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FASHION VOCABULARY
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| not formal or not suitable for special occasions | casual clothes |
| a famous and prestigious fashion brand | designer label |
| wearing glamorous clothes intended to create a striking impression. | dressed to kill |
| describing someone's appearance when they are attending an event or special occasion | to dress for the occasion |
| of a person) dressing or behaving according to the current trend | fashionable |
| a company specializing in the design and sale of high-fashion clothing and accessories | fashion house |
| a influential person who introduces new styles which spread throughout fashion culture and become part of fashion. | fashion icon |
| an event at which collections of newly designed clothing are modelled for an audience | fashion show |
| to put on formal clothes, or to wear a costume. | to get dressed up |
| unpopular and not considered to be attractive at the time in question. | to go out of fashion |
| someone with a knack for recognizing stylish clothes or trends. F | to have an eye for |
| awareness of what is tasteful or fashionable) | to have a sense of style |
| a style that is popular at a particular time, especially in clothes, hair | the height of fashion |
| staying aware of the latest trends in fashion. | to keep up with the latest fashion |
| to put different things (such as pieces of clothing) together in different ways | to mix and match |
| essential or highly desirable. | a must-have |
| readymade | off the peg |
| in or according to styles or types no longer current; not modern. | old fashioned |
| a platform extending into an auditorium, along which models walk to display clothes in fashion shows. | on the catwalk |
| A person who is particularly concerned that his or her clothing and physical appearance conform to the current, accepted style. | a slave to fashion |
| to accommodate, to fit, to be acceptable or convenient to (somebody) | to suit someone |
| to pay attention to how one looks. | to take pride in one's appearance |
| not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion. | timeless |
| keep something a secret. | keep it under your hat |
| Spend less, be more frugal | we'll have to tighten our belts |
| don't lose your temper; stay calm. | keep your shirt on |
| n another person's situation | put yourself in my shoes |
| to keep talking about something again and again because you think it is very important | he's got a bee in his bonnet about something |
| something happens that someone is not prepared for and that reveals an embarrassing or shocking fact about them | he was caught with his pants down |
| too confident or proud of oneself | she's getting too big for her boots |