That Looks Great on You!
Clothes, fashion, and shopping for clothes. Jess and Maya spend a Saturday afternoon shopping on Queen Street — a green wool coat fits perfectly, the red trousers don't.
📖 Reading: Shopping with Jess
During her second visit to Toronto, Jess takes Maya shopping. They go to a large clothes shop on Queen Street.
"Oh, look at this coat!" says Jess, holding up a dark green wool coat.
"It's beautiful," says Maya. "Try it on!"
Jess tries it on. "What do you think? Does it suit me?"
"It looks amazing on you. The colour really suits you. But is it comfortable?"
"It's a bit too big. I need a smaller size." She asks the assistant. "Excuse me, do you have this in a medium?"
"Let me check… yes, here you go."
Jess tries on the medium. It fits perfectly. "I'll take it!"
Then Maya finds a pair of red trousers. She tries them on but they're too tight.
"I love the colour," she sighs. "But they don't fit."
"They look too small. Are they your size?" asks Jess.
"I think so, but they're not comfortable enough to wear."
"Try the next size up," says Jess.
Maya tries again. "Better! But now they're a bit loose around the waist."
"That's what belts are for!" laughs Jess.
They spend three hours in the shops. Jess buys the green coat. Maya buys nothing — but has a wonderful time trying everything on.
🔑 Vocabulary Box
Eight key words from this lesson.
| Word | Meaning | Note |
|---|---|---|
| wool | A natural fibre from sheep; made from this material | n./adj. — A dark green wool coat. |
| suit | To look attractive on someone | v. — The colour really suits you. |
| tight | Fitting very closely; too small and uncomfortable | adj. — The trousers are too tight. |
| loose | Not fitting closely; too big | adj. — They're loose around the waist. |
| belt | A strip of material worn around the waist | n. — Belts help with loose trousers. |
| assistant | A person who helps customers in a shop | n. — She asks the shop assistant. |
| size | The measurement of clothing (small, medium, large, XL) | n. — Do you have this in a medium? |
| waist | The middle part of the body, between the chest and hips | n. — They're loose around the waist. |
📚 Key Verbs in This Lesson | |
to fit | It fits perfectly. / They don't fit — they're too tight. |
to suit | That colour suits you. / Does it suit me? |
to try on | Try it on! / I tried on three different sizes. |
to match | That bag matches your shoes perfectly. |
📚 Grammar Focus
📚 Clothing Vocabulary | |
Tops | t-shirt, shirt, blouse, sweater, hoodie, jacket, coat |
Bottoms | trousers, jeans, skirt, shorts, leggings |
Shoes & accessories | boots, trainers, heels, belt, scarf, hat, gloves, bag |
Full outfits | dress, suit, uniform, tracksuit |
Fit, Suit and Match
📚 Fit, Suit and Match | |
fit (size/shape) | It fits perfectly. / They don't fit — too small. |
suit (look/style) | That colour suits you. / The coat really suits her. |
match (colours) | Her bag matches her shoes. / Do these colours match? |
Too / Enough / A Bit
📚 Too / Enough / A Bit | |
too + adjective | It's too big. / They're too tight. |
not + adjective + enough | It's not comfortable enough. / Not formal enough. |
a bit + adjective | It's a bit loose. / A bit too long. |
🎭 Dialogue: In the Changing Room
Maya tries on three different jackets while Jess gives feedback. They debate fit, colour, and how formal an outfit needs to be.
Jess, what do you think of this jacket?
It's lovely! But it's a bit too big. Have you tried the small?
Yes, the small is too tight. Nothing fits!
Ha! Try this one — it's a different cut. More relaxed.
Oh! This feels much better. Does it suit me?
It looks amazing on you. That colour really suits you!
Is it too casual though? I want something I can wear to meetings.
With the right trousers, it's perfect. Very professional!
Practice Exercises
3 questionsNew exercises to reinforce what you learned. Different from the lesson material.
What does Jess find in the shop?
Why does Jess need a smaller size?
What is the problem with Maya's red trousers?
Practice Exercises
3 questionsNew exercises to reinforce what you learned. Different from the lesson material.
These jeans ___ perfectly — they're exactly my size.
That blue scarf really ___ you — it looks amazing!
Does this red bag ___ my black coat?
🎭 Now It's Your Turn — Role Play
Practice with a partner. Use the dialogue as a model.
- Student A: You are a customer. You want to buy an outfit for a specific occasion (interview, party, holiday).
- Student B: You are a shop assistant. Help the customer find the right item.
- Include: asking for a size / trying on / giving an opinion / discussing fit and colour.
- Use: Does it suit me? / It's too… / It's not … enough / It fits / It matches.