Clothes and Fashion

Fashion is more than just what we wear—it’s a way to express ourselves, show our personality, and even reflect different cultures. Whether you love keeping up with the latest trends or prefer a classic style, talking about clothes and fashion can be a fun and engaging conversation topic.

In this post, we’ll explore some interesting conversation questions to help you practice your English speaking skills while discussing fashion. These questions are perfect for classroom discussions, language exchanges, or just chatting with friends.

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General Fashion Questions

  1. How would you describe your personal style?
  2. Do you follow fashion trends, or do you prefer your own style?
  3. What are some current fashion trends that you like or dislike?
  4. Do you think fashion is important? Why or why not?
  5. How has your fashion style changed over the years?
  6. What do you usually wear on a casual day? What about a formal event?
  7. Are there any clothing items you would never wear? Why?
  8. Do you prefer wearing brand-name clothes or do you not care about brands?

Shopping & Fashion Industry

  1. Where do you usually buy your clothes?
  2. Do you prefer shopping online or in physical stores? Why?
  3. What do you think about fast fashion? Is it good or bad?
  4. How often do you buy new clothes?
  5. Have you ever bought second-hand or vintage clothes? Why or why not?
  6. Do you think designer clothes are worth the price?
  7. If you had unlimited money, what clothing item or brand would you buy?
  8. Have you ever followed a trend that you now think was embarrassing?

Fashion Around the World

  1. How does fashion in your country compare to fashion in other countries?
  2. Are there any traditional clothing styles in your culture that are still popular today?
  3. What do you think about cultural influences on fashion?
  4. Have you ever worn traditional clothes for a special occasion?

Trends & Social Media Influence

  1. Do you think social media influences fashion trends? How?
  2. Who are the biggest influencers in fashion today?
  3. Do celebrities set fashion trends, or do they follow them?
  4. Have you ever changed your style because of a trend you saw online?
  5. What do you think about fashion trends on TikTok and Instagram?
  6. Do you think people feel pressured to dress a certain way because of social media?
  7. Have you ever tried DIY fashion (customizing your own clothes)?

Sustainability & the Future of Fashion

  1. Do you think fashion should be more sustainable? Why or why not?
  2. What do you think about brands that promote eco-friendly fashion?
  3. How do you feel about renting clothes instead of buying them?
  4. In the future, do you think we will dress differently than today? How?
  5. What would be your ideal future fashion trend?

can you describe the clothes in the following photos? What are these clothes called? Do you like these examples? Would you wear them? When?