Clothing topic in English. Fashion and my attitude to it

Composing a topic about describing clothes on English language, you will need both the name of the clothing items themselves, and the accessories, a description of the clothing style. So, first, let's get down to learning new words.

Name of clothes

To make the new vocabulary easier to remember, let's divide the name of the clothes (clothes) into categories.

Lightweight clothing

Blouse - blouse.
Skirt - skirt.
Shirt - shirt.
T-shirt - T-shirt.
Suit - suit.
Dress - dress.
Trousers - trousers.
Jeans - jeans.
Shorts - shorts.
Swimsuit - swimsuit.
Swim trunks - swimming trunks.
Pajamas - pajamas.
Bathrobe - bathrobe.
Tank top - T-shirt.
Tights - tights.
Socks - socks.

Please note: as in Russian, some words in English can only be plural. These include - trousers, tights, pyjamas, etc.

Outerwear

Let's now list those items of clothing that we wear during the cold season.

Jacket, parka (with a hood) - jacket.
Coat - coat.
Vest - vest.
Sweater - sweater.
Jumper, pullover - jumper (sweater without a collar), pullover (worn over the head).
Sweatshirt, hoodie (with a hood) - sweatshirt.

Description

Now let's learn some words to describe.

Short - short.
Long - long.
Tight is narrow.
Loose is free.
Close-fitting - close-fitting.
Big is big.
Small - small.
Wonderful - amazing, amazing.
Perfectly - great, great.
To fit - to be in time, to fit (about clothes).
To match - fit (under any other garment).
To suit - to come up.
Comfortable is convenient.
To look - to look.
To put on / off - put on / take off.
To wear - to wear, to put on.
To try on - try on.

Theme "Clothes" in English

Also, the following can be said about the style and appearance of a person in clothes.

Sleeveless - sleeveless.
Long-sleeved - with long sleeves.
V-neck - V-neck.
Round-neck - round neckline.
Pleated - pleated.
Fashionable is trendy.
Old-fashioned - in an outdated style.
Elegant - elegant.
Trendy is stylish, modern.
Well-dressed - well-dressed, well-dressed.

Examples of

Let's make sentences with the listed words and expressions.

I normally wear jeans and a sweater. - In everyday life I wear jeans and a sweater.

My new pleated skirt fits me perfectly and looks quite trendy. - My new pleated skirt fits me perfectly and looks pretty stylish.

This coat is too long and loose, it doesn’t fit you. - This coat is too long and loose, it does not suit you.

He looks very elegant in his brown v-neck jumper. - He looks very elegant in his brown V-neck sweater.

You should wear this dress - you will look well-dressed and elegant. - You must wear this dress, you will look smart and elegant.

I feel myself very comfortable in this green sweater, it is my favorite. - I feel very comfortable in this green sweater, it's my favorite.

Hoodies and sweatshirts are not in my style - I prefer wearing a shirt with a vest. - Hoodies and sweatshirts are not my style - I prefer to wear a shirt with a vest.

Put off this suit - it is too small, try on another one. - Take off this suit - it's too small, try on another one.

This blouse matches my eye color. - This blouse matches the color of my eyes.

Please note: the indefinite article is never used before nouns that denote one piece of clothing, but have only plural forms.

Clothes - clothes

Shoes and accessories

Also, we cannot do without a description of the shoes, it will be translated into English as follows.

Shoes - shoes.
Boots - boots, boots.
Sneakers, trainers - sneakers.
Slippers - slippers.
Sandals - sandals, sandals.
High heels - shoes with heels.
Flip-flops - flip flops.

Let's see how to talk about accessories and other garments.

Tie is a tie.
Handbag, purse - bag.
Mittens - mittens.
Gloves - gloves.
Scarf - a scarf.
Hat - hat.
Knitted hat - knitted hat.
Cap - a cap.
Belt - belt.

Description of clothes in English

After getting acquainted with the words, let's try to compose a story-description of the clothes.

My everyday style is very simple - it consists of jeans, sneakers and a shirt. When I'm at work I'm wearing a pleated skirt and a blouse. I always try to choose high heels which matches my handbag. When it is cold outside I’m always taking the gloves and a scarf. I bought my favorite coat recently and it fits me perfectly. My colleges say that I look very elegant wearing the dress as well. I don’t like dresses much, but I have a few very trendy ones which make me look well-dressed. My favorite dress is a blue one, it is sleeveless with a round-neck and a belt. At home I'm wearing a bathrobe to feel myself comfortable and relaxed.

My daily style is very simple - it includes jeans, sneakers and a shirt. When I am at work, I wear a pleated skirt and a blouse. I always try to choose shoes in such a way that they match with the purse. When it's cold outside, I always take gloves and a scarf. I recently bought my favorite coat, and it fits perfectly on me. My colleagues say that I look very elegant in a dress. I don't really like dresses, but I have a couple of stylish ones that I look smart in. My favorite dress is blue, sleeveless, with a round neck and a belt. At home, I wear a robe to feel comfortable and relaxed.

This way, you can also tell how you prefer to dress for a walk or an event. Learn to pronounce correctly English words on the topic "Clothes". This video will help with this:

If you were asked to write a short essay or story on the topic "My style of dress" in English with translation, use the text below, making corrections based on your personal preferences.

