These American Sign Language (ASL) signs show you the basics for all your clothing needs. Wear is signed the same as use, so don’t worry that they look the same. Clothes is the same sign as costume — try that on for size!
WEAR
CLOTHES
Here are some clothes-related sentences:
English: Your dress is pretty.
Sign: YOUR DRESS — PRETTY
English: Where is my sweater?
Sign: MY SWEATER — WHERE Q
English: These shorts are old.
Sign: SHORTS (point) — OLD
You can bundle up in cold weather with outerwear clothing. Try these sentences on for size:
English: Wear your coat.
Sign: YOUR COAT WEAR
English: The scarf is white.
Sign: SCARF WHITE
English: Are these your gloves?
Sign: GLOVES YOURS Q
No outfit would be complete without some accessories. Practice your accessorizing skills with these sentences:
English: Her belt is leather.
Sign: HER BELT — LEATHER
English: Where’s my umbrella?
Sign: MY UMBRELLA — WHERE Q
English: Her purse is nice.
Sign: HER PURSE —NICE
