Indoor and Outdoor Wear

‘You shouldn’t judge a stranger by the clothes he wears’. (M. Twain)

attire blouse front-buttoning blouse (see-through, transparent, silk etc) clothes best clothes/Sunday-best clothes change into clothes clothes feel comfortable clothes fit for wear clothes keep their shape well clothes in the latest fashion clothes wear out clothes wear well loose clothes tight clothes ready-made clothes/off-the-peg made-to-measure/custom-made/tailored casual clothes formal/informal clothes immaculate clothes to be immaculately dressed to dress up (down) shabby clothes smart clothes to smarten up spick and span clothes stylish and elegant clothes to try on clothes to let out and let down clothes to take in and take up clothes to suit/to become to fit to match/to go with to be loose (on sb) to be tight (on sb) coat/overcoat double-breasted single-breasted overcoat of severe cut overcoat with patch pockets fur coat fur-lined coat topcoat raincoat/mackintosh/mac trench coat cloth coat cape fur tippet sheepskin (coat) suit three-piece suit business suit denim suit skirt suit trouser suit (BrE)/pantsuit (AmE) jacket suede jacket lumber-jacket dinner jacket (BrE)/tuxedo (AmE) tails/tailcoat/evening dress evening wear knee breeches

cardigan jersey parka anorak (BrE)/wind breaker (AmE) T-shirt jumper, sweater cowl neck jumper pullover shirt shirt-blouse short-sleeved shirt long-sleeved shirt shirt with turned-up sleeves starched shirt loose shirt collarless shirt open-necked shirt halter top slacks (summer slacks) leggings trousers (BrE)/pants (AmE) flared/bell-bottomed trousers tight trousers well–creased trousers trousers with turn-ups (BrE)/ cuffed pants (AmE) dungarees (BrE)/overalls (AmE) rompers jeans/denims tunic uniform waistcoat (BrE)/vest (AmE) to wear black/mourning for to be in general wear dress/frock/gown cocktail dress knitted dress button-through dress two-piece dress sleeveless dress pinafore dress clinging dress low-necked dress open-necked dress décolleté dress sarafan/sunfrock skirt flared skirt pleated skirt straight skirt pencil skirt tight skirt full skirt frilly skirt flounced skirt wrap-over/wrap-around skirt/dress culottes loose-cut/loose-fitting tight-fitting/close-fitting glove mitten bow tie bootlace tie

Sports Clothes

bathing suit bathing/swimming trunks leotard/tights tracksuit (BrE)/sweat suit (AmE) blazer outfit

jersey skating suit skiing suit sports jacket leg warmers

Exercise 1

Match each of the following items of clothing with the correct letter in the pictures below.

dress jacket sandals pullover socks

slippers trousers scarf pyjamas shoes

skirt apron boots waistcoat blouse

cap T-shirt shorts tie

hat suit overcoat shirt

Exercise 2

Find the odd word in each case.

skirt	blouse	shirt	halter top
vest	socks	tights	stockings
jacket	pullover	sweater	jumper
slacks	trousers	culottes	denims
tracksuit	three-piece suit	bathing suit	leotard
fur coat	raincoat	sheepskin coat	jersey
anorak	parka	cardigan	lumber-jacket
dress	tunic	lingerie	sunfrock
blazer	knee breeches	rompers	dungarees

Exercise 3

Complete these sentences with any appropriate word. Use 'pair' where it is necessary.

1. Many women wear nighties in bed whereas most men and children wear ……… .

2. I gave her ……… stokings for her birthday.

3. Blue ............ are a kind of international uniform for young people.

4. People with ugly knees shouldn't wear .............. .

5. I’ll have to buy ……… trousers.

6. I need some new underwear. I'm going to buy three new ................. today.

7. Bother! I've got a hole in my tights. I'll have to get a new ................ .

8. Bother! I've got a hole in my tights. I'll have to get some new ………… .

Exercise 4

Choose the correct answer.

