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Clothes & Fashion in Korean · TOPIK 5-6

70 Korean words and phrases for clothes & fashion, at TOPIK 5-6 level. Each entry shows the word, how to read it, what it means, and a full example sentence with translation.

옷차림 otcharim

attire; way of dressing

상황에 맞는 옷차림이 중요합니다.

Attire appropriate to the situation is important.
격식 gyeoksik

formality; decorum

공식 행사에서는 격식을 갖춰 입어야 해요.

At official events, you must dress with formality.
맵시 maepsi

stylishness; graceful look (of clothing)

그녀는 옷을 맵시 있게 입어요.

She wears clothes with real style.
단아하다 danahada

to be graceful and refined; elegantly modest

그녀는 결혼식에서 단아한 한복 차림을 선보였어요.

She appeared at the wedding in a graceful, refined hanbok.
촌스럽다 chonseureopda

to be unfashionable; tacky; dowdy

이 무늬는 좀 촌스러워 보여요.

This pattern looks a bit tacky.
소화하다 sohwahada

to pull off (an outfit, a look)

저는 밝은 색을 잘 소화하지 못해요.

I can't really pull off bright colors.
안목 anmok

discerning eye; good taste

패션에 대한 안목을 기르고 싶어요.

I want to develop an eye for fashion.
과감하다 gwagamhada

to be bold; daring

그녀는 과감한 디자인을 즐겨 입어요.

She enjoys wearing bold designs.
무난하다 munanhada

to be safe; inoffensive; easy to match

회색은 어디에나 무난하게 어울려요.

Gray goes safely with everything.
걸치다 geolchida

to throw on; to drape over (clothing)

어깨에 카디건을 걸쳤어요.

I draped a cardigan over my shoulders.
치장하다 chijanghada

to adorn oneself; to doll up

그녀는 화려하게 치장하고 파티에 갔어요.

She dolled herself up and went to the party.
감각 gamgak

sense (of style)

옷 입는 감각이 남다르네요.

Your sense of dress is exceptional.
유행에 뒤떨어지다 yuhaenge dwitteoreojida

to be behind the times; out of fashion

유행에 뒤떨어지지 않으려고 잡지를 봐요.

I read magazines so as not to fall behind the trends.
단조롭다 danjoropda

to be monotonous; plain

검은색만 입으면 단조로워 보여요.

If you only wear black, you look monotonous.
격식을 차려야 하는 자리라 정장을 입고 갔습니다. gyeoksigeul charyeoya haneun jarira jeongjangeul ipgo gatseumnida

It was an occasion requiring formality, so I went in a suit.
그 배우는 어떤 옷이든 완벽하게 소화해요. geu baeuneun eotteon osideun wanbyeokage sohwahaeyo

That actor pulls off any outfit perfectly.
옷차림만 봐도 그 사람의 성격을 짐작할 수 있어요. otcharimman bwado geu saramui seonggyeogeul jimjakal su isseoyo

Just from someone's attire, you can guess their personality.
이 디자인은 유행에 뒤떨어진 느낌이 들어요. i dijaineun yuhaenge dwitteoreojin neukkimi deureoyo

This design feels out of fashion.
그녀는 옷을 고르는 안목이 뛰어나요. geunyeoneun oseul goreuneun anmogi ttwieonayo

She has an excellent eye for choosing clothes.
과감한 색상 조합이 오히려 세련돼 보이네요. gwagamhan saeksang johabi ohiryeo seryeondwae boineyo

The bold color combination actually looks sophisticated.
뭘 입을지 모르겠으면 무난한 검은색이 답이에요. mwol ibeulji moreugesseumyeon munanhan geomeunsaegi dabieyo

If you don't know what to wear, safe black is the answer.
대충 걸치고 나왔는데 사진이 잘 나왔어요. daechung geolchigo nawanneunde sajini jal nawasseoyo

I just threw something on and went out, but the photos came out well.
의상 uisang

costume; outfit; attire

무대 의상이 정말 화려했어요.

The stage costumes were really splendid.
의류 uiryu

clothing; apparel

그 회사는 아동 의류를 전문으로 해요.

That company specializes in children's clothing.
원단 wondan

fabric; cloth (material)

이 원단은 여름옷에 적합해요.

