IELTS Speaking Vocabulary - Clothes

In this blog post, you are going to learn some great vocabulary you can say about clothes. This video will be very, very helpful if you are taking the IELTS because they often ask you to talk about clothes in the speaking section.

Vocabulary to describe types of clothing you like to wear or you often wear

• Everyday wear or Casual clothes (tank top, polo shirt, shirt/blouse, jeans)
• Workout clothes, Sportswear (hoodie, sweatshirt, sport pants)
• Formal clothes (business suit, one-piece suit, vest, camisole)
• Business casual/semi-formal clothes
• Used clothes
• Hand-me-downs
• Fashionable/trendy clothes, designer labels
• Timeless clothes
• Vintage clothes (distressed jeans)
• Forgiving cut clothes
• Fitted clothes

Example Sentences:

Casual clothes

1. I usually wear casual clothes when I go shopping.

2. My workplace allows employees to wear casual clothes.

3. I prefer casual clothes because they are comfortable.

Sportswear

1. I often wear sportswear while exercising.

2. Comfortable sportswear helps people move more easily.

3. Many teenagers wear sportswear every day.

Formal clothes

1. I wear formal clothes for weddings and interviews.

2. Some companies require staff to wear formal clothes.

3. I do not enjoy wearing formal clothes for long hours.

Business casual clothes

1. My office has a business casual dress code.

2. I usually wear business casual clothes to meetings.

3. Business casual clothes are both professional and comfortable.

Used clothes

1. Some people buy used clothes to save money.

2. I occasionally donate my used clothes to charity.

3. Buying used clothes is environmentally friendly.

Hand-me-downs

1. When I was young, I often wore hand-me-downs from my brother.

2. Some families rely on hand-me-downs to reduce expenses.

3. I do not mind wearing hand-me-downs if they are still in good condition.

Designer labels

1. Many celebrities wear expensive designer labels.

2. I am not very interested in designer labels.

3. Some people spend too much money on designer labels.

Timeless clothes

1. I prefer buying timeless clothes instead of trendy outfits.

2. Black jackets are considered timeless clothes.

3. Timeless clothes never go out of fashion.

Vintage clothes

1. My sister enjoys shopping for vintage clothes.

2. Some vintage clothes are quite expensive.

3. I think vintage clothes have a unique style.

Forgiving cut clothes

1. I prefer forgiving cut clothes because they are comfortable.

2. Loose dresses are considered forgiving cut clothes.

3. Many people wear forgiving cut clothes during summer.

Fitted clothes

1. My brother prefers wearing fitted clothes.

2. Some people feel more confident in fitted clothes.

3. I usually avoid fitted clothes because they feel uncomfortable.

Vocabulary to talk about pants|trousers

• Short pants
• Crops
• Straights
• Distressed jeans
• Skinny jeans
• Relaxed-fit jeans

Example Sentences:

Short pants

1. I usually wear short pants during hot weather.

2. Many children prefer short pants because they are comfortable.

3. I often wear short pants when going to the beach.

Crops

1. My sister likes wearing crops in summer.

2. Crops are popular among young people.

3. I think crops are stylish and comfortable.

Straights

1. I usually wear straight jeans because they suit me well.

2. Straights are a timeless fashion choice.

3. My father prefers straight-cut trousers.

Distressed jeans

1. Many teenagers enjoy wearing distressed jeans.

2. I personally do not like distressed jeans.

3. Distressed jeans became trendy a few years ago.

Skinny jeans

1. I used to wear skinny jeans frequently.

2. Some people find skinny jeans uncomfortable.

3. Skinny jeans are still popular in many countries.

Relaxed-fit jeans

1. I prefer relaxed-fit jeans because they are more comfortable.

2. My brother usually wears relaxed-fit jeans.

3. Relaxed-fit jeans are suitable for casual occasions.

Vocabulary to describe clothes in detail

Example Sentences:

Patterned

1. I like wearing patterned shirts because they look stylish.

2. My brother prefers patterned clothing over plain outfits.

3. Many summer clothes have colorful patterned designs.

Striped

1. I own several striped T-shirts.

2. Striped clothes never seem to go out of fashion.

3. She was wearing a striped dress yesterday.

Plain

1. I prefer plain clothes because they are easy to match.

2. My father usually wears plain black shirts.

3. Plain clothing often looks more formal.

Checked

1. I bought a checked shirt last weekend.

2. Checked patterns are very popular during winter.

3. My grandfather likes wearing checked jackets.

Floral print shirts

1. Many tourists wear floral print shirts in tropical countries.

2. I think floral print shirts look cheerful and colorful.

3. My brother wore a bright floral print shirt to the party.

Silk

1. I own a beautiful silk scarf.

2. Silk clothes feel very soft and comfortable.

3. Many formal dresses are made from silk.

Wool

1. I wear wool sweaters during winter.

2. Wool clothing keeps people warm in cold weather.

3. My grandmother knitted a wool scarf for me.

Cotton

1. I prefer cotton clothes because they are breathable.

2. Most of my T-shirts are made from cotton.

3. Cotton clothing is perfect for hot weather.

Denim

1. I often wear denim jackets.

2. Denim jeans are popular around the world.

3. My favorite denim jacket is very comfortable.

Leather

1. My brother owns a black leather jacket.

2. Leather shoes are usually durable.

3. Some people avoid buying leather products for ethical reasons.

Collar

1. The shirt has a very stylish collar.

2. I prefer shirts with soft collars.

3. His school uniform includes a white collar.

Sleeve

1. My jacket has long sleeves.

2. Short sleeves are better during summer.

3. She rolled up her sleeves while cooking.

Cuff

1. The cuffs on my jacket are too tight.

2. His shirt has elegant gold cuffs.

3. I adjusted the cuff of my sleeve.

Pocket

1. I prefer jackets with large pockets.

2. She kept her phone in her pocket.

3. My jeans have deep pockets.

Waistband

1. The waistband of these trousers feels tight.

2. Elastic waistbands are more comfortable.

3. I adjusted the waistband before wearing the pants.

Hem

1. The hem of my dress is too long.

2. My mother repaired the hem of my trousers.

3. The skirt has a decorative hem.

Zipper

1. The zipper on my jacket is broken.

2. I prefer bags with strong zippers.

3. She quickly closed the zipper before leaving.