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Describe A Person Who Wears Unusual Clothes: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Who is he/she?
  • How do you know him/her?
  • What kind of clothes does he/she wear?
  • Why do you consider that his/her clothing choices are weird?
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Cue 1:Who is he/she?

  • Introduce the person by name and relationship to you.
  • Provide a brief background about them, such as their profession or interests.

Example

The person I want to talk about is my friend Riya. She is a graphic designer and has a unique sense of style that really stands out.

Cue 2:How do you know him/her?

  • Explain how you met this person and the nature of your relationship.
  • Mention any shared experiences that highlight your connection.

Example

I met Riya during college when we were both studying design. We quickly became friends because we shared similar interests in art and fashion.

Cue 3:What kind of clothes does he/she wear?

  • Describe the specific types of clothing Riya chooses to wear.
  • Include details about colors, patterns, and styles that make her outfits unusual.

Example

Riya often wears bright, mismatched colors and bold patterns. She loves oversized jackets, funky accessories, and even sometimes sports a vintage hat that catches everyone’s eye.

Cue 4:Why do you consider that his/her clothing choices are weird?

  • Discuss why her clothing choices stand out compared to typical fashion trends.
  • Share your personal thoughts on how her style reflects her personality.

Example

I find Riya's clothing choices weird because they are so different from what most people wear in our city. While others prefer more conventional outfits, Riya embraces her individuality, which I think is both brave and inspiring.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, Riya's unusual clothing choices not only make her stand out in a crowd but also reflect her creative personality. I admire her confidence and the way she expresses herself through fashion.

    Following this structure will ensure you cover all the essential points while providing a clear and engaging response to the cue card topic.

    Tips to answer this Cue Card

    1: Avoid Vague Descriptions

    Using vague language can make your answer unclear. It's important to provide specific details about the person's clothing to engage the listener and convey your thoughts effectively.

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    Tip

    Use descriptive adjectives and specific examples to illustrate the unique aspects of the person's clothing.

    2: Don't Focus Only on Appearance

    Focusing solely on the person's appearance can make your answer shallow. It's essential to connect their clothing choices to their personality or lifestyle to provide depth.

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    Tip

    Discuss how the person's clothing reflects their character or interests, adding context to your description.

    Avoid Negative Language

    Using negative language can come off as judgmental. It's important to express your views on their clothing choices without sounding disrespectful or critical.

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    Tip

    Frame your thoughts positively by explaining why their clothing is interesting or unique rather than labeling it as 'weird.'

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    A person I know who wears unusual clothes is one of my classmates from university. His name is Rohan and he quit famous on campus because of his unique face and sense. While most students dress casually in jeans and t-shirts, he prefers wearing bright, colorful outfits that immediately grab your attention. For example, he often comes to class wearing oversized jackets with neon colors or shorts with bold patterns like cartoon characters or abstract designs. He also likes matching his clothes with accessories such as chunky bracelets, hats, and sometimes even colorful shoes that he customized himself. His style is very different from typical fashion trends, which makes him stand out wherever he goes. What I find interesting is that he is extremely confident. Even if people stare or make comments, he never seems bothered. He once told me that fashion is his way of expressing his personality and creativity. According to him, clothes should not just be practical, they should reflect who you are. Personally, I admire his confidence. While I would not dress like him, I think it's great that he expresses himself so freely. His unusual clothing style also makes our environment more colorful and fun, and it reminds me that everyone has their own way of showing individuality.

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    My dear friend Gurvinder has a weird sense of fashion. I have seen her wearing different clothes and different attire at different times. It always appeals out and it always stands out. I have seen her wearing crop top and jeans in harsh winters, a fashion that is very weird for me considering the harsh winter weathers. But that's something that makes her very unique because it makes her stand out. And she also has very crude fashion sense in the sense she knows how to dress up, how to curl her hair, how to put the right makeup and how to wear the fashion that she carries. I sometimes feel very weird if I adopt the same kind of fashion but I feel that it makes her more confident, she carries her fashion forward and she stands out in the crowd definitely.

    Band 7

    The person I would like to describe is my college friend, Rhea, who is famous in our group for her very unique and creative dressing sense. I've known Rhea for about 3 years now, since the first day of college. From the very beginning, she caught everyone's attention. Because of her unusual outfits, while most of us usually wear jeans and simple tops, she always experiments with colors, fabrics, and styles. For instance, she often mixes traditional and modern clothes. She might wear a long ethnic skirt with a denim jacket or a pair of kurti with sneakers. She also loves bold accessories like large earrings, colorful scarves, and funky handbags. Sometimes, she even customizes her clothes by painting small designs or adding handmade decorations. I once asked her why she dresses like that. She said, fashion is her way of expressing her creativity and mood. She doesn't worry about what others think, which I really admire. I think her clothes are unusual because they are completely different from what we normally see around us. Yet, she manages to carry them with such confidence. Her unique style really reflects her personality, cheerful, bold, and imaginative. Seeing her has also inspired me to be more confident about my own fashion choice.

