Intro
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2. Read and Prepare - Read the introduction and prepare to hear the audio.
For some people, clothing is nothing but a way to stay warm – a way to protect oneself from the weather. For others, clothing is an expression of personality and creativity. It’s a way to show the world who one is, and how one is feeling.
In the U.S., there are many different styles, but a few stand out from the others. This collection of styles are the most common and the most stereotypically respresentative of specific personalites.
Read on to learn more about some of the most popular styles in the U.S..
Dialog
1. Study - Read the dialog again to see how the vocab words are used.
Characteristics |
Brands |
The clothes one wears aren’t necessarily an indication of personality, but it is possible to make generalizations regarding specific styles. For example:
anxious, wild, crazy
Brands: Dickies, Vans, Skate/Snowboard Clothing
pretentious, sophisticatedBrands: Polo/Ralph Lauren, LaCoste, Calvin Klein, Banana Republic
urban.jpg’>Style = UrbanCharacteristics: Big city, rich, stylish, hip-hop
Brands: Fubu, Sean John, Roc-a-Fella, Kangol, Nike, Reebok
hipster.jpg’>Style = HipsterCharacteristics: Urban, artistic, creative, intelligent, educated
Brands: Adidas, Puma, Diesel, Urban Outfitters
politically activeBrands: Anything handmade or second-hand
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Discussion
Whew! There are a lot of different popular styles in the U.S.. There are quite a few that I didn’t have time to mention here. It’s hard to list them all. The great thing about being in the U.S. is that there is so much diversity. Everywhere you go, you’ll see something different!
Take it easy,
Miguel