LexiTopic: Attire, Fashion, and Style
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Taxonomy for Spelling Bee words related to ATTIRE, FASHION, AND STYLE
SUBJECT HEADINGS IN THIS LEXITOPIC:
Accessories and AdornmentsCosmetics, Perfumes, Tattoos, etc.Dress and Undress states ofFootwear and HandwearGarments and Parts of GarmentsHair StylingHats and HeadwearJewelry the items, not the craftStyle
NOTES ABOUT THE TAXONOMY FOR ATTIRE, FASHION, AND STYLE
SCOPE NOTE: This LexiTopic compiles and defines Bee words related to what people wear (clothing, headwear, footwear, adornments, accessories) and how they style themselves.
Words related to ecclesiastical garments are in BELIEF SYSTEMS.
Words related to military uniforms and decorations are in WEAPONS AND WARFARE.
Words related to historical items of dress (including armor and items of clothing worn with armor) are in HISTORY AND OLDEN TIMES.
Words related to fabrics and garment construction are in TEXTILES, FIBERS, AND NEEDLECRAFTS.
Words related to items of jewelry are here in ATTIRE, FASHION, AND STYLE. Words related to jewels, gemstones, and lapidary art are in VISUAL ARTS.
Words related to hair styling are here; other aspects of personal grooming and hygiene are in HUMAN HEALTH AND MEDICINE.
Topical arrangement of Spelling Bee words related to ATTIRE, FASHION, AND STYLE
Accessories and Adornments
ADORN: to enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objectsAGLET: the plain or ornamental tag covering the ends of a lace or point, or any of various ornamental studs, cords, or pins worn on clothingANKLET: something (such as an ornament) worn around the ankle; probably from anklet + braceletARMBAND: a band worn around the arm, especially: a band worn around the arm for identification or in mourningBACKCOMB: M-W has the open compound back comb: an ornamental comb with a wide top and a few long teeth worn high at the back of the head.BANDANA: variant of bandanna, a large often colorfully patterned handkerchiefBANDANNA: or bandana, a large often colorfully patterned handkerchiefBELT: a strip of flexible material worn especially around the waist as an item of clothing; also, to encircle or fasten with a belt, to put on a beltBELTING: belts, or material for belts; also, to encircle or fasten with a belt, to put on a beltBILLFOLD: a folding pocketbook for paper money; a wallet; short for earlier billfolderBINDI: a mark (such as a red dot) or piece of jewelry worn on the middle of the forehead especially by Hindu womenBOONDOGGLE: a braided cord worn by Boy Scouts as a neckerchief slide, hatband, or ornamentBUCKLE: a fastening for two loose ends that is attached to one and holds the other by a catch, or an ornamental device that suggests a buckle; also, to fasten with a buckle; to become fastened with a buckleCARRY: to wear or have on one's person (she carries a briefcase)CARRYING: to wear or have on one's person (she carries a briefcase)CHIFFON: M-W’s 1st def: an ornamental addition (such as a knot of ribbons) to a woman's dressCLUTCH: a clutch bag, a [woman's] small usually strapless handbagCOCKADE: an ornament (such as a rosette) usually worn on a hat as a badgeCUFFLINK: M-W shows open compound cuff linkFAVOR: a badgeFITTING: something used in fitting up: an accessoryFOBS: a short strap, ribbon, or chain attached especially to a pocket watch; also, an ornament attached to a fob chain; also, a key fob: an object attached to a key chain or key ring
HANDBAG: a bag held in the hand or hung from a shoulder strap and used for carrying small personal articles and moneyHANKY: M-W: variant of hankie, a handkerchiefHOBO: or less commonly hobo bag: a large shoulder bag shaped like a pouchHOBOS: or less commonly hobo bag: a large shoulder bag shaped like a pouchHOOK: a buttonhook, a hook for drawing small buttons through buttonholesJABOT: a pleated frill of cloth or lace attached down the center front of a woman's blouse or dress; a fall of lace or cloth attached to the front of a neckband and worn especially by men in the 18th centuryKICK: a pocket or walletKNOT: an ornamental bow of ribbon: a cockade; an ornament (such as a rosette) usually worn on a hat as a badgeLACE: to adorn with or as if with laceLACED: to adorn with or as if with laceLACING: to adorn with or as if with laceLANYARD: a cord or strap to hold something (such as a knife or a whistle) and usually worn around the neckLINK: a cuff link, a usually ornamental device consisting of two parts joined by a shank, chain, or bar for passing through buttonholes to fasten shirt cuffs —usually used in pluralLOOP: a fold of cord or ribbon serving as an ornamentLOOPY: having or characterized by loops, a loop being a fold of cord or ribbon serving as an ornamentNECKTIE: a narrow length of material worn about the neck and tied in front, especially a four-in-hand, a necktie tied in a slipknot with long ends overlapping vertically in frontPATCH: a piece of cloth sewed on a garment as an ornament or insignia, especially: shoulder patch; also, to provide with a patchPLUME: material (such as a feather, cluster of feathers, or a tuft of hair) worn as an ornament; also, to provide or deck with feathers; to array showilyPLUMED: material (such as a feather, cluster of feathers, or a tuft of hair) worn as an ornament; also, to provide or deck with feathers; to array showilyPOCKET: a small bag carried by a person: a pursePOCKETBOOK: a handbag: a bag held in the hand or hung from a shoulder strap and used for carrying small personal articles and money; also, a purse: small bag for money; also, a receptacle (such as a pocketbook) for carrying money and often other small objects; also, a receptacle (such as a pouch) shaped like a purse; also, a flat typically leather folding case for money or personal papers that can be carried in a pocket or handbagPOKE: a wallet or pursePOMPOM: M-W has pom-pom, an ornamental ball or tuft used especially on clothing, caps, or costumes; alteration of pomponRATTAN: a rattan cane or switchRUFF: a large round collar of pleated muslin or linen worn by men and women of the late 16th and early 17th centuries RUFFLY: having plaits, folds, or puckers: ruffledTIED: to form a knot or bow in (tie your scarf)TIEPIN: an ornamental straight pin that has usually a sheath for the point and is used to hold the ends of a necktie in placeTRAP: to adorn with or as if with trappings or decorationsTYING: to form a knot or bow in (tie your scarf)WALLET: a folding pocketbook with compartments for personal papers and usually unfolded paper money; also, billfoldWORN: past participle of to wear: to use habitually for clothing, adornment, or assistance (wears a size 10, wear glasses); to carry on the person (wear a sword)
Cosmetics, Perfumes, Tattoos, etc.
