IELTS Speaking 2025 Part 2&3: Describe a person you know who enjoys dressing well.

IELTS Speaking Part 2 Cue Card:

Describe a person you know who enjoys dressing well.

You should say:

• Who the person is

• What job or studies the person does

• What sort of clothes the person wears
  And explain why you think this person enjoys dressing well.

Speaking Expressions:

• To be perfectly honest… (Thật lòng mà nói…)

• It goes without saying… (Không cần phải nói cũng biết…)

• He/she has an eye for fashion (Anh ấy/cô ấy rất có mắt thẩm mỹ về thời trang)

• To dress to impress… (Ăn mặc để gây ấn tượng…)

Ideas & Collocations:

• stylish áo dài (áo dài phong cách)

• fashion-conscious person (người quan tâm đến thời trang)

• trendy streetwear (thời trang đường phố hợp mốt)

• vintage fashion enthusiast (người đam mê thời trang cổ điển)

• accessorize tastefully (phối phụ kiện tinh tế)

Sample Answer:

To be perfectly honest, the first person I think of is my friend Linh. She’s doing her Master’s in Marketing at a top university in Ho Chi Minh City, but she also works part‑time as a stylist for a local boutique. It goes without saying that someone juggling studies and a creative side‑job would develop a real passion for style—and Linh definitely has an eye for fashion.

On a typical day, you’ll spot her in trendy streetwear—like high‑waisted mom jeans paired with a cropped blazer or an oversized graphic tee tucked into a mini skirt. She loves experimenting: one day she might rock chunky sneakers with a silk top, the next she’s in sleek loafers and wide‑leg trousers. And when it’s Tet or a wedding, she transforms into a vintage fashion enthusiast, slipping into a stylish áo dài with bold geometric patterns or delicate floral embroidery. She always accessorizes tastefully—perhaps a handcrafted lantern‑shaped clutch from Hoi An or minimalist earrings by a “made‑in‑Saigon” designer.

I think Linh enjoys dressing well for three main reasons. First, fashion is her creative outlet: she once told me, “Putting an outfit together is like curating a mini art exhibition—I choose colors, textures, and accessories like art pieces.” Second, it’s a major confidence booster. When she’s dressed to impress, she tells me she walks taller, smiles wider, and feels unstoppable—whether she’s pitching a campaign or presenting her thesis. Finally, in a city as dynamic as Saigon, dressing well opens doors. People notice her at networking events, and clients remember her boutique styling services because of her signature looks.

On weekends, she loves vintage market treasure‑hunting in District 5’s flea markets, scoring retro bags or silk scarves from the 70s. Then she’ll layer that find with modern basics—like a plain white shirt and tailored shorts—showing how she blends heritage and contemporary trends seamlessly. All in all, Linh’s style is a reflection of her personality: bold, creative, and rooted in Vietnamese tradition yet always looking forward.

IELTS Speaking Part 3 Questions

1. Do you think online shopping will replace in‑store shopping in the future? Why?

2. Are you a person who likes to follow fashion?

3. Are older people as fashionable as young people? Why or why not?

4. Are women more fashionable than men? Why?

Question 1

Speaking Expressions:

• In my opinion… (Theo tôi…)

• Convenience is king… (Tiện lợi là số một…)

• There’s no substitute for… (Không gì thay thế được…)

Ideas & Collocations:

• e‑commerce boom (bùng nổ thương mại điện tử)

• cash on delivery convenience (tiện lợi thanh toán khi nhận hàng)

• experience products firsthand (trải nghiệm sản phẩm trực tiếp)

Sample Answer:
In my opinion, even with the e‑commerce boom in Vietnam, I don’t think online shopping will completely replace visiting real stores. Convenience is king—people love cash on delivery convenience and flash sales on their phones—but there’s no substitute for trying on clothes in person or feeling the fabric. So I see both options coexisting: quick buys online and occasional in‑store trips when you really want to test the fit or quality.

Question 2

Speaking Expressions:

• I’d say I’m pretty laid‑back about fashion… (Tôi nghĩ mình khá thoải mái với thời trang…)

• I do follow a few trends, but… (Tôi có bắt kịp vài xu hướng, nhưng…)

• I pick and choose… (Tôi chọn lọc kỹ càng…)

Ideas & Collocations:

• local influencer hauls (video “mở hộp” của influencer trong nước)

• minimalist street style (phong cách đường phố tối giản)

• shopping weekend markets (mua sắm ở chợ cuối tuần)

Sample Answer:
I’d say I’m pretty laid‑back about fashion. I do check out local influencer hauls on Instagram sometimes, but I’m more into minimalist street style. On weekends, I hit the shopping weekend markets in District 1 to pick and choose a few basics—like a well‑cut denim jacket or neutral-toned blouse—that I can wear again and again without overthinking.

Question 3

Speaking Expressions:

• Generally speaking… (Nói chung…)

• There’s a generation gap… (Có khoảng cách thế hệ…)

• Fashion sense evolves… (Gu thời trang thay đổi theo thời gian…)

Ideas & Collocations:

• conservative dressing (ăn mặc kín đáo)

• youth‑driven trends (xu hướng do giới trẻ khởi xướng)

• heritage versus modernity (truyền thống và hiện đại)

Sample Answer:
Generally speaking, older people in Vietnam tend toward conservative dressing or traditional outfits like áo bà ba or simple áo dài. There’s a generation gap: young folks chase youth‑driven trends—from K‑fashion knockoffs to global streetwear—and they mix heritage versus modernity in daring ways. So while both groups look good, their style priorities really differ.

Question 4

Speaking Expressions:

• On balance… (Nói chung là…)

• You’ll usually see… (Bạn thường thấy…)

• It comes down to… (Cái này phụ thuộc vào…)

Ideas & Collocations:

• women’s fashion magazines (tạp chí thời trang nữ)

• men’s practical wear (thời trang nam tiện dụng)

• accessory culture (văn hóa phụ kiện)

Sample Answer:
On balance, women seem more fashion‑focused than men in Vietnam. You’ll usually see ads for women’s fashion magazines and pop‑up boutiques catering to female shoppers, while men lean toward men’s practical wear—think polos, jeans, simple sneakers. It comes down to accessory culture: women tend to invest time in jewelry, bags, and scarves, so they naturally pay more attention to their outfits.