GARMENT VOCABULARY

Attire: Clothing, especially formal or decorative.

Sentence: The guests arrived in elegant attire for the wedding reception.

Apparel: Clothing, especially outer garments.

Sentence: The store specializes in sports apparel for men and women.

Fabric: The material used to make garments, such as cotton or silk.

Sentence: This dress is made of soft, breathable fabric that’s perfect for summer.

Textile: A type of cloth or woven fabric.

Sentence: The textile industry in the region is known for its high-quality wool products.

Seam: The line where two pieces of fabric are sewn together in a garment.

Sentence: She noticed a tear along the seam of her favorite jeans.

Hem: The edge of a piece of cloth or garment that is folded and sewn to prevent unraveling.

Sentence: The tailor adjusted the hem of her dress to make it the perfect length.

Wardrobe: A collection of clothes someone owns; also refers to a piece of furniture for storing clothes.

Sentence: She revamped her wardrobe with stylish new outfits for the fall season.

Garment: A single piece of clothing.

Sentence: The designer showcased a unique garment made entirely of recycled materials.

Pattern: A template or design used to cut fabric for making clothes.

Sentence: She used a floral pattern to sew a beautiful summer dress.

Silhouette: The overall shape or outline of a garment.

Sentence: The A-line silhouette of the dress flattered her figure beautifully.

Lining: An inner layer of fabric inside a garment for comfort or structure.

Sentence: The coat’s lining was made of soft satin, making it warm and comfortable.

Couture: High-end, custom-made fashion design.

Sentence: She admired the intricate details of the couture gown displayed on the runway.

Drape: The way a fabric hangs or flows on the body.

Sentence: The gown’s lightweight fabric had an elegant drape that made it ideal for evening wear.

Embroidery: Decorative stitching patterns on fabric.

Sentence: Her scarf was adorned with delicate floral embroidery.