants; worn by women
- bikini
- a woman's very brief bathing suit
- biohazard suit
- a loose one-piece garment worn to protect the wearer against dangerous biological or chemical agents
- black
- black clothing (worn as a sign of mourning)
- black tie
- a black bow tie worn with a dinner jacket
- black tie
- semiformal evening dress for men
- blazer
- lightweight single-breasted jacket; often striped in the colors of a club or school
- bloomers
- (used in the plural) underpants worn by women
- blouse
- a top worn by women
- blue
- blue clothing
- blue jeans
- (used in the plural) close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear
- boa
- a long thin fluffy scarf of feathers or fur
- bodice
- part of a dress above the waist
- body pad
- a pad worn by hockey goalkeeper
- body stocking
- a one-piece tight-fitting undergarment for women that covers the torso (and may have sleeves and legs)
- body suit
- a tight-fitting garment of stretchy material that covers the body from the shoulders to the thighs (and may have long sleeves or legs reaching down to the ankles); worn by ballet dancers and acrobats for practice or performance
- boilers suit
- a loose protective coverall or smock worn over ordinary clothing for dirty work
- bola
- a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie
- bolero
- a short jacket; worn mostly by women
- bomber jacket
- a jacket gathered into a band at the waist
- bonnet
- a hat tied under the chin
- boothose
- protective stockings worn with or in place of boots
- bow tie
- a man's tie that ties in a bow
- bowler
- a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim
- box coat
- a short coat that hangs loosely from the shoulders
- boxers
- underpants worn by men
- brace
- elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
- breechcloth
- a garment that provides covering for the loins
- breeches
- (used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee
- bridal gown
- a gown worn by the bride at a wedding
- britches
- (used in the plural) informal term for breeches
- brunch coat
- a woman's short housecoat or wrapper
- buckskins
- (used in the plural) breeches made of buckskin
- bulletproof vest
- a vest capable of resisting the impact of a bullet
- Burberry
- a lightweight belted raincoat typically made of tan gabardine with a distinctive tartan lining; named for the original manufacturer
- burka
- a loose garment (usually with veiled holes for the eyes) worn by Muslim women especially in India and Pakistan
- burnoose
- a long hooded cloak woven of wool in one piece; worn by Arabs and Moors
- bush jacket
- a loose fitting jacket; resembles a shirt with four patch pockets and a belt
- business suit
- a suit of clothes traditionally worn by businessmen
- bustier
- a close-fitting and strapless top without sleeves that is worn by women either as lingerie or for evening dress
- BVD's
- trademark for men's underwear
- caftan
- a (cotton or silk) cloak with full sleeves and sash reaching down to the ankles; worn by men in the Levant
- caftan
- a woman's dress style that imitates the caftan cloaks worn by men in the Near East
- cagoule
- lightweight parka; waterproof
- calash
- a woman's large folded hooped hood; worn in the 18th century
- calpac
- a high-crowned black cap (usually made of felt or sheepskin) worn by men in Turkey and Iran and the Caucasus
- camise
- a loose shirt or tunic; originally worn in the Middle Ages
- camisole
- a short negligee
- camisole
- a short sleeveless undergarment for women
- camlet
- a garment made of camlet fabric
- campaign hat
- a broad-brimmed felt hat with a high crown; formerly worn by the United States Army and Marine personnel
- cap
- a tight-fitting headdress
- cape
- a sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter
- capote
- a long cloak with a hood that can be pulled over the head
- capote
- a long overcoat with a hood that can be pulled over the head
- capuchin
- a hooded cloak for women
- cardigan
- knitted jacket that is fastened up the front with buttons or a zipper
- cartridge belt
- a broad belt with loops or pockets for holding ammunition
- cassock
- a black garment reaching down to the ankles; worn by priests or choristers
- cavalier hat
- a soft felt hat with a wide flexible brim
- chadar
- a cloth used as a head covering (and veil and shawl) by Muslim and Hindu women
- change
- a different or fresh set of clothes
- chap
- (usually in the plural) leather leggings without a seat; joined by a belt; often have flared outer flaps; worn over trousers by cowboys to protect their legs
- chapeau
- headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
- chasuble
- a long sleeveless vestment worn by a priest when celebrating Mass
- chemise
- a loose-fitting dress hanging straight from the shoulders without a waist
- chemise
- a woman's sleeveless undergarment
- chest protector
- protective garment consisting of a pad worn in baseball by catchers and by football players
- chesterfield
- a fitted overcoat with a velvet collar
- chinos
- (plural) trousers made with chino cloth
- chiton
- a woolen tunic worn by men and women in ancient Greece
- chlamys
- a short mantle or cape fastened at the shoulder; worn by men in ancient Greece
- Christmas stocking
- a stocking that is filled with small Christmas presents
- church hat
- a fanciful hat of the kind worn by Black women for Sunday worship
- churidars
- tight trousers worn by people from the Indian subcontinent (typically with a kameez or kurta)
- civies
- civilian garb as opposed to a military uniform
- civilian clothing
- ordinary clothing as distinguished from uniforms, work clothes, clerical garb, etc.
