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This page gives 100 Italian words on “Clothing and appearance”. The full topic holds 157 in the KoKo app: 62 at the easy level, 55 at the medium level and 40 at the hard level.

Which words should I start with?

With level 1: these are the easiest words of the topic. Move on to level 2 once they come to you without thinking, then to level 3.

How can I remember this Italian vocabulary?

By seeing each word again at longer and longer intervals, just before you forget it: that is spaced repetition. The KoKo app does it for you and tells you each day which words to review.

Can I print this list or save it as a PDF?

Yes. The “Print the list” button at the top of the page opens your device’s print dialog: choose to save as PDF to keep the 100 words and their translation, with nothing else around them.

Italian vocabulary: clothes

Clothes, shoes and accessories in Italian, and what you need to describe an outfit or the way someone looks.

Here are 100 Italian words on “Clothing and appearance”, translated into English and sorted from easiest to hardest.

Level 1: easy 40 words

Italian	English
berretto	beanie
barba	beard
reggiseno	bra
braccialetto	bracelet
marca	brand
bottone	button
capo di abbigliamento	clothing
cotone	cotton
vestito	dress
tessuto	fabric
occhiali	glasses
acconciatura	hairstyle
cappello	hat
jeans	jeans
maglione	jumper
pelle	leather
rossetto	lipstick
su misura	made to measure
trucco	makeup
collana	necklace
motivo	pattern
profumo	perfume
tasca	pocket
stampa	print
anello	ring
scarpa	shoe
pantaloncini	shorts
taglia	size
manica	sleeve
raffinato	smart
abito	suit
cambiarsi	to get changed
provare	to try on
indossare	to wear
scarpa da ginnastica	trainer
biancheria intima	underwear
divisa	uniform
orologio	watch
abito da sposa	wedding dress
lana	wool

Level 2: medium 35 words

Italian	English
accessorio	accessory
stivale	boot
papillon	bow tie
mutande	briefsMen’s underwear
cardigan	cardigan
cotton fioc	cotton bud
fondotinta	foundation
frangetta	fringe
pelliccia	fur
tinta	hair dye
fascia per capelli	headband
tacco	heel
gioiello	jewel
mutandine	knickersWomen’s underwear
pizzo	lace
lino	linen
fodera	lining
baffi	moustache
camice	overall
piega	pleat
pigiama	pyjamas
impermeabile	raincoat
rasoio	razor
sciarpa	scarf
cucitura	seam
bagnoschiuma	shower gel
calzino	sock
tacco a spillo	stiletto heel
radersi	to shave
infilare	to slip on
spazzolino da denti	toothbrush
asciugamano	towel
ombrello	umbrella
velluto	velvet
parrucca	wig

Level 3: hard 25 words

Italian	English
modifica	alteration
stivaletto	ankle boot
giacca a vento	anorak
accappatoio	bathrobe
bermuda	bermuda shorts
camicetta	blouse
balsamo	conditioner
décolleté	court shoe
camerino	fitting room
felpa con cappuccio	hoodie
leggings	leggings
mocassino	loafer
fuori moda	old fashioned
poliestere	polyester
piumino	puffer jacket
sandalo	sandal
negozio dell’usato	second hand shop
shampoo	shampoo
pantofola	slipper
spallina	strap
truccarsi	to put on makeup
tuta	tracksuit
trench	trench coat
pinzetta	tweezers
canottiera	vest top

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Frequently asked questions

How many words are in this list?: This page gives 100 Italian words on “Clothing and appearance”. The full topic holds 157 in the KoKo app: 62 at the easy level, 55 at the medium level and 40 at the hard level.
Which words should I start with?: With level 1: these are the easiest words of the topic. Move on to level 2 once they come to you without thinking, then to level 3.
How can I remember this Italian vocabulary?: By seeing each word again at longer and longer intervals, just before you forget it: that is spaced repetition. The KoKo app does it for you and tells you each day which words to review.
Can I print this list or save it as a PDF?: Yes. The “Print the list” button at the top of the page opens your device’s print dialog: choose to save as PDF to keep the 100 words and their translation, with nothing else around them.