Describing what someone is

wearing

Asking and telling what you
usually wear
Patterns:

Fabrics:

dotted checkered
flowered striped plaid
paisley
wool cotton
leather silk
polyester
argyle
corduroy
polo shirt
trousers
jeans
shorts
sandals
sneakers
dress
bathing suit
sweater
T-shirt
long-sleeve
T-shirt
sweat shirt
/ hoodie
tank top
women: pants suit
men: suit
necklace
blouse
shirt
skirt
purse
belt
tie pumps
high-
heeled
shoes
skirt suit
jacket
flats
Undergarments
underwear
socks
pantyhose
boxers
bra
panties
Present Continuous
(action that is happening at the moment)


What are you wearing today?
Im wearing a black suit and black shoes.

What is he wearing now?
Hes wearing a suit.

Are you wearing a woolen sweater?
No, Im not. Im wearing a vest.

Is he wearing a black coat?
No, he isnt. He is wearing a jacket.

Simple Present (habitual action)


What do you wear on weekends?
I wear jeans, a T-shirt and sneakers.

Do you wear a uniform at work?
No, I dont. I wear casual clothes.

What does he wear in summer?
He wears shorts and T-shirts.

Does he wear a tie to work?
No, he doesnt. He wears informal/casual clothes.

Color + Pattern + Fabric + Clothing
A blue and white plaid cotton blouse.
A black and white dotted silk tie.
A red leather jacket.
Activities
Activity 1A
Tell your partner what you are wearing. Remember the word order!
EX:

I am wearing a
brown silk blouse;
blue jeans; pink
leather flats; and a
pink and black
flowered purse.
Activity 1B
Using location words
and clothing
vocabulary, ask your
classmates where
the items are.
What do you usually wear to:
Example:
A: What do you wear to a wedding?
B: I wear a suit, a tie and dress shoes.
What do you wear to a wedding?
A: I wear a nice dress, high-heels and jewelry.
Activity 2
wedding
Activity 2 (contd)
Activity 3A
Describe what these people are wearing now.
When do they usually wear these clothes?
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