Historical Clothing Terms

noun a piece of land jutting into the sea or some other large body of water

• The explorer wore a cape to protect himself from the harsh winds.
• I love wearing my cape when I feel like a superhero.
• That cape is so fly, where did you get it?
• She used her charm like a cape to navigate through social situations.

noun a loose outer garment, such as a cape or coat

verb to cover or conceal something as if with a cloak

• The king wore a luxurious velvet cloak to the royal banquet.
• She threw on her cloak before heading out into the rain.
• I saw him cloak his true intentions with flattery.
• The secrecy surrounding the project was like a cloak hiding its true purpose.

noun a close-fitting, stiffened and usually laced undergarment, worn especially by women to shape and support the body

• The Victorian-era woman wore a tightly laced corset to achieve the fashionable hourglass figure.
• I can't breathe in this corset, it's so tight!
• She rocked a corset to cinch her waist for the party.
• The strict rules felt like a corset, constricting her freedom.

noun the part of a piece of equipment that covers or protects the head

• The queen wore a stunning headpiece adorned with diamonds and pearls.
• I love your new headpiece, where did you get it?
• That headpiece is so lit, it really completes your outfit.
• His quick thinking was his headpiece in navigating through the difficult situation.

noun a person who is wealthy or of high social status

• She wore a pair of silk stockings to the formal event.
• She rocked those silk stockings at the party last night.
• Check out her fancy silk stockings, they're so boujee.
• His words were like silk stockings, smooth and enticing.

noun a small torn piece of material, typically one that is part of a larger piece

• The old book was in tatters after years of use.
• Her dress was all tattered after the wild party last night.
• I can't believe you're still wearing those tattered jeans.
• The community was in tatters after the scandal broke out.

verb to loosen or remove laces from something, such as shoes or clothing

• She carefully unlace her corset after a long day at the ball.
• I always struggle to unlace my shoes after a workout.
• He quickly unlace his sneakers before heading out.
• The detective had to unlace the mystery of the missing jewels.

noun a garment, especially a robe or gown worn as an indication of office or authority

• The priest wore a traditional white vestment during the ceremony.
• She couldn't find her favorite vestment for the special occasion.
• I borrowed my brother's vestment for the party last night.
• The CEO considered the new investment as a valuable vestment in the company's future.

noun a band worn around the leg to hold up a stocking or sock

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• The bride wore a delicate lace garter on her wedding day.
• She had a cute garter with a little bow on it.
• Check out the cool garter I found at the vintage store.
• The politician used his charisma as a garter to hold up his public image.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

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

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite

• It is considered inappropriate to show a bit of ankle or leg in a formal setting.
• You can show a bit of ankle or leg if you're going for a casual look.
• Hey, why not show a bit of ankle or leg to spice up your outfit?
• She decided to show a bit of ankle or leg by revealing a hint of her true self during the interview.