Admiring Someone's Outfit at a Social Event
At a party, gathering, or special event, one person notices and compliments another's elegant or eye-catching attire.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
amazing
Means very impressive or wonderful; use it to give strong compliments about someone's appearance or outfit, like 'You look amazing!'
stunning
Describes something extremely beautiful or attractive; common for praising clothes, e.g., 'That dress is stunning!' to show admiration.
suits
Means 'looks good on' or 'fits well with'; say 'This color suits you' to compliment how something matches a person's style or skin tone.
turning heads
Idiom meaning attracting a lot of attention; use it positively like 'You're turning heads!' to say someone looks noticeable in a good way at events.
elegant
Means graceful and stylish in a refined way; describe outfits as 'elegant' for formal or classy looks, e.g., at parties.
chic
Means fashionable and sophisticated; use for modern, stylish clothes, like 'That's so chic!' to praise trendy outfits.
boutique
A small shop selling unique or high-quality fashion items; mention it when talking about where to buy special clothes, e.g., 'I found it at a boutique.'
unique
Means one-of-a-kind or special, not common; use for clothes that stand out, like 'They have unique pieces' to describe exclusive items.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Wow, you look amazing tonight. That dress is absolutely stunning!
This is a direct compliment on appearance using 'wow' for surprise and 'absolutely' to emphasize; useful at social events to start a positive conversation about someone's outfit.
That's so kind of you to say.
A polite way to thank someone for a compliment; 'kind of you' shows appreciation for their nice words; use it to respond graciously in casual settings.
The color really suits you.
Compliments how a color matches someone; 'really' adds emphasis; practical for giving specific feedback on clothes, helping learners describe why something looks good.
You're definitely turning heads!
Idiomatic expression meaning attracting attention; 'definitely' strengthens the compliment; use at parties to make someone feel confident about their look.
I appreciate that!
Simple way to show thanks for praise; useful as a quick, positive response; teaches how to acknowledge compliments without over-explaining.
It's elegant and chic.
Describes positive qualities of an outfit using adjectives; 'and' connects ideas; helpful for giving detailed compliments on style in social situations.
Where did you find it?
A natural follow-up question to show interest; use after a compliment to keep the conversation going and learn about shopping places.
You look fantastic. Enjoy the rest of the party!
Ends the exchange with another compliment and a well-wish; 'fantastic' is a strong positive word; useful for polite farewells at events.