CAE Speaking

Name the elements of clothing in the pictures, then complete the idioms with them.
Don't get your ………. in a twist ! It's not the end of the world.
Some people are able to give a speech off the …....
You can create a marketing campaign on a ……... budget.
Beattie managed to ……... Atkins in a hallway.
This booklet restricts itself to facts without ……...
collar
shoestring
cuff
frills
knickers

Work in pairs: ask and answer
Would you like to be a fashion model?
What types of clothes are provocative in your country?
How do you feel about having to adhere to a dress-code?
What would you wear to meet royalty or the President of your country?
What item of clothing would you never wear?
Ever since I was a child I liked reading glossy magazines and finding out what’s in fashion.
I must admit I’ve worn some excruciatingly uncomfortable shoes in the past.
I’d hate the idea of becoming a fashion victim.
Business attire needs to project a professional image, and clothing that reveals too much cleavage (for women), or your back, your chest or your midriff is not appropriate, even in a casual business setting.
For women, see-through fabrics should be avoided, and skirts should not be too tight or too short, though nobody wants to look frumpy. (old-fashioned and boring).
I would definitely wear a well-tailored, chic and formal suit. OR My best bet would be a floor-length gown, shimmery fabrics and ornate details. And I would also elevate my look with elegant jewelry, fabulous shoes and a great hairstyle.

Compare
Contrast
Speculate
Both pictures show …
The main connections is …
Another striking similarity ….
…… resembles …. in a way that .
Equally …..
A major difference between them is …
Whereas….
Whilst ….
However …..
Another significant difference ...
I am not entirely sure but
It could very well be ...
I’d hazard a guess that
There is a fat chance that ….

Dress Styles (1 min)
What different styles of dress do they show?
To whom might each style appeal?
Candidate B: Which of these styles of dress is the most popular in your country? (30 sec)

Why might the people be dressed in that way?
How important do you think the clothes are to people?(1 min)
Candidate B: Which people do you think are enjoying their clothes the most? (30 sec)

How important is it to have a dress code in these situations?
in restaurants
for staff in shops
in schools
in offices
for staff in public parks and gardens
Discuss together (2 min)
Which of these places should have the strictest dress-code? (1 min)
form some unfavourable impressions about smb
favour ripped jeans and combat boots
“Dress the part you play in life” (O.Wilde)
to shuck one’s usual attire (to remove/discard)
relaxation of a dress code
nonverbal and verbal cues
enforce a dress-code
to ensure you’re always dressed appropriately
well-groomed hair
inject personality into your outfits
to err on the side of caution