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100 English Phrases for Shopping for Clothes and Sizes

April 28, 2026

100 English Phrases for Shopping for Clothes and Sizes

No. Item Definition
1. Can I compare these two? asking to compare items
2. Can I exchange this? asking about exchanges
3. Can I pay by card? asking about card payment
4. Can I return this? asking about returns
5. Can I see this in a size up? asking for next larger size
6. Can I try this on? asking to test the fit
7. Can you check the back? asking staff to look
8. Can you gift-wrap it? asking for gift wrapping
9. Can you hold this for me? asking to reserve item
10. Can you order my size? asking to order size
11. Could I get a receipt? asking for a receipt
12. Could I try a different size? asking to test another size
13. Could you help me find my size? asking for size help
14. Could you measure me? asking for body measurement
15. Do you have this in my size? asking if your size exists
16. Does it come in other colors? asking for more colors
17. Does it shrink? asking if it gets smaller
18. Does this look too tight? asking if fit seems tight
19. Does this run small? asking if sizing is small
20. Does this suit me? asking if it looks right
21. How does it look? asking for appearance opinion
22. How much does this cost? asking the price
23. How much is this? asking the price
24. I need a bigger size. asking for larger size
25. I usually wear a medium. stating usual clothing size
26. I’ll leave it, thanks. deciding not to buy
27. I’ll take it. deciding to buy it
28. I’m after something casual. wanting an informal style
29. I’m between sizes. saying two sizes may fit
30. I’m just looking, thanks. politely declining help
31. I’m looking for a dress. saying what you want
32. I’m not sure about it. feeling uncertain about buying
33. Is it machine washable? asking about washing method
34. Is there a discount? asking for reduced price
35. Is this on sale? asking about discount status
36. Is this the last one? asking if final item
37. Is this true to size? asking if sizing is standard
38. It doesn’t fit. saying the item doesn’t fit
39. It fits well. saying the fit is good
40. It looks great on you. saying it looks excellent
41. It suits you. saying it looks right
42. It’s a good fit. saying the fit works
43. It’s comfortable. saying it feels good
44. It’s exactly what I wanted. saying it matches your need
45. It’s flattering. saying it looks good
46. It’s not really my style. saying it doesn’t suit taste
47. It’s not very comfortable. saying it feels uncomfortable
48. It’s not what I had in mind. saying it misses your idea
49. It’s the right size. saying the size is correct
50. It’s too long. saying the length is excessive
51. Keep the receipt, please. Please include the purchase receipt.
52. Kind of loose on me. It feels slightly too roomy.
53. Let me think about it. wanting more time
54. Looks a bit baggy. It appears too loose.
55. Made from cotton? Asks about cotton material.
56. May I see a large? Requests the large size.
57. Medium fits me best. Medium is my best size.
58. My usual size is 10. States normal clothing size.
59. Need a longer length. Requests a longer version.
60. Need a smaller size. Requests a reduced size.
61. Need this in navy. Requests the navy color.
62. No, that’s too short. Rejects it for short length.
63. Not quite the right fit. The fit is slightly wrong.
64. Nothing too formal. Wants casual rather than dressy.
65. One size up, please. Requests the next larger size.
66. Only browsing today. Not planning to buy now.
67. Prefer a looser fit. Wants more room in clothing.
68. Price tag says fifty. The label shows the price.
69. Runs a little large. Fits bigger than expected.
70. That color suits you. saying the color works
71. The collar is too tight. neck opening feels tight
72. The fabric feels nice. material feels pleasant
73. The hem is too long. bottom edge hangs low
74. The neckline is too low. front opening is low
75. The shoulders are too wide. shoulders are too broad
76. The sleeves are too long. sleeves extend too far
77. The waist is too tight. waist area feels tight
78. These are too tight. saying they fit too closely
79. These pinch my toes. saying shoes feel tight
80. These rub my heels. saying shoes cause friction
81. They feel snug. saying the fit is close
82. They fit like a glove. saying the fit is exact
83. This color washes me out. color makes you look pale
84. This is too tight. saying it fits too closely
85. What do you think? asking for an opinion
86. What size are you? asking for the person’s size
87. What size do you wear? asking which size fits
88. What size is the model wearing? asking model’s displayed size
89. What size should I get? asking for size advice
90. What’s it made of? asking fabric material
91. What’s the chest measurement? asking chest size measurement
92. What’s the inseam? asking leg length measurement
93. What’s the length like? asking about garment length
94. What’s the waist measurement? asking waist size measurement
95. What’s your return policy? asking store return rules
96. When will it be back in stock? asking about restock time
97. Where are the fitting rooms? asking for changing rooms
98. Which color do you prefer? asking for color opinion
99. Which one fits better? asking for fit opinion
100. Would you like a bag? offering a shopping bag
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