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American English Vocabulary: FASHION

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    Fashion vocabulary for American English Language Learners
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  • fad
    a short-lived popular trend that fades quickly
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  • fashion police
    imaginary police force to enforce people dress fashionable (humorous)
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  • grunge fashion
    Ripped jeans, layered casual clothes, black boots-- style made popular by people who like grunge music
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  • loungewear
    clothing worn around the house, like sweat pants
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  • mass produced fashion
    A fashion or style of clothing that is popular and made in large quantities
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  • minimalist
    fashion style that is understated, simple, plain colors
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  • ombre
    style in which the color gradually goes from light to dark
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  • over size or baggy
    clothing that fit loosely
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  • peek-a-boo style
    elements of fashion where parts of the body may be revealed (cut out sections or sheer fabric)
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  • preppy style
    Collegiate look -- polo shirts, chino brown pants, navy blazer, "preppy" clothes, argyle, tweed fabrics
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  • punk style
    Style of clothes made popular by punk music--leather jackets, ripped jeans, metal chains, dark clothes
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  • retro style
    Style from the recent past trends (example- 1970s denim shirts)
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  • silhouette
    the outline of a garment, the shape
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  • selvedge
    the finished edge of fabric
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  • separates
    clothes bought separately and can be mixed and matched (example: shirt and jeans)
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  • LBD (abbreviation)
    Little Black Dress
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