1. The boxer in the dark …… is sure to win. He is much better than the other one.

a) costume b) pants c) trousers d) trunks

2. Why don’t you wear a(n) …… when you do the washing up?

a) apron b) cloth c) duster d) towel

3. The most expensive …… coats are made of mink.

a) feather b) fur c) fir d) skin

4. Mr Smith arrived wearing a suit, but he put on his …… before going into the workshop.

a) overalls b) overcoat c) overwork d) underclothes

5. He was wearing a dark green tie over his cream …... .

a) blouse b) jacket c) scarf d) shirt

6. It’s a smart restaurant and men have to wear a …… .

a) coat b) dress c) suit d) scarf

7. After joining the tennis club, Pete started wearing a smart …… with a badge on the pocket.

a) blazer b) cardigan c) tunic d) waistcoat

8. He couldn’t find two that matched, so he was forced to wear…… socks.

a) mixed b) odd c) uneven c) unlike

9. I’m the only one at this party in a long dress – I feel quite out of …… .

a) place b) order c) practice d) turn

10. It’s a good idea to be …… dressed when you go for an interview.

a) boldly b) clearly c) finely d) smartly

11. It was not a grand occasion, so we were asked to wear …… clothes.

a) cheap b) informal c) simple d) unofficial

12. I’m afraid those clothes are not at all …… for the occasion.

a) fitted b) matching c) suitable d) suiting

13. I must get a new suit, because this one is completely …… .

a) finished b) run out c) used up d) worn out

14. When I was invited to a ……-dress party last week, I went as an angel and I was in a beautiful two-winged costume.

a) fancy b) funny c) historical d) masquerade

Exercise 5

Give the name of each of the indicated items of clothing.

Exercise 6

Complete the word in each sentence. Each space represents one letter:

1. It's cold today. I'm going to put on a thick s _ _ _ _ _ _ .

2. When it’s hot outside I like to wear a s_ _ _ _ _ _ _ .

3. Graham usually wears a leather j _ _ _ _ _ .

4. My trousers are falling down! I must buy a b _ _ _.

5. It's too hot for trousers. I'm going to wear my s _ _ _ _ _.

6. Let's roll up our shirt s _ _ _ _ _ _ and start work.

7. I can't wear these jeans! They are too t_ _ _ _.

8. I bought this lovely silk b_ _ _ _ _ in Japan.

9. I'm never cold as long as I wear my woolly u _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.

Exercise 7

Complete the sentences with appropriate words.

1. Paul answered the door wearing his pyjamas and his dressing gown/nightdress.

2. You get really dirty repairing a car unless you wear a jumper/overalls/underwear.

3. I didn't get wet in the rain because I put on my plastic mac/overcoat/tights.

4. When it snows Freda always wears a/an anorak/glove/scarf around her neck.

5. My hands were cold so I put them in my jacket/pockets/turn-ups.

6. Julie was given a lovely fur/hair/skin coat for her birthday.

7. The waitresses in this restaurant all wear white aprons/dungarees/robes.

8. When Torn goes to a party he always wears a bow/butterfly/knot tie.

9. When short skirts became unfashionable, I had to have all my dresses prolonged/let down/taken in.

10. He was so wet after the storm that he went upstairs to alter/put on/change his clothes.

11. If you are going to stay, why don’t you move off/take off/put off your coat?

12. You have a(n) gap/hole/opening in the sleeve of your sweater.

Exercise 8

What do we call?

1. A light circular screen of silk or other material which can be folded or unfolded by sliding it up and down on a stick, carried in the hand as a protection against rain?____________

2. A tight knitted covering of wool, cotton, silk or nylon for the foot and leg reaching slightly above the knee?_________________

3. A small bag inserted in a garment or attached to it for carrying small articles, such as a purse, loose change, tickets, a watch, etc._________________

4. A man’s or a woman’s outdoor head covering that has a crown and a brim?________

5. A fingerless winter glove with only a separate cover for the thumb.______________

6. A strip of leather or cloth worn round the waist to support clothes or weapons?_____________

7. A piece of cord used to fasten or tighten the opposite edges of a boot?____________

8. A narrow circular band of gold or silver often set with precious stones worn round a finger as an ornament?____________

Exercise 9

Fill in the blanks with the word best suited to the context from those in brackets.

