clothing
What covers bodies
Clothing is the collective term for garments worn on the body—shirts, pants, dresses, coats, and the like.
Unlike clothes, which tends toward the concrete and countable, clothing functions as a mass noun and often appears in more formal or commercial contexts: a clothing store, protective clothing, winter clothing.
The word emphasizes the category or type rather than specific items.
She packed enough clothing for a week.
Upper body garment
- pantsTwo-legged garment
- dressSkirted one-piece garment
- jacketSleeved upper-body covering
- coatOuter garment or layer
skirt · blouse · trousers · sweater · cardigan · jeans · shorts · vest
Joined fabric edge
- hemFolded garment edge
- sleeveGarment's arm portion
- collarNeck encirclement
- cuffSleeve or trouser terminus
button · zipper · stitching · tailoring · lining · pleat · dart · gusset
Plant fiber for textiles
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- woolSheared animal fiber
- linenFlax-derived textile
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
denim · velvet · chiffon · cashmere · tweed · corduroy · jersey · satin
One who plans appearances
- runwayPaved path for planes
- coutureCustom high-fashion design
- collectionGathered set of items
- trendDirection of change
style · boutique · lookbook · seasonal · ready-to-wear · bespoke · avant-garde · silhouette
Conveying one's inner world
- costumeClothing for portrayal
- disguiseIdentity-concealing alteration
- cosplayDressing as media characters
- dragResistance through fluid
subcultural · punk · goth · preppy · bohemian · hipster · formal · casual
Impervious to moisture
- insulatedShielded from heat loss
- flame-resistantSlow to ignite
- reflectiveCasting back light
- paddedFilled with soft material
reinforced · weatherproof · windbreaker · raincoat · thermal · breathable · moisture-wicking · layering
Following long-held customs
- ceremonialRelating to formal rites
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- ethnicOf a cultural group
- folkRegular common people
regional · indigenous · ritual · festive · wedding · mourning · religious · modesty
Armed forces collectively
- policeCivil law enforcement
- medicalOf healthcare practice
- scrubsMedical staff uniform
- fatiguesMilitary duty uniform
livery · school · corporate · service · ceremonial · regulation · dress-code · insignia
shirt
Upper body garment
coat · skirt · blouse · trousers · sweater · cardigan · jeans · shorts · vest · suit
seam
Joined fabric edge
cuff · button · zipper · stitching · tailoring · lining · pleat · dart · gusset · waistband
cotton
Plant fiber for textiles
polyester · denim · velvet · chiffon · cashmere · tweed · corduroy · jersey · satin · fleece
designer
One who plans appearances
- runwayPaved path for planes
- coutureCustom high-fashion design
- collectionGathered set of items
trend · style · boutique · lookbook · seasonal · ready-to-wear · bespoke · avant-garde · silhouette · ensemble
self-expression
Conveying one's inner world
- costumeClothing for portrayal
- disguiseIdentity-concealing alteration
- cosplayDressing as media characters
drag · subcultural · punk · goth · preppy · bohemian · hipster · formal · casual · statement
waterproof
Impervious to moisture
- insulatedShielded from heat loss
- flame-resistantSlow to ignite
- reflectiveCasting back light
padded · reinforced · weatherproof · windbreaker · raincoat · thermal · breathable · moisture-wicking · layering · outerwear
traditional
Following long-held customs
- ceremonialRelating to formal rites
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- ethnicOf a cultural group
folk · regional · indigenous · ritual · festive · wedding · mourning · religious · modesty · symbolism
military
Armed forces collectively
fatigues · livery · school · corporate · service · ceremonial · regulation · dress-code · insignia · badge
- consumer goodscars, furniture, electronics, toys, appliances
- everyday lifedaily routine, routines, errands, chores, bills
- fashionfashion, apparel, attire, garment, garments
- goodsconsumer goods, groceries, electronics, food, beverages
- man-madebuildings, cars, planes, boats, trains
- manufactured goodsautomobiles, appliances, auto parts, cars, trucks
clothingnakedness
Unclothed condition
nudity · birthday suit · the nude · undress · bareness
clothingjewelry
Ornamental personal accessories
accessories · body paint · tattoos · prosthetics · armor
- wolf in sheep's clothingConcealed threat appearing innocent
- winter clothingGarments for cold seasons
- wolves in sheep's clothingDeceivers feigning harmlessness
- women's clothingApparel made for females
- secondhand clothingPre-owned wearable items
- men's clothingGarments for adult males