| blouse |
a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually by women and girls. A blouse is similar to a shirt, but it may have more detailed sewing or more decoration, or it may be made of a fancier fabric such as satin or silk. A blouse is worn with either a skirt or pants. |
| collar |
A collar is the part of your shirt or dress that goes around your neck. [1/2 definitions] |
| cuff1 |
a band of material at the end of a shirt sleeve or pants leg that is folded over. A cuff is often sewn in place. [1/2 definitions] |
| do1 |
When you go to the store and find a shirt that will do, it means that you find a shirt that is good enough. It's not perfect or great, but it's OK for what you need it for. If someone brings you a glass of water and asks if it will do, they are asking if the amount of water is enough or if you need more. [1/9 definitions] |
| dove1 |
A dove is a pure white pigeon. The bird is considered to be a symbol of peace. Images of the bird that you might see in a work of art or on a poster or T-shirt are also used as symbols that express the meaning of peace. [1/2 definitions] |
| exposure |
If your skin is getting exposure to sunlight, it means sunlight is able shine on your skin and affect your skin. If you don't go outside very often, you will get little exposure to sunlight. If you wear a bathing suit outside, you will get more exposure to the sun than if you wear a shirt and jeans. [1/4 definitions] |
| fast1 |
If the color of your T-shirt is fast, it means that the color will not wash out or fade easily. [1/9 definitions] |
| fit1 |
When something fits you, it means that it is the right size and shape for you. When a shirt doesn't fit you, it may be too small or too big. [1/4 definitions] |
| garter |
an elastic band used to hold up a stocking or shirt sleeve. |
| go1 |
When something goes with something else, the two of them are a good match. When a shirt goes with your pants, it means that the shirt and pants look good when you wear them together. [1/14 definitions] |
| informal |
When something is informal, it is relaxed in style and feeling. A T-shirt is an informal type of clothing, but a suit that someone wears to work is not. If you go to a very informal wedding, it might be OK to wear a T-shirt, but most weddings require more formal clothes. [1/2 definitions] |
| jersey |
a knitted shirt that is often worn by people who play sports. A jersey is pulled on over the head. [2 definitions] |
| jumper2 |
a dress without sleeves worn over a shirt, blouse, or sweater. [1/3 definitions] |
| look |
If you see someone who is smiling, you might say that they look happy. If your shirt has some food on it, your mom might say it looks dirty. If your little brother's eyes keep closing, you might say he looks ready for bed. [1/6 definitions] |
| neck |
The neck is the part of a shirt, dress, or jacket that fits around your neck. [1/3 definitions] |
| necktie |
a strip of cloth worn around the neck, usually by men. A necktie is tucked under the collar of a shirt and knotted at the throat. |
| no1 |
If the weather is no better today than yesterday, it means that the weather is not at all better. If your shirt looks no cleaner after you washed it, then it doesn't look cleaner at all. [1/4 definitions] |
| on |
When you put something on, you put it so that it touches or covers something. If you make a cake and then you put the icing on, it means you put the icing so that it covers the cake. When you put your shirt on, it covers the surface of your body. When you put your shoes on, they cover the surfaces of your feet. [1/17 definitions] |
| pinafore |
the British word for a sleeveless dress worn over a blouse or shirt. "Pinafore" has the same meaning as "jumper" in American English. [1/2 definitions] |
| plaid |
When a shirt, jacket, or skirt is plaid, it has a pattern of stripes of different sizes and colors that cross each other. [1/2 definitions] |
| press1 |
When you press a shirt with an iron, you make it flat or smooth with the iron. [1/8 definitions] |