ws16 fashion english
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Educação e Formação de Adultos - Língua Estrangeira/Inglês 2010/2011
Vintage English - The descriptions 1.
This stunning ensemble from Pauline Trigère’s Fall 1972 collection is a metallic brocade
strapless evening gown and coordinating double-faced wool cape. The strapless gown is
elegant and sophisticated. Trigère was known for her structured garments that were
never fussy or frilly and this gown is no exception. It is masterfully constructed. The
bodice features a fold over detail around the top that can loop or tie in the back. It could
also be worn with a jeweled brooch. Closure with center back zipper.
2.
Designed by Karen Stark for Harvey Berin this 1950s dress of black Chantilly lace over
silk is a showstopper! The lace itself features a large swirling floral pattern that is lined
with black silk satin on the bodice and horizontal stripes of black and hot pink satin
beneath the skirt. The effect is elegant and eye catching.
3.
Soft coral colored taffeta and tulle have been used to perfection to style this delightful
vintage Original. The shaped bodice fits like a dream and is artfully constructed of
pleated tulle that is trimmed with taffeta piping. The skirt features two layers of tulle over
the taffeta lining. This trim undulates around the skirt just below hip length and forms an
interesting pattern as it falls within the fold of the skirt. Very pretty indeed.
Closure with metal zipper on the side.
4.
Simply tailored, this embroidered raw silk coat from the 1920s is an update on the classic
duster and quintessential art deco. Wraps asymmetrically with a large button and loop
closure and single interior snap. The collar, cuffs, patch pockets and wide band around
the hemline are all heavily embroidered by hand in silk floss. The effect is simply
beautiful.
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The wordsBodice n. without straps over the shoulders.
Brocade n. thick heavy decorative cloth which has a pattern of gold
and silver threads.
Brooch n. decorated with lots of frills.
Feature v. a small metal fastener on clothes that works when youpress its two parts together.
Frilly adj. a piece of clothing.
Garment n. (formal) the part of a woman's dress above her waist.
Hemline n. a piece of jewellery that you fasten to your clothes,
usually worn by women.
Lining n. to move around quickly in a twisting circular movement,or to make something do this
Pleat n. a flat narrow fold in a skirt, a pair of trousers, a dress etc.
Snap n. to include or show something as a special or important
part of something, or to be included as an important
part.
strapless (dress/gown/bra) adj. a piece of material that covers the inside of something,
especially a piece of clothing.
Swirl v. additional decoration on a car, piece of clothing etc.
Trim n. to put paper or cloth over something to cover it.
Wrap v. the length of a dress, skirt etc.
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The language
1. Word formation
Affixation: addition of a prefix, a suffix, or both. Ex: meaning - meaningful #
meaningless; love – lover; accuse – accusation; active – activity; (care) careful –
carefully*; pleasant – unpleasant; imagine – unimaginable.
Conversion: world class change. Ex: drive (verb) - drive (noun).
Compounding: joining two or more words. Ex: teapot, armchair ; daughter-in-law;
middle class, full moon.
* Adverb Formation: The ending –ly can be added to most adjectives to
form adverbs. Ex: careful – carefully, active – actively.
2. Participial adjectives
Adjectives derived from present participles (boring) and past participles (bored). Ex: The
lesson is boring [cause/agent]. The students are bored [state].
3. Passive voice
Passive voice is used when the focus is on the action. It is not important or not known,
however, who or what is performing the action. Ex: Cotton is grown in the USA. Hamlet
was written by Shakespeare. [verb to be + past participle]
We can form the passive in any tense. Some wxamples:
Simple present An order was given.
Past Perfect An order had been given.
Going to future An order is going to be given.
4. Compound tenses:
Present Perfect Simple He has spoken.
Present Perfect Progressive He has been speaking.
Future Perfect He will have spoken.
Conditional He would have spoken.