- cloak
- a loose outer garment
- cloche
- a woman's close-fitting hat that resembles a helmet
- cloth cap
- a flat woolen cap with a stiff peak
- coat
- an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
- coatdress
- a dress that is tailored like a coat and buttons up the front
- coatee
- a short close-fitting coat
- cocked hat
- hat with opposing brims turned up and caught together to form points
- cockscomb
- a cap worn by court jesters; adorned with a strip of red
- cocktail dress
- a dress suitable for formal occasions
- coif
- a skullcap worn by nuns under a veil or by soldiers under a hood of mail or formerly by British sergeants-at-law
- collar
- anything worn or placed about the neck
- coonskin
- a raccoon cap with the tail hanging down the back
- cope
- a long cloak; worn by a priest or bishop on ceremonial occasions
- cords
- cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth
- coronet
- a small crown; usually indicates a high rank but below that of sovereign
- corset
- a woman's close-fitting foundation garment
- costume
- the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
- costume
- the attire characteristic of a country or a time or a social class
- costume
- unusual or period attire not characteristic of or appropriate to the time and place
- costume
- the prevalent fashion of dress (including accessories and hair style as well as garments)
- coverall
- a loose-fitting protective garment that is worn over other clothing
- cowboy hat
- a hat with a wide brim and a soft crown; worn by American ranch hands
- cowl
- a loose hood or hooded robe (as worn by a monk)
- crash helmet
- a padded helmet worn by people riding bicycles or motorcycles; protects the head in case of accidents
- cravat
- neckwear worn in a slipknot with long ends overlapping vertically in front
- crinoline
- a full stiff petticoat made of crinoline fabric
- crinoline
- a skirt stiffened with hoops
- crown of thorns
- a mock crown made of thorn branches that Roman soldiers placed on Jesus before the Crucifixion
- crown
- an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty
- culotte
- a divided skirt
- cutaway
- a man's coat cut diagonally from the waist to the back of the knees
- daishiki
- a loose and brightly colored African shirt
- deerstalker
- a tight-fitting hat with visors front and back; formerly worn by hunters
- dhoti
- a long loincloth worn by Hindu men
- diaper
- garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement
- dinner dress
- a gown for evening wear
- dirndl
- a dress with a tight bodice and full skirt
- dirndl
- a full skirt with a gathered waistband
- disguise
- any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity
- diving dress
- a weighted and hermetically sealed garment supplied with air; worn by underwater divers
- dolman
- a woman's cloak with dolman sleeves
- dolman
- a hussar's jacket worn over the shoulders
- domino
- a loose hooded cloak worn with a half mask as part of a masquerade costume
- domino
- a mask covering the upper part of the face but with holes for the eyes
- donkey jacket
- a short thick jacket; often worn by workmen
- double-breasted jacket
- a jacket having fronts that overlap enough for two separate rows of buttons
- double-breasted suit
- a suit with a double-breasted jacket
- doublet
- a man's close-fitting jacket; worn during the Renaissance
- drag
- clothing that is conventionally worn by the opposite sex (especially women's clothing when worn by a man)
- dress blues
- a dress uniform for formal occasions
- dress shirt
- a man's white shirt (with a starch front) for evening wear (usually with a tuxedo)
- dress suit
- formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
- dress uniform
- a military uniform worn on formal occasions
- dress
- a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
- dressing gown
- a robe worn before dressing or while lounging
- dressing sack
- a woman's loose jacket; worn while dressing
- duds
- informal terms for clothing
- duffel coat
- a warm coat made of duffel; usually has a hood and fastens with toggles
- dunce cap
- a cone-shaped paper hat formerly placed on the head of slow or lazy pupils
- dust coat
- a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles
- ecclesiastical attire
- attire that is appropriate to wear in a church
- elbow pad
