ARE FASHION TRENDS HELPFUL OR JUST STRESSFUL?

 Every year, new fashion trends appear. A trend is a popular style that many people follow for a short time. Some people love fashion trends because they help them look modern and stylish. Others find them stressful because they change too fast, cost money, or don’t match their personal style.

The question “Are fashion trends helpful or just stressful?” allows us to express opinions, compare ideas, and talk about experiences.

Examples:

• Trendy clothes help me feel confident.

• Trying to follow every trend is stressful.

• Some trends are helpful, but others don’t suit me.

This topic is perfect to practice questions, opinions, comparatives, and modal verbs like should and must.

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🔤 GRAMMAR

1. Present Simple

• Fashion trends change every season.

• I usually follow one or two trends.

2. Present Continuous

• People are wearing more colorful clothes this year.

• She’s trying to follow every new trend.

3. Past Simple

• Last year, I followed many trends.

• They didn’t enjoy wearing that outfit.

4. Future with Will / Going to

• I will try a new trend this month.

• She’s going to stop following trends.

5. Modal Verbs

• You should wear what you like.

• You mustn’t feel bad if you don’t follow trends.

• You can follow trends in your own way.

6. Comparatives and Superlatives

• Some trends are easier to follow than others.

• That was the most stressful shopping day I’ve had.

7. Adverbs of Frequency

• I sometimes wear trendy clothes.

• He rarely follows fashion.

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📚 VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)

1. Trend – a popular style or idea for a short time.

2. Stressful – causing worry or pressure.

3. Helpful – useful or giving support.

4. Style – the way something looks, especially in fashion.

5. Outfit – a full set of clothes.

6. Modern – new, up-to-date, or fashionable.

7. Comfortable – easy and pleasant to wear.

8. Suit – to look good on someone.

9. Pressure – the feeling that you must do something.

10. Confidence – the feeling of being sure of yourself.

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💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I love staying up-to-date with trends.

• That style doesn’t suit me.

• Trends can help people express themselves.

• Fashion moves too fast.

• It’s hard to keep up with trends.

• You should follow what makes you happy.

• Don’t stress over every new trend.

• Comfort is more important than fashion.

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✍️ SENTENCES

Positive:

• Fashion trends can be helpful and inspiring.

• She always looks stylish in trendy clothes.

Negative:

• Trends don’t always suit everyone.

• I don’t enjoy feeling pressure to follow trends.

Questions:

• Are fashion trends helpful or just stressful?

• Do you like following new styles?

Answers:

• They’re helpful for me because I like to try new things.

• Sometimes they’re stressful, especially when I feel I must buy more.

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👥 CONVERSATION

Lina: Are you going shopping this weekend?

Paulo: Maybe. I want to look at some new fashion trends.

Lina: Do you like following trends?

Paulo: Yes, sometimes. They help me feel confident and modern. You?

Lina: Not really. I think fashion trends are stressful. They change so fast!

Paulo: That’s true. Some people feel pressure to always buy new clothes.

Lina: Exactly. I prefer comfortable clothes that match my own style.

Paulo: That’s a smart way to think! Maybe I’ll try that too.

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📖 READING: “Following or Failing?”

Marta used to love fashion trends. Every month, she bought new clothes to follow what influencers and magazines said was “in.” She wore stylish outfits and got many compliments.

But after one year, her closet was full. She had many clothes she only wore once. She felt stressed about money and style.

One day, she asked herself, “Are fashion trends helpful or just stressful?” She decided to stop following every trend and began choosing clothes that made her feel comfortable and confident.

Now, Marta still follows fashion—but in her own way. She mixes old clothes with new ones and wears what suits her best.

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📝 Questions & Answers

1. What did Marta do every month?
   She bought new clothes to follow trends.

2. Why did she feel stressed?
   Because she had too many clothes and spent too much money.

3. What question did she ask herself?
   “Are fashion trends helpful or just stressful?”

4. What change did she make?
   She stopped following all the trends and chose clothes for herself.

5. How does she feel now?
   She feels confident and comfortable in her own style.