Speaking Vocabulary: Clothes

It is in vogue (ɪt ɪz ɪn voʊg): Currently popular or in fashion.

It is fashionable (ɪt ɪz ˈfæʃənəbəl): Stylish and currently popular.

It is one of a kind (ɪt ɪz wʌn ʌv ə kaɪnd): Unique; unlike anything else.

It is trendy (ɪt ɪz ˈtrɛndi): Currently popular or in style.

Casual/formal clothes (ˈkæʒuəl/ˈfɔːrməl kloʊðz): Outfits suitable for everyday wear or relaxed settings (casual) versus outfits suitable for formal events or occasions (formal).

Fashion is a cycle (ˈfæʃən ɪz ə ˈsaɪkəl): Fashion trends tend to repeat or come back after certain periods.

Flamboyant clothes (flæmˈbɔɪənt kloʊðz): Bright, colorful, and often ostentatious clothing.

Mix and match (mɪks ænd mætʃ): Combining different clothing items to create unique looks.

Eclectic in my choice of clothes (ɪˈklɛktɪk ɪn maɪ tʃɔɪs ʌv kloʊðz): Choosing clothes from a diverse range of sources or styles.

The length of the skirt (ðə lɛŋkθ ʌv ðə skɜːrt): Refers to how long a skirt is, e.g., mini, midi, maxi.

Clothes reflect personality (kloʊðz rɪˈflɛkt ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti): The idea that what one wears can indicate or express their personal character or preferences.

National costume (ˈnæʃənəl ˈkɒstjuːm): Traditional clothing representing a country or a specific culture within a country.

Traditional clothes (trəˈdɪʃənəl kloʊðz): Outfits that are passed down and representative of a certain culture or history.

Decent clothes (ˈdiːsənt kloʊðz): Proper and respectable clothing.

He/she is fashion conscious (hiː/ʃiː ɪz ˈfæʃən ˈkɒnʃəs): Someone who is aware of and often follows the latest fashion trends.

Has good colour sense (hæz gʊd ˈkʌlər sɛns): Has a good ability to coordinate and choose colors effectively, especially in fashion.

It is reasonably priced (ɪt ɪz ˈriːzənəbli praɪst): The price is fair and affordable.

It is prohibitively expensive (ɪt ɪz prəˈhɪbɪtɪvli ɪkˈspɛnsɪv): So expensive that it prevents people from buying or doing something.

Symbol of national identity (ˈsɪmbəl ʌv ˈnæʃənəl aɪˈdɛntɪti): A representation or emblem that signifies a nation’s identity.

Brand conscious society (brænd ˈkɒnʃəs səˈsaɪəti): A society where people are very aware of brands and often make purchases based on brand names.

Fashion has changed with times (ˈfæʃən hæz tʃeɪndʒd wɪð taɪmz): Fashion evolves and changes as time progresses.

Designer clothes (dɪˈzaɪnər kloʊðz): Clothing created by fashion designers, often branded and more expensive.

It is worn on auspicious days (ɪt ɪz wɔːrn ɒn ɔːˈspɪʃəs deɪz): Refers to clothes that are worn on special or lucky days, often in cultural or religious contexts.

It is cumbersome (ɪt ɪz ˈkʌmbərsəm): Difficult to handle or wear because of size or weight.

Elicits patriotic feelings (ɪˈlɪsɪts pæˈtriːɒtɪk ˈfiːlɪŋz): Evokes feelings of pride and love for one’s country.

Symbol of patriotism (ˈsɪmbəl ʌv pæˈtriːɒtɪzəm): A representation or emblem that signifies love and devotion to one’s country.

Shows the indigenous culture (ʃoʊz ðə ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs ˈkʌltʃər): Displays or represents the traditions and customs of the original inhabitants of a region.

It is worn on auspicious days (ɪt ɪz wɔːrn ɒn ɔːˈspɪʃəs deɪz): Refers to clothes that are worn on special or fortunate days, particularly in a cultural, religious, or ceremonial context.

It is cumbersome (ɪt ɪz ˈkʌmbərsəm): It refers to something being difficult to handle, manage, or wear due to its size, weight, or complexity.

Elicits patriotic feelings (ɪˈlɪsɪts pəˈtriːɒtɪk ˈfiːlɪŋz): Evokes or draws out feelings of pride, love, and devotion towards one’s country.

Symbol of patriotism (ˈsɪmbəl ɒv pəˈtriːɒtɪzm): An emblem or representation that signifies love, pride, and devotion to one’s country.

Shows the indigenous culture (ʃoʊz ðə ɪnˈdɪdʒənəs ˈkʌltʃər): Represents or highlights the customs, traditions, and practices of the native inhabitants of a region or country.