List of Accessories with Pictures

Accessories are the perfect way to add a touch of style and personality to any outfit. From statement jewelry pieces to practical items like hats and scarves, there are countless accessories to choose from. In this lesson, you’ll explore a comprehensive list of accessories that every English learner should learn to improve their vocabulary.

List of Accessories

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What Are Accessories in Fashion?

What Are Accessories in Fashion?

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Accessories are smaller items that can be added to outfits to complete them. Examples of accessories are shoes, jewelry and handbags. Accessories are not essential to an outfit, but they help to add to the beauty and effectiveness of the style that the outfit is conveying. You can match accessories to your clothes and to other accessories that you are wearing. For example, you would wear silver jewelry if you were also wearing silver shoes.

Accessories Names with Pictures and Examples

Accessories or fashion accessories are items used to contribute, in a secondary manner, to the wearer’s outfit, often used to complete an outfit and chosen to specifically complement the wearer’s look.

Jewelry and Timepieces

Jewelry and watches are essential accessories that add elegance and functionality to any outfit. These items range from decorative pieces like necklaces and rings to functional timepieces such as watches and pocket watches.

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Necklace

/ˈnɛk.leɪs/ 🔊noun

📖 A piece of jewelry worn around the neck, typically consisting of a chain, cord, or string with a pendant or beads attached.

She received a beautiful necklace from her husband on their wedding anniversary.

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Ring

/rɪŋ/ 🔊noun

📖 A circular band worn as a decorative ornament on a finger, often made of precious metals and gemstones.

He gave her a diamond ring as a symbol of their love.

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Watch

/wɑtʃ/ 🔊noun

📖 A small timepiece worn on the wrist or carried in a pocket to tell the time.

He looked at his watch to check the time.

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Pocket watch

/ˈpɑk.ɪt wɑtʃ/ 🔊noun

📖 A watch designed to be carried in a pocket, typically suspended from a chain connecting to the wearer’s clothing.

He kept a pocket watch as a family heirloom.

Neckwear and Upper Body Accessories

Neckwear accessories include ties, bow ties, scarves, and related items that are worn around the neck or upper body to add style and warmth.

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Tie

/taɪ/ 🔊noun

📖 A long, narrow strip of fabric worn around the neck, typically with a suit or formal shirt, tied in a knot at the front.

He wore a red tie to match his suit.

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Bow tie

/baʊ taɪ/ 🔊noun

📖 A type of necktie consisting of a ribbon tied in a bow shape, often worn with formal or semi-formal attire.

He wore a bow tie to the formal event.

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Scarf

/skɑrf/ 🔊noun

📖 A length of fabric worn around the neck, shoulders, or head for warmth, protection, or fashion.

She wrapped a scarf around her neck to keep warm.

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Sunglasses

/ˈsʌn.ɡlæs.ɪz/ 🔊noun

📖 A pair of glasses with dark lenses that protect the eyes from the sun’s glare and harmful ultraviolet rays.

She wore her favorite sunglasses to the beach.

Footwear and Leg Accessories

Footwear and leg accessories include boots, socks, stockings, and other items worn on the lower body for protection, warmth, and style.

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Socks

/sɑks/ 🔊noun

📖 A garment worn on the foot and lower leg, typically made of cotton, wool, or synthetic fibers.

He put on a pair of warm socks to keep his feet warm.

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Boots

/buts/ 🔊noun

📖 A sturdy item of footwear covering the foot, ankle, and sometimes the leg below the knee.

She wore a pair of boots to hike in the mountains.

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Stockings

/ˈstɑk.ɪŋz/ 🔊noun

📖 A close-fitting garment covering the foot and lower part of the leg, typically made of nylon or silk and held up by garters or elasticity.

She wore a pair of stockings with her dress to the formal event.

Hand and Head Protection

Hand and head accessories provide protection from cold weather while adding to overall appearance. These include gloves, mittens, earmuffs, and various hair accessories.

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Gloves

/ɡlʌvz/ 🔊noun

📖 A covering for the hand worn for protection against cold or dirt, typically having separate parts for each finger.

She put on a pair of gloves to keep her hands warm.

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Mittens

/ˈmɪt.ənz/ 🔊noun

📖 A covering for the hand with a separate part for the thumb only, leaving the fingers together in one compartment.

She put on a pair of mittens to keep her hands warm.

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Earmuffs

/ˈɪr.mʌfs/ 🔊noun

📖 A pair of padded coverings connected by a headband, worn over the ears to keep them warm in cold weather.

She wore a pair of earmuffs to protect her ears from the cold wind.

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Hair clip

/hɛr klɪp/ 🔊noun

📖 A small device used to hold hair in place, also called a bobby pin in American English and a hair grip in British English.

She used a hair clip to keep her hair out of her face while cooking.

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Hair band

/hɛr bænd/ 🔊noun

📖 A flexible band worn around the head to hold hair in place and keep it away from the face.

She wore a hair band to keep her hair back while exercising.

Practical and Miscellaneous Accessories

This category includes practical accessories used in everyday life and special situations, such as aprons, purses, umbrellas, and safety pins.

Related: Fashion & Describing Clothes

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Apron

/əˈproʊn/ 🔊noun

📖 A protective garment worn over clothes, typically tied at the back and covering the front of the body, used to keep clothes clean while cooking or working.

The chef wore an apron to protect his clothes from getting dirty.

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Purse

/pɝs/ 🔊noun

📖 A small bag used to carry personal items such as money, identification, and keys, typically carried by women.

She kept her wallet and phone in her purse.

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Umbrella

/ʌmˈbɾɛl.ə/ 🔊noun

📖 A device consisting of a circular canopy of cloth on a folding metal frame supported by a central rod, used as protection against rain.

He carried an umbrella to stay dry in the rain.

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Safety pin

/ˈseɪf.ti pɪn/ 🔊noun

📖 A pin with a clasp or spring mechanism that prevents accidental opening, used for fastening clothes or other items together temporarily.

She used a safety pin to fix a tear in her shirt.

Learn more: Clothing Phrasal Verbs in English

Real-Life Dialogue: Shopping for Accessories

Here’s a practical conversation you might have at an accessory store:

Customer: “Do you have any scarves that would match my blue winter coat?”
Shop Assistant: “Yes, we have several options. We have a wool scarf in navy blue, or this silk scarf with a winter pattern. We also have earmuffs and a hat that would work well together.”
Customer: “I’m also looking for a watch and some gloves. My hands get very cold in winter.”
Shop Assistant: “Perfect. Let me show you our leather gloves and our watch collection. We also have mittens if you prefer—they’re warmer than gloves because all your fingers stay together.”
Customer: “Great! I’ll take the scarf, the gloves, and this silver watch. Do you have any umbrellas on sale?”

Key phrases to remember: “Do you have…?”, “I’m looking for…”, “I prefer…”, “Would…match…?”

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Fashion Accessories Visual Vocabulary Practice (A1-A2)

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The clothing item shown is "Lighter".

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Question 2: Is this clothing item called "Wallet"?

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False. This is not "Wallet" - it is "Flip flops".

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"Mittens" is the correct answer.

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Question 4: What is this clothing item called in English?

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B Ring

C Walking stick

D Necklace

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"Walking stick" is the correct answer.

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Question 5: Which image shows "Ring"?

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"Ring" is the correct answer.

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