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Trying on clothes in English

How to ask the price, try something on, and ask for another size.

Full script

Lin
Excuse me, how much is this jacket?
Them
It's sixty dollars, but it's twenty percent off today.
Lin
Nice! Can I try it on?
Them
Of course. The fitting rooms are right over there.
Lin
Hmm, it's a bit big. Do you have it in a smaller size?
Them
Let me check. Here's a small.
Lin
This one fits perfectly. I'll take it!
Them
Great choice!

Key phrases

The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.

Pick one up and ask
✓ How much is this?

Ask the price

20 percent off = 20% cheaper, not 80% off

If the price is good
✓ Can I try it on?

Ask to try it on

try on = put on to check; fitting room = place to try clothes

It feels a bit big
✓ Do you have it in a smaller size?

Ask for one size smaller

one size bigger: a bigger size; another color: in another color

It fits just right
✓ I'll take it!

Decide to buy it

If not: I'll think about it, thanks!

Quick answers

Pick one up and ask: what to say in English

Say “How much is this?” — ask the price. 20 percent off = 20% cheaper, not 80% off.

If the price is good: what to say in English

Say “Can I try it on?” — ask to try it on. try on = put on to check; fitting room = place to try clothes.

It feels a bit big: what to say in English

Say “Do you have it in a smaller size?” — ask for one size smaller. one size bigger: a bigger size; another color: in another color.

It fits just right: what to say in English

Say “I'll take it!” — decide to buy it. If not: I'll think about it, thanks!

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