ALOE: short for aloe vera: an aloe (Aloe barbadensis synonym A. vera) whose leaves furnish a gelatinous emollient extract used especially in cosmetics and skin creams; also: such an extract or a preparation composed primarily of such an extractATTAR: a fragrant essential oil (as from rose petals); less commonly ottoCAKEY: or less commonly caky, unpleasantly or unattractively thick or uneven; usually used of cosmetic productsCAKY: less common spelling of cakey, unpleasantly or unattractively thick or uneven; usually used of cosmetic productsCIVET: a thick yellowish musky-odored substance found in a sac near the anus of the civet and used in perfumeCOLOGNE: a perfumed liquid composed of alcohol and fragrant oils, named for Cologne, GermanyENAMEL: a cosmetic intended to give a smooth or glossy appearance (nail enamel)FACIAL: a treatment to improve the condition or appearance of the facial skinGELEE: gelée: a cosmetic gelHENNA: a reddish-brown dye that is used especially on hair and in temporary tattoos and is obtained from the leaves of the Old World tropical shrub or small tree HENNAED: adorned with a reddish-brown dye that is used especially on hair and in temporary tattoos and is obtained from the leaves of the Old World tropical shrub or small treeINKED: informal: to tattooINKING: informal: to tattooJOJOBA: a shrub or small tree (Simmondsia chinensis synonym S. californica) of the box family of southwestern North America with edible seeds that yield a valuable liquid wax used especially in cosmeticsKOHL: a preparation used especially in Arabia and Egypt to darken the edges of the eyelidsLANOLIN: wool grease especially when refined for use in ointments and cosmeticsLOTION: a liquid preparation for cosmetic or external medicinal usePACK: a cosmetic paste for the face; also, an application or treatment of oils or creams for conditioning the scalp and hairPAINT: makeup, especially: a cosmetic to add color; also, to color with a cosmetic (painted lips); also, to use cosmeticsPAINTING: makeup, especially: a cosmetic to add color; also, to color with a cosmetic (painted lips); also, to use cosmeticsPATCH: a tiny piece of black silk or court plaster worn on the face or neck especially by women to hide a blemish or to heighten beautyPEEL: a chemical peel, a cosmetic procedure for the removal of facial blemishes and wrinkles that involves the application of a caustic chemical and especially an acid (such as alpha hydroxy acid) to the skinPENCIL: a small medicated or cosmetic roll or stick for local applications; also, to paint, draw, write, or mark with a pencilPENCILED: a small medicated or cosmetic roll or stick for local applications; also, to paint, draw, write, or mark with a pencilPUFF: a small fluffy pad for applying cosmetic powderROUGING: to use rouge; to apply rouge toTALC: talcum powder, powdered talc, a toilet powder composed of perfumed talc or talc and a mild antisepticTALCUM: M-W has only talcum powder, powdered talc, a toilet powder composed of perfumed talc or talc and a mild antiseptic; Collins has “talcum, in British English, noun another name for talc”TATTED: chiefly US slang: to mark or color the skin with tattoos: to tattooTATTING: chiefly US slang: to mark or color the skin with tattoos: to tattooTATTOO: a mark, figure, design, or word intentionally fixed or placed on the skin: one that is indelible and created by insertion of pigment under the skin; also, one that is temporarily applied to the skin, resembles a permanent tattoo, and usually lasts for a few days to several weeks; also, one that is composed of scar tissue intentionally created by cutting, abrading, or burning the skin; also, the act of tattooing: the fact of being tattooed; also, to mark the skin with (a tattoo); to mark or color (the skin) with tattoosTATTOOED: a mark, figure, design, or word intentionally fixed or placed on the skin: one that is indelible and created by insertion of pigment under the skin; also, one that is temporarily applied to the skin, resembles a permanent tattoo, and usually lasts for a few days to several weeks; also, one that is composed of scar tissue intentionally created by cutting, abrading, or burning the skin; also, the act of tattooing: the fact of being tattooed; also, to mark the skin with (a tattoo); to mark or color (the skin) with tattoosTATTOOING: a mark, figure, design, or word intentionally fixed or placed on the skin: one that is indelible and created by insertion of pigment under the skin; also, one that is temporarily applied to the skin, resembles a permanent tattoo, and usually lasts for a few days to several weeks; also, one that is composed of scar tissue intentionally created by cutting, abrading, or burning the skin; also, the act of tattooing: the fact of being tattooed; also, to mark the skin with (a tattoo); to mark or color (the skin) with tattoosTINT: dye for the hair; also, to impart or apply a tint to: to colorTINTED: dye for the hair; also, to impart or apply a tint to: to colorTINTING: dye for the hair; also, to impart or apply a tint to: to colorTONIC: a liquid preparation for the scalp or hairUNCTION: something used for anointing: an ointment, unguentUNGUENT: a soothing or healing salve: an: ointmentVANILLIN: a crystalline phenolic aldehyde C8H8O3 that is extracted from vanilla beans or prepared synthetically and is used especially in flavoring and in perfumeryVANITY: a compact, a small cosmetic case (as for compressed powder); also, a small case or handbag for toilet articles used by women
Dress and Undress states of
BELT: a strip of flexible material worn especially around the waist as an item of clothing; also, to encircle or fasten with a belt, to put on a beltBELTING: belts, or material for belts; also, to encircle or fasten with a belt, to put on a beltBUFF: the state of being nude (sunbathing in the buff)BUTTON: to pass (a button) through a buttonhole or loop; also, to close or fasten with buttons —often used with up (button up your overcoat)BUTTONED: to pass (a button) through a buttonhole or loop; also, to close or fasten with buttons —often used with up (button up your overcoat)BUTTONING: to pass (a button) through a buttonhole or loop; also, to close or fasten with buttons —often used with up (button up your overcoat)CHANGE: a fresh set of clothes; also, to put fresh clothes or covering on; to put on different clothesCHANGED: a fresh set of clothes; also, to put fresh clothes or covering on; to put on different clothesCHANGING: a fresh set of clothes; also, to put fresh clothes or covering on; to put on different clothesCLAD: past tense and past participle of “to clothe”; being covered or clothed (ivy-clad buildings; clad in red silk pajamas)CLIMB: to get into or out of clothing usually with some haste or effort (firefighters climbed into their clothes)CLOAK: a loose outer garment; also, to cover with a cloakCLOAKED: wearing a cloak, a loose outer garmentCLOTHE: to cover with or as if with cloth or clothing: to dress; to provide with clothesDECENT: modestly clothedDECK: to clothe in a striking or elegant manner: array; or to decorate, or to portray or present with embellishmentsDECKED: to clothe in a striking or elegant manner: array; or to decorate, or to portray or present with embellishmentsDOFF: to remove (an article of wear) from the bodyDOFFED: to remove (an article of wear) from the bodyDOFFING: to remove (an article of wear) from the bodyDONNED: to put on (an article of clothing)DONNING: to put on (an article of clothing)FROCK: to clothe in a frockGARB: to cover with or as if with clothingGARBING: to cover with or as if with clothingGIRD: to encircle or bind with a flexible band (such as a belt), or to make (something, such as clothing or a sword) fast or secure (as with a cord or belt)GIRDING: to encircle or bind with a flexible band (such as a belt), or to make (something, such as clothing or a sword) fast or secure (as with a cord or belt)HABIT: literary: to cover with or as if with clothing: to clotheKICK: to remove by a kicking motion (kicked off her shoes)KICKED: to remove by a kicking motion (kicked off her shoes)KICKING: to remove by a kicking motion (kicked off her shoes)NAKED: not covered by clothing: nudeNUDE: devoid of a natural or conventional covering, especially: not covered by clothing or a drape; also, the condition