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Fashion Shopping
with
Aya

Fashion Vocabulary

FASHION WORDS
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Shopping for a dress

Getting ready for a dinner party
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Aya browses slowly through clothing racks under soft lighting, admiring fabrics.

Aya was invited to a semi-formal dinner party at a stylish French restaurant. She wanted to look polished but not overdressed.

Aya browses slowly through clothing racks under soft lighting, admiring fabrics_

Aya walked slowly past the racks, touching fabrics and imagining what would suit the occasion. She was first drawn to a beautiful cream midi dress.

Aya chats with the shop assistant while selecting the cream dress_

Still, something felt missing, so the sales assistant suggested a red leather clutch. When Aya held it under her arm, the bold color instantly changed the mood of her outfit.

Aya browses slowly through clothing racks under soft lighting, admiring fabrics_

That afternoon, she visited her favorite boutique near the station. The shop was full of soft lighting and carefully curated outfits.

Aya stands before a standing mirror in a fitting room, admiring how the cream dress fits_

The dress fell just below her knees, and the fabric moved softly with each step. When she tried it on, the simple cut and light color created a clean, graceful look.

Aya arrives at a French restaurant, styled elegantly in cream and red, turning heads_

With nude heels and pearl earrings added, her look felt complete. That evening, as she entered the restaurant, Aya noticed a few heads turn and felt quietly beautiful.

Questions

What was Aya invited to?

At a stylish French restaurant.

How long was the dress?

It fell just below her knees.

Where is the boutique situated?

The boutique is near the station.

What did the sales assistant suggest?

Adding a red leather clutch.

What type of dress was Aya drawn to?

She was drawn to a cream midi dress.

How did she feel at the restaurant?

She felt quietly beautiful.

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10 differences

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Role play

Landscape digital painting of Aya in a cream dress with a red clutch speaking with a boutique sales assistant. Both hold dresses on hangers, surrounded by red-toned clothing racks and mannequins, lit warmly and elegantly.
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Aya: Hi! I’m looking for something elegant.

Assistant: Sure! How about this cream midi dress

Aya: Ooh, I love the shape. It has a very classic look.

Assistant: Exactly! You could pair it with a red clutch for a pop of color.

Aya: That sounds nice. Do you have one I could try with it?

Assistant: Yes, here’s one in leather.

Aya: Thank you. Do you think it’s okay for a dinner party?

Assistant: Absolutely. It’s elegant but not over-the-top.

Aya: The dress fits perfectly, but I think I need a larger size in the jacket.

Assistant: I’ll grab that for you right away.

Aya: Thank you! I’ll take the whole outfit.

Assistant: Wonderful choice. Let me ring that up for you.

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Fashion and shopping

Fashion and shopping

True elegance is not loud or flashy, it' __________ and subtle.

timeless

Trousers often look more __________ than jeans.

timeless

A stylish __________ can complete an outfit and ma

timeless

An elegant outfit usually uses only __________ to three colors.

two

A __________ can make a dress or casual outfit look more

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A stylish ____ can complete an outfit and make it look polished.

timeless

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