- protective garment consisting of a pad worn over the elbow by football and hockey players
- ensemble
- a coordinated outfit (set of clothing)
- Eton jacket
- a jacket hanging to the waist and cut square at the bottom
- evening clothes
- attire to wear on formal occasions in the evening
- face veil
- a piece of more-or-less transparent material that covers the face
- false face
- a mask worn as part of a masquerade costume
- false hair
- a covering or bunch of human or artificial hair used for disguise or adornment
- fancy dress
- a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party
- fatigues
- military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor
- fez
- a felt cap (usually red) for a man; shaped like a flat-topped cone with a tassel that hangs from the crown
- fichu
- a lightweight triangular scarf worn by a woman
- finery
- elaborate or showy attire and accessories
- flannel
- (usually in the plural) trousers made of flannel or gabardine or tweed or white cloth
- flat wash
- ironing that can be done mechanically
- football helmet
- a padded helmet with a face mask to protect the head of football players
- footwear
- clothing worn on a person's feet
- foul-weather gear
- protective garment that is intended to keep the wearer dry and warm in bad weather
- foundation
- a woman's undergarment worn to give shape to the contours of the body
- four-in-hand
- a long necktie that is tied in a slipknot with one end hanging in front of the other
- frock
- a habit worn by clerics
- frock
- a long, loose outer garment
- frock coat
- a man's coat having knee-length skirts front and back; worn in the 19th century
- full skirt
- a long skirt gathered at the waist
- full-dress uniform
- the naval or military uniform that is specified by regulations to be worn on ceremonial occasions
- fur
- a garment made of animal pelts or synthetic fur
- fur coat
- a coat made of fur
- fur hat
- a hat made of fur
- fur-piece
- a neckpiece made of fur
- furnishing
- (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
- G-string
- minimal clothing worn by stripteasers; a narrow strip of fabric that covers the pubic area, passes between the thighs, and is supported by a waistband
- gaiter
- legging consisting of a cloth or leather covering for the leg from the knee to the ankle
- gaiter
- a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles
- gantlet
- a glove with long sleeve
- gantlet
- a glove of armored leather; protects the hand
- garibaldi
- a loose high-necked blouse with long sleeves; styled after the red flannel shirts worn by Garibaldi's soldiers
- garment
- an article of clothing
- garrison cap
- a wedge-shaped wool or cotton cap; worn as part of a uniform
- garter belt
- a wide belt of elastic with straps hanging from it; worn by women to hold up stockings
- gathered skirt
- a skirt whose fabric is drawn together around the waist
- Geneva gown
- black academic gown widely used by Protestant clergymen
- getup
- a set of clothing (with accessories)
- Glengarry
- a Scottish cap with straight sides and a crease along the top from front to back; worn by Highlanders as part of military dress
- glove
- handwear: covers the hand and wrist
- golf glove
- a glove worn by golfers to give a firm grip on the handle of the golf club
- gown
- a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
- gown
- lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women
- gown
- outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions
- gown
- protective garment worn by surgeons during operations
- grass skirt
- a skirt made of long blades of grass
- gray
- clothing that is a grey color
- greatcoat
- a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
- grizzle
- a grey wig
- guimpe
- a short blouse with sleeves that is worn under a jumper or pinafore dress
- gym suit
- clothes prescribed for wear while participating in gymnastic exercise
- gymslip
- a sleeveless tunic worn by English girls as part of a school uniform
- habit
- a distinctive attire worn by a member of a religious order
- habit
- attire that is typically worn by a horseback rider (especially a woman's attire)
- haick
- an outer garment consisting of a large piece of white cloth; worn by men and women in northern Africa
- hair shirt
- an uncomfortable shirt made of coarse animal hair; worn next to the skin as a penance
