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