Accessories

Things you don't really need to wear, but they make you look nicer.

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B is for Belt

A belt is a piece of clothing you wear around your waist. Belts are usually made out of leather but can be made out of anything - cloth, beads, string or even shells. Belts are usually held shut by a buckle or a knot.

B is for Bow (Knot)

A bow is a special kind of pretty knot that leaves two big loops, and is usually made of ribbon in hair ties or on a dress. You often see bows at Christmas time as decorations or on presents.

B is for Bow tie

A bow tie is something men sometimes wear around their necks on formal occasions. You usually wear a bow tie with a tuxedo.

C is for Corsage

A corsage is a small bouquet that is worn to one side of your chest, or on your wrist. Corsages are often worn at weddings.

C is for Cravat

A cravat is a type of necktie that predates the modern tie and bow tie. It is simply a piece of cloth tied around your neck in a knot or bow, and arranged to sit nicely. Cravats originated in Croatia.

D is for Dust mask

A dust mask is something you wear over your mouth and nose so you don't breathe in particles of dust or smoke. People usually wear dust masks as protection when they are on a building or contruction site.

E is for Earmuffs

Earmuffs can be for one of two purposes: first, to keep your ears warm and second, to protect your ears from loud noises.
Warming earmuffs are usually soft and fluffy and are worn in very cold areas. Protective earmuffs are made mostly from plastic, and are worn by people who operate heavy, noisy machinery or work in very loud areas.

G is for Glasses

Glasses are worn by people who can't see properly with no glasses on. They have glass lenses in a frame that changes what people can see slightly so they can see properly. Glasses are worn over your nose and ears.

G is for Goggles

Goggles are special glasses that are worn to protect your eyes.
A handkerchief is a small piece of fabric that people use for wiping their nose or other parts of their face.

H is for Headphones

Headphones are something you wear on your ears that let you listen to sound or music, and people around you cannot hear what you are listening to.
Headphones come in all shapes and sizes, from large ones like in the picture through to tiny earbuds you can barely see.

M is for Mask

A mask is something you put over your face. Some masks are used by doctors so they do not breathe on you in a hospital. But many masks are pretend faces that are fun to wear, and make you look like a monster or an alien or just a different person.

S is for Sash

A sash is a long piece of fabric, usually worn tied around your waist as a belt. Sashes are sometimes worn diagonally, over one shoulder.

S is for Scarf

A scarf is a long piece of cloth, usually knitted, that you wear around your neck to keep you warm.

S is for Spectacles

Spectacles are commonly called glasses. They are worn on your face, over your eyes, to help you see better.

S is for Sunglasses

Sunglasses are worn over your eyes so you don't get dazzled by the sun. Some people wear them because they think it makes them look better.

T is for Tie

A tie is a piece of fabric that professional men wear around their neck. Ties come in an enormous variety of colours and patterns, and are tied in a special knot.