Men & women's clothing tops

Men & Women’s Clothing

Above the WaistThese are general words that apply to both men and

women’s clothing.

Under garments:worn under your clotting

UnderwearClothing worn next to the skin and under other clothing

BriefsY-shaped underwear

Slang: Tighty Whiteys

ThongsUnderwear that doesn't cover the bottom, but has a thin strip of material that passes between the buttocks.

BoxersUnderwear in the form of shorts

BusinessSportswear

SuitTwo piece formal wear in the form of a smart jacket, and trousers or skirt

TopAny garment for just the upper body

BlazerA jacket worn as a uniform, usually less weather proof than a jacket

CardiganKnitted long sleeved upper body garment with a full length opening at the front fastened by a zip or buttons

Vest, WaistcoatA thin sleeveless upper body garment without sleeves worn over a shirt, which usually has buttons down the front

ShirtAn upper body garment with a collar, cuffs, and a full length vertical opening at the front with buttons

Cold Weather Clothing

SweaterKnitted upper body garment

Turtleneck A high, tubular, often rolled-down collar that fits closely about the neck.

SweatshirtA knitted top with long sleeves, typically lighter than a sweater

Hoody Any top with a hood

JacketA waist length coat

CoatAn outer garment with sleeves, that is worn over other clothes, usually for warmth. It can be waist length or longer

A waterproof or water-resistant coat worn to protect the body from rain.

Raincoat

PonchoA cloak with a hole in the center for the head

Casual Wear (Everyday wear):

Wear to walk the dog, hang-out at home, grocery shop, work

outside, cleaning, wear on the weekends, etc…

Polo ShirtThin short sleeved top with a collar with a few buttons down a slit below the collar

T-ShirtA thin short sleeved upper body garment

Slang: Wife beater

Tank TopA thin sleeveless upper body garment

Tracksuit/ Jogging SuitA loose top and trousers, worn for sports, or informally

RobeA loose fitting piece of clothing with sleeves

PajamasTrousers and top intended for sleeping in

Overalls/DungareesLoose, full body protective clothing