The impression we make on other people has always played a great role. And it doesn’t only mean what we say or how educated we are. Our appearance is also very important. It is not a secret that clothes make the man. That is why nowadays a lot of people give special attention to the way they look. And usually it is not just the clothes we wear but a style we choose.
The well-known styles are classic, romantic, sporty, ethnic and some others. As for me, I cannot say that I stick to one certain style. I wear different outfits depending on the situation. In everyday life I prefer casual style. I usually wear comfortable jeans, trendy tops and flat shoes. Sometimes I add accessories to my outfit. In cold weather it might be some stylish scarf with large prints, in hot weather I put on a necklace or a chain with a pendant.
I like soft, neutral hues. My basic wardrobe consists of clothes of grey, beige and dark colours. This allows me to mixplenty of garments creating various outfits for various purposes. Pastel hues are my other favourite colour scheme. I think these delicate shades look very nice in summer. As for winter I prefer clothes of more saturated colours such as wine red or dark green. I also like floral prints. I think flowers create romantic mood.
In addition to that, I always follow new fashion trends. For me it is some kind of an inspiration to new ideas.
I think it is very important for everyone to find their own style. Comfortable and appropriate clothes raise our self-confidence. People who wear nice and neat clothes are more likely to win our favour. To my mind, the material also plays a significant role. Clothes made of natural high-quality materials will be used for long. In conclusion I would like to add that clothes we wear and style we choose is not just a one-minute affair but a habit which needs to be developed.
Впечатление, которое мы производим на других людей, всегда имело большое значение. И это не только то, что мы говорим или насколько образованы. Наша внешность также важна. Ведь не секрет, что встречают по одежке, а провожают по уму. Вот почему сегодня многие люди обращают особое внимание на свой внешний вид. И, как правило, это не просто одежда, которую мы носим, а стиль, который мы себе подобрали.
Известные стили – это классический, романтический, спортивный, этнический и некоторые другие. Что касается меня, то я не могу сказать, что придерживаюсь какого-то определенного стиля. Я надеваю различные наряды в зависимости от ситуации. В обычной жизни я предпочитаю повседневный стиль. Я, как правило, ношу удобные джинсы, стильные топы и обувь без каблука. Иногда я дополняю свой образ аксессуарами. В холодную погоду это может быть какой-то модный шарф с крупным рисунком, а в жаркую погоду я надеваю бусы или цепочку с кулоном.
Мне нравятся мягкие нейтральные оттенки. Мой базовый гардероб состоит из одежды серых, бежевых и темных цветов. Это позволяет мне сочетать множество вещей, создавая многочисленные образы на разные случаи. Пастельные оттенки – еще одна моя любимая цветовая гамма. Я думаю, что нежные тона смотрятся особенно красиво летом. Зимой я предпочитаю одежду более насыщенных цветов, таких как бордовый или темно-зеленый. Мне также нравятся цветы на ткани. Я считаю, что цветы создают романтическое настроение.
К тому же я всегда слежу за новыми трендами. Для меня это своего рода источник вдохновения для новых идей.
Я думаю, что каждому очень важно найти свой собственный стиль. Комфортная и подходящая одежда повышает уверенность в себе. Люди, которые носят красивую и опрятную одежду, скорее располагают к себе. Я считаю, что материал также играет значимую роль. Одежда из натуральных высококачественных материалов прослужит долго. В заключение, я бы хотела добавить, что одежда, которую мы носим, и стиль, который мы выбираем – это не минутное дело, а привычка, которую нужно вырабатывать.
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 jewellery 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 theatre, 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 colours, 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 favourite 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.
ПЛАН-ОТВЕТ. CLOTHES AND FASHION
1. Вступление (attitudes to fashion/choosy/ready-made clothes/secondhand
clothes/follow the fashion/hair style/ accessories/styles,
etc.).
2. Рассказать о том, какую одежду носят в разные времена года
(summer: summer dresses/shorts/Bermudas, etc.; winter:
trousers/jeans/ cardigans/trainers, etc.).
3. Рассказать о том, что одевают в разных ситуациях
(concert/theatre/sports competitions, etc.).
4. Рассказать о подростковой моде
(jeans/T-shirts/sweatshirts/trainers/ popular brands, etc.).
5. Рассказать о своей любимой одежде (favourite 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. Заключение (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 favourite 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?
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