sewing | szycie |
slacks | spodnie (_ _ a _ _ _) |
military jacket | kurtka wojskowa |
fastener | zapięcie |
hole | dziura |
brassiere | biustonosz |
knit | dzianina |
woollen | wełniany |
anorak | kurtka eskimosa |
three-piece suit | garnitur/ kostium trzyczęściowy |
knickers (old fashioned) | majtki |
sole | podeszwa |
sweater/jumper/jersey | sweter |
bathing costume/ swim suit | kostium do pływania |
bikini | bikini |
trunks | spodenki kąpielowe |
robe | szata, toga |
corset | gorset |
girdle | pas |
underwear | bielizna (_ _ d _ _ _ _ _ _) |
earing | kolczyk |
arm-bands | czarna opaska/ pływaczki |
tight trousers | obcisłe spodnie |
bootlace ties | sznurowadła (_ o _ _ _ _ _ _ t _ _ _) |
in vogue | w modzie |
breeches | bryczesy |
chemise | halka (_ h _ _ _ _ _) |
morning dress | wizytowy strój męski (żakiet, spodnie, cylinder) |
buckles | klamry |
plimsoll/clog/sandal | tenisówka/chodak/sandał |
padded shoulders | poduszeczki na ramionach |
cuff | mankiet |
'a piece of clothing' | część odzieży |
barefoot | boso |
petticoat | halka |
polish | polerować |
varnish | lakierować |
habit | habit/strój do jazdy konnej |
veil | welon |
to take the veil | wstąpić do zakonu |
slide | wsuwka |
ribbon | wstążka do włosów |
shawl | szal, chusta |
a woman wears the trousers | kobieta, która rządzi |
tracksuit | dres |
boater | kapelusz słomkowy |
bowler | melonik |
trilby | kapelusz filcowy |
fez | fez |
turban | turban |
raincoat | płaszcz przeciwdeszczowy ( _ _ i _ _ _ _ _) |
dinner jacket | smoking |
tiara | diadem |
strip | pasek (as a pattern) |
kit | strój, sprzęt |
check | kratka |
fold | fałda |
gym slip | tunika do ćwiczeń gimnastycznych |
dungarees | ogrodniczki/ kombinezon |
overall | fartuch/ kombinezon |
silk | jedwab |
tie | krawat |
happy | pielucha |
costume | strój/ kostium |
a suit of armour | zbroja |
articles of clothing | ubrania |
back to front | tył naprzód |
inside out | na lewą stronę |
open-neck shirt | koszulka z niezapiętym guzikiem pod szyją |
pyjamas | piżama |
chastity belt | pas cnoty |
stocking | pończocha |
suspender | pas do pończoch |
dressing gown | szlafrok |
headwear | coś na głowę? |
duffel coat | ciepła kurtka |
hanger | wieszak |
hem | obszycie, na brzegu |
tunic | a military jacket but quite fashionable |
button | guzik |
bra | stanik |
cardigan | wełniany sweter na guziki |
coat | płaszcz |
waistcoat | kamizelka |
frock | przest. sukienka |
vest | podkoszulek |
zip | zamek błyskawiczny |
overcoat | płaszcz zimowy |
panties | spodenki/majtki/figi |
heel | pięta/obcas |
pullover | pulower |
suit | garnitur |
lapel | klapa (marynarki) |
bands | wstążka, szarfa, opaska |
top hat | cylinder |
mitten | rękawiczka z jednym palcem |
laces | sznurówki (_ a _ _ _) |
toga | toga |
sleeve | rękaw |
beret | beret |
garment | a piece of clothing (_ _ r _ _ _ _) |
kimono | kimono |
slip | petticoat (_ _ i _) |
sari | sari |
sash | szarfa, wstęga |
grip | spinka? |
pants | US - spodnie, GB - majtki |
stole | szal, etola |
trousers | spodnie |
boot | but/ botek |
mac (mackintosh) | płaszcz przeciwdeszczowy (_ a _ _ _ _ _ _ s _) |
nude | akt/ nagi/ goły |
cravat | fular (taki śmiesznie zawiązany krawat) |
bow tie | mucha |
tails | frak |
blazer | marynarka |
glove | rękawiczka |
crown | korona |
cassock | sutanna |
striped | pasiasty/prążkowany |
pleat | fałda, plisa |
apron | fartuch |
velvet | aksamit |
pin | szpilka |
helmet | kask, hełm |