- half-slip
- undergarment worn under a skirt
- halter
- a woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered
- hand wear
- clothing for the hands
- hand-me-down
- outgrown garment passed down from one person to another
- hard hat
- a lightweight protective helmet (plastic or metal) worn by construction workers
- head covering
- a garment that covers the head and face
- headdress
- clothing for the head
- headpiece
- a protective helmet for the head
- headscarf
- a kerchief worn over the head and tied under the chin
- helmet
- a protective headgear made of hard material to resist blows
- hijab
- a headscarf worn by Muslim women; conceals the hair and neck and usually has a face veil that covers the face
- hip pad
- protective garment consisting of a pad worn by football and hockey players
- hobble skirt
- a long skirt very narrow below the knees, worn between 1910 and 1914
- holster
- a belt with loops or slots for carrying small hand tools
- hood
- a headdress that protects the head and face
- horsehair wig
- a wig made of horsehair
- hose
- man's close-fitting garment of the 16th and 17th centuries covering the legs and reaching up to the waist; worn with a doublet
- hose
- socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
- hot pants
- skin-tight very short pants worn by young women as an outer garment
- housecoat
- a loose dressing gown for women
- hug-me-tight
- a woman's fitted jacket
- humeral veil
- a vestment worn by a priest at High Mass in the Roman Catholic Church; a silk shawl
- intimate apparel
- women's underwear and nightclothes
- ironing
- garments (clothes or linens) that are to be (or have been) ironed
- izar
- a voluminous cotton outer garment (usually white) traditionally worn by Muslim women of northern Africa and the Middle East; covers the entire body
- jacket
- a short coat
- Jamaica shorts
- (used in the plural) short pants that end at the knee
- jammies
- (usually plural) loose-fitting nightclothes worn for sleeping or lounging; have a jacket top and trousers
- jellaba
- a loose cloak with a hood; worn in the Middle East and northern Africa
- jerkin
- a tight sleeveless and collarless jacket (often made of leather) worn by men in former times
- jeweled headdress
- a headdress adorned with jewels
- Jockey shorts
- (used in the plural) short tight-fitting underpants (trade name Jockey shorts)
- jodhpur breeches
- (used in the plural) flared trousers ending at the calves; worn with riding boots
- jump suit
- one-piece uniform worn by parachutists
- jump suit
- one-piece garment fashioned after a parachutist's uniform
- jumper
- a loose jacket or blouse worn by workmen
- jumper
- a coverall worn by children
- jumper
- a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing
- jumper
- a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
- kaffiyeh
- an Arab headdress consisting of a square piece of cloth folded into a triangle and fastened over the crown by an agal
- kalansuwa
- a cap that is wrapped around by a turban and worn by Muslim religious elders
- kameez
- a long tunic worn by many people from the Indian subcontinent (usually with a salwar or churidars)
- kanzu
- (Swahili) a long garment (usually white) with long sleeves; worn by men in East Africa
- kepi
- a cap with a flat circular top and a visor
- kerchief
- a square scarf that is folded into a triangle and worn over the head or about the neck
- khakis
- a military uniform made of khaki fabric
- khimar
- a headscarf worn by observant Muslim women that hangs down to just above the waist
- kid glove
- a glove made of fine soft leather (as kidskin)
- kilt
- a knee-length pleated tartan skirt worn by men as part of the traditional dress in the Highlands of northern Scotland
- kimono
- a loose robe; imitated from robes originally worn by Japanese
- kirtle
- a long dress worn by women
- kirtle
- a garment resembling a tunic that was worn by men in the Middle Ages
- knee pad
- protective garment consisting of a pad worn by football or baseball or hockey players
- knee-hi
- a sock or stocking that reaches up to just below the knees
- knitwear
- knitted clothing
- kurta
- a loose collarless shirt worn by many people on the Indian subcontinent (usually with a salwar or churidars or pyjama)
- lab coat
