What’s Your Attitude to Fashion?
I’d like to share my attitude to fashion.
I’m a bit on the plump side. I don’t fit in those Barbie doll clothes everybody wears. That’s why I see myself as a black sheep but I don’t mind it too much. Black sheep are simply different, so what?
Most of the girls in my class are fashion victims. They wear tight clothes and spend all the breaks browsing through fashion magazines that tell them what is in and what is out. I’m definitely not in because I always wear XL T-shirts and sweaters.
I like romantic comedies and reading so I am also a bit of a dreamer and a bookworm. The others often tease me and they call me a weirdo. I have all sorts of problems because of my weight, believe me. Luckily, I am a fighter and I have an attitude. I know exactly where fashion is on my priority list – at the bottom.
Vocabulary
- a bit on the plump side – трохи повненька
- a black sheep – людина, не схожа на інших
- a fashion victim – жертва моди
- tight clothes – тісний одяг
- browse – переглядати
- definitely – безумовно
- a dreamer – мрійник
- a book worm – книжковий черв’як
- tease – дражнити
- a weirdo – дивак
- a fighter – боєць
- have an attitude – мати власну думку
- priority list – список пріоритетів
- at the bottom – в кінці
Discussion What’s Your Attitude to Fashion?
Do you agree or disagree?
- Clothes are immediate. They tell us about people right away.
- It’s not important to be in style.
- It takes time, effort and money to keep up with what is in.
- Famous people usually set the trends.
- My friends decide what they’ll wear by looking at popular singers.
- Clothes can be like drugs. Many teenagers easily become addicted.
- Many people want to be like somebody.
- Adults don’t judge by appearance.
- The most important thing is that you feel comfortable in the clothes you wear.
- There’s so much fuss about expensive clothes.
- Young people can buy cheap clothes and create their own style.
- Fashion and music have always been connected.
- A person’s style depends on the imagination, not that much on money.
- Fashion should be more on the artistic style but today it is a big business.
- It’s important to be fashion-conscious and always keep up with the latest trends.
Now many people are becoming fashion victims. Nowadays there are many different brands of clothes. Fashion has become a big business. Many teenagers buy expensive clothes to look like their idols. Many people judge people by their clothes style. For sure the first opinion is influenced by the appearance. If a person takes care of himself it is pleasant to communicate with him. But not always people who are well dressed are good ones. Sometimes these people can be toxic.
Nowadays we have too much fuss about fashion and style. Style is an essential part of our life, but I’m not talking only about clothes and fashion style. Many people judge a person by appearance and don’t think about their feelings or opinions. There are some people for whom clothes are the most important thing in life. They will criticise you for your unfashionable or cheap clothes. Such kind of people could be called either fashion victims or materialists. As for me, I don’t pay too much attention to my clothes, I wear clothes that I like and I don’t become addictive to a trend.
How Important is Fashion to You?
Fashion is a big part of many people’s lives, especially for teenagers. But how important is it really? For me, fashion is a way to show who I am and express my personality. Wearing clothes that I like gives me confidence and helps me feel good about myself. It’s also a way to connect with others who share similar styles or trends.
Fashion can be fun and creative. I get to experiment with different styles, colors, and looks, and this helps me figure out what I enjoy and what suits me. Sometimes I follow trends, but other times I like to wear what feels right, even if it’s not the most popular thing. Through fashion, I can show what makes me unique.
At the same time, I know that fashion isn’t everything. While it’s great to dress well and feel confident, it’s important to remember that who I am on the inside matters even more. Clothes and style change, but kindness, honesty, and respect for others are what truly define a person.
In the end, fashion is important to me because it’s a way to express myself and feel good. But it’s also just one part of who I am.