Fashion

“Fashion is something that goes in one year and out the other.”

“Clothes make the man.”

1. What does fashion mean? - fashion is the way of dressing that is popular at

a certain time, - it is the main concern of people who want to be

“in”. - changes very fast2. Who is more concerned about fashion –

men or women? ...is more particular about... - generally women, shopping means a relax for

them - they like to follow new fashion trends through

fashion magazines or fashion shows. - shopping for clothes means a waste of time for

most men

3. What is the purpose of wearing clothes? - the first purpose of wearing clothes was to protect ourselves

from cold and some harms, - social aspect - we are taught that being naked is

embarrassing, - clothes make us look very attractive, we want to look

attractive for the opposite sex4. Can wearing different clothes express something? - they express a social status of people (according to clothes

we can distinguish between the rich and the poor) - we can express ourselves through clothes, our mood,

interests, preferences. If we are in a good mood / bad mood – what colours do we wear?

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The importance of clothes

5. Have fashion styles always been changing fast ?

- in the past fashion styles didn´t change so fast - in many previous centures women´s and men´s

clothes were totally different. Women wore just long dresses and long hair. It wasn´t polite for them to wear trousers at all.

- in the 20th century people´s clothing changed rapidly. Women started wearing clothes like men – it means trousers, they also shortened their hair

Fashion styles

6. What are people´s attitudes towards fashion like?

- some people are willing to spend a fortune on clothes in brand name clothes shop and boutiques.

- on the other hand, some people are not interested in fashion at all and they wear clothes according to their own taste and style, they think it´s a waste of money.

- finally, there are people who like fashion but they can´t afford to buy expensive brand name clothes and they buy imitations or cheaper clothes in markets or second-hand shops.

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People's attitudes

Fashion possibilities7. How and where can you get clothes?

- we can buy them at the clothes shop or boutique or have/get clothes made

- in the past, people preferred dressmakers and tailors ( poor choice of goods in the shops),

- nowadays we prefer rather ready-made clothes (it is cheaper)

- if you need to have a unique dress for a special occasion, you can rent it from a special rent clothes shop or go to the tailor.

8. Traditional and modern (contemporary) fabrics

- traditional materials are cotton, silk, wool, linen,

- later they were replaced by synthetic fibres – silk, nylon, polyester

- clothes nowadays are washable, non-iron and shrink-resistant.

Young people and fashion9. What is attitude of the young towards fashion? - fashion is a way of self-expression for them - they like to rebel against adults by means of clothes,

hairstyle, wearing different accessories, piercing, tatoos

- sometimes they want to copy the style of clothing of some admired celebrity

- an important part of an image is hair. There is a great freedom in hairstyles and colours. Some people grow their hair long, have highlights done, others have their hair very short, spiky and often dyed.

Favourite clothes10. Which clothes are popular nowadays? - the most popular item of clothing has always been

jeans. They are worn by generations in various cuts and styles.

- clothes popular among girls: - different dresses, skirts – short or longer, loose or

tight sweatshirts, colourful tops - clothes popular among boys: - baseball caps, t-shirts or sporty shirts, jeans and

sneakers/trainers are popular among boys, as well as tracksuits

Occasional clothes - formal situations (banquets,balls, public parties, job interview)

11. What do women and men wear for special occassions?

- women: formal/smart clothes, long dresses, blouses, accessories, costumes, evening gowns/dresses

- jewellery (necklace, bracelet, earrings, rings)

- handbags should match their dresses and shoes.

- men: dark suit or tuxedo, a white shirt with a tie or a bow tie and dark shoes.

- some jobs require wearing uniforms, white coats, costumes, aprons. (in banks, policemen, physicians)

Clothes and weather12. What kinds of clothes do we wear in different

seasons? - in spring and summer- people prefer light and airy

fibres, e.g. nylon or silk, cotton (we sweat a lot) - we wear short-sleeved or sleeveless shirts, loose

blouses, T-shirts, or Bermuda shorts, sandals and slippers, flip-flops.

- if we go swimming: swimming costumes (bikini, trunks) - in autumn/fall and winter – warmer materials (cotton,

wool): long-sleeved T-shirts, jackets, sweaters, coats, fur coats, anoraks, jumpers, pullovers, cardigans, polo necks, gloves, hats, caps, scarves and boots.

Questions • Who is fashion created by?

• Why is fashion expensive for common people?

• What are people's attitudes towards fashion?

• Why is it important for people to look good?

• How is clothing connected with weather?

• What do men and women wear for special/causal occasions?

• Why do people go to tailors?

• Why is fashion a way of self-expression?

• What is also an important part of our image?

VocabularyAnorak – vetrovkaApron - zásteraBaggy, loose – široký, voľnýBell-shaped – zvonovéBleached – chemicky bielenéBow tie – motýlikTie – kravataBracelet – náramokBrand name – obchodná značkaLabel - visačkaTo dress up – nahodiť saDyed hair – odfarbené vlasyExcess – výstrednosťFabric – tkaninaGown – plášťHighlight – melírJumper – sveterTo be particular about – dbať na niečo

To match to – hodiť sa k niečomuTo fit – hodiť sa, padnúť – o šatáchMittens – palčiakyModest – skromnýNeckline – výstrihPattern – vzorPolo neck – rolákReveal – odhaliťSleeve – rukávSlippers – papuče, šľapkySmart – upravený, elegantnýSneakers – teniskySpiky – ježatý účesTracksuit – tepláková súpravaTrunk – plavkové trenírkySweater – hrubý sveterSweatshirt – tenká bunda bavlnenáTuxedo – smokingVeil - závoj

Accompanied – sprevádzanýAlternate – striedaťBleache – bieliťColourfast – stálofarebnýDetergent – prací prostriedokDotted – bodkovanýFitting room – skúšobná

kabínkaGarment – odev, šatstvoTo launder – vyprať a usušiťLow-heeled – na nízkom

opätkuPants(AmE)- nohaviceTo perform – vykonaťStockings - pančuchy

Socks – ponožkyScarf – šálTo wring – vyžmýkaťIt fits me fine .Sedí mi dobre.Do you want to try it on?Chcete si to vyskúšať?To have a dress made – dať si

ušiť šatyTo spend a fortune – minúť

majetok naTo grow the hair long – nechať si

narásť dlhé vlasyTo be very alike – byť veľmi

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