- a light coat worn to protect clothing from substances used while working in a laboratory
- lambrequin
- a scarf that covers a knight's helmet
- laundry
- garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering
- lavalava
- a skirt consisting of a rectangle of calico or printed cotton; worn by Polynesians (especially Samoans)
- lederhosen
- leather shorts often worn with suspenders; worn especially by men and boys in Bavaria
- leg covering
- a garment covering the leg (usually extending from the knee to the ankle)
- leisure wear
- informal clothing designed to be worn when you are relaxing
- leotards
- skintight knit hose covering the body from the waist to the feet worn by acrobats and dancers and as stockings by women and girls
- Levi's
- a popular brand of jeans
- liberty cap
- close-fitting conical cap worn as a symbol of liberty during the French Revolution and in the U.S. before 1800
- life belt
- belt attaching you to some object as a restraint in order to prevent you from getting hurt
- livery
- uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
- long johns
- warm underwear with long legs
- long pants
- trousers reaching to the foot
- long underwear
- an undergarment with shirt and drawers in one piece
- lounge suit
- a business suit consisting of a matching jacket and skirt or trousers
- lounger
- an article of clothing designed for comfort and leisure wear
- loungewear
- clothing suitable for relaxation
- lounging jacket
- a man's soft jacket usually with a tie belt; worn at home
- lounging pajama
- pajamas worn while lounging
- lumber jacket
- a short warm outer jacket
- mac
- a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
- Mackinaw coat
- a short plaid coat made of made of thick woolen material
- maillot
- tights for dancers or gymnasts
- maillot
- a woman's one-piece bathing suit
- man's clothing
- clothing that is designed for men to wear
- mantelet
- short cape worn by women
- mantilla
- a woman's silk or lace scarf
- mantua
- loose gown of the 17th and 18th centuries
- Mao jacket
- a light weight jacket with a high collar; worn by Mao Zedong and the Chinese people during his regime
- mask
- a covering to disguise or conceal the face
- maxi
- a long skirt ending below the calf
- mending
- garments that must be repaired
- mess jacket
- waist-length jacket tapering to a point at the back; worn by officers in the mess for formal dinners
- middy
- blouse with a sailor collar
- military uniform
- prescribed identifying uniform for soldiers
- millinery
- hats for women; the wares sold by a milliner
- mini
- a very short skirt
- mink
- fur coat made from the soft lustrous fur of minks
- miter
- a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions
- mitten
- glove that encases the thumb separately and the other four fingers together
- mobcap
- large high frilly cap with a full crown; formerly worn indoors by women
- monastic habit
- a long loose habit worn by monks in a monastery
- money belt
- belt with a concealed section for holding money
- morning coat
- a man's full-dress jacket with two long tapering tails at the back
- morning dress
- a woman's informal dress for housework
- morning dress
- formal attire for men during the daytime
- mortarboard
- an academic cap with a flat square with a tassel on top
- Mother Hubbard
- a woman's loose unbelted dress
- motley
- a garment made of motley (especially a court jester's costume)
- muff
- a warm tubular covering for the hands
- muffler
- a scarf worn around the neck
- mufti
- civilian dress worn by a person who is entitled to wear a military uniform
- neckcloth
- an ornamental white cravat
- neckerchief
- a kerchief worn around the neck
- neckpiece
- an article of apparel worn about the neck
- necktie
- neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
- neckwear
- articles of clothing worn about the neck
- newmarket
- a long close-fitting coat worn for riding in the 19th century
- nightcap
- a cloth cap worn in bed
- nightclothes
- garments designed to be worn in bed
- nightshirt
- nightclothes worn by men
- niqab
- a face veil covering the lower part of the face (up to the eyes) worn by observant Muslim women
- Norfolk jacket
- loose-fitting single-breasted jacket
- nun's habit
- a long loose habit worn by nuns in a convent
- nylon stocking
- women's stockings made from a sheer material (nylon or rayon or silk)
