Here's a list of types of apparels, shoes and material for your reference/guidance when shopping on taobao!
You can copy paste the chinese words and paste onto taobao to find your products.
Apparels/Material:
T-Shirt - T恤Tank top - 背心
Blouse - 衬衫
Tube - 裹胸
Bra - 文胸
Leggings - 打底裤
Sweater/Knitwear - 针织衫
Collar tops - 翻领
Jacket - 外套
Dress - 连衣裙
Romper - 连衣裤
Shorts - 热裤/短裤
Parka - 风衣
Skirts - 半身裙
Denim - 牛仔
Lace - 蕾丝
Suede - 磨砂/绒面
Leather - 皮
Faux Leather/PU - 仿皮/人造革
Canvas - 帆布
Chiffon - 雪纺
Knit - 针织
Cotton - 棉
Velvet - 丝绒
Shoes:
High heels - 高跟鞋
Pumps - 单鞋
Sandals - 凉鞋
Flats - 平底鞋
Canvas shoe - 帆布鞋
High platform sneakers - 高帮鞋
Oxfords - 牛津鞋
Boots - 靴子
Platforms - 松糕鞋/防水台
Wedges - 坡跟
Peep Toes - 鱼嘴鞋
Happy shopping!