Choosing the Perfect Outfit: A Fashion Conversation

Finding the Perfect Outfit

Yoko: Hey Liz, what are you doing?

Liz: I'm looking for an outfit. Can you help me?

Yoko: Well, you usually wear something comfortable like jeans and a T-shirt. What's wrong with that?

Liz: I don't like to wear jeans all the time. I want to wear something different—I mean, special.

Yoko: Really? Why?

Liz: You know I'm singing at the park café tonight.

Yoko: That's great! What do you have to wear?

Liz: Well, what do you think of this?

Yoko: I don't know. Put it on, let's see.

Liz: Okay, fine.

Yoko: I like it! You look wonderful.

Liz: Yeah, but it's very dressy and these high heels are so uncomfortable.

Yoko: You look great in those shoes. Um, you know...

Liz: I don't think I want to wear a dress.

Yoko: Okay, well, how about a skirt? I like this one.

Liz: Yeah, but it's really old.

Yoko: That's okay. Try it on with this blouse and, hmm, these boots.

Liz: Okay.

Liz: Hmm, I think I like it actually. The skirt is really fun.

Yoko: Uh, yeah, it's okay.

Liz: You don't like it?

Yoko: Not really. Those boots are—sorry—a bad idea.

Liz: I don't have any nice clothes. I think I need to buy a new outfit. Oh, I hate shopping!

Yoko: Well, listen, maybe I can help.

Liz: Really?

Yoko: Of course. I have to meet a friend in about an hour, but I can go shopping with you right now.

Liz: Oh, that's great!

Yoko: What are friends for?

Shopping for Bargains

Yoko: This is my favorite store. It's a great place to find bargains.

Liz: Wow, where do we start?

Yoko: There's lots of great stuff.

Liz: I like this.

Yoko: Definitely, that looks nice.

Liz: I also like these pants and this sweater.

Yoko: Me too, they look great on you.

Liz: So, what do you think? Well, let's compare prices. How much are they? Um, well, the skirt is—wow—$58. The blouse is $35, and the jacket—oh, it's on sale 50% off—it's $21.99.

Yoko: What about the pants and the sweater?

Liz: Pants are $49.99 and the sweater—oh no, it's $75.

Yoko: That's not bad, really. So, what do you want to get?

Liz: I don't know. I have to think about it.

Yoko: Okay. I think—oh no, I'm late! Liz, I'm really sorry, but I have to go meet my friend now. Listen, you look great. I like both outfits. Meet you back at home, okay? Bye!

Liz: Okay, bye.

The Final Decision

Yoko: Hey, Liz, I'm home!

Liz: In here! Yoko, do you have your new outfit?

Yoko: Yep, come and see.

Yoko: You're wearing your old clothes! Where is your new outfit?

Liz: You know, I'm just comfortable in jeans and a T-shirt. But look, the jacket! I can wear it with my jeans and T-shirt. It's a little different, right? What do you think?

Yoko: Very special, I think. You're right.

Liz: Thanks, me too.