Topic 5 · Clothes and Fashion

Clothes and Fashion. Part 1.

a blouse

a tank top

a sweater

a sweatshirt

a hoodie

a cardigan

jeans

shorts

a skirt

a suit

a raincoat

a vest

underwear

pajamas

a swimsuit

swimming trunks

an undershirt

leggings

earrings

sneakers

sandals

slippers

socks

tights

gloves

a scarf

a belt

a tie

a handbag

jewelry

sunglasses

a bracelet

a swimsuit

a swimming costume

Clothes and Fashion. Part 2.

casual

dressy

formal

sporty

comfortable

practical

loose

tight

plain

colorful

striped

checkered

long-sleeved

short-sleeved

waterproof

a thrift store

cotton

a cotton T-shirt

wool

a wool sweater

denim

a denim jacket

leather

leather boots

silk

a silk scarf

polyester

made of polyester

Useful phrases.

I usually wear ...

My favorite item of clothing is ...

I prefer jeans to dress pants.

I feel comfortable in ...

I wear it when I ...

I like it because it goes with ...

Clothes and Fashion. Part 3.

Useful phrases.

a dress code

a school uniform

a special occasion

a job interview

formal clothes

suitable for the occasion

dress nicely

dress up

Useful phrases.

We have to wear ...

We mustn't wear ...

We don't have to wear ...

We are allowed to wear ...

We aren't allowed to wear ...

You should wear something dressy.

fashion

a fashion trend

fashionable

old-fashioned

in fashion

out of fashion

follow fashion

have your own style

a brand

designer clothes

Clothes and Fashion. Part 4.

Useful phrases.

buy new clothes

clean out my closet

replace old clothes

keep clothes for next season

put away winter clothes

get rid of clothes I don't wear

give clothes away

donate clothes to charity

sell clothes online

buy secondhand clothes

swap clothes with friends

repair clothes

wash and iron clothes

throw clothes away

Useful phrases.

My clothes are worn out.

They don't fit me anymore.

My style has changed.

I need something warmer.

I buy clothes when I need them.

I clean out my closet twice a year.

Clothes and Fashion. Part 5.

a clothing store

a shopping center

a secondhand store

a salesclerk

a fitting room

a size

a price tag

a sale

a discount

a receipt

a refund

try something on

return an item

exchange an item

order online

compare prices

pay by card

delivery

in stock

Useful phrases.

I'm looking for a winter coat.

Do you have this in a larger size?

Can I try it on? ... Can I try them on?

It's too tight. ... They're too small.

How much does it cost?

I'll take it. ... I'll take them.

Can I exchange it for a different size?