IELTS Speaking Part 2: Describe an occasion when you wore your best clothes

Describe an occasion when you wore your best clothes
You should say:
What this occasion was
What clothes you wore
Why you chose to wear these clothes
And explain how you felt about wearing your best clothes

Useful Vocabulary and Expressions

1. What this occasion was:

• Vocabulary: event, ceremony, celebration, function, gathering
• Expressions:
  • “The occasion when I wore my best clothes was…”
  • “It was a special…”
  • “I attended a…”

2. What clothes you wore:

• Vocabulary: attire, outfit, ensemble, suit, dress
• Expressions:
  • “I wore a…”
  • “My outfit included…”
  • “I chose to wear a…”

3. Why you chose to wear these clothes:

• Vocabulary: appropriate, suitable, fitting, match, impress
• Expressions:
  • “I chose these clothes because…”
  • “They were appropriate for…”
  • “I wanted to look…”

4. How you felt about wearing your best clothes:

• Vocabulary: confident, elegant, proud, comfortable, special
• Expressions:
  • “I felt very…”
  • “Wearing my best clothes made me feel…”
  • “It was a wonderful feeling to…”

Collocations

1. formal event
2. elegant attire
3. special occasion
4. carefully selected
5. dressed to impress
6. standout outfit
7. look my best
8. sense of confidence
9. dressed up
10. feel elegant

Sample Answer

The occasion when I wore my best clothes was my cousin’s wedding. It was a special event held in a beautiful venue, and many friends and family members were invited to celebrate the joyous occasion.

I wore a tailored suit with a crisp white shirt and a silk tie. My outfit included polished leather shoes and a stylish watch that complemented the suit perfectly. I chose to wear a three-piece suit because it was a formal event, and I wanted to look my best.

I chose these clothes because they were appropriate for the occasion and made me feel confident. I wanted to make a good impression and blend in with the elegantly dressed guests. The suit was carefully selected to ensure it was fitting for such a significant celebration, and I knew it would make me stand out in a positive way.

I felt very confident and elegant wearing my best clothes. It was a wonderful feeling to be dressed up and to receive compliments from others at the wedding. Wearing my best clothes made me feel proud and special, and it added to the overall enjoyment of the occasion. The sense of confidence I gained from looking my best allowed me to fully enjoy the festivities and celebrate with my loved ones.