Clothes and outfits L3 Discussing dress requirements
1. Vocabulary
- hottest
| Dialog | |
|---|---|
| [KATE] You know, I could be a designer. | |
| [KATE] Every season, it’s something different. | |
| [KATE] ‘Hats will be the hottest thing.’ | |
| [KATE] ‘Red could be the color this fall.’ | |
| [KATE] ‘Tight jeans will be so hot!’ Who decides these things? | |
| [KATE] You know, I could be a designer. | |
| [EMMA] Well, can you draw? | |
| [KATE] I know clothes. I’m good at putting together outfits. | |
| [KATE] Sometimes I buy things before they’re even in style. | |
| [EMMA] True, but designers go to fashion school. | |
| [EMMA] They learn how to draw, how to sew … They work very hard to become designers. | |
| [KATE] Maybe I’ll go to fashion school. | |
| [EMMA] Yeah. You should. |
2. Expression
Want to
- Want to create your own brand and sell your clothes?
- Want to learn how to sew your own clothes?
- Want to learn which color shirt to put together with which pants?
- This style is really hot right now.
- She’s my favorite designer.
- I love the design of this suit!
- This is my favorite brand of jeans.
look + adj
- You look fantastic!
- That shirt looks great on you.
- That color looks good with your hair.
good at + ing
- You’re good at putting together an outfit.
- You’re great at creating new styles.
| not at all | Actually, no |
|---|---|
| A: Do you think this outfit makes me look ugly? | A: You don’t think this necklace is weird? |
| B: Not at all! | B: Actually, no. Don’t worry, you look fabulous. [‘fæbjʊləs] |
3. Expression
| Seeking and giving reassurances | |
|---|---|
| CHRIS: Lauren, do you think this suit makes me look fat? | |
| LAUREN: Fat? Actually, no. I think it makes you look thinner. | |
| CHRIS: Really? It’s so cheap. You don’t think I should go buy some fancy brand? | |
LAUREN: Not at all! You look fine. Very handsome. |
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| CHRIS: But I’m not sure about this tie. Horrible color. Maybe I should wear this one instead. | |
| LAUREN: I wouldn’t worry about it. They both look great! | |
| CHRIS: Hmm. I just don’t know. I never learned how to put together an outfit. | |
| LAUREN: Don’t worry. You’ve got a classic style. | |
| CHRIS: Aw, thanks, Lauren. |
