What are you putting on? vs What are you wearing now?

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'What are you putting on?' is commonly used when asking about someone's clothing or accessories choices before they are fully dressed. 'What are you wearing now?' is more appropriate when asking about someone's current outfit or attire.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 1375 views

What are you putting on?

This phrase is correct and commonly used when asking about someone's clothing or accessories choices before they are fully dressed.

This phrase is used to inquire about what someone is planning to wear or accessorize with.

Examples:

What are you putting on for the party tonight?
I'm not sure what I'm putting on for the interview tomorrow.
Do you know what you're putting on for the wedding?
She asked me what I was putting on for the event.
What are you putting on to stay warm in this weather?

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What are you putting on?
What are you putting on there?
What are you putting on your face?
What, are you putting on makeup?
Sam, what are you putting on your hair?
I look at jimbo, and he's putting on his sneakers, and I say, what are you putting on your sneakers for?
Uncle... and what's that you are putting on now?
Why are you putting on my Jersey?
What are you putting in your mouth?
Wait. Why are you putting perfume on?
Where are you putting the Sagittarons?
Why are you putting your shoes on? BONNIE:
Why are you putting a chick?
Why are you putting That there?
Why are you putting me to shame?
Why are you putting medicine on it?
Why are you putting yourself at risk?
Are you putting butter on bacon?
So are you putting the kettle on?
And when it does, are you putting me away?

Alternatives:

What are you going to wear?
What are you planning to wear?
What are you dressing up in?
What are you getting dressed in?
What are you going to put on?

What are you wearing now?

This phrase is correct and commonly used when asking about someone's current outfit or attire.

This phrase is used to inquire about what someone is currently dressed in or wearing.

Examples:

What are you wearing now? I like your outfit.
Can you tell me what you're wearing now? It looks great on you.
I'm curious, what are you wearing now?
What are you wearing now? It suits you well.
She asked him what he was wearing now.

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What are you wearing now?
What are you wearing right now?
Just out of curiosity, what are you wearing right now?
What are you wearing right now?
Why are you wearing that now?
Are you wearing granny panties right now?
You like these, or you want the ones I'm wearing now?
Why can't you just wear the underwear you're wearing now?
Girl, how many hats does Gray have you wearing right now?
The Sisters of the Light have you wearing a Rada'han now?
Is that how people are wearing it now?
You mean the one that I'm wearing right now?
Worried because I'm wearing a hat now?
Is that what they're wearing on Earth now?
Does that mean you're not wearing any right now?
The sweater you knitted... I am wearing now. Really?
What are you wearing right now?
What are you wearing to homecoming?
You're not wearing any underwear right now?
You're saying we should be wearing helmets around her now?

Alternatives:

What are you dressed in right now?
What do you have on now?
What outfit are you wearing now?
What clothes are you wearing now?
What attire are you currently in?

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