Tuesday 5 December 2017

Talking about fashion

Do you know what are the right names for different hat models? Can you explain what kind of shoes you are looking for? If you are not sure, then here's some help.

In this video you will see the examples of the following hats: homburg hat, trilby hat, fedora hat, bowler hat, pork pie hat, deerstalker, cowboy hat, ivy cap, newsboy cap, beret (or French beret), bucket hat, panama hat, boater hat, bumper brim hat, pillbox hat, cloche (bell) hat, mushroom hat, vagabond hat, floppy hat, cartwheel hat, Breton hat, fascinator hat.


Now check yourself. What hats are the members of Radiohead wearing in this collage? British fashion rules :)

Here's a great article about the place of a bowler hat in British fashion if you want some extra reading on the topic.

At the previous lesson we also had a problem with types of shoes. So, here's Justine talking about them.





In this video you will see the following types of shoes:
Flat shoes: gladiators, ballerinas, moccasins, loafers, Mary Jane’s, mules, slingsbacks.
Heels: ankle-strap heels, kitten heels, stilettos, scarpins, killer heels, platform heels, wedges, chunky heels, peeptoes heels. 
Boots: Chelsea boots, cowboy boots, knee-high boots, thigh-high boot.
And at the end: peeptoe Mary Jane heels and peeptoe platform slingback heels.

After watching please, let me know what kind of shoes and hats you prefer. Looking forward to your comments.

49 comments:

  1. These videos are very interesting, thanks!
    I prefer to wear homburg hats, I have a couple of them.
    Also, I like to wear ballerinas, Mary Jane’s - they are very comfortable. I have beautiful pairs of stiletto's.
    In autumn and spring, I often wear Chelsea boots, in winter -knee-high boots.
    By the way, Justine is a very good blogger, her videos are so useful! I also like Safiya Nygaard's videos. She is widely known as a beauty vlogger, her YouTube channel reaches over 3.6 million subscribers and growing. I think her videos contain the history of beauty products, hilarious experiments and interesting vocabulary for English learners.
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbAwSkqJ1W_Eg7wr3cp5BUA/videos
    My favourite video is "I Bought A Full Face Of Makeup Blindfolded" :)

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    1. Thanks for your recommendation, I'll look it up :)

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  2. Generally I don't wear hats, but I have a Panama for summer .
    Shoes I like Scarpins ,but I can't find a convenient . That's why I wear moccasins/

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  3. I always thought that wearing hats is very fashionable. But this often attracts people's attention. Therefore, I rarely wear hats. It can be a cap or panama from the sun.
    As for shoes, I like to wear loafers. They are always comfortable and they look neat. I prefer to wear stilettos or platform heels for going out. They are beautiful and do not cause any inconvenience.
    I'm not very versed in the names of the kinds of shoes and hats, so these videos were very informative to me.

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    1. Glad to hear you find those videos useful, Olia. There are some more on that channel, about dresses or bags, for instance.

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  4. I’ve never been one for hats. But in appearance, I like the hat fedora. It looks very attractive.
    I'm used to wearing comfortable shoes. For example, sneakers.

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  5. I rarely wear hats. It can be a baseball cap. As for shoes, to wear loafers and ballerians because they very practical, cosy and but they can be worn only in dry weather. I prefer to wear stilettos or heels on the platform in special cases, for example for the celebration.
    This video is very fascinating for me, thanks)
    By Vika Krivtsova

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  6. I have a pair of flat black shoes , a pair of sneakers for sports activities, and a pair of boots. When I was a bit younger I used to like casual jeans and sportswear. At the moment, my favourite clothes are dresses. I like all types of dresses: summer sarafans, triangle-shaped dresses, polka dot dresses, lace or cotton dresses and so on. I know that jeans and a shirt is a much more comfortable wear, but dresses look gorgeous. As I’ve said I have only a pair of classic shoes without heels. So I would like to have another pair of dress shoes with low heels and sparkly elements.

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    1. Your style is affected by your status, Julia. You are almost a graduate, a future teacher so no wonder you prefer dresses to jeans.

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  8. I wear hats only in winter, but bucket hat looks awesome.
    In spring, autumn and summer, I prefer sneakers. In the winter i wear boots. Everything is very simple)

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  9. Thank you for the video. They are interesting.
    I learned new types of hats and different kinds of shoes for me.
    I only wear hats in the summer. I like the Panama.
    I like footwear: platform heels, wedges, chunky heels.
    It looks very attractive.

