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CLOTHING

garment (n) /ˈɡɑː.mənt/

a piece of clothing (quần áo)

Ex: He’s fussy about how a garment fits him.

accessory (n) /əkˈses.ər.i/

something added to a machine or to clothing that has a useful or decorative purpose (phụ
kiện)

Ex: Mum's found a lovely dress for the wedding, but she needs to find some matching
accessories.

baggy (adj) /ˈbæɡ.i/

hanging loosely because of being too big or having been stretched (rộng thùng thình)

Ex: My T-shirt went all baggy in the wash.

glamorous (adj) /ˈɡlæm.ər.əs/

attractive in an exciting and special way (hào nhoáng)

Ex: Being in fashion industry seems quite glamorous amongst youngsters.

dressing gown (n) /ˈdres.ɪŋ ˌɡaʊn/

a loose piece of clothing like a coat, worn informally inside the house (áo choàng ngoài)

Ex: He had breakfast served in his room, and he ate it in a red dressing gown with green
tassels.

tailored (adj) /ˈteɪ.ləd/

used to describe a piece of clothing that is shaped to fit a person's body closely (vừa vặn)
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Ex: She is wearing beautifully tailored suit.

trendy (adj) /ˈtren.di/

modern and influenced by the most recent fashions or ideas (thịnh hành)

Ex: Lisette came back from holiday in New York with a trendy asymmetric haircut.

audacious (adj) /ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/

showing a willingness to take risks or offend people (táo bạo)

Ex: Wearing white always feels like an audacious move: bold, carefree and maybe a little
brash.

dressed to kill (idiom)

wear something with an intention to stand out/impress people and be noticed. (ăn mặc nổi
bật)

Ex: I have to be dressed to kill at this event tonight—a lot of important people will be there.

dressed (up) to the nines (idiom)

to be wearing fashionable or formal clothes for a special occasion (ăn mặc trang trọng)

Ex: The whole family will be dressed to the nines at the wedding, I'll make sure of it.

Quiz

Fill in the blanks with the words from the box

garment baggy accessories dresses to kill trendy

1. Crystal was constantly wearing ______ outfits that were right out of Lilith Fair.

2. Tanya came in, ________ in scarlet.

3. When you wash your _________, you have so pain stakingly sewn, turn it inside out.

4. What you get is the same old artless lab building dressed in _______ new clothes.

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5. The garments and ________ in these shops are as eclectic as the neighborhood.

conventional (adj) /kənˈven.ʃən.əl/

traditional and ordinary (cổ truyền, truyền thống)

Ex: I prefer a more conventional style of dress.

apparel (n) /əˈpær.əl/

clothes, esp. of a special type (ý phục, quần áo)

Ex: Both employers and employees are in need of more working hours, especially in sectors
that need large numbers of workers, such as apparel and footwear.

long – sleeved (adj)

having long sleeves (dài tay)

Ex: I found long-sleeved jumpers with chest measurements of 32 in.

fit like a glove (idiom)

to be the perfect size and shape for someone (vừa như in)

Ex: I love these pants because they fit like a glove and they're so comfortable.

out of place (idiom)

not comfortable in or not suitable for a situation (lạc lõng, khác biệt)

Ex: I was the only person to wear a short shirt, so I felt out of place.

well worn (adj) /ˌwel ˈwɔːn/

worn often and are becoming old (cũ, sờn)

Ex: When hanging out with friends, I prefer well worn clothes and some sneakers.

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shabby (adj) /ˈʃæb.i/

looking old and in bad condition because of wear (sờn, mòn, cũ)

Ex: The man wore a long, shabby coat.

fluffy (adj) /ˈflʌf.i/

light and full of air, or soft and furry (mềm mại, mịn mượt)

Ex: It also includes fabric conditioner to keep clothes soft and fluffy.

beige (n) /beɪʒ/

a pale brown colour (màu be)

Ex: The shoes are available in navy blue or beige.

off – the – beg (adj) /ˌɒf.ðəˈpeɡ/

not made especially to fit a particular person (may sẵn)

Ex: By 1960 the company was producing off-the-peg suits.

Quiz

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fluffy beige off – the - beg conventional apparel

1. Don't show up to the interview in some _______ suit—you need to spend a bit more
money if you want to impress them.

2. Instead of a _______ dress, the Nicaraguan beauty paired a flowy skirt.

3. International players include German sports _______ group Adidas and Air France.

4. He was dressed for walking, wearing a _______ jacket and trousers with a rucksack.

5. Top men's choices include faux leather jackets, _______ robes and flannel shirts.

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cardigan (n) /ˈkɑː.dɪ.ɡən/

a knitted jacket made of wool, usually with no collar and fastened with buttons at the front
(áo len đan)

Ex: She came to the door in a frumpy cardigan and fluffy slippers.

mitten (n) /ˈmɪt.ən/

a type of glove with a single part for all the fingers and a separate part for the thumb (găng
tay hở ngón, găng tay bóng chày)

Ex: She bought a pair of woolen mittens and a matching scarf.

velvet (n) /ˈvel.vɪt/

a cloth usually made from silk or cotton with a thick, soft surface (vải nhung)

Ex: I'm currently on the lookout for a lavender velvet jacket to throw into the mix.

corduroy (n) /ˈkɔː.də.rɔɪ/

a thick cotton material with soft raised parallel lines, used especially for making clothes (vải
nhung kẻ)

Ex: One man had corduroy trousers of a faded chewing gum tint.

pinstriped (adj) /ˈpɪn.straɪpt/

having a pattern of narrow, usually pale, parallel lines / (kẻ sọc nhỏ)

