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Clothes Verbs

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    High-level verbs to practice talking about clothes.
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  • Accessorise – to add accessories to complete an outfit.
    When you put an outfit together for an important event, how do you usually accessorise it, and what effect are you trying to achieve?
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  • Tailor – to adjust clothing for a better fit.
    Can you think of a time when you needed clothing to be tailored? How did the alterations change the way the garment looked or felt?
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  • Don – formal verb meaning “to put on clothing”.
    Is there a particular type of clothing you only don on special occasions, and what makes those moments significant enough to justify it?
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  • Adorn – to decorate something or someone.
    Some people like to adorn their clothing with personal touches such as brooches, badges, or embroidery. Do you think this enhances individuality or risks lookin
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  • Dress down – wear informal clothing.
    In your workplace or social circle, how do people tend to dress down, and are there situations where doing so might be seen as inappropriate?
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  • Try on – test clothing for fit.
    When you try on clothes in a shop, what specific details do you look for before deciding whether the item is worth buying?
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  • Throw on – quickly put on clothing without much thought.
    If you’re in a hurry and need to throw on an outfit, what items do you usually reach for, and why do they work reliably for you?
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