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1
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She’s a slave to fashion.

Like most young people I’m a bit of a slave to fashion.

A

be a slave to sth:

to be influenced too much by something.

2
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The iPod quickly established itself as a must-have device.

A

Must-have: A must-have object is something that many people want to own, sth that is highly fashionable and therefore in demand.

3
Q

​X clothes are not formal or not suitable for special occasions:
casual clothes

A

Casual

4
Q

I hate getting dressed up for special occasions.

A

To get dressed up: to put on nice clothes, often to go somewhere special.

5
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I don’t think other people would call me a fashion icon.

A

Fashion icon: a person who is famous for their sense of fashion.

6
Q

This film is vintage (= has the best characteristics typical of films made by) Disney.

She loves buying vintage clothing.

A

Vintage: of high quality and lasting value, or showing the best and most typical characteristics of a particular type of thing, especially from the past.

7
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Old clothes especially in classic styles never go out of fashion.

A

To go out of fashion: to not be in fashion anymore.

8
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She is well-dressed

A

🌱

9
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She takes a lot of pride in her appearance.

A

To take pride in one’s appearance: to pay attention to how one looks.

10
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She isn’t dressed to kill

A

Dressed to kill: wearing clothes that attract admirers.

11
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Most of the time her clothes are just off the peg.

A

Off the peg: clothing that is ready made

12
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She is not interested in designer labels.

A

Designer labels: a well-known company that makes clothing.

13
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She doesn’t seem too concerned about keeping up with the latest fashion.

A

To keep up with the latest fashion: to wear the latest fashion

14
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She wears clothes that are timeless

A

Timeless: sth that doesn’t go out of fashion.

15
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Dress for the occasion

A

🌱🌱

16
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Some people think that it is important to look like they are on trend.

A

On trend: to be very fashionable

17
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It is important to have an eye for what looks good.

She has a good eye for detail.

A

have an eye for something:

to have an ability to notice something

18
Q

Knowing how to mix and match different items of clothing that go well together.

A

Mix and match:🔥

19
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He’s got a lot of money but he doesn’t flaunt it.

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Flaunt: to show or make obvious something you are proud of in order to get admiration

20
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Stylish , Chic ,

A

🌱🌱🌱

21
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If something, especially clothing or material, is hard-wearing it lasts for a long time and looks good even if it is used a lot.

A

Hard-wearing

22
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Sports clothing is at the height of fashions.

A

At the height of fashion: fashionable

23
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I don’t really follow up to the minute fashions.

A

Up to the minute: the most recent

24
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If a person is dressed to the nines, then it usually means they want to impress someone.

A

Dressed to the nines: wearing very formal clothes.

25
Q

Fashion makes us to be a follower not a trendsetter

A

👌🏻

26
Q

Fashion slaves are simply exploited

A

🎀

27
Q

Burden to a budget of a family

Imposes unwanted costs

A

🎈

28
Q

Influences people’s Purchasing decisions and shopping habits.

A

💚

29
Q

Supermodel

A

🔥

30
Q

Unusual clothes worn to impress people

A

Fashion statement

31
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Fashion victim

A

😣