Fashion& Clothes Flashcards

1
Q

She’s a slave to fashion.

Like most young people I’m a bit of a slave to fashion.

A

be a slave to sth:

to be influenced too much by something.

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The iPod quickly established itself as a must-have device.

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Must-have: A must-have object is something that many people want to own, sth that is highly fashionable and therefore in demand.

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3
Q

​X clothes are not formal or not suitable for special occasions:
casual clothes

A

Casual

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4
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I hate getting dressed up for special occasions.

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To get dressed up: to put on nice clothes, often to go somewhere special.

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5
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I don’t think other people would call me a fashion icon.

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Fashion icon: a person who is famous for their sense of fashion.

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6
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This film is vintage (= has the best characteristics typical of films made by) Disney.

She loves buying vintage clothing.

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Vintage: of high quality and lasting value, or showing the best and most typical characteristics of a particular type of thing, especially from the past.

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Old clothes especially in classic styles never go out of fashion.

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To go out of fashion: to not be in fashion anymore.

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8
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She is well-dressed

A

🌱

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9
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She takes a lot of pride in her appearance.

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To take pride in one’s appearance: to pay attention to how one looks.

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10
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She isn’t dressed to kill

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Dressed to kill: wearing clothes that attract admirers.

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Most of the time her clothes are just off the peg.

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Off the peg: clothing that is ready made

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12
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She is not interested in designer labels.

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Designer labels: a well-known company that makes clothing.

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13
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She doesn’t seem too concerned about keeping up with the latest fashion.

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To keep up with the latest fashion: to wear the latest fashion

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14
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She wears clothes that are timeless

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Timeless: sth that doesn’t go out of fashion.

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15
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Dress for the occasion

A

🌱🌱

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16
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Some people think that it is important to look like they are on trend.

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On trend: to be very fashionable

17
Q

It is important to have an eye for what looks good.

She has a good eye for detail.

A

have an eye for something:

to have an ability to notice something

18
Q

Knowing how to mix and match different items of clothing that go well together.

A

Mix and match:🔥

19
Q

He’s got a lot of money but he doesn’t flaunt it.

A

Flaunt: to show or make obvious something you are proud of in order to get admiration

20
Q

Stylish , Chic ,

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🌱🌱🌱

21
Q

If something, especially clothing or material, is hard-wearing it lasts for a long time and looks good even if it is used a lot.

A

Hard-wearing

22
Q

Sports clothing is at the height of fashions.

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At the height of fashion: fashionable

23
Q

I don’t really follow up to the minute fashions.

A

Up to the minute: the most recent

24
Q

If a person is dressed to the nines, then it usually means they want to impress someone.

A

Dressed to the nines: wearing very formal clothes.

25
Q

Fashion makes us to be a follower not a trendsetter

A

👌🏻

26
Q

Fashion slaves are simply exploited

A

🎀

27
Q

Burden to a budget of a family

Imposes unwanted costs

A

🎈

28
Q

Influences people’s Purchasing decisions and shopping habits.

A

💚

29
Q

Supermodel

A

🔥

30
Q

Unusual clothes worn to impress people

A

Fashion statement

31
Q

Fashion victim

A

😣