- oilskin
- a macintosh made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof
- old school tie
- necktie indicating the school the wearer attended
- olive drab
- military uniform of the United States Army; made from cloth of a dull olive color
- opera cloak
- a large cloak worn over evening clothes
- outer garment
- a garment worn over other garments
- outerwear
- clothing for use outdoors
- overall
- (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)
- overskirt
- an outer skirt worn over another skirt
- pair of trousers
- (usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
- pajama
- a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries
- pallium
- cloak or mantle worn by men in ancient Rome
- pallium
- (Roman Catholic Church) vestment consisting of a band encircling the shoulders with two lappets hanging in front and back
- Panama hat
- a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown
- pantaloon
- trousers worn in former times
- pantie
- short underpants for women or children (usually used in the plural)
- pants suit
- a pair of pants and a matching jacket worn by women
- panty girdle
- a woman's undergarment that combines a girdle and panties
- pantyhose
- a woman's tights consisting of underpants and stockings
- patka
- a scarf worn by Sikh men
- pea jacket
- a sailor's heavy woolen double-breasted jacket
- pedal pushers
- (used in the plural) snug trousers ending at the calves; worn by women and girls
- pelisse
- a sleeveless cape that is lined or trimmed with fur
- peplos
- a garment worn by women in ancient Greece; cloth caught at the shoulders and draped in folds to the waist
- periwig
- a wig for men that was fashionable in the 17th and 18th centuries
- picture hat
- a woman's dressy hat with a wide brim
- pillbox
- a small round woman's hat
- pinner
- a woman's cap with two long flaps pinned on
- pinstripe
- a suit made from a fabric with very thin stripes
- pith hat
- a lightweight hat worn in tropical countries for protection from the sun
- playsuit
- a sports outfit for women or children; usually consists of shorts and a blouse
- plus fours
- men's baggy knickers hanging below the knees; formerly worn for sports (especially golf)
- polo shirt
- a shirt with short sleeves designed for comfort and casual wear
- polo-neck
- a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
- polonaise
- a woman's dress with a tight bodice and an overskirt drawn back to reveal a colorful underskirt
- poncho
- a blanket-like cloak with a hole in the center for the head
- pontifical
- the vestments and other insignia of a pontiff (especially a bishop)
- porkpie
- man's hat with a low, flat crown and a snap brim
- prayer shawl
- (Judaism) a shawl with a ritually knotted fringe at each corner; worn by Jews at morning prayer
- pressure suit
- protective garment consisting of an inflatable suit for space or high altitude flying
- Prince Albert
- a man's double-breasted frock coat
- protective garment
- clothing that is intended to protect the wearer from injury
- pullover
- a sweater that is put on by pulling it over the head
- purple
- (Roman Catholic Church) official dress of a cardinal; so named after the Tyrial purple color of the robes
- puttee
- a strip of cloth wound around the leg to form legging; used by soldiers in World War I
- raglan
- a garment (coat or sweater) that has raglan sleeves
- raincoat
- a water-resistant coat
- ready-to-wear
- ready-made clothing
- rebozo
- a long woolen or linen scarf covering the head and shoulders (also used as a sling for holding a baby); traditionally worn by Latin-American women
- regimentals
- the military uniform and insignia of a regiment
- reversible
- a garment (especially a coat) that can be worn inside out (with either side of the cloth showing)
- rigout
- a person's costume (especially if bizarre)
- robe
- any loose flowing garment
- roll-on
- a woman's foundation garment rolled on to the hips
- romper
- a one-piece garment for children to wear at play; the lower part is shaped like bloomers
- running suit
- a matching jacket and pants worn by joggers and made of fabric that absorbs perspiration
- sable
- a scarf (or trimming) made of sable
- sable coat
- a fur coat made of sable furs
- sack coat
- man's hiplength coat with a straight back; the jacket of a suit