of being nude (in the nude); also, a nude person; frequented by naked people (a nude beach)OPEN: of a garment: not buttoned or zipped (an open shirt)PEEL: to take off one's clothesPEELED: to take off one's clothesROBING: to clothe or cover with or as if with a robe; to put on a robe; to dressTHROW: to put on or off hastily or carelessly (threw on a coat)THROWN: to put on or off hastily or carelessly (threw on a coat)TOILET: the act or process of dressing and grooming oneself; also, to dress and groom oneself; to dress, to garbTOILETTE: the act or process of dressing and grooming oneself; also, to dress and groom oneself; to dress, to garbUNBELT: to remove one's belt; also: to remove (as trousers) by removing a beltUNBUTTON: to loose the buttons of; to open by or as if by loosing buttons; to undo buttonsUNBUTTONED: to loose the buttons of; to open by or as if by loosing buttons; to undo buttonsUNBUTTONING: to loose the buttons of; to open by or as if by loosing buttons; to undo buttonsUNCLOAK: to remove a cloak or cover from; to take off a cloakUNWORN: not worn: new (unworn clothes)UNZIP: to zip open; to open by or as if by means of a zipperUNZIPPED: to zip open; to open by or as if by means of a zipperWORN: past participle of to wear: to bear or have on the person (wore a coat); to use habitually for clothing (wears a size 10)WRAP: to wrap, to put on clothing: to dress —usually used with upWRAPPING: to wrap, to put on clothing: to dress —usually used with upZIPPED: to close or open with or as if with a zipper; to enclose or wrap by fastening a zipper; to cause (a zipper) to open or shut; to become open, closed, or attached by means of a zipper
Footwear and Handwear
ARCTIC: a rubber overshoe reaching to the ankle or above
BOOT: a fitted covering (as of leather or rubber) for the foot that usually reaches above the ankle; also, to put boots onBOOTED: a fitted covering (as of leather or rubber) for the foot that usually reaches above the ankle; also, to put boots onBOOTEE: or bootie, a usually ankle-length boot, slipper, or sock, especially: an infant's knitted or crocheted sockBOOTIE: variant of bootee, a usually ankle-length boot, slipper, or sock, especially: an infant's knitted or crocheted sock
BOOTING: a fitted covering (as of leather or rubber) for the foot that usually reaches above the ankle; also, to put boots onBOOTJACK: a device (as with a V-shaped notch) used for pulling off bootsBROGAN: a heavy shoe, especially: a coarse work shoe reaching to the ankleBUCK: an article (such as a shoe) made of buckskinCLOCK: an ornamental figure on the ankle or side of a stocking or sockCLOG: a shoe, sandal, or overshoe having a thick typically wooden soleFLAT: of a shoe heel: very low and broad; also, a shoe or slipper having a flat heel or no heelFLIPFLOP: M-W hyphenates flip-flop: a rubber sandal loosely fastened to the foot by a thongGAUNTLET: any of various protective gloves used especially in industry; also, a dress glove extending above the wristGLOVE: a covering for the hand having separate sections for each of the fingers and the thumb and often extending part way up the arm; also, to cover with or as if with a glove, or to furnish with glovesGLOVING: a covering for the hand having separate sections for each of the fingers and the thumb and often extending part way up the arm; also, to cover with or as if with a glove, or to furnish with glovesHEEL: a solid attachment of a shoe or boot forming the back of the sole under the heel of the footJACKBOOT: a heavy military boot made of glossy black leather extending above the knee and worn especially during the 17th and 18th centuries; also, a laceless military boot reaching to the calfLIFT: a layer in the heel of a shoeMITT: a woman's glove that leaves the fingers uncovered; also, a mitten (M-W: short for mitten)MITTEN: a covering for the hand and wrist having a separate section for the thumb only; also, a woman's glove that leaves the fingers uncoveredMUFF: a warm tubular covering for the handsMULE: a shoe or slipper without quarter or heel strapNYLON: nylons plural: stockings made of nylonPALM: something (such as a part of a glove) that covers the palm of the handPALMED: having a palm of a specified kind —used in combination (leather-palmed gloves)PUMP: a shoe that grips the foot chiefly at the toe and heel, especially: a close-fitting woman's dress shoe with a moderate to high heelTHONG: a sandal held on the foot by a thong fitting between the toes and connected to a strap across the top or around the sides of the footTHROAT: the opening in the vamp of a shoe at the instepTOED: having a toe or toes especially of a specified kind or number —usually used in combination (round-toed shoes); also, to furnish with a toe (toe a sock)TONGUE: the flap under the lacing or buckles of a shoe at the throat of the vampTRAMP: an iron plate to protect the sole of a shoeTUBE: an article of clothing shaped like a tube (a tube top, tube socks)VAMP: the part of a shoe upper or boot upper covering especially the forepart of the foot and sometimes also extending forward over the toe or backward to the back seam of the upper; also, to provide (a shoe) with a new vampWEDGE: a shoe having a heel extending from the back of the shoe to the front of the shank and a tread formed by an extension of the soleWEDGIE: a shoe having a wedge-shaped piece serving as the heel and joining the half sole to form a continuous flat undersurfaceWELT: a strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together; also, to furnish with a weltWELTED: a strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together; also, to furnish with a welt
Garments and Parts of Garments
ANKLET: a short sock reaching slightly above the ankleANORAK: a usually pullover hooded jacket long enough to cover the hipsAPRON: a garment usually of cloth, plastic, or leather usually tied around the waist and used to protect clothing or adorn a costumeARRAY: clothing, attire; rich or beautiful apparel: finery; also, to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire: adornBABYDOLL*: a short dress or pair of pajamas that is loose-fitting and often adorned with lace or ribbon, or a woman's tight-fitting casual shirt that typically has very short sleeves and flares outward slightly at the hipsBANDEAU: a brassiere; also: a band-shaped covering for the breastsBIKINI: a two-piece bathing suit worn by women that does not cover the midriff; also, a short snug swimsuit worn by men; also, a pair of low-cut briefs; from Bikini, atoll of the Marshall IslandsBLACK: dressed in black (playing for the black team); black clothing (she looks good in black)BOTTOM: clothing: the part of a garment worn on the lower part of the bodyBUFF: a garment (such as a uniform) made of buff leatherBUNTING: an infant's hooded garment made of napped fabricCAFTAN: a usually cotton or silk ankle-length garment with long sleeves that is common throughout the Middle EastCAMI: short for camisole, a short sleeveless garment for womenCAMO: short for camouflage, a camouflage garment or outfitCAPE: a sleeveless outer garment or part of a garment that fits closely at the neck and hangs loosely over the shouldersCAPED: wearing a capeCAPRI: Not in M-W; NOAD and Collins have only “capri pants,” close-fitting calf-length tapered trousers, worn especially by women. Named for the island of Capri, Italy.CARDIGAN: a usually collarless sweater or jacket that opens the full length of the center front, named for James Thomas Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan †1868 English soldier; during the Crimean War his Light Brigade was dressed in a close-fitting, knitted jacket.CHADOR: a large cloth worn as a combination head covering, veil, and shawl usually by Muslim women especially in IranCHINO: chinos plural: an article of clothing made of chinoCIVVY*: civvies, also civies plural: civilian clothes as distinguished from a particular uniform (as of the military)CLOAK: a loose outer garment; also, to cover with a cloakCLOAKED: wearing a cloak, a loose outer garmentCOAT: an outer garment worn on the upper body and varying in length and style according to fashion and use; also, something resembling a coatCOCKTAIL: designed for semiformal wear (a cocktail dress)COLOR: colored clothing distinguishing one as a member of a particular group or