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To put on, to try on, to dress up VICKI: Oh, there you are. At last … Where have you been? You're late! CALLUM: I'm sorry … I'm sorry I'm late … I went shopping … and I forgot all about the programme... VICKI: Well, you're here now. Thank goodness! CALLUM: Just in time. VICKI: Ooh - what's in your bags? CALLUM: I've just been buying some new clothes - I've got a brand new outfit. VICKI: Wow! That's fantastic … Because first today, I want to talk about clothes and what we wear. CALLUM: I love to try on new clothes. VICKI: Yes, I like seeing if clothes in shops fit me or not, too. CALLUM: I'm doing some TV work later, and I have to dress up. VICKI: Yes, you better wear smart clothes if you're going on TV. CALLUM: So that's why I bought this new outfit. I'm going to put on this brand new suit and tie! VICKI: Very nice. Well I'm not putting on smart clothes later - I've got to do some gardening so I need to wear my scruffy old clothes instead. Examples: to try on: I'd love to borrow your dress - can I try it on to see if it fits? to dress up: I'm going to a wedding next week - I'm really going to dress up. I've got a silk dress and a new pair of high heeled shoes. to put on: You better put your coat on - it's cold outside! Exercises: to try on: When I buy clothes, I always try them on first. to dress up: It's a good idea to dress up for a job interview. to put on: I'll need to put on my sunglasses because it's so sunny.
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