Clothing-Related Vocabulary For Writers

Nouns:

Cloth
Clothes
Clothing
Fabric
Garment
Outfit

Blouse
Bra
Button-Down Shirt
Coat
Corset
Crop Top
Dress Shirt
Hoodie
Jacket
Jersey
Parka
Pinafore
Polo
Shirt
Sports Bra
Suspenders
Sweater
Sweatshirt
Swim Shirt
T-Shirt
Tank Top
Top
Tube Top
Vest

Athletic Shorts
Bell-Bottoms
Belt
Bermuda Shorts
Bikeshorts
Boyshorts
Briefs
Capris
Cargo Pants
Cargo Shorts
Jeans
Jodhpurs
Jorts (Jean Shorts)
Khakis
Leggings
Miniskirt
Palazzos
Pantaloons
Panties
Pants
Short Shorts
Shorts
Skirt
Sweatpants
Trousers
Underwear
Undies
Thong
Yoga Pants

Bathrobe
Bikini
Dress
Coveralls
Jumpsuit
Onesie
Overalls
Pajamas
Night Gown
Robe
Swimsuit
Underarmour
Wet Suit

Features:

Collar
Neck
Side Knot
Sleeve

Belt Loops
Pant Leg
Panty Line
Waistband

Buckle
Button
Cuff
Fold
Gap
Hole
Patch
Pocket
Strap
Stretch-Lines
Stretch-Marks
Thread
Wrinkle
Zipper

Material:

Corduroy
Cotton
Denim
Flannel
Fur
Leather
Polyester
Rubber
Silk
Spandex
Synthetic
Velvet
Wool

Wardrobe Malfunctions:

Bra Overflow
Exposed Bra Strap
Loose Threads
Missing Buttons
Plumber’s Crack
Popped Buttons
The Rubber Band/Hair Tie Waistband Extender
See-Through Material
Visible Nipples
Wedgie
Whale Tail

Adjectives:

Buttoned Up
Cuffed
Rolled Up
Tucked
Unbuttoned
Untucked

Long-Sleeved
Short-Sleeved
Turtleneck
U-Neck
V-Neck

Baggy
Frilly
High-Waisted
Hipster
Low-Waisted
Ruffled

One-Piece
Two-Piece
Three-Piece

Animal-Print
Bleached
Camo
Checkered
Dyed
Floral
Jean
Paisley
Plaid
Polka Dot
Solid
Striped
Tie-Dye

Ill-Fitting
Loose
Outgrown
Ripped
Shredded
Snug
Stained
Stretched Out
Tight
Torn
Worn

Verbs:

Burst
Bust
Pop
Rip
Snap
Strain
Stretch
Tear

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I’ve seen a few of your word banks. These really help get the creative juices flowing. Thank you!

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