types:
attire,
dress,
garb
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
black
black clothing (worn as a sign of mourning)
change
a different or fresh set of clothes
drag
clothing that is conventionally worn by the opposite sex (especially women's clothing when worn by a man)
footwear
clothing worn on a person's feet
gray,
grey
clothing that is a grey color
leisure wear
informal clothing designed to be worn when you are relaxing
neckpiece
an article of apparel worn about the neck
slip-on
an article of clothing (garment or shoe) that is easily slipped on or off
slops
cheap clothing (as formerly issued to sailors in Britain)
street clothes
ordinary clothing suitable for public appearances (as opposed to costumes or sports apparel or work clothes etc.)
uniform
clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
A-line
women's clothing that has a fitted top and a flared skirt that is widest at the hemline
ao dai
the traditional dress of Vietnamese women consisting of a tunic with long sleeves and panels front and back; the tunic is worn over trousers
apron
a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
belt
a band to tie or buckle around the body (usually at the waist)
biohazard suit
a loose one-piece garment worn to protect the wearer against dangerous biological or chemical agents
body pad
a pad worn by hockey goalkeeper
burka,
burqa
a loose garment (usually with veiled holes for the eyes) worn by Muslim women especially in India and Pakistan
camlet
a garment made of camlet fabric
cap
a tight-fitting headdress
chest protector
protective garment consisting of a pad worn in baseball by catchers and by football players
collar
anything worn or placed about the neck
costume
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
costume
the attire characteristic of a country or a time or a social class
costume
unusual or period attire not characteristic of or appropriate to the time and place
costume
the prevalent fashion of dress (including accessories and hair style as well as garments)
coverall
a loose-fitting protective garment that is worn over other clothing
diaper,
napkin,
nappy
garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement
disguise
any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity
dress,
frock
a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
elbow pad
protective garment consisting of a pad worn over the elbow by football and hockey players
finery
elaborate or showy attire and accessories
foul-weather gear
protective garment that is intended to keep the wearer dry and warm in bad weather
fur
a garment made of the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
glove
handwear: covers the hand and wrist
gown,
robe
outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions
G-string,
thong
minimal clothing worn by stripteasers; a narrow strip of fabric that covers the pubic area, passes between the thighs, and is supported by a waistband
habit
a distinctive attire worn by a member of a religious order
habit,
riding habit
attire that is typically worn by a horseback rider (especially a woman's attire)
haick,
haik
an outer garment consisting of a large piece of white cloth; worn by men and women in northern Africa
hand-me-down
outgrown garment passed down from one person to another
chapeau,
hat,
lid
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
helmet
a protective headgear made of hard material to resist blows
hip pad
protective garment consisting of a pad worn by football and hockey players
hood
a headdress that protects the head and face
hose
man's close-fitting garment of the 16th and 17th centuries covering the legs and reaching up to the waist; worn with a doublet
hose,
hosiery
socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
ironing
garments (clothes or linens) that are to be (or have been) ironed
jump suit
one-piece uniform worn by parachutists
kaffiyeh
an Arab headdress consisting of a square piece of cloth folded into a triangle and fastened over the crown by an agal
kanzu
(Swahili) a long garment (usually white) with long sleeves; worn by men in East Africa
knee pad
protective garment consisting of a pad worn by football or baseball or hockey players
body suit,
cat suit,
leotard,
unitard
a tight-fitting garment of stretchy material that covers the body from the shoulders to the thighs (and may have long sleeves or legs reaching down to the ankles); worn by ballet dancers and acrobats for practice or performance
livery
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
lounger
an article of clothing designed for comfort and leisure wear
mending
garments that must be repaired
miter,
mitre
a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions
motley
a garment made of motley (especially a court jester's costume)
muff
a warm tubular covering for the hands
mufti
civilian clothing worn by a person who is entitled to wear a military uniform
neckwear
articles of clothing worn about the neck
overall
(usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)
jammies,
pajama,
pj's,
pyjama
(usually plural) loose-fitting nightclothes worn for sleeping or lounging; have a jacket top and trousers
peplos,
peplum,
peplus
a garment worn by women in ancient Greece; cloth caught at the shoulders and draped in folds to the waist
pressure suit
protective garment consisting of an inflatable suit for space or high altitude flying
raglan
a garment (coat or sweater) that has raglan sleeves
reversible
a garment (especially a coat) that can be worn inside out (with either side of the cloth showing)
robe
any loose flowing garment
romper,
romper suit
a one-piece garment for children to wear at play; the lower part is shaped like bloomers
sackcloth
a garment made of coarse sacking; formerly worn as an indication of remorse
scapular,
scapulary
garment consisting of a long wide piece of woolen cloth worn over the shoulders with an opening for the head; part of a monastic habit
scarf
a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration
sealskin
a garment (as a jacket or coat or robe) made of sealskin
separate
a garment that can be purchased separately and worn in combinations with other garments
shin guard,
shinpad
a stiff protective garment worn by hockey players or a catcher in baseball to protect the shins
shirt
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
shoulder pad
protective garment consisting of a hard rounded pad worn by football players to protect their shoulders
silks
the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable
skirt
a garment hanging from the waist; worn mainly by girls and women
stomacher
garment consisting of a V-shaped panel of stiff material worn over the chest and stomach in the 16th century
straightjacket,
straitjacket
a garment similar to a jacket that is used to bind the arms tightly against the body as a means of restraining a violent person
suit,
suit of clothes
a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
sunsuit
a child's garment consisting of a brief top and shorts
jumper,
sweater
a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
thigh pad
protective garment consisting of a pad worn over the thighs by football players
throat protector
protective garment worn by hockey goalkeeper and catcher in baseball
top
a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips
topknot
headdress consisting of a decorative ribbon or bow worn in the hair
trouser
a garment (or part of a garment) designed for or relating to trousers
pant,
trouser
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
turban
a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head
vest,
waistcoat
a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
wet suit
a close-fitting garment made of a permeable material; worn in cold water (as by skin divers) to retain body heat
wimple
headdress of cloth; worn over the head and around the neck and ears by medieval women
workwear
heavy-duty clothes for manual or physical work
wraparound
a garment (as a dress or coat) with a full length opening; adjusts to the body by wrapping around
wrist pad
protective garment consisting of a pad worn by football players