Fashion trends are difficult to follow these days and it’s widely believed that they primarily exist just to sell clothes. Some people believe that we shouldn’t follow them and that we should dress in what we like and feel comfortable in. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Sample Response
The fashion industry is thriving like never before, and fashion trendsthe fashion trends change very frequently these days. What was in vogue yesterday becomes obsolete today. I believe sometimes it is good to buy things which are in fashion but otherwise, people should dress in clothes that they are comfortable in. Firstly, following fashion trends is very expensive and a waste of money for people outside the fashion and film industriesthe people who do not belong to fashion and film industry. ClothingApparels and accessories that are fashionablewhich are in trend are generally very costly and sometimes burnpinch a hole in one’s pocket. Moreover, they go out of fashion very quickly and are no longer considered fashionablenot wearable after a certain point. For instance, in India silk sarees were in fashion in the mid-1990sin mid 90’s and they rangedwould range from Rs. 5,000–50,000Rs. 5000 – 50000; but now they are out of fashion and different materials such asdifferent material like brocade, chiffon or net are in vogue. Secondly, I think it is more important to feel comfortable and confident in what you wear. It is not necessary that the clothes in fashion will suit your body type. For instance, Indian actress Vidya Balanactress, Vidya Balan garnered a lot of criticism when she tried to follow the trends and dresseddressing up in Western outfitsthe western outfit which did not suit her body, culture and style. But then she went back to her roots and started dressing up in traditional Indian clothingwears and now she always looks stunning and critics no longer attack hercritics do not through fire on her. In a nutshell, it is of utmost importanceimportant that people buy clothes which are more practicalwearable and in linein-line with their lifestyle. Fashion trends change every seasonchange in every season and it is merely a tactic to sell clothes. If people wear clothes they areone wears clothes they are confident and comfortable in, they will automatically look good.
Why this response received Band 6.5
The response presents a clear, consistent position and supports it with relevant examples about cost and personal suitability. Its main limitation is uneven language control, with awkward collocations and grammatical slips, while the lack of visible paragraphing weakens organisation despite clear progression. The highest priority is to organise the two main reasons into distinct paragraphs and revise imprecise phrases so that each point is expressed naturally and accurately.
IELTS Writing Criteria Scores
Task Response
A clear, qualified agreement is maintained and supported by two relevant reasons and specific examples.
Develop the link between rapidly changing trends and unnecessary consumption more analytically rather than relying mainly on illustrative cases.
Coherence and Cohesion
Ideas progress logically through two distinct reasons, but presenting the entire response as one paragraph weakens the organisation.
Separate the introduction, each main reason, and the conclusion into clear paragraphs while using less mechanical sequencing.
Lexical Resource
The response shows a good range of topic vocabulary, although several collocations and word choices are inaccurate or unnatural.
Replace expressions such as "pinch a hole" and "traditional Indian wears" with natural, precise collocations.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
A mix of simple and complex structures communicates meaning clearly, but errors in articles, word forms, and clause construction recur.
Proofread complex sentences for article use, agreement, and accurate verb forms, especially around examples.
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IELTS Writing Task 2
Fashion trends are difficult to follow these days and it’s widely believed that they primarily exist just to sell clothes. Some people believe that we shouldn’t follow them and that we should dress in what we like and feel comfortable in. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
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