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Fashion Vocabulary for IELTS
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Word
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Definition
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Example
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Aesthetic
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Concerned with beauty or its appreciation.
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The designer’s aesthetic is modern and minimalist.
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Apparel
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Clothing
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Both apparel for men and women are widely available at the shop.
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Bespoke
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Designed for a specific customer or user.
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He always wears bespoke clothes tailored by his favorite tailor.
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Bohemian
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Socially unusual in an artistic manner.
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Her bohemian style is evident in her eclectic and colorful wardrobe.
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Boutique
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A small business that sells stylish garments or accessories.
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She launched a boutique in the downtown district.
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Chic
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Elegantly and stylishly fashionable.
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She looked elegant in her pearl necklace.
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Couture
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The creation and production of fashionable garments that are tailored to the unique needs of a client.
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She enjoys high fashion and is always up to date on the latest fashion trends.
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Dapper
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Neat and trim in dress and appearance.
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He always looks dapper in his cut outfits.
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Eclectic
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Getting ideas, style, or taste from a wide variety of sources.
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Her eclectic ensemble contains items from different cultures and eras.
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Embellishment
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A decorative detail or feature is included in something to enhance its appearance.
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The neckline of the garment was beautifully embellished.
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Ensemble
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A set of objects is regarded collectively rather than separately.
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She attended the evening event dressed in matching clothes.
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Fabric
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Textile fibers are woven or knitted into cloth.
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The garment was made up of outstanding silk.
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Flamboyant
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They tend to grab attention due to their energy, confidence, and stylishness.
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His flamboyant dress style made him stand out in any gathering.
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Footwear
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Shoes and boots are examples of outer foot coverings.
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The store offers footwear options.
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Glamorous
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Having an attractive or exciting quality.
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She looked glamorous in her sequined gown.
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Haute couture
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Expensive, stylish clothing made by top fashion brands.
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She attended a Haute couture presentation in Paris.
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Hemline
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The edge of the garment, especially at the bottom.
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She adjusted the edge of her skirt.
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Iconic
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Widely recognized and well-established.
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The little black dress has become a defining item in fashion history.
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Knitwear
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Clothing made of knitted fabric.
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In the winter, she likes to dress in warm knits.
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Minimalist
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A person who prefers a simple design with a limited selection of colours and materials.
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Her wardrobe is simple, with soft colours and clean lines.
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Monochrome
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Consisting of one colour
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She chose to dress entirely in black.
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Off-the-rack
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(of clothing) ready-made and available for purchase.
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She purchased off-the-rack clothes for the event.
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On-trend
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Currently fashionable.
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She always wears the most fashionable clothing.
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Ornate
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Designed with an elaborate form or with complicated patterns.
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The ornate garment was decorated with beautiful beading.
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Palette
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The range of colors used by a particular designer or in a particular collection.
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The designer's latest collection has a gentle pastel color.
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Pattern
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A repeated decorative design.
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The dress had a floral pattern.
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Pleat
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A fold-in cloth is formed by doubling the material and pressing or sewing it into place.
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There were nice pleats on the skirt.
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Ready-to-wear
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(of clothing) manufactured for the general market and sold in shops rather than created to order.
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The ready-to-wear collection is currently available in stores.
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Retro
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Follows a modern style, fashion, or design.
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She likes wearing classic clothes from the 1950s.
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Silhouette
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The shape or outline of anything, particularly an article of clothing.
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The dress has a lovely shape.
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Sleek
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Smooth and shiny, are often used to describe fabric or fashion styles.
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She arrived at the party dressed in a sleek, satin outfit.
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Statement piece
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A distinctive item that draws attention.
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Her necklace was a stunning item that went well with her outfit.
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Stitch
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A loop of yarn is created by a single pass or movement of the needle when sewing.
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The dress was stitched with great precision.
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Sustainable
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Using approaches that do not entirely exhaust or damage natural resources.
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She prefers to buy sustainable fashion brands.
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Tailored
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(of clothes) smart, fitted, and well-cut.
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At the meeting, She likes to wear a tailored suit.
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Textile
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A type of cloth or woven fabric.
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New technologies are continuously changing the textile business.
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Timeless
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Not impacted by changes in time or fashion
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The trench coat is a timeless design.
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Trend
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The overall direction in which something is evolving or changing.
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She always follows the latest fashion trends.
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Unisex
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Designed to be suitable for both sexes.
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Unisex T-shirts are popular throughout all age groups.
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Vintage
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indicating a high-quality item from the past, particularly something representing the best of its kind.
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She collects antique clothes from the 1960s.
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Wardrobe
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An individual's clothing collection.
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She wears both formal and casual clothes, making her wardrobe quite adaptable.
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