Educao e Formao de Adultos - Lngua Estrangeira/Ingls 2010/2011

Vintage English - The descriptions

1. This stunning ensemble from Pauline Trigres Fall 1972 collection is a metallic brocade strapless evening gown and coordinating double-faced wool cape. The strapless gown is elegant and sophisticated. Trigre was known for her structured garments that were never fussy or frilly and this gown is no exception. It is masterfully constructed. The bodice features a fold over detail around the top that can loop or tie in the back. It could also be worn with a jeweled brooch. Closure with center back zipper.

2. Designed by Karen Stark for Harvey Berin this 1950s dress of black Chantilly lace over silk is a showstopper! The lace itself features a large swirling floral pattern that is lined with black silk satin on the bodice and horizontal stripes of black and hot pink satin beneath the skirt. The effect is elegant and eye catching.

3. Soft coral colored taffeta and tulle have been used to perfection to style this delightful vintage Original. The shaped bodice fits like a dream and is artfully constructed of pleated tulle that is trimmed with taffeta piping. The skirt features two layers of tulle over the taffeta lining. This trim undulates around the skirt just below hip length and forms an interesting pattern as it falls within the fold of the skirt. Very pretty indeed. Closure with metal zipper on the side. 4. Simply tailored, this embroidered raw silk coat from the 1920s is an update on the classic duster and quintessential art deco. Wraps asymmetrically with a large button and loop closure and single interior snap. The collar, cuffs, patch pockets and wide band around the hemline are all heavily embroidered by hand in silk floss. The effect is simply beautiful.

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The words
Bodice n. Brocade n.

without straps over the shoulders.

thick heavy decorative cloth which has a pattern of gold and silver threads. decorated with lots of frills. a small metal fastener on clothes that works when you press its two parts together. a piece of clothing. the part of a woman's dress above her waist. a piece of jewellery that you fasten to your clothes, usually worn by women. to move around quickly in a twisting circular movement, or to make something do this a flat narrow fold in a skirt, a pair of trousers, a dress etc. to include or show something as a special or important part of something, or to be included as an important part. a piece of material that covers the inside of something, especially a piece of clothing. additional decoration on a car, piece of clothing etc. to put paper or cloth over something to cover it. the length of a dress, skirt etc.

Brooch n. Feature v.

Frilly adj. Garment n. (formal) Hemline n.

Lining n.

Pleat n. Snap n.

strapless (dress/gown/bra) adj.

Swirl v. Trim n. Wrap v.

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The language
1. Word formation Affixation: addition of a prefix, a suffix, or both. Ex: meaning - meaningful # meaningless; love lover; accuse accusation; active activity; (care) careful carefully*; pleasant unpleasant; imagine unimaginable. Conversion: world class change. Ex: drive (verb) - drive (noun). Compounding: joining two or more words. Ex: teapot, armchair ; daughter-in-law; middle class, full moon. * Adverb Formation: The ending ly can be added to most adjectives to form adverbs. Ex: careful carefully, active actively. 2. Participial adjectives Adjectives derived from present participles (boring) and past participles (bored). Ex: The lesson is boring [cause/agent]. The students are bored [state]. 3. Passive voice Passive voice is used when the focus is on the action. It is not important or not known, however, who or what is performing the action. Ex: Cotton is grown in the USA. Hamlet was written by Shakespeare. [verb to be + past participle] We can form the passive in any tense. Some wxamples: Simple present An order was given. Past Perfect An order had been given. Going to future An order is going to be given. 4. Compound tenses: Present Perfect Simple He has spoken. Present Perfect Progressive He has been speaking. Future Perfect He will have spoken. Conditional He would have spoken.