representative of a particular person or thing —usually used in plural (a jockey wearing the colors of the stable, wore his college colors to the game); also, colors plural: clothing of a bright color: clothing that is neither dark nor light in color (Wash your colors separately from your darks and lights.)COWL: a hood or long hooded cloak especially of a monk, or a draped neckline on a woman's garmentDARK: darks plural: clothing that is dark in color (separated the darks and the lights before starting the laundry)DENIM: denims plural: overalls or trousers usually of blue denimDHOTI: a loincloth worn by men in some parts of IndiaDIRNDL: a dress style with tight bodice, short sleeves, low neck, and gathered skirt; or a full skirt with a tight waistbandDOMINO: a half mask worn over the eyes with a masquerade costume; or a person wearing a dominoDOMINO: a long loose hooded cloak usually worn with a half mask as a masquerade costume; or a half mask worn over the eyes with a masquerade costume; or a person wearing a dominoDRAG: a costume, an outfit worn to create the appearance characteristic of a particular period, person, place, or thing; especially: a costume used to impersonate a person or kind of person (Robert Redford romping about in bad-guy drag)DUFFEL: or duffle; a duffel coat, a heavy usually woolen medium-length coat with toggle fasteners and a hood; especially that made from a coarse heavy woolen material with a thick nap, from the Dutch duffel, from Duffel, BelgiumDUFFLE: M-W: variant of duffel, a duffel coat, a heavy usually woolen medium-length coat with toggle fasteners and a hood, especially that made from a coarse heavy woolen material with a thick nap, from the Dutch duffel, from Duffel, Belgium
EASE: an easy fitEASY: fitting comfortably: allowing freedom of movement (easy jackets)FALL: a costume decoration of lace or thin fabric arranged to hang loosely and gracefully; a very wide turned-down collar worn in the 17th century; the part of a turnover collar from the crease to the outer edge; a wide front flap on trousers (such as those worn by sailors); the freely hanging lower edge of the skirt of a coatFALLS: a costume decoration of lace or thin fabric arranged to hang loosely and gracefully; a very wide turned-down collar worn in the 17th century; the part of a turnover collar from the crease to the outer edge; a wide front flap on trousers (such as those worn by sailors); the freely hanging lower edge of the skirt of a coatFLAP: a piece on a garment that hangs freeFLIPPY: loose and flaring at the bottom, as a flippy skirtFROCK: an outer garment worn chiefly by men: a long loose mantle, or a workman's outer shirt, especially: a smock frock; or a woolen jersey worn especially by sailors; also, a woman’s dressFROG: an ornamental braiding for fastening the front of a garment that consists of a button and a loop through which it passesGOWN: a woman’s dress, or a loose flowing outer garment formerly worn by men; also, a dressing gown or nightgown; also, a distinctive robe worn by a professional or academic personHABIT: a costume worn for horseback riding; also, a costume characteristic of a calling, rank, or function (e.g., a nun's habit); also, literary: to cover with or as if with clothing: to clotheHOODIE: a hooded sweatshirtHOOP: a circle or series of circles of flexible material used to expand a woman's skirtJEAN: usually jeans: pants usually made of denim or jean, short for jean fustian, from Middle English Gene Genoa, Italy + fustianKHAKI: a garment (such as a military uniform or a pair of pants) made khakiKILT: a knee-length pleated skirt usually of tartan worn by men in Scotland and by Scottish regiments in the British armies; also, a garment that resembles a Scottish kiltKNIT: knits plural: knitwear, knitted clothingLAPEL: the part of a garment that is turned back, specifically: the fold of the front of a coat that is usually a continuation of the collarLAYETTE: a complete outfit of clothing and equipment for a newborn infantLEGGING: pants that are made of a material that stretches to fit tightly around the legs, used in plural; tights, used in plural; a covering (as of leather or cloth) for the legs worn over pants for protection, used in plural; a pair of separate coverings (as of leather or cloth) for the legs, used in pluralLENGTH: the longer or vertical dimension of a piece of clothing, often used in combination (elbow-length sleeves)LIGHT: lights plural: clothing that is light in color (wash lights separately from darks)LINEN: clothing or household articles made of linen cloth or similar fabricLONG: full-length (long pants); also, longs plural: long trousers; also, a size in clothing for tall menMACK*: variant spelling of mac: British mackintosh, a raincoat, named for Charles Macintosh †1843 Scottish chemist & inventorMAILLOT: any of various close-fitting usually circular-knitted garments especially for the upper body; also, tights for dancers or gymnasts; also, a woman's one-piece bathing suit a woman's one-piece bathing suitMANTA: a square piece of cloth or blanket used in southwestern U.S. and Latin America usually as a cloak or shawlMANTILLA: a light scarf worn over the head and shoulders especially by Spanish and Latin American women; also, a short light cape or cloakMANTLE: a loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes: a cloakMAXI: a long skirt, dress, or coatMICROMINI: a very short miniskirtMIDI: a dress, skirt, or coat that usually extends to the mid-calfMINI: a miniskirt, a woman's short skirt with the hemline several inches above the kneeMOTLEY: a garment made of motley [fabric], especially: the characteristic dress of the professional foolMUUMUU: a loose often long dress having bright colors and patterns and adapted from the dresses originally distributed by missionaries to the native women of HawaiiNANKEEN: nankeens plural: trousers made of nankeen, a durable brownish yellow cotton fabric originally loomed by hand in China, from Nanking (Nanjing), ChinaNECK: the part of a garment that covers or is next to the neckNECKLINE: the line of the neck opening of a garmentNEGLIGEE: or less commonly negligé, a woman's long flowing usually sheer dressing gownNIGHTIE: or nighty, a nightgown for a woman or childOUTFIT: a clothing ensemble often for a special occasion or activity; also, to furnish with an outfit; to acquire an outfitPANEL: a vertical section of fabric [in a garment] (such as a gore)PANOPLY: ceremonial attire (The nobles were in panoply for the coronation.)PANT: variant of, and more commonly pants, chiefly US: an outer garment covering each leg separately and usually extending from the waist to the ankle; sometimes used in the singular form pant especially before another noun and in clothing catalogs (a pant leg, a classic khaki pant); also, of or relating to pants (a pant leg); short for pantaloonsPANTALOON: pantaloons plural: wide breeches worn especially in England during the reign of Charles II; also, close-fitting trousers usually having straps passing under the instep and worn especially in the 19th century; also, loose-fitting usually shorter than ankle-length trousersPANTIE: or panty: a woman's or child's undergarment covering the lower trunk and made with closed crotch —usually used in plural; from pants, short for pantaloonsPANTY: or pantie: a woman's or child's undergarment covering the lower trunk and made with closed crotch —usually used in plural; from pants, short for pantaloonsPARKA: a hooded fur pullover garment for arctic wear; also, a usually lined fabric outerwear pullover or jacketPEGGED: or peg: wide at the top and narrow at the bottom (peg pants)PEPLUM: a short section attached to the waistline of a blouse, jacket, or dressPETITE: a clothing size for short womenPINK: pink-colored clothing; also, the scarlet color of a fox hunter's coat; also, a fox hunter's coat of this color; also, pinks plural: light-colored trousers formerly worn by army officersPINNY: chiefly British: a pinafore, a sleeveless usually low-necked garment fastened in the back and worn as an apron or dress; by shortening & alteration of pinaforePLAID: a rectangular length of tartan worn over the left shoulder as part of the Scottish national costumePOINT: a lace for tying parts of a garment together used especially in the 16th and 17th centuriesPOLO: a polo shirt: a close-fitting pullover often knit shirt with short or long sleeves and turnover collar or banded neckPONCHO: a blanket with a slit in the middle so that it can be slipped over the head and worn as a sleeveless garment; also, a waterproof garment resembling a poncho and having an integral hoodPUFF: a pouf, a bouffant or fluffy part of a garment or accessoryRAGLAN: a loose overcoat with raglan sleeves, a sleeve that extends to the neckline with slanted seams from the underarm to the neck; named for F. J. H. Somerset, Baron Raglan †1855 British field marshal
