What are the differences between "Clothes" and "Clothing"?(Plus Apparel.) Hi, friends. This may sound a basic question but I am getting confused with how to say/use "Clothes" , "Clothing" and "Apparel"...I have seen this word ; "Clothing" everywhere but I often use this ;"Clothes".(Examples; I'll change my clothes, I got these summer clothes at discount prices..etc). Maybe, Clothes is a general term for Clothing? Or It is colloquial? I would appreciate it if someone could explain to me..Thanks for reading.