Clothes Vocabulary. A Comprehensive ESL Worksheet for Teaching Fashion and Clothing Terms – Free PDF Activity
Clothes Vocabulary
Clothes Vocabulary
Introduction
Looking for a well-rounded activity to help ESL students master clothes and fashion vocabulary in English? This Clothes Vocabulary worksheet is perfect for intermediate learners, combining categorization, adjective practice, and critical thinking. It supports vocabulary building across multiple clothing-related themes — from women’s clothes to sportswear, accessories, and descriptive adjectives. Whether you’re teaching teens or adults, this activity enhances fluency and deepens understanding of both everyday and style-specific English terms.
Clothes Vocabulary
A. Put the clothes in the correct category.
a cap, a dress, gloves, a running vest, sandals, a shirt, a skirt, boxer shorts, a jumper, a sweatshirt, a tie, tights, a tracksuit, trainers, a blouse, pyjamas, a dressing-gown, a handkerchief, slippers, a waistcoat, shoes, socks
- Women’s clothes
- Menswear
- Sports clothes
- Underwear / Nightwear
- Footwear
- Accessories
B. Write the missing word in the space.
(Use: trendy, scruffy, smart, stylish, old-fashioned)
- He looks really _______________. His clothes are old and dirty and he hasn’t shaved.
- Italians are very _______________ – both men and women dress very well.
- She’s very _______________. She always wears the latest fashions.
- That tie’s very _______________. People don’t wear such wide ones any more.
- You ought to wear a _______________ suit for your job interview.
C. Circle the odd word out in each line. Explain why the words are different.
- awful / old-fashioned / scruffy / cool ………………………………………….
- baggy / fluffy / smooth / furry ………………………………………….
- fleece / leggings / hoody / kagoul ………………………………………….
- platforms / beanie / socks / sandals ………………………………………….
- sleeve / cuff / laces / collar ………………………………………….
- miniskirt / dress / blouse / vest ………………………………………….
- spotty / stripy / checked / plain ………………………………………….
- stylish / trendy / elegant / dull ………………………………………….
- button / logo / buckle / zip ………………………………………….
Conclusion
The Clothes Vocabulary worksheet is a rich and versatile ESL resource that goes beyond simple word lists. It introduces students to fashion adjectives, clothing categories, and critical vocabulary sorting, making it ideal for classroom discussions, pair work, or even homework. Add this to your teaching toolkit to enhance vocabulary lessons on clothes and fashion in English while boosting your students’ confidence and language awareness.
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