REVERE: a revers: a lapel especially on a woman's garmentRIDING: of clothes: to move on the body (shorts that ride up)RIGGING: clothingTABARD: a short loose-fitting sleeveless or short-sleeved coat or cape, such as a woman's sleeveless outer garment often with side slitsTAIL: tails, tailcoat: a coat with tails, especially: a man's full-dress coat with two long tapering skirts at the back; also, full evening dress for menTAILCOAT: a coat with tails, especially: a man's full-dress coat with two long tapering skirts at the back; also, full evening dress for menTANK: a tank top, a sleeveless collarless shirt with usually wide shoulder straps and no front openingTARTAN: a garment of tartan designTEDDY: a chemise, a woman's one-piece undergarmentTHING: an article of clothing (not a thing to wear)THONG: an article of swimwear or underwear with the back portion consisting of a narrow strip of cloth that passes between the buttocks and connects with a waistbandTHROW: a woman's scarf or light wrapTIPPET: a long hanging end of cloth attached to a sleeve, cap, or hood; also, a shoulder cape of fur or cloth often with hanging endsTOGA: a loose wrap or a professional, official, or academic gownTOILETTE: a particular costume or outfitTOPCOAT: a lightweight overcoat; an overcoat TRAIL: the train of a gownTRAIN: a part of a gown that trails behind the wearerTUBE: an article of clothing shaped like a tube (a tube top, tube socks)TUNIC: a hip-length or longer blouse or jacket; also, a short overskirt; also, a long usually plain close-fitting jacket with high collar worn especially as part of a uniformTURNDOWN: capable of being turned down; especially: worn turned down (a turndown collar)TUTU: a short projecting skirt worn by a ballerinaTUXEDO: a semiformal evening suit for men; also, a men's single-breasted or double-breasted usually black or blackish-blue jacket; named for Tuxedo Park, New YorkTUXEDOED: a semiformal evening suit for men; also, a men's single-breasted or double-breasted usually black or blackish-blue jacket; named for Tuxedo Park, New YorkTWEED: tweeds plural: tweed clothing, specifically: a tweed suitVELVETEEN: velveteens plural: clothes made of velveteenWEED: garment —often used in plural; also, dress worn as a sign of mourning (as by a widow) —usually used in plural; also, a band of crape worn on a man's hat as a sign of mourning —usually used in pluralWHITE: white clothing —often used in plural; also, wearing or habited in white (white friars)WING: a turned-back or extended edge on an article of clothingWOOL: a product of wool, especially: a woven fabric or garment of such fabricWOOLEN: garments of woolen fabric —usually used in pluralWOOLLY: a garment made from wool, especially: underclothing of knitted wool —usually used in pluralWORK: suitable or styled for wear while working (work clothes, work boots)WRAP: an article of clothing that may be wrapped around a person, especially: an outer garment (such as a coat or shawl); also, wraparound, made to be wrapped around something and especially the body (a wraparound skirt)
Hair Styling
AFRO: a hairstyle of tight curls in a full evenly rounded shapeBACKCOMB: M-W has a hyphenated verb back-comb: to comb (hair) in a direction opposite to the one in which it lies naturallyBALD: lacking a natural or usual covering (as of hair, vegetation, or nap) (a bald head); also, to make bald, to become baldBALDING: lacking a natural or usual covering (as of hair, vegetation, or nap) (a bald head); also, to make bald, to become baldBANDEAU: a fillet or band especially for the hair
BANG: US: the front section of a person's hair when it is cut short and worn over the forehead —usually used in plural (wore her bangs short); also, to cut (hair) short and squarely acrossBANGED: US: the front section of a person's hair when it is cut short and worn over the forehead —usually used in plural (wore her bangs short); also, to cut (hair) short and squarely acrossBANGING: US: the front section of a person's hair when it is cut short and worn over the forehead —usually used in plural (wore her bangs short); also, to cut (hair) short and squarely acrossBEDHEAD: or open compound bed head informal: hair that is mussed or tangled when a person gets out of bedBEEHIVE: a woman's hairstyle that is conical in shapeBLAZE: a white or gray streak in the hair of the headBLOND: a person having blond hair —spelled blond when used of a boy or man and usually blonde when used of a girl or womanBLONDE: a person having blond hair —spelled blond when used of a boy or man and usually blonde when used of a girl or womanBOBBED: a short haircut on a woman or child; also, to cut (hair) in the style of a bobBOBBING: a short haircut on a woman or child; also, to cut (hair) in the style of a bobBOBS: a short haircut on a woman or child; also, to cut (hair) in the style of a bobBRAID: to do up (the hair) by interweaving three or more strands; also, a length of braided hairBUTCH: closely cropped, as a haircutCHIGNON: a knot of hair that is worn at the back of the head and especially at the nape of the neckCLUB: to gather into a club-shaped mass (clubbed her hair)CLUBBED: to gather into a club-shaped mass (clubbed her hair)COIF: shortened form of coiffure, a style or manner of arranging the hair; also, to arrange (hair) by brushing, combing, or curlingCOIFED: or coiffed, to arrange (hair) by brushing, combing, or curlingCOIFFED: or coifed, to arrange (hair) by brushing, combing, or curling
COIFFING: to arrange (hair) by brushing, combing, or curlingCOMB: a toothed instrument used especially for adjusting, cleaning, or confining hairCONK: to straighten out (hair) usually by the use of chemicals; also, a hairstyle in which the hair is straightened out and flattened down or lightly wavedCONKED: to straighten out (hair) usually by the use of chemicals; also, a hairstyle in which the hair is straightened out and flattened down or lightly wavedCONKING: to straighten out (hair) usually by the use of chemicals; also, a hairstyle in which the hair is straightened out and flattened down or lightly wavedCRIMP: a section of hair artificially waved or curled; also, to cause [hair] to become wavy, bent, or pinchedCRIMPING: a section of hair artificially waved or curled; also, to cause [hair] to become wavy, bent, or pinchedCRIMPY: frizzy: of hair: not smooth and neat because individual shafts are variably wavy and do not align togetherCURL: a lock of hair that coils: a ringlet; also, to grow in coils or spirals; to form into coils or ringlets (curl one's hair)CURLY: tending to curl; having curlsEDGE: edges: short fine hair that grows along a person's hairline: baby hairFADE: a hairstyle similar to a crew cut in which the hair on top of the head stands highFALL: a usually long straight portion of hair that is attached to a person's own hairFALLS: a usually long straight portion of hair that is attached to a person's own hairFILET: M-W: or more commonly fillet: a ribbon or narrow strip of material used especially as a headband; also, to bind, furnish, or adorn with or as if with a filletFILLET: M-W: or less commonly filet: a ribbon or narrow strip of material used especially as a headband; also, to bind, furnish, or adorn with or as if with a filletGOATEE: a small pointed or tufted beard on a man's chinGOLDEN: blond: [of hair:} of a flaxen, golden, light auburn, or pale yellowish-brown colorHAIRCUT: the act or process of cutting and shaping the hair, or the way in which someone's hair is cut and shapedHAIRDO: the way in which someone's hair is cut and arranged: a hairstyleHAIRPIN: a pin to hold the hair in placeHIGHLIGHT: a lighter area of the hair, specifically: such an area created artificially (as through the application of chemical