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Fashion

90 ESL discussion questions about fashion for A1–C2 students. Perfect for speaking activities and lifestyle-themed lessons.
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A1 Level – Elementary

1. Do you like clothes?

2. What is your favorite color to wear?

3. Do you wear uniforms at school or work?

4. What shoes do you wear every day?

5. Do you like shopping for clothes?

6. What is your favorite T-shirt?

7. Do you prefer jeans or shorts?

8. What do you wear in winter?

9. What do you wear in summer?

10. Do you have a favorite brand?

11. Do you like hats?

12. Do you like to dress formally or casually?

13. What clothes do you wear at home?

14. Do you like fashion?

15. What do you wear today?

A2 Level – Pre-Intermediate

1. Do you follow fashion trends?

2. What is your favorite clothing store?

3. How often do you buy new clothes?

4. Do you like shopping online?

5. What kind of clothes make you feel comfortable?

6. What clothes do you wear on special occasions?

7. Do you like wearing accessories?

8. What colors look good on you?

9. Do you care about brand names?

10. What clothes are popular where you live?

11. Do you prefer simple or colorful clothes?

12. How long do you keep your clothes?

13. Do you think fashion is important?

14. What clothes do you wear for work or school?

15. Would you like to change your style?

B1 Level – Intermediate

1. How does fashion influence people?

2. Do you think people judge others by their clothes?

3. How has your style changed over the years?

4. What are traditional clothes in your country?

5. Do you think fast fashion is a problem?

6. What clothing items are essential for you?

7. How do celebrities influence fashion trends?

8. Do you think fashion shows are interesting?

9. What role does comfort play in your style?

10. Do you keep clothes that you don’t wear?

11. How can people create their own style?

12. What do you think about second-hand clothing?

13. Do people spend too much money on clothes?

14. How do seasons influence fashion?

15. What fashion trends do you dislike?

B2 Level – Upper-Intermediate

1. How does the fashion industry influence culture?

2. What is the impact of fast fashion on the environment?

3. How do social media influencers affect fashion choices?

4. Should schools teach students about sustainable fashion?

5. What makes a fashion trend successful?

6. How do clothing choices reflect personality?

7. Is fashion a form of self-expression?

8. How is technology changing the fashion industry?

9. Should people buy fewer clothes but better quality?

10. Is luxury fashion worth the price?

11. How do cultural backgrounds shape fashion preferences?

12. What ethical problems exist in clothing production?

13. Are fashion standards unrealistic?

14. How important is body positivity in fashion?

15. Should brands be transparent about sustainability?

C1 Level – Advanced

1. How does fashion shape societal norms?

2. Is fashion art, business, or both?

3. How has globalization changed fashion identity?

4. Can fashion be inclusive for all body types?

5. How do economic conditions influence fashion trends?

6. Should governments regulate fashion waste?

7. Why do people follow trends even when they dislike them?

8. How does fashion reinforce or challenge gender norms?

9. What role does nostalgia play in fashion?

10. Should brands stop promoting unrealistic beauty standards?

11. How do digital influencers change fashion marketing?

12. What responsibilities do designers have toward society?

13. How has luxury fashion evolved over time?

14. Can fashion ever be fully sustainable?

15. How do clothes communicate social or political messages?

C2 Level – Proficiency

1. How does fashion reflect deeper cultural values?

2. Should fashion be considered a cultural language?

3. How does the fashion industry manipulate consumer behavior?

4. What are the philosophical implications of trends?

5. Can sustainable fashion exist under capitalism?

6. Does fashion promote individuality or conformity?

7. How do aesthetics shape identity?

8. Should fashion be slowed down for ethical reasons?

9. How does digital culture redefine beauty and style?

10. Can clothing be a form of resistance?

11. How does fashion influence social hierarchies?

12. What is the future of personal style?

13. Should fashion move beyond gender completely?

14. How do historical fashion cycles repeat and evolve?

15. Is fashion a mirror or a driver of societal change?

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