Inglés Avanzado I

Student:
CARLOS DE LA TORRE

Assignment:
My Tastes in Fashion

Teacher:
JAZMIN GONZALEZ HERNANDEZ

Institution:
Universidad del Valle de México

Date:
14 de abril de 2024
 My tastes in fashion and clothing

Fashion for me is like a language—it says a lot about who you are, and just like my
environment changes, so does my fashion dialect. Living by the beach in places like
Puerto Vallarta and Huatulco has its own dress code. The climate demands comfort, so
shorts, flip-flops, and light shirts are my staples. There's nothing quite like the easy,
breezy feel of a linen shirt on a hot day, paired with board shorts that are just as suitable
for a café as they are for the waves. My sandals? They're the glue that holds the
beachside look together, perfect for sinking into the sand or strolling down the
boardwalk.

But when I switch settings to the city, the change in my wardrobe is as refreshing as the
cooler air. Cities like Mexico City and Puebla offer me a canvas to express a different
side of my style. Here, I step into trousers that are crisp yet comfortable, paired with
shoes that speak of elegance—maybe a classic loafer or a polished derby. The shirts
get a bit more structure, and the occasional blazer might make an appearance. In the
city, my outfits are conversations starters, they're more produced, reflecting the urban
landscape.

The fun of fashion is in the adaptability, the variety—the playfulness of dressing for the
moment. That being said, I have my limits. There's a certain aesthetic dissonance when
sportswear crashes into formal wear. The sight of athletic shoes peeking out from under
suit trousers, or a sporty jacket thrown over dress pants, just jolts my fashion
sensibilities. There's a fine line between daring and discordant, and for me, that line is
drawn clearly here. Sporty chic? Sure. But a tracksuit with a tie is where I draw the line.

I like to think of my wardrobe as a curated collection of experiences. Each piece is a

chapter of my life, a reflection of where I've been and what I've felt. The vibrant,
laid-back hues of my beach attire capture the essence of my life by the sea, while my
city wardrobe is a testament to versatility and change, adapting as the skyline shifts
from sunrise to sunset.
Fashion, after all, isn't just about the clothes. It's about the story they tell, the comfort
they provide, and the image they project. It's a personal art form, a daily act of
self-expression. And while trends may come and go, staying true to what feels authentic
to me—that's timeless. That's why no matter where I am, I dress to express, to feel
good, and to honor the moment. Except for those sportswear-formalwear mixes, that's
where my fashion flexibility reaches its limit. After all, like they say in Spanish, "No es
solo la ropa, es la forma de llevarla." It's not just the clothes, it's how you wear them,
and that’s what really matters for me