Clothes, fashion + Slovná zasoba

There is a Czech proverb and sometimes it is true. First, nobody wants to be naked. This is one big difference between a man and an animal. We wear many various clothes for various occasions. Nowadays we have a bigger choice than in the past. The fashion is also different, but some elements came back after some time, for example wide trousers or short skirts or high boots with high thick heel. But to be true I am not very concerned about fashion now. Even if I would I would not been able to fellow it, because it needs a lot of money. Designer clothes are very expensive.

We do not wear uniforms in the school as it is normal in Britain. Uniform usually consists of dark coloured skirt or trousers, white shirt and cravat. It would clean the differences between a rich child and a poor child but it has some disadvantages too (lost identity). But I can wear what I want, better to say for what I have money. I do not buy clothes in expensive boutiques and I never have them made. I buy them in ready-made clothes or in street stalls or my mother sews them for me. Maybe you say that in street stalls there are clothes of poor quality but you can choose there also some good after a proper test (pulling, squashing, watching, tearing buttons). Sometimes I also buy clothes in second hand. But fashion it is not only the clothes, that is also jewellery, belts, shoes, handbags, hairstyle and haircut, glasses, umbrellas and of course material, pattern and colour.

Women wear underwears or a dress a blouse and a skirt, a pair of stockings or tights and shoes. In winter they wear a winter coat, an anorak, fur coat, fur cap, gloves and boots. Women going to a concert or the theatre wear their evening dress of course with some jewellery e.g. some necklase, bracelet, earings or rings made of gold or silver. Ladies carry a handbag in which we can find handkerchief, a mirror, a lip stick, a purse, keys, an identity card or perhaps some photos.
 
-  Wearing in summer, autumn, winter, spring…
-  Favourite clothes…
-  Describing clothes…
-  Clothes for everyday work…
-  Clothes for wearing in theatre, school, wedding, sport…
-  English proverb: Manners make the man. X Clothes make a man.
-  Favourite colour…
-  Wearing at home…
 
gentlemen’s wear pánské oděvy
ladies wear   dámské oděvy
children’s wear dětské oděvy
baby wear   kojenecké oblečení
underwear spodní prádlo
knitwear   pletené zboží
footwear   obuv
wear   nosit
dress, have on   oblékat se, mít na sobě
put on, take off   obléci si, svléci si
fashion, style   móda, styl
set the tone in fashion   udávat tón v módě
out of fashion z módy
old-fashioned staromódní
the latest fashion   poslední móda
conform to fashion   řídit se podle módy
fashion show   módní přehlídka
mannequin, model   manekýn, modelka
it suits you to vám sluší
it doesn’t match to the to se nehodí k
elegant   elegantní
quite becoming   docela slušivý
smart, showy   slušivý, nápadný
worn out, shabby   obnošený, ošumělý
baggy, ragged vytlačený, roztrhaný
care for the clothes   pečovat o šaty
brush the clothes   kartáčovat šaty
replenish wardrobe doplnit garderobu
be well dressed   být vkusně oblečena
 
Materials
natural fibres  přírodní vlákna
artificial fibres  umělá vlákna
pure wool čistá vlna
tweed tvíd
corduroy manšestr
plush  plyš
velvet samet
satin, sateen, brocade  atlas, satén, brokát
pure silk čisté hedvábí
cotton  bavlna
knitted fabric  pletenina
suede ušeň
terry cloth  froté
fur kožešina
rubber guma
nature-leather kůže
first-rate material  prvotřídní materiál
shoddy laciná látka
durable   trvanlivá
crease- resistant nemačkavá
wash well dobře se pere
water-repellent   nepromokavý
 
Colors and Patterns
canary yellow  kanárkově žlutá
beige  béžová
creamy krémová
maroon vínová
khaki khaki
scarlet tmavě červená
purple purpurová
claret   vínová
navy blue tmavě modrá
shade   odstín
decent nenápadný
loud   křiklavý
pastel   pastelový
plain jednobarevný
patterned   vzorovaný
checked kostkovaný
striped   proužkovaný
dotted puntíkovaný
flowered   květovaný
waterproof  vodotěsný
garish lesklý, křiklavý
laces  šňůrky
printed
bright, dark, light, white, yellow, orange, red, green, blue, brown, black, pink
 
anorak zimní bunda
leather coat kožený kabát
cardigan vesta s rukávy
crew-neck sweater   polorolák
cocktail dress koktejlové šaty
blouse halenka
costume kostým
dress šaty
belt pásek
braces šle
buckle  spona
collar   límec
cuff  manžeta
cuff stud   manžetový knoflíček
full skirt   široká sukně
straight skirt   úzká sukně
evening coat   frak
jacket   sako
lounge suit společenský oblek
suit oblek
breast pocket náprsní kapsa
back pocket zadní kapsa
hip pocket postranní kapsa
hanky   kapesník
hood kapuce
stud   knoflík
sleeves   rukávy
nightdress   noční košile
pyjamas pyžamo
overall pracovní plášť
overcoat   svrchník
pants  spodky
pinafore župan
pullover svetr
raincoat plášť do deště
shirt   košile
shorts   kraťasy
slacks   pohodlné kalhoty
socks ponožky
suspender belt podvazkový pás
tie   kravata
tights   punčochy
stockings  punčochy
track suit lyžařský oblek
trouser suit   kalhotový kostým
trousers kalhoty
T-shirt tričko
waistcoat vesta
wedding dress   svatební šaty
wind jacket   větrovka
winter jacket zimník
underwear  spodní prádlo
knickers kalhotky
panties   kalhotky
bra   podprsenka
bikini
swimming costume
bathing costume
swimming suit plavky
gown  župan
cap čepička
beret  baret
baseball cap  kšiltovka
hat  klobouk
topper  cylindr
wolly hat  vlněná čepice, kulich
bowler  buřinka
walking shoes polobotky
sports shoes sportovní boty
court shoes   lodičky
low heels  nízké podpatky
sandals   sandály
slippers domácí boty
gym shoes   vičky
boots kozačky
shoelace   tkaničky
tie the laces zavázat tkaničky
barefooted bez bot
gloves   rukavice
scarf   šátek
purse peněženka
case   kufr
umbrella   deštník
handbag kabelka
 
jewellery  šperky
ring prsten
chain řetízek
pearl perla
necklace   náhrdelník
bracelet náramek
ear-rings náušnice
brooch brož
 
make-up, lipstick, varnish (the nails), mascara, eyebrow pencil, cosmetics, complexion, shadow, powder, perfume, cologne, shampoo, tailor, sewing machine, hairdresser, curlers, fashion accessories, be in fashion, be out of fashion, clothing industry, footwear industry, thread, knit, sew, embroider, crochet, garage sale, sew on, needle, needle work, kilt is made of tartan, discard, smart look, clean, dirty, dry-cleaners, ornament, patch, fold, pleat skirt
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