- sack
- a woman's full loose hiplength jacket
- sackcloth
- a garment made of coarse sacking; formerly worn as an indication of remorse
- sailor cap
- a cap worn by sailors
- sailor suit
- a boy's ensemble; copied from a sailor's uniform
- salwar
- a pair of light loose trousers with a tight fit around the ankles; worn by women from the Indian subcontinent (usually with a kameez)
- Sam Browne belt
- leather belt supported by a strap over the right shoulder
- sarape
- a long brightly colored shawl; worn mainly by Mexican men
- saree
- a dress worn primarily by Hindu women; consists of several yards of light material that is draped around the body
- sarong
- a loose skirt consisting of brightly colored fabric wrapped around the body; worn by both women and men in the South Pacific
- scapular
- garment consisting of a long wide piece of woolen cloth worn over the shoulders with an opening for the head; part of a monastic habit
- scarf
- a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration
- sealskin
- a garment (as a jacket or coat or robe) made of sealskin
- seat belt
- a safety belt used in a car or plane to hold you in your seat in case of an accident
- separate
- a garment that can be purchased separately and worn in combinations with other garments
- shawl
- cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
- shin guard
- a stiff protective garment worn by hockey players or a catcher in baseball to protect the shins
- shirt
- a garment worn on the upper half of the body
- shirtdress
- a dress that is tailored like a shirt and has buttons all the way down the front
- shirtwaist
- a blouse with buttons down the front
- short pants
- (used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
- shoulder pad
- protective garment consisting of a hard rounded pad worn by football players to protect their shoulders
- shovel hat
- a stiff broad-brimmed hat with the brim turned up at the sides and projecting in front; worn by some clergymen in Britain
- shower cap
- a tight cap worn to keep hair dry while showering
- silks
- the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable
- single-breasted jacket
- a jacket having fronts that overlap only enough for a single row of buttons
- single-breasted suit
- a suit having a single-breasted jacket
- singlet
- a collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body
- ski cap
- a close-fitting woolen cap; often has a tapering tail with a tassel
- ski jacket
- a parka to be worn while skiing
- skid lid
- a crash helmet
- skirt
- a garment hanging from the waist; worn mainly by girls and women
- skivvies
- (used in the plural) men's underwear consisting of cotton undershirt and underpants
- skullcap
- rounded brimless cap fitting the crown of the head
- slack suit
- casual dress consisting of slacks and matching jacket
- slacks
- (used in the plural) pants for casual wear
- sleeper
- pajamas with feet; worn by children
- slip-on
- an article of clothing (garment or shoe) that is easily slipped on or off
- slops
- cheap clothing (as formerly issued to sailors in Britain)
- snap-brim hat
- a hat with a snap brim
- snowsuit
- a child's overgarment for cold weather
- sock
- hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee
- sombrero
- a straw hat with a tall crown and broad brim; worn in American southwest and in Mexico
- sou'wester
- waterproof hat with wide slanting brim longer in back than in front
- soutane
- a long cassock with buttons down the front; worn by Roman Catholic priests
- space helmet
- a helmet worn by astronauts while in outer space
- spacesuit
- a pressure suit worn by astronauts while in outer space
- Stetson
- a hat made of felt with a creased crown
- stocking
- close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
- stole
- a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
- stomacher
- garment consisting of a V-shaped panel of stiff material worn over the chest and stomach in the 16th century
- straightjacket
- a garment similar to a jacket that is used to bind the arms tightly against the body as a means of restraining a violent person
- strapless
- a woman's garment that exposes the shoulders and has no shoulder straps
- street clothes
- ordinary clothing suitable for public appearances (as opposed to costumes or sports apparel or work clothes etc.)
