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Picking an Outfit (Adv.)

About this lesson

In this lesson you'll learn:

- How to politely give advice to a friend about the appropriateness of

various outfits for different occasions

- How to give suggestions to your friend for different outfits

You will also learn about the popularity of make-overs in America and

hear some Americans talk about clothes.

Makeovers

The term "makeover" is used to describe a transformation in physical

appearance as a result of beauty and cosmetic treatments. These

treatments can range from a new haircut to plastic surgery. More

dramatic makeovers that involve plastic surgery or intense cosmetic

procedures are often a part of popular American TV shows like Extreme

Makeover. The rise in popularity of reality TV in the 1990s also

popularized makeover TV shows. These makeover TV shows take everyday

Americans, often at the covert recommendation of friends, and give them

elaborate makeovers. Makeovers usually involve new wardrobes,

cosmetics, and hairstyles.

Casual or dressy

American women choose their outfits based on the occasion. It is very

common to wear one outfit to work or class during the day then change to

go out at night to a party, club, or dinner. American men are less

likely to change clothes so frequently and the distinction of

appropriate men's dress for various activities is less clear in Americanculture.

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I think that top is a little too casual for your date tonight.

Ti ngh l ci o hi xong cho bui hn h ca bn ti nay.

I always thought it was too dressy for work so I only wear it out at

night.

Ti c ngh l n qu kiu cch mc i lm nn ti ch mc n bui ti.

Maybe if you pair it with some heels it will be just right.

C l nu bn i cp vi giy cao gt th kh thch hp.

It's a really versatile piece so I always dress it up or down with

accessories.

Trang phc ny rt a nng do ti c th mc theo kiu iu hoc kiu ngin vi cc ph kin khc nhau.

Try it with those dangly earrings you wear sometimes.

Hy th n vi cc bng tai lng lng m thnh thong bn hay eo.

It clashes

I was thinking of this jacket with it, but now I think it clashes.

Lc u ti ngh mc o khoc ny vi n, nhng by gi ti li ngh hai th nykhng hp nhau.

I agree that jacket doesn't match such a trendy outfit.

Ti ng l o khoc khng hp vi mt b qun o thi trang nh th.

Do you think I could wear this jacket to work?

Bn ngh ti c nn mc o khoc i lm khng?

For sure, it's super appropriate for a meeting when you wanna look

professional.

c ch, n cc k thch hp mc i hp nu bn mun trng c v chuynnghip.

Try it with tights

If I don't wear that top I have this hot little dress I want to wear.

Nu ti khng mc o th ti c chic vy d thng ny ti mun mc.

That looks so cute, try it on so I can see it on you.

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