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English 12 Public

contrasting words about clothes and accessories

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Explain the difference: a buckle - cufflinks

a buckle - belt or shoes, cufflinks - shirt cuffs

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Explain the difference: a handkerchief - a pocket handkerchief (or pocket-square AmEng)

the first one is for blowing your nose - the other one is used as a fashion accessory with suits

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Explain the difference: a moisturiser - an aftershave

the first one is a type of cream - the other one is used by men after shaving

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How do we use: SUIT - MATCH - FIT when talking about clothes?

SUIT - general look, MATCH - colour, pattern, style, FIT - size

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Do panties (AmEng) and knickers (BrEng) mean the same?

Yes, it's underwear.

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Are sneakers and slippers the same?

No, sneakers are sports shoes (trainers in BrEng) and slippers are homewear

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Are pantyhose (AmEng) and tights (BrEng) the same thing?

Yes, it's worn on the bottom part of the body, similar to leggings.

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Is a dressing gown (AmEng) and a bathrobe (BrEng) the same thing?

Yes, it's worn after shower or swimming.

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Is a briefcase the same as a rucksack?

No, a briefcase is for documents (carried in a hand) and a rucksack is for travelling (carried on the back).

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Is this a blouse or a sweatshirt?

A sweatshirt. This one has a hood, so we might call it a hoodie as well.

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What is it and what it the verb that we use to describe the action?

a zip, to zip

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What is it and what it the verb that we use to describe the action?

buttons, to button up or to do/to undo a blouse, a cardigan or a shirt

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