Updated on February 24, 2025
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Clothes

In this lesson, you will learn basic clothing words, how to talk about clothes, and common phrases.

Clothes Vocabulary Exercise

These exercises focus on Clothes Vocabulary.Β 

πŸ‘š Basic Clothes Vocabulary

Here are some common clothing items:

Type

Clothes

Example Sentence

Tops

Shirt, T-shirt, Blouse, Sweater

I am wearing a blue shirt.

Bottoms

Jeans, Trousers, Pants, Shorts, Skirt

She likes to wear jeans.

Outerwear

Jacket, Coat, Hoodie, Sweater

It’s cold, so I need a coat.

Footwear

Shoes, Boots, Sandals, Sneakers

He wears sneakers to school.

Accessories

Hat, Cap, Scarf, Gloves, Sunglasses

I always wear sunglasses in summer.

Underwear

Socks, Tights, Bra, Underpants

I bought new socks today.

πŸ“Œ Tip: "Trousers" = British English πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ | "Pants" = American English πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

Illustration of Clothes

πŸ‘• Clothes for Different Seasons

Season

Clothes

Summer β˜€οΈ

T-shirt, Shorts, Dress, Sandals, Sunglasses

Winter ❄️

Coat, Sweater, Scarf, Gloves, Boots

Spring 🌸

Jacket, Jeans, Light sweater, Sneakers

Autumn πŸ‚

Hoodie, Long-sleeve shirt, Boots, Hat

πŸ“Œ Tip: In cold weather, you wear warm clothes like sweaters and jackets. In hot weather, you wear light clothes like T-shirts and shorts.

πŸ—£οΈ Talking About Clothes

βœ… What are you wearing?
➑️ I am wearing a red T-shirt and jeans.

βœ… What do you wear in winter?
➑️ I wear a coat, scarf, and boots.

βœ… Do you like wearing dresses?
➑️ Yes, I love dresses! / No, I prefer jeans.

πŸ“Œ Tip: Use "I am wearing" for now and "I wear" for habits.
➑️ Right now, I am wearing a black jacket.
➑️ In summer, I wear shorts and a T-shirt.

❌ Common Mistakes in Clothes Vocabulary

❌ Mistake

βœ… Correction

πŸ“’ Why?

I am wear a coat.

I am wearing a coat.

Use "wearing" (present continuous).

He is wears jeans.

He wears jeans.

Use "wears" (present simple, he/she/it).

I put a jacket.

I put on a jacket.

Use "put on" when dressing.

She has a red dress on her.

She is wearing a red dress.

Use "wearing" instead of "has on her."

πŸ“Œ Tip: Wear vs. Put on
➑️ I wear a jacket every day. (habit)
➑️ I put on my jacket now. (action)

πŸ›οΈ Clothes Shopping – Common Phrases

βœ… How much is this T-shirt?
➑️ It’s $20.

βœ… Do you have this in a smaller size?
➑️ Yes, we have size S.

βœ… Can I try this on?
➑️ Yes, the fitting room is over there.

βœ… What size do you wear?
➑️ I wear size M.

πŸ“Œ Tip: Use "try on" when testing clothes:
➑️ I want to try on this dress.

πŸ“– My Clothes – Example Paragraph

I wear different clothes for different seasons. In summer, I wear T-shirts, shorts, and sandals. In winter, I wear a coat, boots, and gloves. Today, I am wearing a blue sweater and jeans. I like comfortable clothes!

πŸ“Œ Tip: Use simple sentences and different tenses!

FAQs About Clothes Vocabulary

What is the difference between "clothes" and "clothing"?

➑️ "Clothes" = Everyday word (T-shirt, jeans, shoes).
➑️ "Clothing" = More formal or general (winter clothing, sports clothing).

What verb do I use with clothes?

➑️ Use "wear" for daily habits: I wear jeans every day.
➑️ Use "put on" for actions: I put on my shoes.

What’s the difference between "shoes" and "sneakers"?

➑️ Shoes = General (formal or casual).
➑️ Sneakers = Sporty or casual shoes.

How do I describe someone’s outfit?

➑️ She is wearing a red dress and white sneakers.

How do I ask for the price of clothes?

➑️ How much is this jacket? / What’s the price of these jeans?

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