Ex: Some wore shorts and T-shirts, while others arrived in pinstriped suits.

with it (adj) /ˈwɪð ˌɪt/

knowing a lot about new ideas and fashions (am hiểu về thời trang)

Ex: He reads all the style magazines and thinks he's really with it.

chic (adj) /ʃiːk/

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stylish and fashionable (kiểu cách)

Ex: There’s an increasing demand for the more chic, higher-quality merchandise.

denim (n) /ˈden.ɪm/

a thick, strong cotton cloth, often blue in color, used especially for making jeans (vải bông
chéo)

Ex: Leather is very much in fashion this season, as is denim.

close – fitting (adj) /ˌkləʊsˈfɪt.ɪŋ/

Close-fitting clothing fits very tightly. (vừa sát người)

Ex: Under her little close-fitting hat her hair was like black satin, her face like a rose.

bespoke (adj) /bɪˈspəʊk/

specially made for a particular person (đặt làm riêng)

Ex: Bespoke leather shoes cost an average 1,000 pounds a pair.

Quiz

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denim bespoke chic cardigan close - fitting

1. Sadly, most modern men don't have a ______ tailor to whip them up fine threads.

2. His dress, a hunting jacket of tanned deer-skin and ______ leggings.

3. Each pair of jeans, he adds enthusiastically, will be made out of organic _____.

4. Everyone could use an extra bag, and lots of us would love to carry one so _______.

5. I had actually narrowed it down to buying a _______ before I read this article.

Vocabulary highlights

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➢ garment (n): quần áo

➢ accessory (n): phụ kiện
➢ baggy (n): rộng thùng thình
➢ glamorous (adj): hào nhoáng
➢ dressing gown (n): áo choàng ngoài
➢ tailored (adj): vừa vặn
➢ trendy (adj): thịnh hành
➢ audacious (adj): táo bạo
➢ dressed to kill (idiom): ăn mặc nổi bật
➢ dressed (up) to the nines (idiom): ăn mặc sang trọng
➢ conventional (adj): cổ truyền
➢ apparel (n): y phục, quần áo
➢ long – sleeved (adj): dài tay
➢ fit like a glow (idiom): vừa như in
➢ out of place (idiom): lạc lõng, khác biệt
➢ well worn (adj): cũ, sờn
➢ shabby (adj): mòn, sờn
➢ fluffy (adj): mềm mịn
➢ beige (n): màu be
➢ off – the – beg (adj): may sẵn
➢ cardigan (n): áo len đan
➢ mitten (n): găng tay bóng chày
➢ velvet (n): vải nhung
➢ corduroy (n): vải nhung kẻ
➢ pinstriped (adj): kẻ sọc nhỏ
➢ with it (adj): am hiểu về thời trang
➢ chic (adj): kiểu cách
➢ denim (n): vải bông chéo
➢ close – fitting (adj): vừa sát người
➢ bespoke (adj): đặt làm riêng

PRACTICE

1. Women with candy-apple red lipstick wearing dresses and tiny _______ sweaters.

A. garment B. apparel C. footwear D. cardigan

2. A British governess gets a taste of the ________ life with an American actress.

A. glamorous B. tailored C. trendy D. baggy

3. Hearing a knock at the front door, the woman threw a(n) _____ over her pyjamas and went
downstairs to open the door

A. bra B. nightdress C evening dress D. dressing-grown

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4. A pair of _____ trousers, over-used and over-large, did little to improve the boy’s
appearance

A. wide B. baggy C. flowing D. windy

5. She dresses in a rather _____ way, which some might describe as being boring and old-
fashioned

A. trendy B. carefree C. conventional D. casual

6. You look _____ in those shorts! They’re much too big for you.

A. unrealistic B. unwise C. ludicrous D. impractical

7. The bride was wearing a(n) _____ wedding dress which she had designed and made herself

A. one B. single C. unique D. alone

8. As he took his suit out of the _____ he noticed a stain on the sleeve

A. drawer B. cupboard C. cabinet D. wardrobe

9. Clare is usually dressed to the _______ in order to impress people.

A. cardigan B. accessories C. apparel D. nines

10. The garments and ________ in these shops are as eclectic as the neighborhood.

A. trendy B. long – sleeved C. accessories D. beige

11. Chinese nationals on tourist visas are alleged to have posed as rough sleepers with
______ clothes.

A. shabby B. mitten C. cardigan D. corduroy

12. I must get a new suit, because this one is completely _____

A. finished B. run out C. worn out D. used up

13. She studies many magazines and books about fashion, entertaining and social behavior as
she wants to appear _____

A. elegant B. fashionable C. polished D. sophisticated

14. My friend came to the party wearing a shabby old suit, worn-out shoes and no socks. He
looked just like a _____.

A. tramp B. merchant C. prisoner D. criminal

15. Though their ______ fur makes them look larger, most foxes weigh 8 to 18 pounds.

A. fluffy B. baggy C. shabby D. trendy

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16. She ____ the material with her fingers, enjoying the smooth silky felling of its surface.

A. glided B. stroked C. supped D. slid

17. You can find really stylish clothes off the _____, if you look hard enough.

A. beg B. pig C. bag D. peg

18. Why are you throwing that jacket out?” – “It’s _____. Look it’s got a hole under the arm
and most of the buttons are missing”.

A. worn-out B. scruffy C. trendy D. unfashionable

19. His jeans was so tight, they ____ when he sat down.

A. broke B. split C. snapped D. cracked

20. That man’s coat has got such wide shoulders, they must be ____ .

A. quilted B. padded C. stuffed D. starched

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