I like wearing different clothes. I have got a lot of jeans: black, gray, dark blue, light blue, brown and even red. Generally I prefer skinny jeans, but I have a pair of loose light blue jeans too.

Of course, I have got a lot of skirts too. Most of them are mini-skirts. I have got red and dark blue full skirts, black and gray pencil skirts and a dark blue denim skirt. I have also got a long pink chiffon skirt. It is my favorite one: it looks really smart. I have got several beautiful dresses. In the summer I also wear shorts or breeches.

In the winter I enjoy wearing loose and thick woolen sweaters. My favorite one is light blue with white snowflakes.

I like wearing different shirts. I have got a lot of checked and striped shirts of different colors. I have also got two white shirts. One of them is big and loose; I usually wear it with skinny jeans. The other is quite formal and I often wear it to school. I have got several jumpers, pullovers and polo neck sweaters. I have also got a lot of T-shirts and blouses of different colors.

In the autumn and spring I also wear my light green raincoat or a black leather jacket. In the winter I wear my warm red jacket or a fur coat. I have got several woolen hats, scarves and gloves to wear with my jackets and coats.

I like to wear different clothes. I have a lot of jeans: black, gray, navy blue, light blue, brown and even red. I generally prefer skinny jeans, but I also have light blue wide leg jeans.

Of course, I also have a lot of skirts. Most of them are mini skirts. I have red and blue wide leg skirts, black and gray pencil skirts, and a navy denim skirt. I also have a long pink chiffon skirt. This is my favorite: she looks very smart. I have some pretty dresses. In the summer, I also wear shorts or breeches.

In winter, I really like to wear big, warm woolen sweaters. My favorite is light blue with white snowflakes.

I like to wear different shirts. I have a lot of plaid and striped shirts in different colors. I also have two white shirts. One of them is large and free; I usually wear it with skinny jeans. The other is quite strict, and I often wear it to school. I have several cardigans, pullovers and turtlenecks. Also, I have a lot of T-shirts and blouses in different colors.

In the fall and spring, I wear a light green raincoat or black leather jacket. In winter, I wear a warm red jacket or fur coat. I have several wool hats, scarves and gloves that I wear with my jackets, fur coat and raincoat.

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 at different times of the year (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, apparel, dress, garments, costume- clothes, dress

Types of clothing

• Outer garments, overclothes - outerwear
• Children’s apparel (wear, clothing) - children's clothing
• Women’s clothes, lady’s wear - women’s clothes
• Menswear, men’s clothing - men's clothing
• Underwear - underwear
• Casuals - casual wear
• Sportswear - sportswear
• Knitwear - knitwear

Popular clothing in English

Among the variety of purchased goods, what we wear takes a leading position. After all, clothes are an integral part of our existence.

• Blouse - blouse
• cardigan - cardigan
• coat - coat
• dress - dress
• dressing gown - robe
• fur coat
• jacket (tuxedo - AmE) - jacket
• jeans - jeans
• jersey - knitted sweater
• jumper - jumper
• outfit - equipment
• pants - trousers - amer; pants
• pullover - jacket
• raincoat - raincoat
• shirt - shirt
• shorts - shorts
• skirt - skirt
• sweater - sweater
• trousers - trousers
• T ‑ shirt - short sleeve shirt
• uniform - form
• waistcoat - vest

Accessories:

• belt - belt
• beret - beret
• boe tie - bow tie
• bra - bra
• braces (BrE) / suspenders (AmE) - suspenders
• cap - cap
• cuff - cuff
• cuff-link - cufflink
• hat - hat
• gloves - gloves
• knickers - panties, sports panties (pantiesAmE)
• mittens - mittens, mittens
• scarf - scarf
• socks - socks
• stockings - stockings
• tie - tie
• tights - tights (AmE pantyhose)
• underwear - underwear
• zippers - zipper (to zip up - zip up)

Shoes (footwear) also play an important role in creating a person's appearance:

• Shoes - shoes
• high-heeled shoes - high-heeled shoes
• trainers / sneakers - sneakers
• boots - boots
• high shoes - boots
• sandals - sandals, sandals
• slippers - slippers

Hats

• Beret - beret
• Cap - cap; hat; cap; cap
• cowboy hat, stetson - cowboy hat, stetson
• hat - hat, hat; hat
• helmet - helmet-hat
• straw hat - straw hat
• veil - veil, veil

Baby Clothes - Baby Clothes

• playsuit ‑baby jumpsuit
• pram suit - a suit for a baby ("baby")
• sun hat - panama hat
• booties - booties
• rompers [‘rɔmpəz] = romper suit - jumpsuit
• mittens = mitts - mittens
• bib - bib

Description of clothes in English

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.

Famous British clothing brands

Today such British clothing brands are known as:

MotherCare, ZipZap, Diesel, DKNY, ELLE, GAP, Timberland, NEXT, ESPRIT, The OUTNET and many more.