substances) —usually plural; also, to add highlights to hairHIGHLIGHTED: a lighter area of the hair, specifically: such an area created artificially (as through the application of chemical substances) —usually plural; also, to add highlights to hairHIGHLIGHTING: a lighter area of the hair, specifically: such an area created artificially (as through the application of chemical substances) —usually plural; also, to add highlights to hairKEMPT: neatly kept; back-formation from unkempt: not combed (unkempt hair); deficient in order or neatness (unkempt individuals, unkempt hotel rooms)KITCHEN: African American English: the hair that grows at the nape of the neck and that can be especially kinkyLANK: [of hair] hanging straight and limp without spring or curlLANKLY: [of hair] hanging straight and limp without spring or curlLOCK: a tuft, tress, or ringlet of hair; locks plural: the hair of the head; also, often loc, plural locs: a narrow ropelike strand of hair formed by matting, braiding, or twisting: dreadlock; also, a hairstyle consisting of locks: dreadlocksLOWLIGHT: an area of the hair made a darker color (as through the application of chemical substances) —usually pluralMANE: long heavy hair on a person's headMOHAWK: Mohawk, or less commonly mohawk: a hairstyle with a narrow center strip of usually upright hair and the sides of the head shaved; named for the Indigenous people originally of the Mohawk River valley in New YorkMULLET: [perhaps short for mullethead blockhead]: a hairstyle in which the hair is short on the sides and top and long at the backNAPPY*: informal + sometimes offensive, of hair: naturally coarse and tightly coiledNATURAL: an Afro, a hairstyle of tight curls in a full evenly rounded shapePAGEBOY: an often shoulder-length hairstyle with the ends of the hair rolled underPART: the line where the hair is parted (His part was on the left side of his head.); also, to separate by combing on each side of a linePEAK: a widow's peak, a point formed by the hairline in frontPICK: a comb with long widely spaced teeth used to give height to a hairstylePIXIE: or pixie cut a haircut worn by women and children that is very short all over the head or especially short only at the sides and back of the headPLAIT: a braid of material (such as hair or straw); specifically: a pigtail; also, to interweave the strands or locks of: to braidPLAT: a plait: a braid of material (such as hair or straw); specifically: a pigtail; also, to interweave the strands or locks of: to braidPLUCK: to remove something (such as hairs) from by or as if by plucking (pluck one's eyebrows)POLL: to cut off or cut short the hair POLLING: to cut off or cut short the hair POMPADOUR: a man's style of hairdressing in which the hair is combed into a high mound in front; also, a woman's style of hairdressing in which the hair is brushed into a loose full roll around the face; also, hair dressed in a pompadour; after Marquise de PompadourPUFF: a soft loose roll of hairQUEUE: a braid of hair usually worn hanging at the back of the head; also, to arrange or form in a queueQUEUED: a braid of hair usually worn hanging at the back of the head; also, to arrange or form in a queueQUEUEING: or queuing, a braid of hair usually worn hanging at the back of the head; also, to arrange or form in a queueQUEUING: or queueing, a braid of hair usually worn hanging at the back of the head; also, to arrange or form in a queueRAZOR: a keen-edged cutting instrument for shaving or cutting hairROACH: a roll of hair brushed straight back from the forehead or side of the head; to cause to arch; specifically: to brush (the hair) in a roach —often used with up; also, to cut so that the remainder stands upright (roach a horse's mane)ROLL: a hairstyle in which some or all of the hair is rolled or curled up or underTHATCH: something likened to the thatch of a house, especially: the hair of one's headTOPKNOT: an arrangement of hair high on the head and usually in a knotTOUPEE: a wig or section of hair worn to cover a bald spot; also, a curl or lock of hair made into a topknot on a periwig or natural coiffure; also: a periwig with such a topknotTRIM: a haircut that neatens a previous haircut; also, to remove by or as if by cutting; to make trim and neat especially by cutting or clippingTRIMMING: a haircut that neatens a previous haircut; also, to remove by or as if by cutting; to make trim and neat especially by cutting or clippingUNKEMPT: not combed (unkempt hair)UPDO: an upswept hairdo, from upswept hairdoWAVE: a waviness of the hair; also, to impart a curving or undulating shape to (waved her hair)WAVING: a waviness of the hair; also, to impart a curving or undulating shape to (waved her hair)WEAVE: a hair extension, a length of natural or synthetic hair that is worn attached to one's natural hair; specifically: a length of natural or synthetic hair that is sewn into one's natural hair after it has been braided into cornrowsWIGGED: wearing a wig, a manufactured covering of natural or synthetic hair for the head, especially of a specified kind; wig is short for periwig.WIGGY: bewigged, wearing a wig, a manufactured covering of natural or synthetic hair for the head, especially of a specified kind; wig is short for periwig.
Hats and Headwear
BARB: a medieval cloth headdress passing over or under the chin and covering the neckBEANIE: a small round tight-fitting skullcapBILL: the visor of a cap or hoodBLOCK: a mold or form on which articles are shaped or displayed (a wooden hat block); also, to shape on, with, or as if with a block (block a hat)BLOCKED: a mold or form on which articles are shaped or displayed (a wooden hat block); also, to shape on, with, or as if with a block (block a hat)BLOCKS: a mold or form on which articles are shaped or displayed (a wooden hat block); also, to shape on, with, or as if with a block (block a hat)BONNET: a cloth or straw hat tied under the chin and worn by women and children; also, a brimless Scottish cap of seamless woolen fabricBRIM: the brim of a hatCLOCHE: a woman's close-fitting hat usually with deep rounded crown and narrow brimCOIF: a close-fitting cap; also, to cover or dress with or as if with a coifCOIFED: or coiffed, to cover or dress with or as if with a coif, a close-fitting capCOIFFED: or coifed, to cover or dress with or as if with a coif, a close-fitting cap
COIFFING: to cover or dress with or as if with a coif, a close-fitting capCOMMODE: a woman's ornate cap popular in the late 17th and early 18th centuriesCORONAL: circlet for the head usually implying rank or dignityCORONARY: of, relating to, resembling, or being a crown or coronalDIADEM: a crown, a royal or imperial headdress or cap of sovereignty, specifically, a a royal headband; also, something that adorns like a crownDURAG: M-W: less common variant of do-rag: a close-fitting, typically stretchable piece of cloth that is worn on the head (as to hold a hairstyle in place) and that usually has long ends which are tied in the backFILET: M-W: or more commonly fillet: a ribbon or narrow strip of material used especially as a headband; also, to bind, furnish, or adorn with or as if with a filletFILLET: M-W: or less commonly filet: a ribbon or narrow strip of material used especially as a headband; also, to bind, furnish, or adorn with or as if with a filletFLUTE: a grooved pleat (as on a hat brim)HAIRBAND: M-W does not include (in any form) hairband, “a strip of fabric or curved plastic worn by women in their hair, that fits closely over the top of the head and behind the ears”HARDHAT: M-W has only the open compound hard hat, a protective hat made of rigid material (such as metal or fiberglass) and worn especially by construction workersHATTED: to furnish or provide with a hat; also, to make or supply hatsHATTING*: to furnish or provide with a hat; also, to make or supply hats
