1)What does fashion include?
2)What changes in fashion very quickly?
3)What influences the way we dress?
4)The most popular types of clothes with teenagers are black suits and shoes of the “Clarks” shoe company, aren’t they?
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.
- Hey. How are you? What have you been up to recently?
- I'm fine, thank you. Not much. I've been thinking about Halloween and where can I spend it. What about you?
- Actually, I'm going to throw a Holloween party at my house.
- Wow. That's great! Have you thought this through already?
- Not really. I don't even know where to start.
- Okay, I'll help you with it. Firstly, you have to decide on snacks and drinks.
- I guess, it would be nice to buy some candies and maybe some chips. Basically, I'm going to buy something that you can eat without a fork or a spoon. As for drinks, I'm going to buy some Cola, Srpite, maybe some juice and water. What do you think?
- You've made a good decision. From my expirience, noone wants to eat something heavy or something that requires using spoons or forks at the party. Next thing you need is decorations.
- Oh, right! I think about buying a lot of pumpkins and cutting faces and things on it. Also, I think about buying some Halloween-themed candles and houseware. I don't know. I guess I'll decide at the shop.
- Who are you going to invite to this party?
- My house is really big, so I think I will invite my classmates and all the people I know. They can bring their friends, too. Oh, this is going to be so much fun!
- Fantastic! Have you though about your costume, though?
- I totally forgot about it! Thank you for reminding me. I have to think about something simple, since I don't have much time or money for making it. I might go as a pirate or something. What about you? You're going to my party, right? Who are you going to dress as?
- Of course, I'm coming to your party! I actually have made my costume already. But I want to keep it a secret. You'll like it, I'm sure.
- Well, I can't wait to see it. So, I think I should go prepairing for the party.
- Okay. Bye. No! Wait! When is the party starting?
- Oh, right. I completely forgot. It's on the 27th of October at 9 pm. Come and bring your friends!
- I will! Goodbye.
- Bye-bye.