Clothing

In the morning when I get out of bed I wash and get dressed according to the temperature I choose what to put on. I like to wear jeans pr trousers, a T-shirt or a short or long sleeved shirt. If it is colder o wear a pullover or a sweater. In winter I like to wear a winter coat or an anorak, gloves and a cap. In summer I like to wear some light shorts or trousers made of light material, especially of cotton. As for shoes I prefer casuals or sandals. In winter I put on winter shoes. If I go to the theatre or a ball I wear a suit, a light shirt, a tie and dress shoes.

There is a Czech proverb “Clothes make the Man”. But men on the whole are more conservative and less particular about their appearance. They need a small stock of vests, pants, slippers, pyjamas, socks, knee socks, several pairs of trousers, some suits and jackets, a pile of shirts – long sleeved and short sleeved – pullovers, T-shirts, an anorak, a winter coat, a mackintosh, gloves, scarfs and shoes. The only decorative item is the tie or the bow tie. It should match the shirt as well as the suit. A man who was very particular about his clothes was sometimes called a “dandy”. Young people nowadays are most comfortable in jeans and loose jackets.

When a gentleman wants a new suit or trousers he goes to a tailor who takes his measurements and makes the suit or trousers for him. But a lot of men prefer buying ready-made clothes, because they are much cheaper. As for me I am not very particular about what to wear. I usually buy ready-made clothes, sometimes I have my trousers made to measure.

Now I would like to talk about women’s clothing. Fashion plays a more important role in the life of women than in that of men. Women like to be well dressed because they want to impress other women or the opposite sex or for their own sake. They often spend a lot of money on beautiful and fashionable clothes. Their dresses can be made of different kinds of cloth (material) – e.g. wool, cotton, silk, velvet, artificial fibers. Wool is more expensive than cotton but it is much lighter and warmer. The wearing of a certain kind of sloth depends on the weather and the season of the year. Some women make their dresses themselves but most of them have them made by a dressmaker or they buy ready made clothes. Women wear underwear, made of silk or artificial silk, a dress or a blouse and a skirt, a pair of stockings or tights and a pair of shoes. If it is cold some women like to wear a trouser suit consisting of trousers and a jacket. They can also wear trousers, a blouse or a jumper and a cardigan. In winter women wear a winter coat, an anorak or a fur coat, a hat or a fur hat, gloves and winter shoes or boots.

Women going to a concert or to the theatre naturally wear their evening dress with some jewellery – e.g. a necklace, bracelets, earrings or rings. Ladies carry a handbag in which we can find a handkerchief, a mirror, a lipstick, a powder-box, a purse, keys, identity card, some visiting cards and perhaps some photographs.

In recent years a great deal of attention has been devoted to fashion and clothing of children and young people. Children’s fashion especially is colorful and varied. Jeans, trousers, sports shirts and anoraks became very popular among young people all over the world.

As for me I prefer wearing some trousers or jeans, a T-shirt and a pullover. In winter I wear an anorak.

If I am going on a fortnight’s holiday in the mountains, I would take some underwear, pyjamas, several pairs of trousers, some shirts, T-shirts and pullovers, handkerchiefs, several pairs of socks and knee socks, gloves, a scarf, a cap, winter boots, an anorak, a skiing outfit and a tracksuit. Of course I should not forget to take some money.

If I went to the seaside I should take some underwear, pyjamas, shorts, trousers, shirts, T-shirts, handkerchiefs, socks, swimming trunks (men), a swimsuit, swimming custome or bikini (women) and sunglasses.