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.
sun-damaged hair
At a fashion-show briefing, the fashion show featured the sun-damaged hair.
formal attire
At a fashion-show briefing, the fashion show featured the formal attire.
project a polished image
The company website projects a polished image to potential clients.
raise her voice
The speaker had to raise her voice to be heard over the crowd.
fine bone structure
At a fashion-show briefing, the fashion show featured the fine bone structure.
sheer epic grandeur
At a fashion-show briefing, the fashion show featured the sheer epic grandeur.
stunningly attractive
At a fashion-show briefing, the models were stunningly attractive.
lose their voice
In a fashion-show briefing, the designer will lose their voice.
face the facts
In a fashion-show briefing, the designer will face the facts.
face the thought of the new collection
In a fashion-show briefing, the designer will face the thought of the new collection.
new season’s look
At a fashion-show briefing, the fashion show featured the new season’s look.
clean-shaven face
At a fashion-show briefing, the models were clean-shaven face.
anti-aging properties
At a fashion-show briefing, the fashion show featured the anti-aging properties.
spotlessly clean
In a fashion-show briefing, the model was spotlessly clean.
undergo a cosmetic procedure
In a fashion-show briefing, the designer will undergo a cosmetic procedure.
formal dress
At a fashion-show briefing, the fashion show featured the formal dress.
completely different
In a fashion-show briefing, the model was completely different.
face the consequences
In a fashion-show briefing, the designer will face the consequences.
lavish lifestyle
At a fashion-show briefing, the fashion show featured the lavish lifestyle.
haven’t a clue
The customer hasn’t a clue why the delivery is late.
excruciatingly uncomfortable
At a fashion-show briefing, the fashion show featured the excruciatingly uncomfortable.
gruff voice
At a fashion-show briefing, the fashion show featured the gruff voice.
flawless complexion
At a fashion-show briefing, the fashion show featured the flawless complexion.
crinkly eyes
At a fashion-show briefing, the fashion show featured the crinkly eyes.
pending the outcome
The investment was paused pending the outcome of the investigation.
launch a new collection
In a fashion-show briefing, the designer will launch a new collection.
high-street fashion
At a fashion-show briefing, the fashion show featured the high-street fashion.
what’s in fashion for the new season
The magazine reports on what’s in fashion for the new season.
face the challenge
In a fashion-show briefing, the designer will face the challenge.
long-lasting colour
At a fashion-show briefing, the fashion show featured the long-lasting colour.