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Fall Fashions

Learn about Modal Verbs

Date: Sep 17 2012

Themes: Fashion, Weather

Grammar: Modal Verbs

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It’s hard to say goodbye to summer. We’d all like the warm weather, long days and fun trips to continue. But let’s face it: fall is almost here.

At least we have some fun fall fashions to look forward to. The autumn is when designers debut their new lines. In the US, many stores hold sales at this time of year to attract back-to-school shoppers hoping to revamp their look.

Plus, cooler weather means more options for things to wear. You’d look pretty silly wearing a cozy scarf, heavy cardigan, or wool blazer in 100 degree heat. Find out what fashions Jeff and Devan are excited about wearing this fall.

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Jeff

Devan

Jeff: So Devan, it’s pretty warm out today. Do you ever get that kind of feeling where you’re actually looking forward to the colder weather, like around fall when you get to start wearing different clothes?

Devan: That’s the main reason I love fall time, is because I just love fall fashion. I like layering, you know, busting out the cardigans and the boots again. I feel like summer fashion is very limiting ‘cause you pretty much live in shorts and tank tops and sandals.

Jeff: Oh yeah.

Devan: You can’t mix it up a lot. But in the fall you have colder days and warmer days, so you can wear jackets and long sleeve shirts, button-ups.

Jeff: You can diversify your wardrobe.

Devan: Exactly.

Jeff: Yeah. I usually go all summer without wearing a shirt, so when fall comes around…

Devan: You bust out the plaid button-up again?

Jeff: Yeah. I’ve got a couple blazers I like to wear. I’ve got some boots I’d like to have re-soled.

Devan: Do you like the fall color scheme? Like do you like to wear lots of oranges and reds and browns?

Jeff: Seems like most people do, but I only wear black, white and grey.

Devan: All year long, no matter what season it is?

Jeff: Pretty much. I’m an exception.

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Discussion

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Even though it still feels like summer, Devan is looking forward to the fall when she will be able to start wearing her favorite fall fashions. She says that fall fashion is more versatile than summer fashion, when people wear less clothing and don’t layer.

Jeff is also looking forward to the fall because he has some blazers and boots that he’s excited to wear. But he isn’t planning on wearing fall colors like orange, red and brown. He prefers to wear a simple color scheme of black, white and grey regardless of the season.

Which season is your favorite when it comes to fashion? Do you have any new fall clothes that you are excited about wearing?

Comments

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SANG891

Hong Kong

tagwa

Sudan

ILike all the season of the year but i love the fall ‘cause i love rain

SÉRGIO

Brazil

Summer’s coming at last!!!

Summer0113

China

I like Spring and Fall most.but in my City,Spring is still very cold,but for Fall,it is not very cold nor warmmer.it is very comfortable.

In Spring,all the things are re-begining,we can hv a plan for the things and aims we should achieve.we should hv a nice beginning,

In Fall,it is the season for gaining our effort that we pay out.

karole

Algeria

I hope that a bright spring arrives on total

kotlesya

Belarus

Anja, I see you have already prepared for the encounter with autumn and winter with such powerful weapon like magic Italian Shoes! Good job and mood! ;)

You know what? :) Your last comment does the work of Neuro-linguistic programming ;)

Hug you and thanks for the support you did sobconsiously for me and other people today. ((()))

Sonia.NJ

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Hey happy Autumn to every one

princessanika

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

oh yes it’s hard,because in summer we are free and we can do anythings we like,

but when autumn come school come too and we should go to school and again study much.

i know summer is hot but is good and i never sick but in autumn and winter i will be sick.in autumn all days weather is rainy and clody and i hate it.

i miss summer very much

kotlesya

Belarus

Anja :DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD ( loling so much) :DDDDDDDDD

I knew you will definitely mention about your “new Italian shoes” on this lesson. They would be offended if they stayed out of theme :D

By the way, knee-high boots are my favoutire model of boots too. They make legs well-proportioned ;)

Happy autumn, my dear!

kotlesya

Belarus

Autumn is the season for optimistical people because they see the beauty in the gloomy autumn nature. Fall makes them happy because it reminds waltz. Wind and rain never bother “autumn people” because they enjoy such weather.

As for me I’m pretty pessimistic woman therefore autumn is not for me. I need the uplifting season as Spring or Summer. :)

So, when it comes to fashion I choose spring clothes with spring colours. :)