A (dress – wear – put on)

1. People do not …………. very long coats nowadays.

2. Students normally ………… very informally.

3. I took a bath, …………… and went out.

4. They usually ………… jeans and sweaters.

5. There is someone at the door. You’d better …….. your dressing-gown ….

before you open it.

6. She didn’t want to ……………. her raincoat and took an umbrella instead.

7. Yesterday at her brother’s birthday party she ………….. a very pretty blouse.

8. They were ………… in jeans and sweater.

9. I saw him …………… his new sweater in front of the mirror.

10. Employees are expected to ……… smart clothes to the office.

11. How were they …………….?

12. What were they …………….?

13. She took off her shoes and …………. her slippers.

14. She quickly ………. the child.

15. It’s informal. There is no need to ………. up.

B (fit – match – suit)

1. I think this plain cotton frock will ….… me, I want something for everyday wear.

2. You must buy grey gloves to ……… your hat.

3. This suit doesn’t ……….. you, it’s tight in the shoulders.

4. Buy a green hat, this colour …….. you more than any other.

5. The suit was badly made and didn’t …….. him properly.

6. That’s a nice dress. It ……. you perfectly.

7. The blue dress ................ her properly now she's lost some weight.

8. The blue of her dress ............ the blue of her eyes.

9. That blue dress ............. the girl with the blonde hair.

10. Her black bag …….. her shoes.

11. Red usually doesn’t ……… people with ginger hair.

12. Those shoes don’t …….. the boy any more. He’s grown out of them.

Exercise 10

Read each definition on the left-hand side. Circle the one word from the three boldfaced words that best matches the definition.

Outer coverings

1. same as a parka	anorak	cardigan	mackinaw
2. a long cotton jacket with four pockets and a belt	mess jacket	bush jacket	dress jacket
sleeveless covering fastened at the neck – it hangs loosely	cloak	pullover	cape
4. blanket-like covering with a hole in the centre for wearer’s head	poncho	mackinaw	parka
5. double-breasted short coat of heavy wool plaid cloth	mackinaw	pea jacket	anorak
6. loose, sleeveless coat	cloak	anorak	parka
7. loose-fitting belted jacket with box pleats	trench coat	Norfolk jacket	pea jacket
8. hip-length pullover coat with a hood	pullover	parka	cloak
9. belted raincoat with military- type shoulder straps	mackinaw	trench coat	kersey
10.sweater that has neither buttons nor zippers	anorak	poncho	pullover
11.short, tight-fitting sleeveless covering worn under jacket	cape	waistcoat	pea jacket
12.hip-length double-breasted coat of heavy wool	cloak	trench coat	pea jacket

Exercise 11

Solve the crossword puzzle by writing the correct word in each blank.

Across 3. supporting bands worn across the shoulders to hold up skirts or pants 6. short pants, loose-fitting, gathered at the knees 7. another word for 11 Down 10.light, low-cut shoes 13.outer garment that is one-piece bodice and skirt

Down 1. head covering without a brim 2. strip of material worn around the waist 3. a garment with collar, sleeves, and a front opening for the upper part of the body 4. very short pants 5. free-hanging outer garment extending from the waist down 8. outer covering for the feet, usually made of leather 9. loose outer garment that covers the body from neck to waist 11. outer garment that covers each leg separately 12. knitted covering for the feet

Exercise 12

Translate into English.

1. Моя сестра дуже любить купувати жіночу білизну: бюстгальтери, трусики-бікіні, комбінації, комбідреси, майки, труси-пояс, пояс для панчох, нічні сорочки.

