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Discussing Latest Fashion Trends

Two colleagues or friends chat about recent fashion shows, popular styles, and celebrity fashion, sharing their opinions on what's 'in' and 'out'.

Dialogue

Listen and follow along with the conversation

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Sarah (Female)
Hey John, did you catch any of the recent fashion week highlights? I was just scrolling through some of the collections.
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John (Male)
Hey Sarah! I actually did. It seems like oversized blazers are still really in, and those bold shoulder pads are making a huge comeback.
3
Sarah (Female)
Oh absolutely! I've been seeing them everywhere. And what about the color palettes? It feels like earthy tones and muted pastels are taking over from the bright neons we saw a while ago.
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John (Male)
Totally. It's a much more subdued vibe, which I'm actually a fan of. And did you notice the emphasis on sustainable fashion? A lot of designers were showcasing upcycled materials.
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Sarah (Female)
Yes, that's a positive shift! It's good to see environmental consciousness becoming a significant trend. What about accessories? Are tiny bags still a thing, or are we finally getting some practical sizes back?
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John (Male)
Haha, good question! It looks like bigger, more functional tote bags are making a comeback, which is a relief. Also, chunky gold jewelry seems to be everywhere.
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Sarah (Female)
Oh, that's great news about the bags! I never understood the appeal of a bag that can barely fit your phone. And chunky gold, yes, I've noticed that too. Are you planning on incorporating any of these trends into your wardrobe?
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John (Male)
Probably the oversized blazer and those earth tones. They feel classic enough not to go out of style too quickly. What about you?
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Sarah (Female)
I'm definitely eyeing some of those wider-leg trousers and maybe a new chunky gold necklace. It's fun to update your look without a complete overhaul.

Vocabulary

Essential words and phrases from the dialogue

oversized

This means larger than normal size, often used in fashion to describe clothes that are loose and baggy for a trendy look, like an oversized blazer.

comeback

When something popular from the past becomes popular again, like old fashion styles returning, e.g., shoulder pads making a comeback.

color palettes

A group of colors chosen together for a design or outfit, common in fashion to describe trends like earthy tones.

earthy tones

Natural colors inspired by the earth, such as browns, greens, and beiges, popular in sustainable or casual fashion.

muted pastels

Soft, pale versions of pastel colors like light pink or blue, less bright than usual, for a calm and modern style.

sustainable fashion

Clothing made in an eco-friendly way that doesn't harm the environment, a growing trend with upcycled materials.

upcycled materials

Old or waste materials reused and transformed into new, useful items, like turning fabric scraps into clothes.

chunky

Thick and heavy in a bold way, often for jewelry or accessories, like chunky gold jewelry for a statement look.

wardrobe

Your collection of clothes and accessories, used when talking about updating or choosing what to wear.

Key Sentences

Important phrases to remember and practice

Hey John, did you catch any of the recent fashion week highlights?

This is a casual way to start a conversation about something recent, using 'catch' to mean 'see or watch.' Useful for asking friends if they saw an event; it's informal and engaging for chatting about trends.

It seems like oversized blazers are still really in.

'It seems like' expresses an opinion based on observation; 'in' means fashionable or popular. This sentence pattern is great for discussing current trends in a natural, conversational way.

It's a much more subdued vibe, which I'm actually a fan of.

'Subdued vibe' means a calm atmosphere; 'which' clause adds personal opinion. Useful for sharing likes/dislikes about styles, showing how to connect ideas with relative clauses.

It's good to see environmental consciousness becoming a significant trend.

This expresses positive approval using 'it's good to see' for changes; 'becoming' shows ongoing process. Practical for talking about positive shifts in society or fashion.

Are you planning on incorporating any of these trends into your wardrobe?

'Incorporating into' means adding or including; questions like this invite opinions. Useful in discussions to ask about personal plans, with present continuous for future intentions.

It's fun to update your look without a complete overhaul.

'Update your look' means refreshing style; 'overhaul' means total change. This highlights small changes, useful for advising on fashion without big expenses, using infinitive for purpose.