Clothing & Fashion – Week 1

Grammar point: Comparatives & Superlatives

Comparatives are used to compare two things:
• This jacket is warmer than my coat.
• These shoes are more comfortable than those boots.

Superlatives are used to compare one thing with all others:
• This is the warmest coat I have.
• That is the most expensive dress in the shop.

1. This shirt is (comfortable) ______ than that one.
2. A wool coat is usually (warm) ______ than a trench coat.
3. Trainers are (practical) ______ shoes for walking.
4. This is the (stylish) ______ accessory in my wardrobe.
5. Winter jackets are (heavy) ______ than lightweight clothes.
6. This fabric is (expensive) ______ one in the shop.

Vocabulary

Word	Pron.	Translation
jacket (winter jacket)	/ˈdʒæk.ɪt/	bunda (zimná bunda)
wool coat	/wʊl kəʊt/	vlnený kabát
anorak	/ˈæn.ər.æk/	vetrovka
waterproof boots	/ˈwɔː.tə.pruːf buːts/	nepremokavé topánky
breathable fabric	/ˈbriːð.ə.bəl ˈfæb.rɪk/	priedušná látka
layer	/ˈleɪ.ər/	vrstva
accessory	/əkˈses.ər.i/	doplnok
long-sleeved shirt	/ˌlɒŋ ˈsliːvd ʃɜːt/	košeľa s dlhým rukávom
high-heeled shoes	/ˌhaɪ ˈhiːld ʃuːz/	topánky na opätku
hoodie	/ˈhʊd.i/	mikina s kapucňou
trainers	/ˈtreɪ.nəz/	tenisky
lightweight clothes	/ˈlaɪt.weɪt kləʊðz/	ľahké oblečenie

Conversation questions

Q: How does the weather influence your style the most – in summer or in winter?
A: In winter, because I need to wear many layers and warmer fabrics.

Q: Do you think people in your country dress practically or more for style when the weather changes suddenly?
A: Mostly practically, but younger people sometimes choose style over comfort.

Q: What’s the most unusual clothing combination you’ve seen because of strange weather?
A: Someone wearing shorts and a hoodie in the snow.

Q: Would you rather invest in a good quality winter jacket or a stylish wool coat? Why?
A: I would choose a wool coat, because it is stylish and also warm.

Q: Which fabrics do you find most comfortable in extreme heat or cold?
A: Cotton in summer, and wool in winter.

Q: How many layers are too many layers in winter, in your opinion?
A: More than four layers feels uncomfortable for me.

Q: Do you believe accessories can completely change how weather-appropriate an outfit looks?
A: Yes, a scarf or jewellery can make an outfit look completely different.

Q: Have you ever regretted your outfit choice because of unexpected weather? What happened?
A: Yes, once I wore lightweight clothes and it suddenly snowed.

Q: Do you think climate change will also influence the way we dress in the future?
A: Yes, we may need more breathable fabrics and protective clothes.

Q: If you had to design an all-weather outfit, what would it include?
A: It would include a waterproof jacket, breathable fabric layers, and comfortable shoes.