2. Коли холодно, лягаючи спати, вона одягає піжаму.

3. Мій брат носить широкий та поношений одяг, який я хочу вшити, але він говорить, що цей одяг для нього зручний.

4. Наша бабуся в’яже нам светри, джемпери, полувери, джерсі, кофти без комірів, жилети, рукавички.

5. Можна розшити цю сукню? Вона вузька для мене.

6. Він вдягається дуже швидко. Через п’ять хвилин він буде готовий.

7. Хоча ми близнюки, наші смаки в одязі зовсім різні. Я люблю носити спідниці (короткі, довгі, прямі, кльош, плісировані, спідниці з запахом, що облягають, спідниці-штани), панчохи та колготи, різні блузки (прозорі, із застібкою спереду), тобто нарядний одяг. Моя сестра обожнює широкий спортивний одяг – футболки, майки-топи, сорочки-блузки, туніки, светри з великим коміром, джинси та джинсові костюми, бриджі, шорти, гамаші, спортивні костюми, широкі жіночі штани та штани-кльош.

8. В її гардеробі багато костюмів ( костюм-трійка, ділові костюми, з сукнею, з спідницями та з штанами).

9. Він був одягнений в суконне пальто суворого покрою з накладними кишенями.

10. Ця стара в’язана сукня зовсім вийшла з моди, але ще гарно зберегла форму.

11. Короткі спідниці зараз дуже модні і їх усі носять, але для мене головне, щоб речі були зручними та елегантними.

12. Коли потрібно щось відремонтувати, одягніть комбінезон, щоб не забруднитися.

13. Вона не замерзла , бо була вдягнена в довгу теплу куртку з капюшоном.

14. Я бачив Ганну вчора в ресторані. Вона була бездоганно одягнена. На ній була вишукана вечірня сукня.

 Stop and Smile

She ranted and raved. She complained and pleaded. She cried and threatened.

‘You’d think I treated you like a dog,’ her husband retorted.

‘No!’ she screamed. ‘A dog has a fur coat!’

Main Parts of Articles of Clothing

armhole button buttonhole shoulder button to button (unbutton) to sew on a button bodice collar high collar frill collar round collar stand-up collar surplice collar turndown collar knitted collar crew neck collar cowl neck collar polo neck (BrE)/turtle neck (AmE) V-neck boat-neck scooped neck fur collar (fur–trimmed collar) crease cuff cuff slit fur cuff (fur-trimmed cuff) decolletage/cleavage bare-shoulder cut flounce fold (pleat) box pleat front pleat frill frilled shoulder strap ruche sleeve long sleeve loose sleeve puffed sleeve raglan sleeve three-quarter sleeve turn-up sleeve padded sleeve (shoulder) capped sleeve kimono sleeve batwing sleeve sleeveless pocket flap yoke

hem hood (detachable hood) inset lapel fly lining silk-lined fur-lined pocket breast pocket front pocket hip pocket inside pocket inset pocket side pocket patch pocket to thrust one’s hands into pockets buckle clasp/fastening loop fastening toggle fastening invisible tab fastening to clasp/to fasten hook and eye lace cross lacing lace trimming to lace (unlace) to do up (undo) to tie up (untie) press stud (BrE)/snap fastener (AmE) Velcro zip (BrE)/zipper (AmE) front zip side zip tie belt beaded belt drawstring drawstring-waistline waistband knot embroidery decorative stitching leather trimming fur trimming side slit tuck sequin trouser leg

Exercise 1

Match each of the following parts of clothing with the correct number in the pictures below.

label lapel breast pocket

lining zip cuff

belt buckle collar

seam sleeve loop

crease fly buttonhole

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Exercise 2

Complete the word in each sentence. Each space represents one letter.

1. I’ve eaten to much - I’ll have to loosen my b_ _ _ .

2. Ann looked very severe in black dress with a white collar and c_ _ _ _ .

3. He turned up his c _ _ _ _ _ to protect his neck from the cold wind.

3. I’ve almost finished making my dress for the party but I’ve still got to sew up the

h_ _ and sew on some b_ _ _ _ _ _ .

