MY INTEREST IN TRENDY CLOTHES HAS DECREASED THIS YEAR

Fashion trends change quickly. Many people love following new styles and wearing trendy clothes. However, some people lose interest over time. The sentence "My interest in trendy clothes has decreased this year" means that someone doesn’t enjoy or follow fashion as much as before.

In this lesson, we explore how to talk about changes in interest using the present perfect, past simple, present simple, and future forms. We’ll also use modals, comparatives, adverbs of frequency, and prepositions to describe opinions, habits, and changes over time.

Examples:

I used to love buying trendy clothes, but now I don’t.
My interest in fashion has decreased since January.
I think I will start saving money instead of shopping for clothes.

🔄 GRAMMAR

1. Present Perfect

My interest in fashion has decreased this year.
She has stopped following fashion blogs.

2. Past Simple

I bought a lot of trendy clothes last year.
He liked fashion more when he was younger.

3. Present Simple

I don’t follow trends now.
She prefers classic styles.

4. Future (Will / Going to)

I will spend less on clothes next month.
She is going to sell her trendy outfits online.

5. Modal Verbs

You should wear what makes you comfortable.
We mustn’t feel pressure to follow trends.
He can choose simple clothes and still look good.

6. Comparatives and Superlatives

Comfortable clothes are better than fashionable ones for me.
That style is the most popular in stores this season.

7. Adverbs of Frequency

I rarely visit clothing stores now.
She usually shops online.

8. Prepositions

I lost interest in fashion shows.
He stopped buying trendy clothes after March.

💡 VOCABULARY (10 Words)

Trend – a style that is popular at a certain time
Interest – the feeling of wanting to know or learn more
Decrease – to become smaller or less
Fashion – the popular style of clothes
Classic – traditional and not affected by new trends
Budget – a plan for how to use money
Style – a way of dressing or looking
Preference – something you like more than something else
Comfort – the state of being relaxed or free from pain
Influence – the power to change how someone thinks or acts

🛍 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

I used to enjoy shopping for trendy outfits.
Trendy clothes don’t excite me anymore.
I prefer simple and comfortable clothes now.
Fashion isn’t a big part of my life this year.
I think I will spend less on clothes.

✅ SENTENCES

Positive

My style has changed this year.
I now prefer classic clothes.

Negative

I don’t follow fashion trends anymore.
She hasn’t bought trendy clothes in months.

Questions

Have you lost interest in fashion?
Do you still buy trendy clothes?
Are you going to change your style?

Answers

Yes, I’ve started to focus on comfort.
No, I still enjoy new fashion styles.
Yes, I think I will dress more simply.

🗣️ LONG CONVERSATION

Tom: Hey Lily, I haven’t seen you wear anything trendy lately. What happened?

Lily: Yeah, my interest in fashion has decreased this year.

Tom: Really? Why is that?

Lily: I realized I was spending too much money on clothes I didn’t really need.

Tom: That makes sense. So what do you wear now?

Lily: Mostly simple jeans, T-shirts, and sneakers. They’re comfortable and still look good.

Tom: I like that idea. I’m going to try it too.

Lily: You should! It feels great to dress for yourself, not just for trends.

📖 LONG READING

Changing Fashion Interests

Many people enjoy fashion, but interests can change. This year, more people are focusing on comfort and saving money. Fashion trends come and go, but personal style is something you create over time.

Some people say, "I used to love trendy clothes, but now I care more about comfort." Others feel that buying less is better for the planet and their wallet.

Social media influencers still show new styles every day. But many followers are thinking carefully before buying. This change is not bad—it’s a new way to enjoy fashion without pressure.

Questions and Answers

Why do people lose interest in fashion?
→ Because they want comfort or want to save money.
What are people focusing on now?
→ They are focusing on comfort and personal style.
Are influencers still important?
→ Yes, but people are more careful about what they buy.
Is losing interest in trends a bad thing?
→ No, it’s a personal choice and can be positive.