- stretch pants
- trousers made of a stretchy fabric
- string tie
- a very narrow necktie usually tied in a bow
- suit
- a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
- sun hat
- a hat with a broad brim that protects the face from direct exposure to the sun
- sunbonnet
- a large bonnet that shades the face; worn by girls and women
- Sunday clothes
- the best attire you have which is worn to church on Sunday
- sundress
- a light loose sleeveless summer dress with a wide neckline and thin shoulder straps that expose the arms and shoulders
- sunsuit
- a child's garment consisting of a brief top and shorts
- support hose
- elasticized stocking intended to reduce pressure on the veins of the leg (as in case of varicose veins)
- surcoat
- a tunic worn over a knight's armor
- surcoat
- a loose outer coat usually of rich material
- surplice
- a loose-fitting white ecclesiastical vestment with wide sleeves
- surtout
- a man's overcoat in the style of a frock coat
- swaddling bands
- a garment (a gown or narrow strips of cloth) for an infant
- sweat pants
- loose-fitting trousers with elastic cuffs; worn by athletes
- sweat suit
- garment consisting of sweat pants and a sweatshirt
- sweatshirt
- cotton knit pullover with long sleeves worn during athletic activity
- switch
- hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair; used by women to give shape to a coiffure
- T-shirt
- a close-fitting pullover shirt
- tabard
- a short sleeveless outer tunic emblazoned with a coat of arms; worn by a knight over his armor or by a herald
- tabi
- a sock with a separation for the big toe; worn with thong sandals by the Japanese
- tailor-made
- custom-made clothing
- tam
- a woolen cap of Scottish origin
- tank top
- a tight-fitting sleeveless shirt with wide shoulder straps and low neck and no front opening; often worn over a shirt or blouse
- tea gown
- a long loose-fitting gown formerly popular for wear at afternoon tea
- thigh pad
- protective garment consisting of a pad worn over the thighs by football players
- thong
- underpants resembling a G-string; worn by women especially under very tight pants
- three-piece suit
- a business suit consisting of a jacket and vest and trousers
- throat protector
- protective garment worn by hockey goalkeeper and catcher in baseball
- tiara
- a jeweled headdress worn by women on formal occasions
- tippet
- a woman's fur shoulder cape with hanging ends; often consisting of the whole fur of a fox or marten
- tirolean
- soft green felt hat with a feather or brush cockade
- titfer
- a hat (Cockney rhyming slang: `tit for tat' rhymes with `hat')
- toga
- a one-piece cloak worn by men in ancient Rome
- toga virilis
- (ancient Rome) a toga worn by a youth as a symbol of manhood and citizenship
- top
- a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips
- topknot
- headdress consisting of a decorative ribbon or bow worn in the hair
- topper
- a woman's short coat
- toque
- a tall white hat with a pouched crown; worn by chefs
- toupe
- a small hairpiece to cover partial baldness
- trench coat
- a military style raincoat; belted with deep pockets
- trews
- (used in the plural) tight-fitting trousers; usually of tartan
- tricorn
- cocked hat with the brim turned up to form three points
- trouser
- a garment (or part of a garment) designed for or relating to trousers
- trousseau
- the personal outfit of a bride; clothes and accessories and linens
- trunk hose
- puffed breeches of the 16th and 17th centuries usually worn over hose
- tudung
- a scarf worn around the head by Muslim women in Malaysia; conceals the hair but not the face
- tunic
- any of a variety of loose fitting cloaks extending to the hips or knees
- turban
- a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head
- ulster
- loose long overcoat of heavy fabric; usually belted
- underclothes
- undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments
- undergarment
- a garment worn under other garments
- underpants
- an undergarment that covers the body from the waist no further than to the thighs; usually worn next to the skin
- undies
- women's underwear
- uniform
- clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
- uplift
- a brassiere that lifts and supports the breasts
- vest
- a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
- vestiture
- an archaic term for clothing
- vestment
- gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy
- war paint
- full ceremonial regalia
- watch cap
- a knitted dark blue wool cap worn by seamen in cold or stormy weather
- weeds
- a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning
- wet suit
- a close-fitting garment made of a permeable material; worn in cold water (as by skin divers) to retain body heat
- white tie
- bow tie worn as part of a man's formal evening dress
- wig
- hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair
- wimple
- headdress of cloth; worn over the head and around the neck and ears by medieval women
- Windsor tie
- a wide necktie worn in a loose bow
- wishing cap
- a magical cap that secures whatever one wishes for
- woman's clothing
- clothing that is designed for women to wear
- work clothes
- clothing worn for doing manual labor
- work-shirt
- heavy-duty shirts worn for manual or physical work
- workwear
- heavy-duty clothes for manual or physical work
- wrap
- cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person
- wraparound
- a garment (as a dress or coat) with a full length opening; adjusts to the body by wrapping around
- wrist pad
- protective garment consisting of a pad worn by football players
- yarmelke
- a skullcap worn by religious Jews (especially at prayer)
- yashmac
- the face veil worn by Muslim women
- zoot suit
- a flashy suit of extreme cut