This lesson practises 30 C2 collocations on Fashion, Beauty & Appearance. Collocations are fixed word pairings that native speakers expect — Cambridge examiners test them in Use of English Part 1 and reward precise lexis in Writing. Run through the interactive drills first, then open this glossary to revise every item in the set. For question-by-question feedback, use Review mode after you finish the session.
chair a committee
In a fashion-show briefing, the designer will chair a committee.
fine lines
At a fashion-show briefing, the fashion show featured the fine lines.
broad shoulders
At a fashion-show briefing, the fashion show featured the broad shoulders.
trace of an accent
In a fashion-show briefing, the designer will trace of an accent.
put in an appearance
In a fashion-show briefing, the designer will put in an appearance.
broad accent
At a fashion-show briefing, the fashion show featured the broad accent.
face trial
Within the Fashion, Beauty & Appearance topic, the designer may face trial for selling counterfeit goods.
lengthy delays
At a fashion-show briefing, the fashion show featured the lengthy delays.
put a stop to counterfeit sales of the new collection
Within the Fashion, Beauty & Appearance topic, the designer vowed to put a stop to counterfeit sales of the new collection.
keep up with trends
In a fashion-show briefing, the designer will keep up with trends.
set a trend
In a fashion-show briefing, the designer will set a trend.
back in fashion in this season’s collection
Wide-leg trousers are back in fashion in this season’s collection.
face a grilling
In a fashion-show briefing, the designer will face a grilling.
booming voice
At a fashion-show briefing, the fashion show featured the booming voice.
auburn hair
At a fashion-show briefing, the fashion show featured the auburn hair.
face a hike
In a fashion-show briefing, the designer will face a hike.
fashion victim
At a fashion-show briefing, the fashion show featured the fashion victim.
stunning range
At a fashion-show briefing, the fashion show featured the stunning range.
enhance natural features
The stylist used light makeup to enhance the model’s natural features.
designer label
At a fashion-show briefing, the fashion show featured the designer label.
talk nonsense
In a fashion-show briefing, the designer will talk nonsense.
flurry of snow
At a fashion-show briefing, the fashion show featured the flurry of snow.
clear up confusion
In a fashion-show briefing, the designer will clear up confusion.
hugely popular look
At a fashion-show briefing, the fashion show featured the hugely popular look.
exclusive beauty salon
At a fashion-show briefing, the fashion show featured the exclusive beauty salon.
dull thud
At a fashion-show briefing, the fashion show featured the dull thud.
glossy magazine
At a fashion-show briefing, the fashion show featured the glossy magazine.
face a problem
In a fashion-show briefing, the designer will face a problem.
blond hair
At a fashion-show briefing, the fashion show featured the blond hair.
luxury cream
At a fashion-show briefing, the fashion show featured the luxury cream.