HEADBAND: a band worn on or around the headHEADPIECE: an ornamental, ceremonial, or traditional covering for the headHELMET: any of various protective head coverings usually made of a hard material to resist impact; also, something resembling a helmetHELMETED: wearing a helmet; also, having a helmet or a helmet-shaped form or structureHOOD: a flexible covering for the head and neck; a protective covering for the head and face; also, to hood, to provide with a hodHOODED: a flexible covering for the head and neck; a protective covering for the head and face; also, to hood, to provide with a hodHOODING: a flexible covering for the head and neck; a protective covering for the head and face; also, to hood, to provide with a hodMANTILLA: a light scarf worn over the head and shoulders especially by Spanish and Latin American women; also, a short light cape or cloakPANAMA: M-W: often capitalized, a lightweight hat of natural-colored straw hand-plaited of narrow strips from the young leaves of the jipijapa; also: a machine-made imitation of this; American Spanish panamá, from Panama, Central AmericaPEAK: a pointed or projecting part of a garment, especially: the visor of a cap or hatPOKE: a projecting brim on the front of a woman's bonnetTIARA: a decorative jeweled or flowered headband or semicircle for formal wear by womenTILE: a hat, especially: a high silk hatTOPKNOT: an ornament (such as a knot of ribbons or a pompom) forming a headdress or worn as part of a coiffureTOQUE: a woman's small hat without a brim made in any of various soft close-fitting shapes; also, a tuque, a warm knitted usually pointed stocking cap; also, a tall brimless hat worn by a chef ( called also toque blanche)TRILBY: chiefly British: a soft felt hat with indented crown; from the fact that such a hat was worn in the London stage version of the novel Trilby (1894) by George du MaurierTURBAN: a headdress worn chiefly in countries of the eastern Mediterranean and southern Asia consisting of a long cloth that is wrapped around a cap (as by Muslims) or directly around the head (as by Sikhs and Hindus); also, a headdress resembling a turban, specifically: a woman's close-fitting hat without a brimUNHAT*: archaic: to doff the hat as a mark of respectUNHOOD: to remove a hood or covering fromUNVEIL: to remove a veil or covering from; to throw off a veil or protective cloakUNVEILING: to remove a veil or covering from; to throw off a veil or protective cloakVEIL: a length of cloth worn by women as a covering for the head and shoulders and often especially in Eastern countries for the face; also, a length of veiling or netting worn over the head or face or attached for protection or ornament to a hat or headdress (a bridal veil); also, to cover, provide, obscure, or conceal with or as if with a veil; to put on or wear a veilVEILED: having or wearing a veil or a concealing cover (a veiled hat): a length of cloth worn by women as a covering for the head and shoulders and often especially in Eastern countries for the face; also, a length of veiling or netting worn over the head or face or attached for protection or ornament to a hat or headdress (a bridal veil); also, to cover, provide, obscure, or conceal with or as if with a veil; to put on or wear a veilVEILING: a length of cloth worn by women as a covering for the head and shoulders and often especially in Eastern countries for the face; also, a length of veiling or netting worn over the head or face or attached for protection or ornament to a hat or headdress (a bridal veil); also, to cover, provide, obscure, or conceal with or as if with a veil; to put on or wear a veil; also (noun) a veil
Jewelry the items, not the craft
BANGLE: a stiff usually ornamental bracelet or anklet slipped or clasped on, or an ornamental disk that hangs loosely (as on a bracelet)BAUBLE: a trinketBEGEM: to adorn with or as if with gemsBEGEMMING: to adorn with or as if with gemsBINDI: a mark (such as a red dot) or piece of jewelry worn on the middle of the forehead especially by Hindu womenBLING: flashy jewelry worn especially as an indication of wealth or statusBROOCH: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neckCHAIN: a series of links used or worn as an ornament or insigniaCHARM: a small ornament worn on a bracelet or chainCLIP: something (such as a piece of jewelry) that is worn as an ornament or fastener and that is held in position by a clipCOLLAR: a short necklaceCUFF: a usually wide metal band worn as a bracelet
DIADEM: a crown, a royal or imperial headdress or cap of sovereignty, specifically, a a royal headband; also, something that adorns like a crownDROP: a pendent ornament attached to a piece of jewelry; also: an earring with such a pendantGEWGAW: a showy trifle: a bauble, a trinket, a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)LINK: a cuff link, a usually ornamental device consisting of two parts joined by a shank, chain, or bar for passing through buttonholes to fasten shirt cuffs —usually used in pluralNECKLACE: an ornament worn around the neckOUCH: a jewel, an ornament, especially: a buckle or brooch set with precious stonesRING: a circlet usually of precious metal worn especially on the finger; also, to provide with a ringRINGING: a circlet usually of precious metal worn especially on the finger; also, to provide with a ringTIARA: a decorative jeweled or flowered headband or semicircle for formal wear by womenTIEPIN: an ornamental straight pin that has usually a sheath for the point and is used to hold the ends of a necktie in place
Style
ARRAYING: to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire: to adornAURA: a distinctive quality or atmosphere that seems to surround someone or something; also, slang: the quality of being impressively cool, charming, or appealingBAGGY: loose, puffed out, or hanging like a bagBEDECK: to clothe with fineryBEDECKED: to clothe with fineryCAMP: something so outrageously artificial, affected, inappropriate, or out-of-date as to be considered amusing; a style or mode of personal or creative expression that is absurdly exaggerated and often fuses elements of high and popular culture; exaggerated effeminate mannerisms (as of speech or gesture); (adj.) of, relating to, being, or displaying camp: campy; to engage in camp: exhibit the qualities of campCAMPING: something so outrageously artificial, affected, inappropriate, or out-of-date as to be considered amusing; a style or mode of personal or creative expression that is absurdly exaggerated and often fuses elements of high and popular culture; exaggerated effeminate mannerisms (as of speech or gesture); (adj.) of, relating to, being, or displaying camp: campy; to engage in camp: exhibit the qualities of campCAMPY: in the style of camp: absurdly exaggerated, artificial, or affected in a usually humorous wayCHIC: (noun) smart elegance and sophistication especially of dress or manner: style; a distinctive mode of dress or manner associated with a fashionable lifestyle, ideology, or pursuit; a faddishly popular quality or appeal; also: something (such as a practice or interest) having such appeal; also, (adjective): cleverly stylish: smart;: currently fashionableCHICHI: frilly or elaborate ornamentationCHICLY: (noun) smart elegance and sophistication especially of dress or manner: style; a distinctive mode of dress or manner associated with a fashionable lifestyle, ideology, or pursuit; a faddishly popular quality or appeal; also: something (such as a practice or interest) having such appeal; also, (adjective): cleverly stylish: smart;: currently fashionableCHINTZY: gaudy, cheapCOCKTAIL: designed for semiformal wear (a cocktail dress)COOL: informal: fashionable, hip; hipnessDANDIFIED: to cause to resemble a dandy, a man who gives exaggerated attention to personal appearance; probably short for jack-a-dandyDANDILY: in the style or manner of a dandy, a man who gives exaggerated attention to personal appearance; probably short for jack-a-dandyDANDY: a man who gives exaggerated attention to personal appearance; probably short for jack-a-dandyDOGGY: stylish, showyDOLL: M-W includes this only as an idiomatic phrase: “get (all) dolled up”; Collins and NOAD have doll as a verb: to dress stylishly or showilyDOLLED: M-W includes this only as an idiomatic phrase: “get (all) dolled up”; Collins and NOAD have doll as a verb: to dress stylishly or showilyDOLLING: M-W includes this only as an idiomatic phrase: “get (all) dolled up”; Collins and NOAD have doll as a verb: to dress stylishly or showilyDOWDILY: not neat or becoming in appearance: shabby (a dowdy old hat); lacking smartness or taste; old-fashionedDOWDY: not neat or becoming in appearance: shabby (a dowdy old hat); lacking smartness or taste; old-fashioned; also, a dowdy womanDRAG: (noun) entertainment in which performers