3. My father always wears a blue silk handkerchief in his b_ _ _ _ _ pocket.

4. Do up your l_ _ _ _ or you’ll fall over.

5. In the summer I always wear shirts with short s _ _ _ _ _ _ .

Exercise 3

Match each of the following fasteners with the correct picture.

… buckle … button

… hook and eye … pin

… press stud … safety-pin

… popper … zip/zipper

Exercise 4

Substitute the italicised compound adjectives by groups of words without changing the meaning of the sentence.

1. Jack came out, wearing a sweater, an old pair of trousers and rough heavy-soled boots.

2. The old lady admired Alice’s leather-collared and leather-belted travelling coat.

3. I never saw him in anything but a very shabby grey suit, a striped shirt and a

wide-brimmed hat.

4. She wore a black skirt and a lace-trimmed blouse, open at the neck.

5. The girl came out wearing an evening gown and high-heeled dancing pumps.

Exercise 5

Choose the right answer.

1. She …….. her overcoat, took it off and laid it over a chair.

1. a) uncovered b) unbuttoned c) untied d) unwrapped

2. When it is very hot you may ……. the top button of your shirt.

a) unwrap b) undress c) undo d) untie

3. My ….. broke on my way to work today and my skirt nearly fell down.

a) coat b) hook c) buckle d) zip

3. That man’s coat has got such wide shoulders, they must be……… .

a) padded b) quilted c) stuffed d) starched

3. I like the large …….. in your skirt.

a) creases b) tucks c) pleats d) wrinkles

3. …….. your coat . The wind is very cold today.

a) Do up b) Make up c) Put off d) Take on

7. If your belt is too tight, you should ……… it.

a) loose b) lengthen c) loosen d) release

8. You should iron out the …….. in that dress.

a) creases b) lines c) folds d) tucks

8. My mother doesn’t like …… buttons on my shirts.

a) attaching b) connecting c) fixing d) sewing

8. Lisa was wearing a white dress, with …….pockets.

a) cuffed b) creased c) patch d) knitting

Exercise 6

Give the Ukrainian equivalents of the italicised words and phrases.

1. My suit is wearing out. 2. The trousers are beginning to turn glossy. 3. I am sure this woollen stuff will wear well. 4. There is a run in your left stocking, you will have to do something about it. 5. This overcoat has kept its shape well for over two years. 6. He liked his skiing outfit to look spick and span.

Exercise 7

Correct any errors in these sentences. Some sentences contain no errors.

1. This shirt is too small, it's not my number.

2. You have so many clothes. Why did you buy this cloth as well?

3. What costume did you wear to the fancy-dress party?

4. Joan was dressed completely in white.

5. I like your new trouser. How much was it?

6. Excuse me for a moment. I have to wear some different clothes.

7. As far as I can see, the man in this photograph wears a suit.

8. The blouse is a good fit, but it isn't a very good suit.

9. What are you wearing to the party this evening?

10.You're soaked! Put out your clothes immediately!

Exercise 8

Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence.

1) When you saw Jack at the dance, what did he .......... ?

A) wear B) have on C) dress D) put on

2) My hands were so cold that I couldn't........... my coat buttons.

A) open B) remove C) put out D)undo

3) Those trousers are far too big. Why don't you have them ............

A) taken in B) let out C) taken up D) let in

4) I don't think that purple shirt.......... with your yellow skirt.

A) suits B) fits C) goes D) wears

5) You look really silly! Your pullover is on ............

1. upside down B) inside out C) round and round D) side by side

6) I went shopping today and bought a new winter............

A) costume B) outfit C) suit D) clothing

7) If I wear a long-sleeved shirt, I usually...... the sleeves.

A) put up B) take up C) roll up D) get up

8) You're too fat! You have definitely ...... that roll necked jumper!