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.

Clothing-related adjectives and verbs

Clothing in English can be described with words such as:

• elegant - elegant
• smart - neat, tidy;
• trendy - fashionable;
• chic / ʃiːk / - refined;
• scruffy - worn, sloppy.
• When we describe a person in clothes in English, we rate them as:
• well-dressed - well-dressed;
• badly-dressed - tastelessly dressed;
• fashionalble - fashion-conscious;
• stylishly dressed - stylishly dressed;
• old-fashioned - old-fashioned.

Words and phrases related to Clothing

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.

Study words from our list and you will definitely fill the gap in your vocabulary on this topic.

As you know, clothing appeared almost together with the appearance of man. Now it is an integral part of our life. Today our English lesson is about clothing or clothesin English. This topic is important because clothes are our everyday attribute, so it is often found in speech.

English offers us a fairly large vocabulary regarding clothing. It is useful to familiarize children with this article in order to form their basic vocabulary for clothing in this language. Clothing for children is a frequent topic of English lessons at school, in all primary grades.

In English lessons for children, it is useful to distinguish between men's and women's clothing, and see what boys and girls are wearing.

So, clothes for boys in English:

• Shirt - shirt
• Trousers - pants, trousers
• Tie - tie
• Jacket - jacket
• Suit - suit
• Sweater - sweater
• Vest - vest
• T-shirt - T-shirt, T-shirt
• Jumper - jumper
• Socks - socks
• Cap - cap, hat

Pay attention to the examples of sentences with these words:

• At school the boys wear white shirts and black trousers... - At school, boys wear white shirts and black pants.
• It is cool today; put on your jacket... - It's cool outside, put on Blazer.
• Yesterday my mum bought a new suit for me. - Yesterday my mom bought me a new one costume.

And now a small dictionary of clothes for girls in English:

• Dress - dress
• Skirt - skirt
• Blouse - blouse, blouse
• Tights - tights
• Stockings - stockings
• Hat - hat

Examples of sentences with these words:

• My new dress is very beautiful. - My new the dress very beautiful.
• May I try on that blue skirt? - Can I try on that blue a skirt?
• This red blouse suits you very well. - This red blouse suits you very well.

The name of the shoes for children in English

And now shoes or footwear for children in English:

• Boots - boots, boots
• Sneakers - sneakers
• Trainers - sneakers
• Sandals - sandals
• Slippers - slippers
• Shoes - shoes, footwear in general

For example:

• When I go to play tennis, I put on sneakers or trainers... - When I go to play tennis, I put on sneakers or sneakers.
• Sandals are very good for summer. - Sandals very good for summer.
• In winter we wear boots... - In winter we wear boots (boots).

Our topic also looks at words that refer to clothing, the process of dressing, wearing, buying clothes, trying on, and so on. Note:

• Wear - wear
• Put on / put off - put on / take off
• Try on - measure
• Buy - to buy
• Size - size
• Color - color
• Suit - fit

Instead of sample sentences, we suggest you follow a short dialogue on the topic "In a clothing store" so that you can see how these words work in speech:

- Good morning!
- Good morning! What can I help you with?
- I would like to buy a shirt and a sweater for my son to wear at school. Do you have anything?
- Sure! What size and what color would you like?
— Size 38, white, blue or light-blue; the same for the sweater.
- Ok, we have some models, try them on.
- Oh, this color and this size suit him very well. We’ll take this shirt and this sweater. How much are they?
- Altogether is 50 dollars.

- Good morning!
- Good morning! How can I help you?
- I would like to buy shirt and sweater for my son, so that you can wear to school. Do you have anything?
- Of course! Which the size and Colour you prefer?
—The size 38, white, blue or light blue; the same goes for the sweater.
- Ok, we have several models, measure their.
- Oh this Colour and this one the size fit him very well. We'll take this shirt and this sweater. How much do they cost?
- All together $ 50.

Practice yourself making up similar dialogues with your child, using as many words as possible related to clothing.

Clothes for all seasons

Now let's talk about clothes for different seasons. We will not list clothes for each season, we will just divide them into cold season (winter, autumn) and warm season (summer, spring).

So, clothes for cold weather or for the cold season (winter / autumn clothes):

• Coat - coat
• Anorak - jacket
• Jumper - jumper, sweatshirt
• Jeans - jeans
• Raincoat - raincoat, raincoat
• Gloves - gloves
• Scarf - scarf
• Fur coat - fur coat

Clothes for the warm season (summer / spring clothes):

• Shorts - shorts
• T-shirt - T-shirt, T-shirt
• Bikini - bikini
• Swimsuit - swimsuit
• Top - top

As you can see, the vocabulary of clothing is abundant in English. It remains only to remember these words. In your lesson with your children, make up sentences, phrases, arrange dictations for the children on these words. Very soon they will remember them, and will use them in speech.