When compiling a topic about describing clothes in English, you will need both the name of the items of clothing themselves and accessories, a description of the style of clothing. So, first let's start learning new words.

Clothes name

To make it easier to remember new vocabulary, let's divide the name of clothes (clothes) into categories.

Lightweight clothing

• Blouse - blouse.
• Skirt - skirt.
• Shirt - shirt.
• T-shirt - T-shirt.
• Suit - suit.
• Dress - dress.
• Trousers - trousers.
• Jeans - jeans.
• Shorts - shorts.
• Swimsuit - swimsuit.
• Swim trunks - swimming trunks.
• Pajamas - pajamas.
• Bathrobe - bathrobe.
• Tank top - T-shirt.
• Tights - tights.
• Socks - socks.

Please note: as in Russian, some words in English can only be plural. These include trousers, tights, pajamas, etc.

Outerwear

Let's now list those items of clothing that we wear in the cold season.

• Jacket, parka (hooded) - jacket.
• Coat - coat.
• Vest - vest.
• Sweater - sweater.
• Jumper, pullover - jumper (collarless sweater), pullover (worn over the head).
• Sweatshirt, hoodie (hooded) - sweatshirt.

Description

Now let's learn some words to describe.

• Short - short.
• Long - long.
• Tight - narrow.
• Loose - free.
• Close-fitting - close-fitting.
• Big - big.
• Small - small.
• Wonderful - amazing, amazing.
• Perfectly - excellent, excellent.
• To fit - to be on time, to fit (about clothes).
• To match - to fit (under some other piece of clothing).
• To suit - to approach.
• Comfortable - convenient.
• To look - look.
• To put on / off - put on / take off.
• To wear - wear, put on.
• To try on - try on.

Theme "Clothes" in English

Also, the following can be said about the style and appearance of a person in clothes.

• Sleeveless - without sleeves.
• Long-sleeved - with long sleeves.
• V-neck - triangular neckline.
• Round-neck - round neckline.
• Pleated - pleated.
• Fashionable - fashionable.
• Old-fashioned - in an outdated style.
• Elegant - elegant.
• Trendy - stylish, modern.
• Well-dressed - well-dressed, smart.

Examples

Let's make sentences with the listed words and expressions.

I normally wear jeans and a sweater. In everyday life I wear jeans and a sweater.

My new pleated skirt fits me perfectly and looks quite trendy. My new pleated skirt fits me perfectly and looks quite stylish.

This coat is too long and loose, it doesn't fit you. This coat is too long and loose, it doesn't fit you.

He looks very elegant in his brown v-neck jumper. He looks very elegant in his brown V-neck sweater.

You should wear this dress – you will look well-dressed and elegant. You should wear this dress, you will look smart and elegant.

I feel myself very comfortable in this green sweater, it is my favorite. – I feel very comfortable in this green sweater, it is my favorite.

Hoodies and sweatshirts are not in my style – I prefer wearing a shirt with a vest. - Hoodies and sweatshirts are not my style - I prefer to wear a shirt with a vest.

Put off this suit - it is too small, try on another one. - Take off this suit - it's too small, try on another one.

This blouse matches my eye color. This blouse matches the color of my eyes.

Please note: nouns that refer to one piece of clothing, but have only the plural form, are never preceded by the indefinite article.

Clothes - clothes

Shoes and accessories

Also, we can not do without a description of the shoes, it will be translated into English as follows.

• Shoes - shoes.
• Boots - boots, boots.
• Sneakers, trainers - sneakers.
• Slippers - slippers.
• Sandals - sandals, sandals.
• High heels - shoes with heels.
• Flip-flops - flip flops.

Let's see how to talk about accessories and other items of clothing.

• Tie - tie.
• Handbag, purse - bag.
• Mittens - mittens.
• Gloves - gloves.
• Scarf - scarf.
• Hat - a hat.
• Knitted hat - knitted hat.
• Cap - cap.
• Belt - belt.

Description of clothes in English

After getting acquainted with the words, let's try to write a story-description of clothes.

My everyday style is very simple – it consists of jeans, sneakers and a shirt. When I'm at work I'm wearing a pleated skirt and a blouse. I always try to choose high heels which matches my handbag. When it is cold outside I'm always taking the gloves and a scarf. I bought my favorite coat recently and it fits me perfectly. My colleges say that I look very elegant wearing the dress as well. I don't like dresses much, but I have a few very trendy ones which make me look well-dressed. My favorite dress is a blue one, it is sleeveless with a round-neck and a belt. At home I’m wearing a bathrobe to feel myself comfortable and relaxed.

My daily style is very simple - it includes jeans, sneakers and a shirt. When I'm at work, I wear a pleated skirt and a blouse. I always try to choose shoes in such a way that they are combined with a handbag. When it's cold outside, I always take gloves and a scarf. I bought my favorite coat recently and it fits me perfectly. My colleagues say that I look very elegant in a dress. I don't really like dresses, but I have a couple of stylish ones that make me look smart. My favorite dress is blue, it is sleeveless, with a round neckline and a belt. At home, I wear a bathrobe to feel comfortable and relaxed.

In this way, you can also tell how you prefer to dress for a walk or for any event. Learn to pronounce English words on the topic "Clothes" correctly. This video will help you:

​In our Topic in English with a translation on the topic Fashion (Fashion) talks about the main components, such as clothing and social status, about shopping as a disease, and about the role clothing plays in our daily lives. Topic in English Fashion (Fashion) will help you to keep up a conversation with different people about clothes and fashion, to talk about your preferences or to discuss the latest designer designs.