A) grown out of B) put away C) worn out D) tried on

9) That skirt is very short. Why don't you have it......?

A) left out B) set in C) let down D) taken round

10) If you work in a bank, you can't get away with wearing a(n) …… shirt.

A) long-sleeved B) short-sleeved C) starched D) open-necked

Exercise 9

Fill in the blanks with prepositions or adverbs.

1. Tom thrust his hands …… his pockets and began to whistle.

2. The young lady who entered the office was dressed …… black; later Jim learned that she was wearing mourning …… her father.

3. I must first take a bath and change …… fresh clothes.

4. Dark shades of brown become … her, they set … her white skin and auburn hair.

5. Dresses trimmed …… fur are …… vogue now.

6. The skirt is too short – it needs letting …… .

7. Besides being … fashion, this coat is frayed ... the hem and is no more fit ..… wear.

8. Try …… this jacket, if it’s a little too long …… the waist, we’ll take it …… .

9. One winter morning a stranger with his cap pulled …… his ears and the collar of his overcoat turned …… came to a country inn.

10. I was told by my dressmaker that brief jackets are …… general wear now.

11. These trousers are too long – they need taking …… .

12. When she pulled …... the kid glove, it burst …… the seams.

13. The boy went with his mother to the tailor’s to be measured …… a suit, the first suit in his life.

14. Can this dress be let ……? It is too tight.

15. I like dressing …... for parties as I normally wear jeans.

16.You look hot in that coat. Why don't you take it .….. ?

Exercise 10

Translate into English.

1. Вже почалася зима, а Оленка все ще ходила в старому поношеному пальто, що протерлося на каймі.

2. Я дуже люблю хутро, тому взимку я ношу не суконне пальто чи дублянку, а шубу, а навесні – шкіряний плащ з хутряним коміром та манжетами.

3. Маленькі діти не вміють самі застібати ґудзики та зашнуровувати черевики, ще й часто гублять дрібні предмети одягу, такі як шкарпетки, рукавички, паски та шапки.

4. Моєму молодшому братику не вистачає кишень, щоб розмістити всі його речі. А кишень у нього багато: дві бокові, дві задні, дві накладні, одна на грудях і одна внутрішня в короткій куртці з капюшоном.

5. Наша дочка любить сукні оброблені мереживом, рукава-фонарики, різноманітні рюшики, складочки, вишивку, декоративні строчки, пряжки і таке інше.

6. В нашій сім’ї усі вміють ремонтувати одяг та пришивати ґудзики.

7. Нас зустріла молода жінка в білій вишитій сорочці і темній вузькій вовняній спідниці з паском, оздобленим бісером та великою пряжкою.

8. Застібни верхній ґудзик жакета, підніми комір і натягни шапку на вуха, бо холодно і дме вітер.

9. Вона завжди виймає підплічники в блузах та жакетах.

10. Я так розлютився, що мало не відірвав лацкани його піджака.

Textiles and Patterns

brocade cambric cashmere chiffon corduroy cotton crepe de Chine denim fabric flannel fleece gabardine jersey knitted linen leather nylon print/printed cotton poplin polyester rayon rubber-cloth satin sateen serge shade/hue a shade lighter (darker) silk artificial silk (natural silk) suede tartan taffeta tweed

velvet crushed velvet velveteen viscose voile wool pure wool/all wool semi-wool woollen stuff abstract argyle checked graph check floral/flowery herringbone pattern paisley plain (single colour) polka-dotted/polka dot striped (pin-striped) spotted patchwork tie-dye loud fabric garish colour drip-dry fading/fadable no-iron (machine) washable fabric uncreasable/crease-proof unshrinkable/shrink-proof oilskin to crease/to crumple (up)

Exercise 1

Here are some adjectives used to describe patterns on materials. Match the adjectives and the patterns.

striped checked tartan pin-striped spotted plain flowery polka-dotted

Exercise 2

Match the following materials with the item which they are most likely to be associated with from the box.