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  10. Simply and available here is that can be said. Much was new to me.I prefer floppy hat to wear in summer. I like that it has wide fields and protects the face from sunlight. And anyway the girl in the hat looks very nice and cute

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  11. I really liked vagabond hats.I imagine how I am in an evening dress, with makeup and this hat, I go down the stairs. I'm sure everyone will look only at me.it's very mystical.
    I also like floppy hat. It fits me.

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  12. Wow... It is incredible! I've never seen so many different types of hats! Some of them are new for me. As for me, I like bumper brim hat, because it looks gorgeous. I think, that every girl dream to have a hat, like English Queen wears.

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  13. In fashion, I am very mediocre, and could not even think that there are so many kinds of hats! But since I do not like hats, I would hardly have chosen any!

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  14. These videos were very recognizable to me. Previously, I could not even think that there are so many types of hats. I do not like to wear hats, only in the summer I can wear panama. As for shoes, I like ballerinas and loafers. I find them most convenient.

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    1. Thanks for the comment :)I like loafers too, they are really comfortable.

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  15. I really liked the Deerstalker! I associate it with Sherlock Holmes, 19th century England and hunting. Do you know that she was worn for deer hunting? She protected the hunters from the cold wind and the sun, which glowed in her eyes.
    And I like knee-high boots.
    They are very comfortable and warm. I am not a fan of fashionable shoes, because for me the main convenience.

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  16. I watched these videos with great pleasure and I can say that I liked them. I learned a lot of interesting information about different types of hats and shoes. I also learned what kinds were worn in ancient times, and what are fashionable and popular now. But most of all I liked the Vagabond hat because it can hide your eyes and make you fascinating and attractive. I also really liked loafers because they are comfortable and practical.

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  17. Ohh...I'm a really footwear's fanatic. This video gave me pleasure and a lot of interesting information. For example I didn't know that moccasins comes from the Indian's shoes. But my favourite type of shoes is loafers, because it always comfortable, strict and fashionable. And I know, that now cowboy shoes are very popular, but I don't like them. My favourite are knee-high boots, because of their style and coolness.

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  18. I adore interesting and beautiful clothes and shoes, thanks for such an educational video.
    In the summer I want to buy chunky heels)

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  19. Justin did tell a lot of interesting information about hats. I support her because I will also be sorry if the hats go out of fashion. In my opinion, hats emphasize the individuality of each person. And thanks to her, I now know that the name of my classmate's hat is called. It`s the Ivy cap. I like very much a Vagabond hat. This hat emphasizes femininity and elegance.

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  20. These videos are very interesting, thanks!
    I prefer to wear ladies hats, I have a couple of them.
    I also like to wear Mary Jane ballerinas - they are very comfortable. I have beautiful pairs of hairpins; they are universal and fit everything.
    In autumn and spring I often wear boots, in winter - knee-high boots.
    By the way, Justin is a very good blogger, her videos are very useful! I think the videos of this blogger contain a history of cosmetics, fun experiments and an interesting vocabulary for learners of English. Very good tips for fashionistas and ordinary people.

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  21. Thank you so much for the opportunity to watch this video, it is very useful for fans of the fashion industry. I learned a lot. Thanks to Justin, his video it was interesting.
    I have a huge number of different pairs of shoes such as shoes, sandals, sneakers, boots. I wear them depending on the season and weather conditions. Hats almost do not wear, but there are special occasions. In this case, I use barrettes and headbands.
    Your advice is incredibly useful for real girls.

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  22. Thank you for the information posted, it was interesting to learn something new for yourself. I am not an ardent fan of hats, but I found out how many variations there are, which I also wanted to buy for myself. And Justin is a very interesting blogger, watching her video you replenish not only the vocabulary of the English language, but just enjoy the person!

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  23. Thank you so much for the videos. As for me, they are very cognitive. Through these videos, I learned that there are so many types of hats and shoes in the world. I love hats, I love them in the winter, autumn and spring. My favorite shoes are sneakers or ballet shoes.

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  24. These video made me wanting to buy a great collection of hats for every month`s day, wear them and test knowledge of other people about hats. Unfortunately, the lack of money have destroyed my dream :c

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  25. A very interesting blog, which has a lot of useful information. I have a small (so far) collection of hats at home, now I definitely know their names. I agree that things can emphasize a person’s personality. A video about shoes was also useful and informative. I prefer flat shoes, but I also wear heels. For me, the main thing is that things are practical and comfortable.

