[SEP – DEC 2021] Describe an occasion when you wore your best clothes (or clothing)

IELTS Speaking Part 2: Describe an occasion when you wore your best clothes (or clothing)

You should say:

• when it was
• what you wore
• what they looked like
• and explain why you wore your best clothes.

Sample Answer

As the saying goes “Clothes make the man”, the way you dress reflects on the personality. Parties are occasions where one can exhibit their sense of style and fashion.

(when it was) (what you wore) (what they looked like) (and explain why you wore your best clothes) One of my friends was getting married in kerala. Kerala brides are famous for their royal ways of dressing. So I decided to give my best as well. I hunted from shop to boutique in the busiest street of my city and finally decided upon a saree with rich embroidery in it. It was a sort of dark lavender with a thin silver border. Thin borders were trending then. I usually go for pastel colours but since it was a wedding I had to decide on something scintillating. I chose an embroidered silver blouse, as well.

In Kerala, the wedding hall was palatial. I was able to see many ladies in their traditional white sarees. The bride and groom were standing on the stage, beautifully decorated. As I stepped into the hall meekly, a lady whispered to me that my saree was gorgeous. Soon compliments started pouring in from various directions and made my day. I walked up to the stage and posed for the photos.

Days after the wedding, my friend gave me a call. She thanked me for coming and told me that many of her relatives wanted to know about my saree. I prided myself on winning appreciations from her relatives.

Vocabulary for IELTS Speaking Part 2 (IELTS Cue Card)

Clothes make the man (proverb) – people are judged according to the way they are dressed.

Eg: “Tom, you better know that Clothes make the man”

embroidery ( noun ) – the art or pastime of embroidering cloth.

Eg: Sita is skilled in embroidery.

Pastel (adj) – of a soft and delicate shade of colour.

Eg: The shop had various designs of kurtas on pastel green.

scintillating (adj) – sparkling or shining brightly.

Eg: Sheela’s diamond earrings were scintillating in the night. .

Pour in (phrase) – to arrive in overwhelming numbers

Eg: Soon after she placed the feng shui frog, wealth started pouring in.

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

Do you think people really need to dress formally in the workplace?

(Give a direct answer to the question) (Explain your reason or reasons) We need to ensure some discipline and decorum in our office. So we need to ensure that we dress appropriately. Many companies insist on formal attire because they are concerned about their esteem. As an employee, he/she will be representing the company to outsiders. Dressing formally boosts the image of the company. Also, employees may have to meet customers or clients on a regular basis. So it is mandatory to dress professionally.

Why do some people like to wear traditional clothes?

(Give a direct answer to the question) (Explain your reason or reasons) There is mixed opinion on people who prefer traditional clothes. While some argue that they are old minded and unable to embrace the change, others say that they value culture and tradition, which is why they stick to traditional attire. Also, it depends on the comfort level of the individual.

Do you think traditional clothes will disappear in the future?

(Give a direct answer to the question) (Explain your reason or reasons) I don’t think so. Of late, people are craving for identity. People are urged to celebrate festivals and encouraged to wear traditional clothes for respective occasions. This is especially true in the case of people living in foreign countries. They have communities which create the occasion for people to wear traditional dresses and represent their country. It is largely because people want the future generations to know where they belong.

Do you think people change the style of clothes they wear as they get older?

(Give a direct answer to the question) (Explain your reason or reasons) It varies based on the individual. Some people tend to dress conservatively as they get older. Others don’t. Also, it depends on the fitness levels of the person. (Give an example) For example, if the person has become obese, he/she has to make careful choices. People in the age bracket ( 70 – 80) seem to prefer clothes which are weightless due to the ease of wearing.

Vocabulary for IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

decorum (noun) – behaviour in keeping with good taste and propriety.

Eg: Jim maintained high levels of decorum when he was inside the premises.

esteem ( noun ) – respect and admiration.

Eg: “Sheela is studying in your esteemed institution.” embrace (verb) – accept (a belief, theory, or change) willingly and enthusiastically.

Eg: Raj embraced christianity.

craving (adj) – a powerful desire for something.

Eg: Tim’s grandfather had a craving for sweets.

ease (noun) – absence of difficulty or effort.

Eg: She slid down the staircase with ease.