Clues Across

Clothes

Game

See if you can complete this crossword with the help of the clues that follow. The clues and the answers include most of the items of clothing you are likely to wear or see worn.

Clues Across

2 The sewing round the bottom of a skirt, blouse, slacks etc. (3)

4 When you’ve undressed, you’ll probably be this. (5)

6 A military jacket, but quite fashionable. (5)

9 A fastener that needs a hole. (6)

11 You may hear “ brassiere”, but most people call it this. (3)

12 A knitted woolen jacket. (8)

15 An anorak is an example of one. (4)

17 Part of a three-piece suit. (9)

19 What a dress often used to be called and still occasionally is. (55)

21 You won’t see it too often; it’ll be under a shirt or top. (4)

23 If you haven’t got 9 Across, this will help you to keep things together. (3)

27 Put in front of 15 Across to make one word that’ll keep you warm. (4)

29 They used to be called “ knickers”, but this word is taking over. (7)

31 The sole is the front part of 51 Across; this is the back. (4)

32 You’ll hear people call it a sweater, a jersey and a jumper as well. (8)

35 A bathing costume (bikini for ladies, trunks for men) is now often referred to as a swim …. (4)

36 A cardinal’s robe is often… (3)

37 A corset and a girdle are examples of … wear, (5)

39 Apart from on the finger, you might find a ring on the… (3)

41 The part of the jacket to grab if you’re angry with someone. (5)

42 Black arm - are worn as a sign of respect for the dead. (5)

43 Tight trousers and bootlace ties were in vogue over thirty years… (3)

44 Hamlet was probably wearing breeches and chemise when he said to himself: “ To… or not to…” (2)

45 An important part of gentlemen’s morning dress. (3-3)

46 One of a pair that children often wear on their hands. (6)

48 The currency you’d probably use to buy a 64 Across. (3)

49 If you haven’t got buckles, you may need these to keep your shoes on. (5).

51 A word for a plimsol, clog or sandal. (4)

52 To look like a he-man, you might need … shoulders for your jacket. (6)

54 A top Roman wouldn’t be seen in public without one. (4)

58 It stretches from the cuff to the shoulder. (6)

59 Wear it with a 22 Down T-shirt to look like a French onion-seller. (5)

61 Another way of saying “ a piece of clothing ”. (1-7)

64 An oriental robe, usually worn barefoot. (6)

65 Similar to a petticoat, it’s another example of 37 Across. (4)

67 Polish and varnish are for furniture, but also for these. (5)

68 A lady who wears a habit. (3)

69 Something for Hindu ladies to wear, with or without a veil. (4)

70 The sergeant-major on parade might wear one over his uniform. (4)

72 Like a slide and a ribbon, something for ladies to put in their hair. (4)

73 In America they cover a man’s legs; in England they don’t. (5)

74 Something like a shawl. (5)

75 If the woman wears the … at home, it means she’s the boss. (8)

76 It will often be worn over a pair of shorts: a …- suit (5)

Clues Down

1 It often follows the words: cowboy, Wellington, football. (4)

2 It might be a boater, a bowler, a trilby, a fez, or even a trilby, a fez, or even a turban. (3)

3 A colloquial name for a raincoat. (3)

4 An artistic form of 4 Across. (4)

5 That rather smart suit could well be a … jacket. (6)

7 A collar goes round this part of you. (4)

8 An informal but quite elegant variation on 9 Down and 18 Down. (6)

9 You can wear one with 53 Down. (3-3)

10 You can’t get much more elegant than these, gentlemen. (5)

11 This will look good with 8 Down in the clubhouse after the game. (6)

13 Something to protect the hands of a boxer, housewife or skier. (5)

14 Something for the queen to wear when a tiara would be too informal. (5)

16 The number of red shirts in a full Manchester United strip, not counting substitutes kit. (3)

18 You’ll often hear a suit and … (3)

20 A robe worn by men of the church. (7)

22 Along with check, the most popular pattern on clothes. (7)

24 A fold on a skirt, dress or gym slip. (5).

25 What dungarees can do outside the kitchen, this will do inside. (5)

26 Something else you could put on instead of dungarees: an over …. (3)

28 A silk fabric, handsome jackets were made of it in 30 Down times. (6)

29 It’s used on a tie or a baby’s nappy. (3)

30 We describe costumes and outfits at the time of King Edward as … (9)

31 You might wear one in a game of cricket; you must wear one on a motor-bike; you would probably have worn one with a suit of armour. (6)

33 It helps you to know which way round to wear certain articles of clothing – stops you wearing them back to front or inside out. (5)

34 If you’ve got an …- neck shirt on, you won’t need an 18 Down. (4)

38 You might wear one in preference to pyjamas. (10)

40 Many soldiers’ wives wore chastity belts during the Middle … (4)

47 To a large extent they have replaced stockings and suspenders. (6)

50 Worn on a horserider’s heel to keep his horse going. (4)

53 An abbreviation for 5 Down. (2)

55 Often worn at the same time as a dressing gown. (8)

56 You don’t see many people over sixty wearing blue… (5)

57 A form of 56 Down, named after a man called Strauss. (5)

59 It’s part of a car, but a woman might wear it on her head. (6)

60 An engagement or a diamond one? (4)

62 The university professor may have to slip it on quite often. (4)

63 Headwear for the jockey and maybe the worker. (3)

64 What does a Scot wear under his …? (4)

66 If your trousers are this, use a belt. (5)

69 She was wearing a beautiful Japanese … scarf. (4)

71 It’ll cover the head; it is often part of a duffel coat. (4)

73 Take off your dress, put it on a hanger; take off your coat, put it on this. (3)

Answers

(Across) 2 hem 4 naked 6 tunic 9 button 11 bra

12 cardigan 15 coat 17 waistcoat 19 frock 21 vest 23 zip

27 over (coat) 29 panties 31 heel 32 pullover 35 suit 36 red

37 under (wear) 39 ear (ring) 41 lapel 42 bands 43 ago 44 be

45 top hat 46 mitten 48 yen 49 laces 51 shoe

52 padded 54 toga 58 sleeve 59 beret 61 a garment

64 kimono 65 slip 67 nails 68 nun 69 sari 70 sash

72 grip 73 pants 74 stole 75 trousers 76 track (suit)

(Down) 1 boot 2 hat 3 mac 4 nude

5 dinner (jacket) 7 neck 8 cravat 9 bow tie 10 tails

11 blazer 13 glove 14 crown 16 ten 18 tie

20 cassock 22 stripped 24 pleat 25 apron 26 (over) all

28 velvet 29 pin 30 Edwardian 31 helmet 33 label

34 open (-neck) 38 slippers 40 Ages 47 tights 50 spur 53DJ

55 slippers 56 jeans 57 Levis 59 bonnet 60 ring 62 gown

63 cap 64 kilt 66 loose 69 silk 71 hood 73 peg

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