Clothes words for Alias — garments, shoes, fabrics

Sock, zip, hanger and cashmere. Words from the wardrobe you open every morning.

A set about clothes: what you put on every day, shoes, fabrics, fastenings, the wardrobe, the fitting room and what the magazines call it all. From the sock to the jacquard. No brand names — explain the thing, not the label.

Who this set is for

Everyone who got dressed today takes the first level. Then come cuff, lining and pattern — words for people who have sewn something at least once or taken it in for repair. The third level is for tailors, designers and anyone who tells tweed from boucle by touch.

Who this set is for

Any group: half the easy level can be seen on your neighbours, but you may not point. People who love shopping find the middle level a stroll through the mall. Tailors and designers, take care: they know the third level by heart and explain it in terms the room has never heard. The funniest moment is when corset is explained by someone who has never worn one.

Zip

Works: “the thing on your jacket that jams when you are already late.” A familiar nuisance instead of a mechanism. Does not work: “a fastener of two rows of teeth” — the room says button, press stud, velcro and reaches the word in the last second.

Cuff

Works: “the part of the sleeve you roll up to wash your hands.” Through the action. Does not work: “the end of a shirt sleeve” — too close to sleeve, and the definition falls apart beyond it. Explain details of clothing through what the hands do with them.

Cashmere

Works: “the jumper you keep stroking and are afraid to wash.” Through touch and fear. Does not work: “fine wool from mountain goats” — correct, but the room starts with wool, mohair, angora and burns half a minute. Fabrics come in through the feel on the skin and the price, not the origin.

Where groups go wrong

The first trap is pointing at yourself or your neighbour: the hand reaches for the collar by itself. The second is explaining clothes through other clothes: “like a shirt but without sleeves” works once, then the room runs through the whole wardrobe faster than you can talk. Come in through the situation: when you put it on, what you do with it, in what weather. The third is fabrics by origin: “from sheep”, “from goats”, “from a plant” fit five words at once. Explain through touch, sound and how the thing behaves in the wash.

Do not point at yourself: explain in words even if the word is on you right now.
Do not compare clothes to clothes: come in through the situation — when you put it on and what you do with it.
Explain fabrics through touch, sound and the wash, not through what they are made of.

Easy

Familiar words that land on the first clue. For warming up, for kids and for mixed groups.

clothes, t-shirt, shirt, jumper, sweater, hoodie, blazer, jacket, coat, raincoat, apron, waistcoat, dress, skirt, trousers, jeans, shorts, leggings, suit, pyjamas, bathrobe, underwear, pants, bra, sock, tights, stockings, swimsuit, trunks, hat, cap, beanie, headscarf, scarf, mittens, gloves, belt, strap, tie, bow-tie, footwear, boots, wellies, trainers, sneakers, shoes, sandals, flip-flops, slippers, heel, shoelace, sole, insole, button, pocket, zip, velcro, popper, hook, sleeve, collar, hood, fabric, thread, needle, scissors, iron, laundry, stain, hole, patch, wardrobe, hanger, shelf, suitcase, bag, backpack, wallet, glasses, watch, jewellery, ring, earring, necklace, bracelet, size, colour, stripe, check, nightie, fashion, style, shop, outfit, mirror, discount, price, label, gift, uniform

Medium

Takes a few sentences and some imagination. The default setting for an ordinary evening.

cuff, lapel, lining, fastener, buttonhole, buckle, yoke, frill, flounce, ruffle, fringe, tassel, sequin, embroidery, applique, print, pattern, ornament, logo, tag, seam, stitch, hem, dart, pleat, plisse, drape, silhouette, cut, fit, sketch, measurement, fitting, tailor, seamstress, dressmaker, atelier, mannequin, catwalk, model, show, collection, season, trend, vintage, thrift, boutique, closet, capsule, accessory, bandana, beret, snood, wrap, shawl, gauntlets, braces, cufflinks, brooch, pendant, chain, tiara, cotton, linen, wool, silk, leather, suede, fur, denim, flannel, fleece, knitwear, synthetic, polyester, nylon, lycra, spandex, stretch, lace, velvet, corduroy, satin, chiffon, tulle, felt, wedge, platform, stiletto, moccasins, loafers, espadrilles, flats, cardigan, tartan, overalls, dungarees, turtleneck, tracksuit, thimble

Hard

Rare or abstract words. More failed rounds, and more laughing at them.

cashmere, mohair, angora, alpaca, merino, tweed, boucle, gabardine, crepe, georgette, organza, taffeta, brocade, jacquard, tapestry, damask, batiste, muslin, poplin, percale, calico, chintz, broadcloth, melton, loden, velour, plush, viscose, modal, tencel, acetate, acrylic, elastane, neoprene, vinyl, latex, pleather, nubuck, patent, morocco, crocodile, python, mink, sable, astrakhan, sheepskin, shearling, kaftan, tunic, kimono, sari, kilt, poncho, cape, trench, bomber, parka, dufflecoat, anorak, peacoat, tailcoat, tuxedo, blouson, culottes, breeches, jodhpurs, capris, bermudas, bolero, corset, crinoline, bustle, negligee, camisole, bodysuit, chemise, oxfords, brogues, derbies, booties, mules, clogs, pique, jersey, terry, haberdashery, millinery, couture, bespoke, lookbook, stylist, hosiery, lingerie, outerwear, petticoat, balaclava, cravat, sarong, epaulette, gingham