Found this great fashion vocabulary list on this site French Entrée that I just have to post their list. Great for shopping in french speaking countries, describing what you like. If you want to work in fashion, France is the mecca of said industry so this list will be invaluable to you. Enjoy!
Remember, look, cover, write, check to learn it or rather repetition, repetition, repetition and use.
For her
debardeur – vest top
robe bustier – strapless dress
chemise/chemisier – shirt/blouse
tunique – tunic
ouverts – open toed
stilettos – escarpins
ballerines – ballet pumps
bottines – ankle boots
flip-flops – tongs
sandales compensées – wedges
bottes cavalières – riding boots
pochette – clutch bag
pendentif – pendant
For him
boutons de manchette – cufflinks
cravate – tie
costume – suit
veste – smart jacket
pantalon de costume – suit trousers
doudoune – puffa
blouson – jacket
For babies & children
combishort – playsuit
salopette – dungarees
body uni – body suit
dors-bien – sleep suit
pyjama – pyjamas
robe bain de soleil – sun dress
chaussons – booties
bon – bonnet
en lin – linen
cachemire – cashmere
dentelle – lace
en cuir – leather
en jean – denim
en laine – woollen
en tricot – knitted
verni – patent
à col V – V neck
à col montant – high neck
à col rond – round neck
col claudine – peter pan collar
à manches courtes – short sleeved
à manches longues – long sleeved
sans manches – sleeveless
droit – straight leg
à carreaux – checked
imprimé(e) – printed
rayé(e) – striped
pailleté – sparkly
plissé(e) – pleated
motif fleuri – floral
zippe – zippered
à capuche – hooded
fluo – fluorescent
en soie- silk
Credit: https://www.frenchentree.com/living-in-france/learn-french/french-fashion-vocab/
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