2015年ESL之日常生活 12 Dressing Appropriately for an Event

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Dressing¹ Appropriately for an Event 

Patricia: Hey, look at you! You’re all decked out. What’s the occasion? 

Renaud: I’m going to the Ortegas’s party. Aren’t you? 

Patricia: Yeah, but I’m not getting all dolled up for it. I think the dress is casual. 

Renaud: I heard that it’s going to be an upscale affair and I don’t want to be underdressed. 

Patricia: But I’d rather not be overdressed. 

Renaud: Okay, then what are you wearing? 

Patricia: I’m going to dress up these jeans with a chic² blouse. And then I’m going to accessorize with this necklace as a statement piece. 

Renaud: That’s a nice outfit³, but it’s more appropriate for a casual event, not a party. 

Patricia: But that’s what I’m trying to tell you. This is not a formal affair. 

Renaud: Do what you like, but I’m not going to risk being inappropriately dressed for one of the Ortegas’s parties. I don’t want to be blacklisted and not be invited in the future. Their parties are legendary⁴, with the best food, the best booze... 

Patricia: Oh, you’re right. What was I thinking?! 

Script by Dr. Lucy Tse