caricature or challenge gender stereotypes (as by dressing in clothing that is stereotypical of another gender, by using exaggeratedly gendered mannerisms, or by combining elements of stereotypically male and female dress) and often wear elaborate or outrageous costumes; also, the costumes worn by drag performers (performing in drag); also: stereotypically gendered clothing worn by someone who is of a different gender; also, (adj.) of, being, involving, or intended for a person wearing clothing typical of the opposite sex: of, being, involving, or intended for a person in drag (a drag ball)DRIP: African American English: a fashionable style or look; also: something (such as fashionable clothing or jewelry) that is part of one's dripDUDE: (verb) to dress up usually used with up (got duded up for the dance)DUDED*: (verb) to dress up usually used with up (got duded up for the dance)DUDING*: (verb) to dress up usually used with up (got duded up for the dance)ELEGANCE: refined grace or dignified propriety: urbanity; tasteful richness of design or ornamentation; dignified gracefulness or restrained beauty of style: polishELEGANCY: elegance: refined grace or dignified propriety: urbanity; tasteful richness of design or ornamentation; dignified gracefulness or restrained beauty of style: polishELEGANT: marked by elegance (elegant clothes) of a high grade or quality: splendidELEGANTLY: marked by elegance (elegant clothes) of a high grade or quality: splendidEVENING: adjective: suitable for formal or semiformal evening social occasionsFANCILY: fancy: not plain: ornamental (a fancy hairdo, a fancy blouse)FLAIR: a uniquely attractive quality: styleFOOFARAW: frills and flashy fineryFROUFROU: rustling [sound] especially of a woman's skirts; showy or frilly ornamentation; very showy or fancyFUROR: a fashionable craze: vogueGAIETY: or less commonly gayety: elegance, fineryGALLANT: (adj) showy in dress or bearing: smart; splendid or statelyGALLANTLY: (adj) showy in dress or bearing: smart; splendid or statelyGARB: a style of apparelGAUDY: ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented, or marked by extravagance or sometimes tasteless showiness: outlandishGAUDY: ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented, or marked by extravagance or sometimes tasteless showiness: outlandishGAYETY: or more commonly gaiety: elegance, fineryGENTEEL: elegant or graceful in manner, appearance, or shape; having an aristocratic quality or flavor: stylishGENTEELLY*: elegant or graceful in manner, appearance, or shape; having an aristocratic quality or flavor: stylishGLAM: short for glamor, glamour: an exciting and often illusory and romantic attractiveness, especially alluring or fascinating attractionGLAMOR: or more commonly glamour: an exciting and often illusory and romantic attractiveness, especially alluring or fascinating attractionGLAMOUR: or less commonly glamor: an exciting and often illusory and romantic attractiveness, especially alluring or fascinating attractionGLITZ: extravagant showiness; glitter, ostentation; possibly a blend of glamour + ritz[y]GOING: present participle of to go, to be compatible, suitable, or becoming: to harmonize (That tie goes with his suit.)GONE: past participle of to go, to be compatible, suitable, or becoming: to harmonize (That tie goes with his suit.)GOTH: often not capitalized: a person who wears mostly black clothing, uses dark dramatic makeup, and often has dyed black hairGRAND: fine or imposing in appearance or impression (sported a grand mustache)GROOM: to make neat or attractive (e.g., an impeccably groomed woman)GROOMING: to make neat or attractive (e.g., an impeccably groomed woman)HAUTE: fashionable, high-classHIPLY: adverb form of adj. hip: having or showing awareness of or involvement in the newest developments or styles; very fashionable: trendyINELEGANCE: lack of eleganceJAYBIRD: a dandy, a man who gives exaggerated attention to personal appearanceKICKY: excitingly fashionableLEAN: characterized by economy (as of style)LEANLY: characterized by economy (as of style)LOOK: a combination of design features giving a unified appearance (a new look in women's fashions)LOOKBOOK: Not in M-W. NOAD: A set of photographs displaying a fashion designer's new collection, assembled for marketing purposes.LOOKBOOKS: Not in M-W. NOAD: A set of photographs displaying a fashion designer's new collection, assembled for marketing purposes.MODE: a prevailing fashion or style (as of dress or behavior) (the newest mode in dresses)MODEL: a type or design of clothing; also, one who is employed to display clothes or other merchandise; also, to display by wearing, using, or posing with (modeled gowns); also, to work or act as a fashion or art modelMODELED: a type or design of clothing; also, one who is employed to display clothes or other merchandise; also, to display by wearing, using, or posing with (modeled gowns); also, to work or act as a fashion or art modelNATTILY: trimly neat and tidy: smart (natty clothes, a natty dresser)NATTY: trimly neat and tidy: smart (natty clothes, a natty dresser)NEAT: marked by tasteful simplicity (a neat outfit)NEATLY: marked by tasteful simplicity (a neat outfit)NEGLIGEE: or less commonly negligé, carelessly informal or incomplete attireNIPPED: to pinch in (a garment) (a dress nipped at the waist)NIPPING: to pinch in (a garment) (a dress nipped at the waist)NUDE: having a color that matches the wearer's skin tones (nude pantyhose, nude lipstick); giving the appearance of nudity (a nude dress)OUTMODE: to make unfashionable or obsoleteOUTMODED: to make unfashionable or obsoletePINK: one dressed in the height of fashionPIZAZZ: or pizzazz: glamourPIZZAZZ: or pizazz: glamourPRANK: to dress or adorn gaily or showily; to show oneself offPRANKING: to dress or adorn gaily or showily; to show oneself offPRIM: to dress primlyPRIMLY: to dress primlyPRIMP: to dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner; to dress or groom oneself carefullyPRIMPING: to dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner; to dress or groom oneself carefullyPUNK: relating to or being a style (as of dress or hair) inspired by punk rock; also, one who affects punk stylesROCK: informal: to wear, display, or feature (something striking, distinctive, or attractive)ROCKING: informal: to wear, display, or feature (something striking, distinctive, or attractive)
SASSY: distinctively stylishTACKY: marked by cheap showiness: gaudy (a tacky publicity stunt, a tacky outfit); marked by lack of style: dowdy; shabby, seedyTEAM: to put together in a coordinated ensembleTEAMED: to put together in a coordinated ensembleTIGHT: fitting very close to the body (tight jeans); also: too snug (tight shoes)TIGHTLY: fitting very close to the body (tight jeans); also: too snug (tight shoes)TITIVATE: to make smart or spruce; to smarten, to spruceTITIVATED: to make smart or spruce; to smarten, to spruceTITIVATING: to make smart or spruce; to smarten, to spruceTOGGED: to dress especially in fine clothing —usually used with up or out; from togs, clothingTOGGING: to dress especially in fine clothing —usually used with up or out; from togs, clothingTOILETTE: formal or fashionable attire or style of dressTONY: marked by an aristocratic or high-toned manner or styleTRICK: trig: stylishly or jauntily trim; extremely precise: primTRIG: stylishly or jauntily trim; extremely precise: primTRIM: (noun) one's clothing or appearance (she’s in fine trim today)TRIMLY: in a trim manner: with trimness as to one's clothing or appearanceTURNOUT: manner of dress: getupUNCHIC*: not stylish or fashionable: not chicUNCOOL: failing to accord with the values or styles (as of dress or behavior) of a particular group: not accepted or admired as cool or proper (driving an uncool car, an uncool remarkUNHIP: informal: not hip: uncool (unhip, dated fashions)UPTOWN: fashionably upscale (an uptown dress)VOGUING: to vogue, to strike poses in exaggerated imitation of fashion models especially as a kind of stylized danceWELL: with good appearance or effect: elegantly (carried himself well)WENT: past tense of to go, to be compatible, suitable, or becoming: to harmonize (That tie goes with his suit.)ZINGY: strikingly attractive or appealing (wore a zingy new outfit)
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