Sometimes we make fashion mistakes. You might buy something online or during a quick shopping trip and later realize it doesn't look good on you. When we say “I bought a dress that doesn’t suit me at all”, we mean that the dress does not match our style, shape, or personality, and we don’t feel comfortable wearing it.
This sentence mixes the past simple (bought) with the present simple (doesn’t suit me), because the action happened in the past, but the effect is still true today.
Examples:
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I bought a red jacket, but it’s too big.
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She got a new dress, but the color doesn’t suit her.
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He purchased shoes that don’t match his outfit.
🔤 GRAMMAR
1. Past Simple (action completed in the past)
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I bought a dress last week.
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She tried it on, but it was too small.
2. Present Simple (describes the current situation or opinion)
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It doesn’t suit me at all.
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This color looks bad on me.
3. Present Continuous
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I’m thinking about returning the dress.
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She’s wearing the dress today, but she doesn’t like it.
4. Future with Will and Going to
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I will try it again next week.
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I’m going to give the dress to my sister.
5. Modal Verbs
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You should try it on before buying.
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You mustn’t buy clothes too quickly.
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You can exchange it if you have the receipt.
6. Comparatives and Superlatives
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This dress is worse than the other one.
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That was the worst purchase I’ve made.
7. Adverbs of Frequency
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I usually choose better colors.
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She rarely returns clothes.
📚 VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)
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Suit – to look good on someone or match their style.
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Fit – to be the correct size.
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Color – the shade or tone of something.
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Style – the way something looks, especially in fashion.
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Size – how big or small something is.
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Try on – to test clothes before buying.
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Return – to give something back to the store.
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Purchase – to buy something.
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Regret – to feel sorry about a decision.
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Exchange – to replace one item with another.
💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
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It doesn’t suit me.
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The color is not right for me.
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I regret buying it.
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It looked better in the store.
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I should’ve tried it on.
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I’ll return it tomorrow.
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It’s not my style at all.
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Maybe someone else will like it.
✍️ SENTENCES
Positive:
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I bought a dress that fits perfectly.
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She found a dress that suits her very well.
Negative:
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I bought a dress that doesn’t suit me at all.
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He got a jacket, but it doesn’t look good on him.
Questions:
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Did you try it on before buying it?
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Does the dress suit you?
Answers:
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No, I didn’t. That was a mistake.
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Not really. I think I’ll return it.
👥 CONVERSATION
Anna: Hey! What’s wrong? You look upset.
Maya: I bought a dress yesterday, but it doesn’t suit me at all.
Anna: Oh no! What happened?
Maya: It looked amazing in the store, but when I got home, I hated it.
Anna: Did you try it on?
Maya: No, the line was too long. I thought it would be fine.
Anna: That happens. Can you return it?
Maya: Yes, I kept the receipt. I think I will go tomorrow.
Anna: Good idea. Next time, try it on first!
Maya: Definitely! Lesson learned.
📖 READING: “A Colorful Mistake”
James wanted to buy something new for a wedding. He saw a bright yellow shirt at his favorite store. It was different, and he wanted to try something bold. He bought it quickly without trying it on.
When he got home, he looked in the mirror. The color didn’t look good on him. His skin looked too pale, and the shirt was too tight. James felt embarrassed.
He said, “I bought a shirt that doesn’t suit me at all.” He didn’t want to wear it to the wedding anymore.
The next day, he returned the shirt and bought a classic white one. It fit well and looked great. James learned that sometimes it’s better to keep it simple.
📝 Questions & Answers
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Why did James buy a yellow shirt?
Because he wanted to try something bold. -
What was the problem with the shirt?
The color didn’t suit him, and it was too tight. -
What did James decide to do?
He returned the shirt. -
What did he buy after returning it?
A classic white shirt. -
What did he learn?
That it’s better to choose clothes that suit you.
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