Complimenting Someone's Style
One person compliments another on their fashion sense or a specific item of clothing or accessory they are wearing, leading to a brief discussion about personal style.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
cardigan
A cardigan is a knitted sweater that opens at the front and fastens with buttons. It's a common item in casual fashion.
complements
Complements means something that goes well with or enhances another thing, like a color that matches your skin nicely.
skin tone
Skin tone refers to the natural color of a person's skin, which helps in choosing flattering clothes.
trendy
Trendy means currently popular or fashionable, often used for the latest styles in clothing.
minimalist
Minimalist describes a simple style with few details or colors, focusing on clean and basic designs.
pull off
Pull off means to successfully wear or manage something difficult, like a bold outfit.
accessory
An accessory is a small item like jewelry or a scarf that adds to an outfit but isn't the main clothing.
brighten
Brighten means to make something happier or more cheerful, like a compliment making someone's day better.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
I love your cardigan! The color is amazing on you.
This is a direct compliment on clothing. Use it to praise someone's outfit positively. 'Amazing on you' means it looks great specifically on that person, which is polite and personal.
It really complements your skin tone.
This sentence explains why something looks good, using 'complements' to show enhancement. It's useful in fashion talks to give specific reasons for compliments. Note the present tense for general truths.
You always have such a great eye for trendy pieces.
This praises someone's fashion sense. 'Have a great eye for' is an idiom meaning good judgment in choosing things. Use it to compliment skills in shopping or style.
I try to keep up with current fashion, but I also like mixing in some classic items.
This shares personal style habits. 'Keep up with' means staying current, and 'mixing in' means combining. It's great for discussing preferences; the 'but' contrasts two ideas.
What's your go-to style?
This asks about someone's preferred style. 'Go-to' means the usual or favorite choice. It's a casual question to continue a conversation about fashion.
I admire people who can pull off bolder styles like yours.
This expresses admiration. 'Pull off' is an informal phrasal verb for succeeding at something challenging. Use it to compliment daring fashion choices while sharing your own.
Sometimes a simple accessory can make all the difference.
This highlights the impact of small additions. 'Make all the difference' is an idiom meaning to change things significantly. Useful for giving advice on outfits.
It's funny how a good compliment can really brighten your day.
This reflects on the effect of praise. 'It's funny how' introduces an interesting observation. Use it to end a conversation positively, showing appreciation.