Clothes

Articles of Clothing

100

A very common, comfortable top in that has no buttons and is put on by pulling over the head. 

a T-Shirt

200

A fancier top often used to accessorise with a jacket.  Has a full button front. 

a blouse

300

A bottom typically worn by women, that wraps around the waist and covers the legs. 

a skirt

400

Fancy bottoms that can be worn by men or women that have separate legs. 

trousers

500

Heavy footwear that often features a thick sole and high ankles. Can be pull on or laced.

boots

Accessories

100

You put this on your head. 

a hat

200

You put this on your wrist, it tells time. 

a watch

300

You put this on your ears, often to look fancy. 

earrings

400

You carry this with you, it holds your wallet and personal items. 

a handbag, purse

500

You put this around your wrist.  It can be expensive or simply symbolic. 

a bracelet

UK vs. US English - Clothes

100

UK: Trousers

US: ?

pants

200

US: Sweater

UK:?

Jumper

300

UK: Trainers

US: ?

sneakers

400

US: Undershirt

UK:?

vest

500

UK: A dinner jacket

US: ?

a tuxedo

Crazy ClothesFacts

100

The famous singer/actress Lady Gaga once wore a dress made of ____________ to make a statement about abuses in the music industry, not necessarily about animal rights. 

meat

200

The Corset was once a popular form of womens fashion designed to make the waste look swimmer, what was the main material? 

whale bone

300

Most clothing serves a purpose, such as keeping you warm, some are just simply worn for attention.  such as the "cravats" which is worn around a men's what?

neck, it is the forefather of the modern necktie

400

The beret is a popular accessory that originated in the french military.  On what part of your body is it worn?

your head. 

500

People aren't the only things that wear clothes.  This popular toy often marketed to girls has a broader closet and selection of clothes than most adults.  What is the name of the toy?

Barbie