My clothes and my style

My favorite clothes are sportswear. Also, I like zippered jacket. My casual clothes are sports trousers or jeans with long sleeved T-shirt. My shoes are black trainers.

I wear a school uniform at school. These are black trousers, a blue shirt and a black jacket. I wear my hat only in winter, when it's cold.

I don’t follow fashion because clothes’ quality is more important then style.

Translation into Russian / Translation into Russian

My favorite clothes are sportswear. Also, I love the zipped jacket. My casual clothes are sweatpants or long sleeve jeans. My shoes are black sneakers.

At school I wear school uniform... These are black trousers, a blue shirt and a black jacket. I only wear a hat in winter, when it's cold.

I don't follow fashion because the quality of the clothes is more important than the style.

I like trousers and jeans. My favorite colors are blue and red. I don’t like shirts but I like T-shirts and sweatshirts. I also like baseball caps. At school I usually wear my black trousers or blue jeans, and a T-shirt or sweatshirt. I've got a lot of T-shirts. My favorite T-shirt is blue, with a picture of a tiger on it. I usually wear trainers. I’ve got some black shoes, but I don’t like them. At the moment I'm wearing blue jeans, a red and blue sweatshirt and my new trainers. I really love my new trainers!

Translation into Russian / Translation into Russian

I like pants and jeans. My favorite colors are blue and red. I don't like shirts, but I like T-shirts and sweatshirts. I also like baseball caps. At school, I usually wear black pants or blue jeans, a T-shirt or sweatshirt. I have a lot of T-shirts. My favorite is a blue T-shirt with a tiger on it. I usually wear sneakers. I have black shoes, but I don't like them. V this moment I'm wearing blue jeans, a red and blue T-shirt and new sneakers. I really love my new sneakers!

Clothes and Fashion
People have various attitudes to fashion. Some are indifferent and do not care what they wear. Others, mostly women, are very choosy about what clothes to wear and like to spend a lot of money on them. Most people buy ready-made clothes at clothes shops or second-hand shops, but there are those who like to have their clothes made at the tailor "s. There are some people who dress to the latest fashion even if it does not suit them . It seems to be their hobby to follow the fashion magazines and see what leading designers present.
Fashion concerns not only clothes, but also hair style, makeup and accessories, such as shoes, handbags, gloves, belts, hats, scarves or jewelery and glasses. Styles, cuts, designs and particularly the length of clothes change very quickly because dressmaking has become big business nowadays. Fashions often revert to older styles; what is out of fashion, funny or ridiculous now, may look romantic a few decades later.
The way we dress also depends on our taste, on the season and the proper occasion. In summer we usually wear light summer dresses, shorts or Bermuda shorts and various T-shirts. The usual summer footwear is sandals and flip-flops.
In winter people wear something warm - trousers, jeans, cardigans and jumpers. People also wear anoraks, winter coats and jackets, sometimes even fur coats outside.
On special occasions people usually dress up. When going to a concert or to the theater, evening dresses and suits are appropriate. For sports people put on sportswear, such as sports trousers, jeans, shorts, T-shirts and trainers.
The most popular types of clothes with teenagers are jeans or trousers, shirts and T-shirts of different colors, sweatshirts or pullovers and trainers. Boots and shoes of the "Converse" shoe company are very popular with the young people now.
As for me, my favorite articles of clothes are jeans, T-shirts and trainers. At my school pupils must wear a uniform, so I don "t have a problem with what to put on when I go to school. When I- go out, I prefer something comfortable like jeans and a sweatshirt. I try to follow the fashion , but fashionable clothes are rather expensive and since I haven "t got a job yet, I have to ask my parents for pocket money. I usually buy clothes at a market and choose clothes similar to the ones that are in fashion at the moment. This saves money!
Some people do not choose their clothes to the latest fashion. They wear what suits them, what is comfortable and what they can afford.

PLAN-ANSWER. CLOTHES AND FASHION
1. Introduction (attitudes to fashion / choosy / ready-made clothes / secondhand clothes / follow the fashion / hair style / accessories / styles, etc.).
2. Tell about what clothes are worn in different times years (summer: summer dresses / shorts / Bermudas, etc .; winter: trousers / jeans / cardigans / trainers, etc.).
3. Talk about what they wear in different situations (concert / theater / sports competitions, etc.).
4. Talk about teenage fashion (jeans / T-shirts / sweatshirts / trainers / popular brands, etc.).
5. Tell about your favorite clothes (favorite articles of clothes; what you wear at school and outside school; if you follow the fashion / why (not); where you buy clothes; who buys clothes for you).
6. Conclusion (Some people do not choose their clothes to the latest fashion. They wear what suits them, what is comfortable and what they can afford.).

QUESTIONS
1. What attitudes do people have to fashion?
2. What does fashion include?
3. What changes in fashion very quickly?
4. How does the season influence clothes?
5. What kind of clothes do people wear on various occasions?
6. Do you follow the fashion?
7. What are your favorite types of clothes?
8. Where do you usually buy clothes?
9. Do you prefer buying clothes yourself or with your parents?
10. Do your parents give you pocket money for new clothes?

USEFUL WORDS AND PHRASES
Clothes Clothes
suit / costume men suit / women suit
tweed / leather / suede)