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​Fashion

Today we think about fashion a lot because every morning we have to pick our clothes for the day and also when we see meet new people, at first we judge them by the way they look and what they wear because it`s the only thing we know about them.

Our clothes reflect our social status. For example if you are a business lady you should be dressed appropriately, it is preferable to wear well branded clothes.

Some people spend a lot of time on buying clothes because it helps them to forget about different life problems. It means shopping for clothes can be a good therapy in case of troubles, but you shouldn`t become a shopaholic and buy everything you see, the sense of style of clothes is extremely important.

Some people have the idea that it isn`t necessary to spend huge amounts of money on designer clothes. I believe that one should have at least several designer clothes in the wardrobe for special occasions, like a friend`s wedding, for example.

Nowadays fashion is an inseparable part of our life and it doesn`t matter whether you`re wearing expensive clothes or bought them on sale if you look good and dressed with taste.

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Fashion

Today we think a lot about fashion because every morning we need to choose our clothes for the day, and also when we meet strangers, we first look at how they are dressed because that's the only thing we know about them.

Our clothes reflect our social status. For example, if you are a business woman, then you need to dress appropriately, it is preferable to wear branded clothes.

Some people spend a lot of time shopping for clothes because it allows them to forget about life's problems. This means that buying clothes can be good therapy in case of some trouble, but you can’t become a shopaholic and buy everything you see, a sense of style is very important.

Some people believe that it is not worth spending huge sums of money on designer clothes. I think it's important to have at least a few designer pieces in your wardrobe for special occasions like a friend's wedding.

Nowadays, fashion is an inseparable part of our life, and it doesn't matter if you are wearing expensive things or you bought them on sale, as long as you look good and are dressed with taste.

clothes and fashion
People have different attitudes to fashion. Some are indifferent and do not care what they wear. Others, mostly women, are very choosy about what clothes to wear and like to spend a lot of money on them. Most people buy ready-made clothes at clothes shops or second-hand shops, but there are those who like to have their clothes made at the tailor's. There are some people who dress to the latest fashion even if it does not suit them It seems to be their hobby to follow the fashion magazines and see what leading designers present.
Fashion concerns are not only clothes, but also hair style, makeup and accessories, such as shoes, handbags, gloves, belts, hats, scarves or jewelery and glasses. Styles, cuts, designs and particularly the length of clothes change very quickly because dressmaking has become big business nowadays. Fashions often revert to older styles; what is out of fashion, funny or ridiculous now, may look romantic a few decades later.
The way we dress also depends on our taste, on the season and the proper occasion. In summer we usually wear light summer dresses, shorts or Bermuda shorts and various T-shirts. The usual summer footwear is sandals and flip-flops.
In winter people wear something warm - trousers, jeans, cardigans and jumpers. People also wear anoraks, winter coats and jackets, sometimes even fur coats outside.
On special occasions people usually dress up. When going to a concert or to the theatre, evening dresses and suits are appropriate. For sports people put on sportswear, such as sports trousers, jeans, shorts, T-shirts and trainers.
The most popular types of clothes with teenagers are jeans or trousers, shirts and T-shirts of different colours, sweatshirts or pullovers and trainers. Boots and shoes of the "Converse" shoe company are very popular with the young people now.
As for me, my favorite articles of clothes are jeans, T-shirts and trainers. At my school pupils must wear a uniform, so I don't have a problem with what to put on when I go to school. When I- go out, I prefer something comfortable like jeans and a sweatshirt. I try to follow the fashion , but fashionable clothes are rather expensive and since I haven't got a job yet, I have to ask my parents for pocket money. I usually buy clothes at a market and choose clothes similar to the ones that are in fashion at the moment. This saves money!
Some people do not choose their clothes to the latest fashion. They wear what suits them, what is comfortable and what they can afford.

PLAN ANSWER. CLOTHES AND FASHION
1. Introduction (attitudes to fashion/choosy/ready-made clothes/secondhand clothes/follow the fashion/hair style/ accessories/styles, etc.).
2. Talk about what clothes are worn in different seasons (summer: summer dresses/shorts/Bermudas, etc.; winter: trousers/jeans/cardigans/trainers, etc.).
3. Talk about what they wear in different situations (concert / theater / sports competitions, etc.).
4. Talk about teen fashion (jeans/T-shirts/sweatshirts/trainers/popular brands, etc.).
5. Talk about your favorite clothes (favorite articles of clothes; what you wear at school and outside school; if you follow the fashion/why (not); where you buy clothes; who buys clothes for you).
6. Conclusion (Some people do not choose their clothes to the latest fashion. They wear what suits them, what is comfortable and what they can afford.).

QUESTIONS
1. What attitudes do people have to fashion?
2. What does fashion include?
3. What changes in fashion very quickly?
4. How does the influence season clothes?
5. What kind of clothes do people wear on various occasions?
6. Do you follow the fashion?
7. What are your favorite types of clothes?
8. Where do you usually buy clothes?
9. Do you prefer buying clothes yourself or with your parents?
10. Do your parents give you pocket money for new clothes?

USEFUL WORDS AND PHRASES
Clothes
suit/costume men's suit/women's suit
tweed/leather/suede )