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  27. Very interesting video. I studied new types of hats and various types of shoes for me.
    I like footwear: platform heels, wedges, chunky heels and sneakers. But I prefer the sneakers, because it's very practical.
    From the hats I prefer to wear a cap in the summer.

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  28. I don't wear hats, I'm not comfortable in them. but i like homburg hat and bowler hat. They look like vintage and if you choose the right clothes, it will look very cool.
    As for shoes, I usually wear sneakers or ballerinas. Sneakers are comfortable, they fit my pants or even some of my skirts. Ballerinas look elegant and do not cause discomfort.
    I'm not very versed in the names of the kinds of shoes and hats, so these videos were very informative to me.

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  29. In general, I don't really like to wear hats, although it is beautiful.In my opinion, hats like pillbox hat, cloche hat and vagabond hat are very feminine. They look just mesmerizing!
    I prefer a sporty style more, so among the hats in my wardrobe you can find baseball caps, without which I simply cannot imagine life in summer, and sports autumn, winter hats. Before I also wore berets, but decided that they did not suit my face type very well.
    When it comes to footwear, I mostly wear sneakers, gladiators and ballerinas because they are very comfortable, especially when studying. In general, since childhood, I dreamed of wearing high-heeled shoes, but my legs do not withstand such tests :)))
    Thank you for the videos, for me they were very informative, now I will know the correct names for different types of women's shoes.

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  30. Very interesting and informative video! I enjoyed watching it.
    In summer I prefer to wear a cartwheel hat. In the colder seasons, I prefer to wear a beret. I don't usually wear hats, but I would like to a pillbox hat, a floppy hat and a fascinator hat. From shoes I like to wear sneakers, very rarely wear shoes with heels. I also prefer warm fur boots in the cold.

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  31. I don't really like to wear hats, although it is beautiful.
    I also like to wear ballerinas - they are very comfortable. Also very comfortable moccasins and sneakers.
    I also really love heels, I prefer stiletto’s. I like the way they look on the leg. I have beautiful pairs of hairpins, they are universal and fit everything.
    In autumn and spring I often wear boots, in winter - knee-high boots.
    Thanks for the video, for me they were very informative, it was very interesting to know what types of women’s shoes and hats there are.

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    1. Thank you1 It was interesting for me to learn about your preferences.

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  32. Thank you for such useful information about the types of shoes and hats. Very informative. I don't really like wearing hats, I have one black hat for winter, which I wear when it's very cold. But I really love different shoes. In my closet there are ballet flats, and stiletto heels, and moccasins, and boots, and low shoes, and sneakers, in general, a wide variety of shoes. I was interested to learn something new about footwear and its history. Thank you so much)))

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  33. I don't wear hats, but the panama hat and boater hat seem stylish enough to me when paired with the right clothes.
    Maybe someday I'll make up my mind and buy myself one of them.
    I prefer comfortable shoes and most often they are sneakers or boots. But when I want to be a sexy kitty I prefer to wear stilettos if it's a warm season. And if it's cold then knee-high boots.

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  34. Looking at this material, it is obvious that I liked the cowboy hat and cowboy boots. I think they are perfect for anyone.
    I was also interested to learn about other types of hats. I was especially amused by the deerstalker and mushroom hat.
    In general, I don't really like to wear hats, but in the cold season I do wear them.
    When it comes to shoes, I usually prefer to wear sneakers. I can wear flip-flops in the summer. Also I noticed that in English the names of shoes are interesting and funny.
    This topic was informative and broadened my horizons.

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  35. It was very interesting information, especially I enjoyed the story of the origin of hats and shoes. As for me, I prefer loafers, they are really comfortable and suit with lots of clothes. And I also like chelsea boot, because they are practical and we can wear them in everyday life.
    Personally I don't wear hats at all, but I really like how floopy hats look like. They are very stylish and you can combine them with different clothes and make your own style. Ivy caps also look very captivating and are really in British style. I like how they look especially on men.
    It was really interesting! Thank you!))))

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  36. Very cool and informative video.
    I don’t really have hats, because I’m not comfortable in them and I don’t wear them, but a video about types of shoes opened up a lot of new things to me. I could not imagine that before Mary Jane's were also men's shoes. Thank you for such useful information!

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