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American English Vocabulary: FASHION

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    Fashion vocabulary for American English Language Learners
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  • active wear / sports wear
    clothing designed for recreation or informal wear
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  • handbag, purse
    a small bag a woman uses to carry things when she goes out (money, keys, makeup, etc.)
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  • hoodie
    a sweatshirt with a hood attached
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  • sneakers
    athletic shoes (for exercise usually)
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  • flip flops
    shoes that has a Y strap between the toes
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  • jacket
    a short coat -- outer wear
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  • accessory/ accessories
    Refers to things added to an outfit to make it more fashionable (examples are shoes, hats, jewelry, scarves, gloves...)
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  • art deco
    a style featuring geometric patterns, usually in colors of yellow, green, silver, black, and gold
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  • art nouveau
    a style that features intricate lines and curves based on nature
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  • apparel
    clothes, clothing
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  • asymmetrical
    One-sided, off-balance (may refer to a hemline in clothing or hairstyle where one side is longer than another)
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  • black tie event
    the dress code for a fancy evening event. Generally a tuxedo, tie and formal shoes for men, and a long gown for women
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  • bling
    flashy, expensive accessories like jewelry or designer bags
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  • boutique
    a store or shop that typically sells unique items to a specific group of customers-- usually "high end" (expensive, quality)
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  • boyfriend style
    clothing designed for males but adapted for females (example-- boyfriend cut jeans)
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  • Bohemian style (Bo-ho)
    Carefree, relaxed style of dressing that is influenced by the hippie or bohemian lifestyle. Decor is ecclectic and mixed.
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