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 fast
2. 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
 The importance of clothes
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 sex
4. 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?
 Fashion styles
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
 People's attitudes
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.
 Fashion possibilities
7. 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 fashion
9. 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 clothes
10. 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 weather
12. 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?
 Vocabulary
Anorak – vetrovka To match to – hodiť sa k niečomu
Apron - zástera To fit – hodiť sa, padnúť – o šatách
Baggy, loose – široký, voľný Mittens – palčiaky
Bell-shaped – zvonové Modest – skromný
Bleached – chemicky bielené Neckline – výstrih
Bow tie – motýlik Pattern – vzor
Tie – kravata Polo neck – rolák
Bracelet – náramok Reveal – odhaliť
Brand name – obchodná značka Sleeve – rukáv
Label - visačka Slippers – papuče, šľapky
To dress up – nahodiť sa Smart – upravený, elegantný
Dyed hair – odfarbené vlasy Sneakers – tenisky
Excess – výstrednosť Spiky – ježatý účes
Fabric – tkanina Tracksuit – tepláková súprava
Gown – plášť Trunk – plavkové trenírky
Highlight – melír Sweater – hrubý sveter
Jumper – sveter Sweatshirt – tenká bunda bavlnená
To be particular about – dbať na niečo Tuxedo – smoking
Veil - závoj
Accompanied – sprevádzaný
Alternate – striedať
Bleache – bieliť
Colourfast – stálofarebný
Detergent – prací prostriedok
Dotted – bodkovaný
Fitting room – skúšobná
kabínka
Garment – odev, šatstvo
To launder – vyprať a usušiť
Low-heeled – na nízkom
opätku
Pants(AmE)- nohavice
To perform – vykonať
Stockings - pančuchy
Socks – ponožky
Scarf – šál
To wring – vyžmýkať
It 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 šaty
To spend a fortune – minúť
majetok na
To grow the hair long – nechať si
narásť dlhé vlasy
To be very alike – byť veľmi
podobný