Clothing Terminology

noun the lowest part or base of something

adjective of the lowest rank or level

• The ship's bottom was reinforced to withstand rough seas.
• I found my keys at the bottom of my bag.
• She's always got my back, she's my bottom.
• At the bottom of the issue lies a lack of communication.

noun a soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction

verb to irritate or annoy

• The rough fabric of the new uniform caused the soldier's skin to chafe.
• I hate wearing these shoes, they always chafe my heels.
• I can't wear that shirt, it chafes me like crazy.
• The constant criticism began to chafe at her self-confidence.

noun a popular trend, especially in styles of dress and ornament or manners of behavior

verb to make into a particular form; to adapt, as to a purpose or an intended result

• The fashion industry is constantly evolving with new trends and designs.
• I love shopping for new fashion pieces to update my wardrobe.
• She's always on point with her fashion game.
• His ideas were considered old-fashioned in the fast-paced world of technology.

verb past tense of 'hood', to cover or provide with a hood

adjective having a hood or covering

• The suspect was wearing a hooded jacket at the time of the crime.
• I saw a hooded figure lurking in the shadows.
• That guy with the hooded sweatshirt looks suspicious.
• Her words had a hooded meaning, hinting at something deeper.

noun a garment for the upper body usually having a front opening, collar, lapels, sleeves, and pockets

• The gentleman wore a tailored jacket to the business meeting.
• She threw on her denim jacket before heading out the door.
• I scored this sick bomber jacket at the thrift store.
• His words were like a protective jacket, shielding her from the harsh truth.

adjective having a small or insufficient amount; meager or minimal

• Her scanty knowledge of the subject was evident during the presentation.
• I only have scanty details about the event, but I'll try to fill you in.
• I can't believe you're wearing such a scanty outfit to the party!
• The evidence against him was scanty at best, but they still decided to press charges.

adjective worn to the point of being thin and tattered

• The threadbare curtains in the old mansion were in desperate need of replacement.
• I can't believe you're still wearing those threadbare jeans from high school.
• Her excuse for being late was so threadbare, nobody believed her.
• The threadbare relationship between the two countries was on the brink of collapse.

noun a garment worn on the upper body

adjective of the highest quality or rank

adverb extremely

• The quality of their products is among the tops in the industry.
• She always buys tops from that store because they have great deals.
• Those new sneakers are tops!
• His performance in the competition was tops, earning him first place.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea, such as 'upper' in the context of 'upper level'

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun, such as 'upper' in the phrase 'upper body'

adverb A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, such as 'upper' in the phrase 'move upper'

• The upper management team is responsible for making important strategic decisions.
• I prefer sitting in the upper deck at baseball games for a better view.
• Let's hit up the upper floor for the party, it's where all the action is.
• She always aims for the upper echelon of success in her career.

noun a strip of material worn around the waist to hold clothing in place or for decoration

• She adjusted the waistband of her skirt before heading into the meeting.
• I need to loosen the waistband of my jeans after that big meal.
• I love how this dress hugs my waistband just right.
• The company's financial situation was like a tightening waistband, restricting growth.

verb past participle of wear out

adjective showing signs of fatigue or exhaustion

• After years of use, the old couch was completely worn out and in need of replacement.
• I can't wear these shoes anymore, they're totally worn out.
• I feel so worn out after that long hike.
• His patience was worn out after dealing with the difficult customer all day.

noun a noun is a word that refers to a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a verb is a word that expresses an action or a state of being

adjective an adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun

adverb an adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb

preposition a preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• It is not appropriate to go commando in a professional setting.
• I forgot to do laundry so I had to go commando today.
• I love going commando in the summer, it's so freeing.
• Sometimes you just have to go commando and take risks in life.

noun a long, loose-fitting cloak or coat, typically worn in medieval times

• She wore a beautiful manteau to the opera.
• I found a cozy manteau at the thrift store.
• Check out my new manteau, it's so stylish!
• His words wrapped around her like a comforting manteau.

noun a type of clothing that combines the features of shorts and pants, typically with a loose fit and elastic waistband

• The fashion designer showcased a new line of shants during the runway show.
• I love wearing shants because they are so comfortable and versatile.
• Check out these cool shants I found at the thrift store.
• His decision to quit his job and travel the world was a bold move, like shants in a sea of khakis.