Describing clothing ins't a huge aspect of a good book, but it can be fun and occasionally necessary to include what the character is wearing.

Here is a list of ways to describe different types of clothing and accessories.

CLOTHING/ACCESSORIES (modern only)

Headwear - bowler; panama; top hat; scarf; bonnet; fedora; beret; peakcap; deerstalker,

Hair Accessories - alice band; hair band; hair clip; headband; head scarf; scrunchie.

Footwear - boots; brogues; clogs; high heels; plimsols; sandles; skates (ice, roller); snowshoes, trainers; wedges.

Tops - blouse; cardigan; halterneck; jacket; jumper; polo neck; pullover; shirt; sweater; t-shirt.

Bottoms - dress, shorts; skirt; trousers.

Other - mittens; fingerless gloves; gloves; cloak; shawl; coat; windcheater; mackintosh; raincoat; socks; stockings; tights.

Material - canvas; cotton; denim; linen; lycra; nylon; polyester; satin; silk; towelling; wool.

Jewellery - earrings; necklace; bracelet; brooch; watch; pendant; stud; bangle; chain; ring; toe-ring; bellyyring; ankle chain; bellychain.

Another thing you can use to describe a character is how they move and position themselves. Do they walk slowly; do they fidget with their fingers; do they hug their knees to their chest; they choice is yours. These are just some different types of movements.

BODY MOVEMENTS/POSITIONS

Fingers - click; drumming; flatten palms against; flick; laced/interlaced; massage; pull; stroking (chin); tapping; tug.

Hands - brush; bunch; caress; clap; clasp; clench/unclench; close (around/over); clutch; cupping; dust off; grasp; grip; hit; hold; knock; made a fist; punch; rap; slid; wave.

Arms - embrace; fold; hug.

Head - bend; bow; cock; cradle in hands; dip; incline; lean (back, forward, sideways); lift; nod; shake; swing; tilt; tip; toss; turn; wag.

Chin - raise; stroke.

Nose - wrinkle (in disgust).

Shoulders - shrug.

Knees - hug knees to.

Body motion - amble; bounce; chase; crawl; creep; gallop; jump; leap; lollop; slide; slither; soar; rush; spring; stride; stroll.

There you have it. How to describe clothing and body movement. These aren't used incredibly often, but they can be useful. If you have any questions at all, please comment of PM me.