Fashion & style — speaking questions
24 everyday questions about fashion & style, each with a natural answer and the key phrases to use.
A24
B15
Walk me through how you get ready in the morning. How long does it take, and do you plan your outfit?
Is there an accessory — like a watch, a bag, or a piece of jewellery — that you never leave the house without?
When you choose what to wear, what matters more to you — comfort or looking good?
Tell me about a time you found something great while shopping for clothes.
What are the three items in your wardrobe you wear the most? Rank them and tell me why.
B27
Looking back, is there a fashion choice you made that now makes you cringe? Tell me about it.
How does the weather or the season change the way you dress? Tell me about your favourite season for clothes.
Tell me about a time someone complimented what you were wearing. How did it feel?
Rank these in order of importance when you buy clothes: price, comfort, how it looks, and how long it lasts. Explain your order.
Is there a fashion trend you've seen that you'd never try yourself? Tell me about it.
Do you think what you wear changes how you feel? Tell me about an outfit that makes you feel confident.
A friend asks what to wear to their first job interview. What advice would you give?
C15
Do you have any clothes that were handed down to you or that have a story behind them? Tell me about one.
Do you prefer shopping for clothes online or in an actual shop? What are the trade-offs?
How do you decide what to keep and what to get rid of when your wardrobe gets too full?
How is your style different from your parents' style when they were your age?
If you were invited to a glamorous red-carpet event tomorrow, what would you wear?