Unit 7

Word

Definition

Example

belt

a strip of leather or cloth worn around the waist to hold up trousers.

I'm going to need a new belt for my trousers now that I've lost weight!

bracelet

a piece of jewelry worn around the wrist.

Sienna bought herself a lovely silver bracelet.

button

a small round object used to fasten clothes.

I've lost a button on my coat and now I can't fasten it.

cap

a soft hat with a flat top and a curved part at the front.

Mohammed was wearing a cool baseball cap.

collar

the part of a shirt or jacket that goes around the neck.

The wind started to get stronger so I put my collar up around my neck.

earring

a piece of jewelry worn on the ear.

Your new gold earrings really suit you!

glove

a piece of clothing worn on the hand to keep it warm.

It's cold today so don't forget your hat and gloves.

handbag

a small bag that women use to carry personal items.

Penelope thought she'd lost her phone, but it was in her handbag.

jewellery

decorative objects like rings or necklaces worn for beauty.

Mum doesn't wear much jewellery, but she does have one or two gold rings.

jumper

a warm piece of clothing made of wool or cotton worn over a shirt.

I got hot during the lesson so I took my jumper off.

necklace

a piece of jewelry worn around the neck.

In the shop window, there was a gold necklace with a large letter S on it.

pocket

a small pouch sewn into clothes to carry things.

I like this jacket because it's got a pocket for my phone.

sandals

open shoes with straps, usually worn in warm weather.

Sandals are much more comfortable than shoes on the beach.

shorts

short trousers that end above the knees.

When I'm on holiday, I usually wear a pair of shorts and a T-shirt.

sleeve

the part of a piece of clothing that covers your arm.

Don't reach across the table or you'll get ketchup on your sleeve!

socks

soft coverings for your feet, worn inside shoes.

Change your socks every day or your feet will smell.

suit

a set of matching clothes, usually a jacket and trousers or skirt.

At his wedding, my cousin was wearing a nice blue suit.

sweatshirt

a warm, casual top made of thick cotton.

I need a new sweatshirt to wear at the gym.

trainers

comfortable shoes for sport or casual wear.

You can run faster in trainers than in ordinary shoes.

wristband

a band worn around the wrist, often for fashion or sports.

My best friend gave me a wristband that said 'Friends forever'.

do up

to fasten clothes, like buttons or a zip.

Can you help me do the zip up on my coat, please?

dress up

to wear formal or special clothes.

The party on Friday will be a great chance to dress up!

hang up

to put clothes on a hanger or hook.

Why don't you hang your clothes up instead of leaving them on the floor?

have on

to be wearing something.

When I got to the wedding, everyone had a hat on!

put on

to begin wearing clothes or accessories.

It was raining so I put my coat on before leaving the house.

take off

to remove clothes or shoes.

Take that ridiculous hat off!

try on

to put on clothes to see if they fit or look nice.

In the clothes shop, I tried on six pairs of jeans but didn't like any of them.

wear out

to become too old or damaged to use or wear.

When your shoes start to wear out, it's time to get a new pair.

amaze

to surprise someone very much.

The magician's tricks amazed everyone.

appear

to come into view or become visible.

A rainbow appeared after the rain.

beauty

the quality of being very attractive or pleasing to look at.

Everyone admired the beauty of the sunset.

cloth

material made from cotton, wool, or similar fibers, used to make clothes.

The table was covered with a clean white cloth.

create

to make something new.

She created a new design for the school logo.

design

(v) to plan how something will look; (n) the pattern or style of something.

They designed a modern kitchen for their house.

fashion

the style of clothes and accessories that are popular at a certain time.

She's studying fashion at university.

trend

a general direction in which something is changing or developing, especially in style.

Wearing oversized shirts is a new trend this year.