This fabric is suitable for summer clothes.
치수 chisu

measurements; dimensions (of clothing)

정장을 맞추기 전에 치수를 쟀어요.

I had my measurements taken before ordering a tailored suit.
맞춤 matchum

custom-made; tailored

맞춤 정장이라 몸에 완벽하게 맞아요.

It's a tailored suit, so it fits my body perfectly.
질감 jilgam

texture (of fabric)

실크와 비슷한 질감이 나는 소재예요.

It's a material with a silk-like texture.
광택 gwangtaek

sheen; gloss; luster

구두를 닦았더니 광택이 나요.

I polished my shoes and now they shine.
정교하다 jeonggyohada

to be elaborate; exquisite; finely crafted

이 시계는 만듦새가 정교해요.

This watch is exquisitely crafted.
화사하다 hwasahada

to be bright and cheerful (colors, outfit)

화사한 원피스를 입으니 봄 분위기가 나요.

Wearing a bright, cheerful dress gives off a spring vibe.
우아하다 uahada

to be elegant; graceful

그녀는 항상 우아하게 옷을 입어요.

She always dresses elegantly.
은은하다 euneunhada

to be subtle; soft (color, scent)

은은한 색이라 질리지 않아요.

It's a subtle color, so you never get tired of it.
돋보이다 dotboida

to stand out (favorably); to be set off

흰 셔츠는 얼굴을 돋보이게 해요.

A white shirt sets off your face nicely.
연출하다 yeonchulhada

to create (a look, an atmosphere); to style

액세서리로 포인트를 연출했어요.

I created an accent with accessories.
각광받다 gakgwangbatda

to be in the spotlight; to gain attention

그 신인 디자이너가 요즘 각광받고 있어요.

That new designer is in the spotlight these days.
선도하다 seondohada

to lead (a trend, an industry)

그 기업은 친환경 소재 개발을 선도하고 있어요.

That company is leading the development of eco-friendly materials.
빈티지 bintiji

vintage

요즘 빈티지 옷이 다시 인기예요.

Vintage clothes are popular again these days.
복고풍 bokgopung

retro style

복고풍 원피스가 잘 어울리네요.

That retro-style dress suits you well.
허름하다 heoreumhada

to be shabby; worn and humble

그는 허름한 작업복 차림으로 나타났어요.

He showed up in shabby work clothes.
사치 sachi

luxury; extravagance

명품 가방은 저에게는 사치예요.

A designer bag is a luxury for me.
검소하다 geomsohada

to be frugal; modest (in dress, lifestyle)

그분은 늘 검소한 차림으로 다니세요.

He always goes around in modest attire.
짝퉁 jjaktung

knockoff; fake (colloquial)

시장에서 짝퉁 시계를 조심하세요.

Watch out for knockoff watches at the market.
협찬 hyeopchan

sponsorship (of clothing, products)

그 방송은 의상 협찬으로 제작비를 줄였어요.

That show cut production costs through costume sponsorships.
노출 nochul

exposure; revealing (clothing)

이 드레스는 노출이 심한 편이에요.

This dress is rather revealing.
과소비 gwasobi

overspending; excessive consumption

세일 때마다 과소비를 하게 돼요.

I end up overspending every time there's a sale.
친환경 chinhwangyeong

eco-friendly

친환경 소재로 만든 티셔츠를 샀어요.

I bought a T-shirt made of eco-friendly materials.
안성맞춤 anseongmatchum

a perfect fit; just the thing

이 운동화는 출퇴근용으로 안성맞춤이에요.

These sneakers are perfect for commuting.
이 드라마 의상은 유명 브랜드에서 협찬을 받았다고 해요. i deurama uisangeun yumyeong beuraendeueseo hyeopchaneul badatdago haeyo

I hear the costumes in this drama were sponsored by a famous brand.
정장은 기성복보다 맞춤으로 하는 게 몸에 잘 맞아요. jeongjangeun giseongbokboda matchumeuro haneun ge mome jal majayo

A tailored suit fits your body better than one off the rack.
치수를 재 드릴 테니 잠시만 기다려 주세요. chisureul jae deuril teni jamsiman gidaryeo juseyo

