Vocabulary
What's the meaning of "dress up/down" when talking about clothing?
Make it look casual or elegant.
What traditional Canadian winter coat has a fur-lined hood and is made for extreme cold?
Parka
What country is known for the fashion city “Paris”?
France
What does “dress code” mean?
Rules about what you can wear in a place (e.g., school, work).
Fit like a glove = meaning + use in a sentence
To fit perfectly (clothing)
“I found a jacket that fits like a glove—it’s perfect!”
What does it mean when something is "a staple in my wardrobe"?
Something suitable for a variety of occasions
Name any Canadian fashion brand.
Arizia, Lululemon, Roots, Frank & Oak...
Which country is famous for traditional clothing called “kimono”?
Japan
What’s the difference between “fashionable” and “practical”?
Fashionable = trendy; Practical = useful or comfortable.
Off the rack / Off the peg (UK) = meaning + use in a sentence
Clothes that are ready-made, not tailored
“I usually buy my clothes off the rack—it’s easier and cheaper.”
Give 2 collocations with the word “fashion” (e.g., __________ fashion).
Examples: high fashion, fast fashion, vintage fashion, fashion industry.
What Canadian brand uses a red, white, and blue circular patch with a maple leaf in the center?
Canada Goose.
In what country would you find traditional clothing like the “sari”?
India
What do you call second-hand clothes stores?
Thrift stores / Charity shops.
Who's a "A bargain hunter"?
Someone who looks for good deals or cheap prices
Give a more advanced synonym for each of the following words:
“Old-fashioned”
“Trendy”
“Clothing”
Old-fashioned → outdated / passé / antiquated
Trendy → fashionable / on-trend / in vogue
Clothing → attire / garments / apparel
What do Canadians typically wear during winter? (name at least 3 items)
Coat, scarf, mittens, beanie, snow boots.
What is the name of the Scottish patterned fabric often used in kilts?
Tartan
What is “fast fashion”?
Cheap, quickly produced clothes that follow trends and are often low quality.
What's "Window shopping"?
Looking at items in shops without buying them
What is the difference between “smart”, “elegant”, and “chic” when describing clothing or style?
Smart = neat, tidy, and suitable for formal situations (e.g., office wear)
Elegant = graceful and stylish, often simple and high quality (e.g., an evening gown)
Chic = fashionable and sophisticated, often trendy and minimal
What is a “toque” in Canadian English?
A warm knitted hat (wool hat).
Name one country where wearing bright colors is a cultural tradition.
Examples: India, Nigeria, Mexico.
Name a fashion capital besides Paris.
New York, Milan, London.
Hand-me-downs = meaning + use in a sentence
Clothes passed from one person to another, usually in a family
“As the youngest child, I always wore my brother’s hand-me-downs.”