Clothing

A diaper, also called a nappy, is a folded piece of cloth worn on the bottom of someone who can't use a toilet. Babies wear diapers before they are potty trained. Cloth nappies are usually held shut by a safety pin.

A dress is a piece of clothing that covers both the top and bottom parts of your body. They are like a top and a skirt joined together, and are usually made out of the one fabric for both the top and bottom part. Dresses are usually worn by girls and women.

A frock is another word for a dress.

Garb is a word that describes either a style of clothing, or the clothes you are currently wearing. The girl in the picture is wearing renaissance garb.

Gloves are a piece of clothing you wear on your hands to keep them warm, or to stop your hands getting damaged by holding something sharp or rough. Gloves can be made of fabric, leather or most often they are knitted.

A jacket is a piece of clothing you usually wear over other clothes. The little girl in the picture is wearing a blue patterned jacket with red cuffs.

A kilt is a traditional Scottish garment for men and boys. It is made from woolen, tartan fabric. It is knee-length, and worn like a skirt.

A mitt is a glove that is worn to protect your hand from something. For example, oven mitts protect your hands from heat.

A nightgown, nightdress or nightie, is something you wear to sleep in. Only girls and women wear nighties.

Pajamas, also spelt pyjamas or just PJ's are clothes that you wear at night when you sleep. Pajamas can be worn by girls, boys, men or women, but nightgowns are only worn by girls and women. The lady in the picture is outside in her pajamas.