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    I have been learning dance since I was four years old. When I was about 14 years old I had joined a new dance academy where my mentor used to wear clothes which did not follow the usual norm. He used to wear always ivory and blue coloured clothes, wear a turban around his head and had a beautiful nose piercing and wore diamond studs on his ears. Moreover his look was always different from other dancers. What I liked the best about his appearance was the way he used to carry himself. I strongly believe that no matter what kind of clothes you are wearing, whether you call it the so-called normal clothes or a weird cloth, I would not term any choice of fashion or a piece of jewellery or the dress you are choosing to be weird or unusual because it is special to the person who is choosing it. He is choosing it out of emotion, he is choosing it out of his style. So I never wish to demean his choices or disrespect his decisions. This is very important to me. So I believe that whenever, whatever dress that you are wearing or I am choosing for myself, I should be able to express myself completely and confidently in that dress and that my mentor used to do the best. So we all of us, though his style was different from the others, I would not call it weird but I would call it different, we always looked up to him because we knew that he used to set a trend. When he is wearing unusual clothes or so-called weird clothes, he is setting a trend for the younger generation to follow, to lead on to his path.

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    Well, to begin with, fashion has become a crucial aspect for people to express their individuality. Today, I would like to talk about a person who really stands out in a crowd due to her unusual clothing style. Speaking of her, she is Aman, who is my bosom friend. We have been really close since our school days. We met in 7th grade and since then, we have shared countless memories together. Despite our many similarities, one thing which really sets us apart is her unique fashion sense. She loves to wear clothes which normal people wouldn't even dare to try. Her outfits are not simple or ordinary. For instance, she wears super bright colors such as neon green, flaming red, or electric blue. Her outfits are often mismatched or have unique patterns such as comic characters. She also wears things like furry sleepers and glittery shoes to places like malls and markets. To be honest, I think her clothing style is very unusual because they are totally different from what a normal individual wears. All in all, Aman is the kind of person who wears clothes that may seem unusual to others but she owns them with full confidence. She often says that she does not dress to fit in, she dresses to stand out.

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    While some think fashion as a statement, on the other hand, others think that there's a way to wear clothes. Ranveer Singh, a famous actor of Bollywood, wears clothes as his personality. We know of him through his movies. He has done quite a lot and happens to be my favourite actor. He speaks through his clothes. He acts through his clothes. His clothes are usually vibrant, have a lot of mix and match, the colours are unusual and there are a lot of patterns which we do not really see in the common clothes. His clothes are a peculiar way of his personality and often make it to the news. He is often teased regarding his fashion sense and people try to mimic him with his different fashion style. Ranveer Singh doesn't seem to be bothered regarding people's opinion on his clothing. He wears them with confidence and styles them with style. A lot of people have become inspired looking at him carry his clothes like a statement. It's a wonderful quality to imbibe that whatever you do, whatever you like, you own it with grace and carry it with confidence. That is something I take back from his fashion sense. I myself am not a fashionista but I do admire watching people wear unusual clothes.

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    I would like to talk about my neighbor who is fashion designer and definitely stands out with his clothes. He is in his early 30s and has a very private personality. He completed his graduation in fashion design from the National Institute of Fashion Design, one of the best in the country. I have known him for around 5 years since he moved into the house next to ours. He always wears clothes than are very different and eye-catching. Most of the time, he dresses in bright colors like orange, red, and purple, colors that normal people hesitate to wear. He mixes traditional and modern styles in such a unique way that you cannot ignore him. I have never seen him wearing simple jeans and t-shirts like most people do. His outfits are always designer wear and he even designs clothes for celebrities and films. Sometimes his clothes look a bit weird to me but they are definitely fashionable and trendy. Even though his style is not for everyone, I respect his confidence.

    Band 7

    I have a college friend. Her name is Nida. She wears the most unusual and fashionable clothes I have ever seen. She incorporates the Indian kurtas and lehengas with the western tops and t-shirts. She is very confident and charming. I really love all her looks. For example, once she wore a lehenga with a shirt, a formal shirt and she styled it in a way that it was not looking odd at all. On the contrary, it was looking very very distinct, innovative and smart. She is from Gujarat. So, her style has a touch of Gujarati traditional fashion as well. Moreover, she is very creative as an artist as well. So, I think that also elevates her style and inspires her to create the looks that she does every day.

    Band 7

    The first person that came to my mind when I saw the cue card was Ranbir Singh. Now Ranbir Singh is an actor, a Bollywood actor in India and he is known for his peculiar dressing sense. For example every fashion show or every red carpet event that he is on he comes up with these fascinating outfits that no one can ever think of. This is what I like about him the most. Secondly he also exuberates a lot of confidence when it comes to wearing such outfits. I can give you an example of this one red carpet event when he wore a long skirt along with a jacket. This symbolized breaking barriers between the male and the female worlds. Because wearing a skirt is usually associated with women and not with men. So this shows how he plays a role in breaking these gender based barriers. Apart from this there are other people that come to my mind. The types of clothes that he wears usually have a different kind of wreath.

    Band 7

    A person I once saw wearing very unusual clothes was a man. I met him at a shopping mall last month. I don't know how personally, but his outfit immediately caught my attention because it was completely different from what most people usually wear. He was dressed in a long silver jacket with a shiny screen all over it, and he wore a bright trouser with matching boots. He also had a large hat decorated with feathers and sunglasses that looked quite dramatic. Honestly, he looked like someone who had come straight out of a music video or a fashion show. I found his clothes choice quite strange because they didn't suit the place or the weather, and it was a hot day, yet he was wearing so many layers. However, I also felt that he was very confident and enjoyed expressing himself through fashion. Everyone around him was staring, but he didn't seem to care at all. Overall, I would say his clothes were definitely unusual, but they showed his bold personality. Even though I found his style weird, I also admire his confidence to be different in a crowd.
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