label | etykieta, nalepka |
slippers | bambosze |
tights | rajstopy |
spur | ostroga |
DJ | abbreviation of 'smoking' |
pad | poduszeczka |
frills | falbany |
no-frills service | one for which the non-essential features had removed to keep it cheap |
hem | obszyć/rąbek |
hemmed in | być otoczonym |
seam | szew |
burst at the seams | pękać w szwach |
cloaked in | okryty, spowity czymś |
feather in one's cap | sukces |
scruff | dirty, untidy person |
pastel | in pale colours |
power outfits | formal clothes to make you seem powerful |
frumpy | old-fashioned, boring |
outfit | set of clothes for a particular occasion |
dress codes | accepted way of dressing in a particular social group |
dress down | wear less formal clothes |
smart-casual clothes | clothes that are inful, but clean, tidy, stylish |
dressy | suitable for formal occasions |
skimpy | close-fitting, using little material |
baggy | loose |
snazzy | modern, stylish |
to be dressed to kill | wear clothes intended to attract ppl's attention |
designer (label) clothes | ciuchy od projektantów |
off the peg/rack | made to a standard average size and not made especially to fit you/ buy cheaply |
on the high street | buy cheaply; or in the normal price? |
all the rage | very fashionable |
the height of fashion | an extremely fashionable way |
up-to-the-minute | dealing with the most recent trends |
to set a new trend for... | to start a new fashion |
to be ahead of one's time | to have new ideas or opinions before they're fashionable |
the trend catches on | the trend becomes popular |
slave to/ of fashion | sb strongly influenced by fashion |
cuff | rękaw |
dagger | sztylet? |
speak off the cuff | speak without having prepared anything |
to be hand in glove with sb | to have a close working relationship with sb |
cloak-and-dagger | involving secrecy and mystery |
to have/take the shirt off sb's back | to have/take sb's last possession |
to do something on a shoestring | to do sth spending as little as possible |
without frills | simple and plain |
to put sb in a straitjacket | restrict one's freedom |
shoestring | sznurowadło (_ _ o _ _ _ _ _ n _) |
sheer luxury | prawdziwy, nadspodziewany luksus |
gracious living | uprzejme zakwaterowanie...whaaaat... |
in grand style | z wielką pompą |
anti-ageing properties | właściwiości działające przeciwko starzniu się |
clinically proven | udowodnione naukowo |
banish wrinkles | get rid of lines |
luxury cream | luksusowy krem |
fine lines | drobne zmarszczki |
flawless complexion | nieskazitelna cera |
unrivalled service | niezrównana obsługa |
pile on the pounds | put on weight |
feeling peckish | infml. feeling hungry |
long-lasting colour | długotrwały kolor |
natural highlights | naturalne pasemka |
glossy magazines | ilustrowane magazyny z górnej półki |
what's in fashion | co jest w modzie |
designer label clothes | ubrania od projektantów |
high-street fashion | clothes bought in ordinary shops rather than from special fashion designers |
launch a new collection | wypuścić nową kolekcję |
new season's look | the new fashion style |
set the trend | start the fashion |
stunning range | zaskakujący zakres |
leisurewear | strój sportowy |
hit the high street | become available in chainstores |
hugely popular | niezwykle popularny |
excruciatingly uncomfortable | koszmarnie niewygodny |
back in fashion | znowu w modzie |
fashion victim | więzień mody |