Clothes and outfits L4 Complimenting people on their outfits

blairchen

Publish：Nov 14, 2016

1. Vocabulary

Fabrics
pants

Dialog
[NINA] I always try to find the newest, coolest styles for my store.
[NINA] I read magazines, I go to fashion shows.
[NINA] Fashion is always changing. I like to keep up with the latest trends.
[NINA] Those are great shoes!
[NINA] See, I have a small shop and I’m always looking for new ideas.
[NINA] Do you mind if I take a photo?
[LADY] Not at all. Go ahead.
[NINA] That’s lovely. Thank you.
[NINA] So, what are some of your favorite brands or designers?
[WOMAN 1] Merabi, definitely.
[WOMAN 2] Merabi, yeah, and YRed. I love YRed. My handbag is Yred.
[NINA] That’s lovely. This is leather?
[NINA] So what kinds of fabrics and colors do you like?
[WOMAN 3] I like natural fabrics, like silk and cotton.
[WOMAN 1] Yeah, me, too. It’s nice in the summer, but in the winter, I wear woolens.
[WOMAN 3] You really should add more color to your wardrobe.
[NINA] So, what are some of your favorite pieces of clothing?
[WOMAN 2] Red. Leather. Mini-skirt.
[WOMAN 3] What?
[NINA] Thanks, Here’s my shop. Pop in any time.

2. Expression

Opinion	Size	Age	Color	Origin	Material
fabulous	long	old	navy blue	Chinese	silk

Her hot Indian cotton dress.
A weird, long, old tie.
Chloe prefers silk to wool.

Expression would rather. Notice that I would is usually contracted to I’d.

I prefer cotton to wool in the summer.
I prefer cotton.
I’d rather wear light colors in the summer.
I’d rather wear wool clothes than cotton in the winter.

3. Writing

Most of my clothes are way too expensive. I’d rather wear cool brands from a small shop than a cheap, polyester thing from a department store. I prefer silk and wool to cotton and leather. I like wearing red, yellow and orange more than dark, boring colors. I just bought a fantastic, new, orange, Spanish, leather handbag. I absolutely love it!