Fashion & Design - Vocab
The finest …… for women and men are here to shop now. We’ve got Chanel and Prada among others.
DESIGNER CLOTHES
I don’t know why my best friend is filled with such a deep …… .
SADNESS
I got a message from someone who didn’t leave their name.
Ah yes, that …… been Jeff, I asked him to call you.
MIGHT HAVE
I think we can all say it was a …… successful evening.
VERY
gender-neutral - suitable for men only/women only/everybody
everybody
Don't forget to take a few …… T-shirts – it's going to be really sunny and warm.
SHORT-SLEEVED
Men are getting more concerned with their …… .
APPEARANCE
Rupert didn’t get the job he wanted.
I’m sorry, he …… really disappointed.
MUST BE
There aren’t …… plates, perhaps we can borrow some from Carlos.
ENOUGH
be in - be currently trendy/unfashionable
trendy
Julia has beautiful legs and she likes making them look attractive by wearing …… jeans.
TIGHT
Everyone should be aware of their strengths and …… .
WEAKNESSES
He borrowed Julie’s car without asking and badly scratched it.
Oh dear, Julia …… been very pleased.
CAN’T HAVE
The weather was …… lovely that we decided to stay an extra day in Florence
SO
dress to impress - wear clothes to make a positive/negative impression on others
positive
Don't say that you are not …… about fashion! You read so many fashion magazines and then go shopping spending so much money on clothes.
OBSESSIVE
Their courses are designed to allow maximum …… .
FLEXIBILITY
The burglars got in through the window, the lock is broken.
Yes, it is obvious they …… broken in that way.
MUST HAVE
I know it’s a …… expensive gift, but I think she deserves a treat.
VERY
off-the-rack - clothes made to a standard size/especially to fit one person
a standard size
Let's check how …… you are. What do you know about the latest trends?
FASHION-CONSCIOUS
Are all …… ready to start the race?
PARTICIPANTS
Have you found your keys?
No, there are a dozen places I …… left them.
MIGHT HAVE
It is …… difficult to do for a little child.
SO/VERY/TOO
suit up - put on casual/special clothes
special