I'll take your measurements, so please wait a moment.
이 원단은 광택이 은은해서 고급스러워 보여요. i wondaneun gwangtaegi euneunhaeseo gogeupseureowo boyeoyo

This fabric has a subtle sheen, so it looks high-end.
자수가 정교해서 장인의 솜씨가 느껴집니다. jasuga jeonggyohaeseo janginui somssiga neukkyeojimnida

The embroidery is so exquisite that you can feel the craftsman's skill.
요즘은 복고풍 패션이 다시 각광받고 있어요. yojeumeun bokgopung paesyeoni dasi gakgwangbatgo isseoyo

These days, retro fashion is back in the spotlight.
그 배우는 시상식에서 우아한 드레스로 시선을 사로잡았어요. geu baeuneun sisangsigeseo uahan deureseuro siseoneul sarojabasseoyo

That actress captivated everyone at the awards ceremony with her elegant dress.
화사한 색상의 옷을 입으면 얼굴이 환해 보여요. hwasahan saeksangui oseul ibeumyeon eolguri hwanhae boyeoyo

If you wear brightly colored clothes, your face looks radiant.
액세서리는 하나만 해야 오히려 돋보여요. aekseseorineun hanaman haeya ohiryeo dotboyeoyo

Wearing just one accessory actually makes it stand out more.
요즘 짝퉁은 정품과 구별이 안 될 정도예요. yojeum jjaktungeun jeongpumgwa gubyeori an doel jeongdoyeyo

These days, knockoffs are almost indistinguishable from the real thing.

casual 요즘 짝퉁은 정품과 구별이 안 될 정도야 yojeum jjaktungeun jeongpumgwa gubyeori an doel jeongdoya
명품에 대한 과소비가 사회 문제가 되고 있습니다. myeongpume daehan gwasobiga sahoe munjega doego itseumnida

Excessive spending on luxury goods is becoming a social problem.
그는 늘 허름한 차림이지만 사실 검소한 부자예요. geuneun neul heoreumhan charimijiman sasil geomsohan bujayeyo

He always dresses shabbily, but he's actually a frugal rich man.
패션 업계에서도 친환경 소재가 주목받고 있습니다. paesyeon eopgyeeseodo chinhwangyeong sojaega jumokbatgo itseumnida

Eco-friendly materials are drawing attention in the fashion industry as well.
이 코트는 환절기에 걸치기에 안성맞춤이에요. i koteuneun hwanjeolgie geolchigie anseongmatchumieyo

This coat is perfect for throwing on between seasons.
스카프 하나로도 다양한 분위기를 연출할 수 있어요. seukapeu hanarodo dayanghan bunwigireul yeonchulhal su isseoyo

Even with just one scarf, you can create a variety of looks.
그 디자이너는 세계 패션 트렌드를 선도하는 인물입니다. geu dijaineoneun segye paesyeon teurendeureul seondohaneun inmurimnida

That designer is a figure who leads global fashion trends.
의류 산업은 경기의 영향을 많이 받는 편입니다. uiryu saneobeun gyeonggiui yeonghyangeul mani banneun pyeonimnida

The apparel industry tends to be strongly affected by the economy.
나이가 들수록 옷차림에 신경을 쓰게 돼요. naiga deulsurok otcharime singyeongeul sseuge dwaeyo

The older I get, the more I find myself paying attention to how I dress.
이 니트는 질감이 부드러워서 맨살에 입어도 따갑지 않아요. i niteuneun jilgami budeureowoseo maensare ibeodo ttagapji anayo

This knit has such a soft texture that it doesn't itch even on bare skin.
빈티지 매장에서 뜻밖의 보물을 발견하는 재미가 있어요. bintiji maejangeseo tteutbakkui bomureul balgyeonhaneun jaemiga isseoyo

There's a certain joy in discovering unexpected treasures at vintage shops.
노출이 심한 옷은 회사 분위기상 피하는 게 좋아요. nochuri simhan oseun hoesa bunwigisang pihaneun ge joayo

Given the office atmosphere, it's best to avoid overly revealing clothes.
사치라고 생각했는데 좋은 코트 하나는 십 년을 입더라고요. sachirago saenggakaenneunde joeun koteu hananeun sim nyeoneul ipdeoragoyo

I thought it was a luxury, but it turns out a good coat lasts ten years.

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