In the fashion of 2019, there is a seemingly incompatible contrast: the trend is femininity and natural shades, but at the same time, at the fashion shows of Valentino, Mugler, Valentin Yudashkin, we see leather dresses. How to combine the incongruous: we'll talk about color, texture, styles and accessories in this article.
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Varieties of styles
For sewing dresses, dressed sheepskin is used, which is carefully processed. The final appearance of the material is obtained thanks to the deposition of a protective layer. As a result, soft elastic leather is supplied to the ready-made garment workshops.
For artistic purposes, the surface of the leather can be made matte, glossy or artificially aged.
The most popular shades on the fashion catwalks of this year are the classic ones: royal blue, purple, rich emerald, beige, coffee and burgundy. The usual black was lost against the background of new trends.
Avoid styles with a large number of straight and transverse seams, which literally cut the outfit into rectangles and make it look like a designer. Such images are characteristic of the futuristic, but not for the feminine style.
Who are suitable
For women with a "triangle" figure (broad shoulders and narrow hips), we suggest opting for a model with an "A" silhouette. This style does not focus on the waistline and hips, which allows you to visually correct the wide shoulder line. The pleated skirt creates a rounded hip effect.
A scent at the waist is ideal for women with any body type.
Celebrities attending fashion events often have a preference for non-feminine looks:
- too frank length;
- the simultaneous combination of bustiers, lantern sleeves, ruffles and a flared skirt, which makes the image similar to the costume of the heroine from Japanese cartoons for adults;
- monstrous boots or grotesque Lady Gaga ankle boots;
- loose or tousled hair a la "heroin chic";
- styles of dresses that do not correspond to the age and status of the celebrity. For example, Jennifer Aniston and Gwyneth Paltrow are completely unsuitable for a leather wardrobe, given their personal preferences and styles.
Full girls are suitable for knee-length models with a high waist, A-line outfits and laconic trapeze dresses with a boat neckline. If the presence of outerwear is implied, it is necessary to choose tights of the appropriate shade.
For girls with curvaceous shapes, we advise you to pay attention to the style of the dress with a peplum - a very advantageous combination. A knee-length case, complemented by quality shoes and a jacket, is quite appropriate for going to the office.
For overweight women, like women of any body size, it is better to refuse knitted or guipure inserts.
Rules for choosing an outfit and accessories - trends 2019
The rules for choosing a dress begin with checking the quality of the material. Quality material meets the following criteria:
- paint from the coating is not reprinted on the hands and does not leave stains on exposed areas of the body;
- the product should not have dents, scuffs and stretched areas - such defects cannot be corrected;
- the skin should be elastic, easy to regain its shape after slight tension, there should be no overdried areas and cracking.
Discard models with guipure and lace inserts. "Linen style" - killing the leather look. A situation may happen when a girl in an expensive dress looks very cheap.
A practical method has been established: leather clothing is perfectly complemented by a silk shawl or scarf with a small asymmetric pattern.
The abundance of accessories: brooches, beads, earrings, bracelets and rings, in the style of Coco Chanel - is appropriate only if the basic outfit is made from a fairly modest fabric and does not differ in a riot of color and complexity of texture.
The leather material does not need additional "illumination" with the help of accessories. Even the most discreet and decent pendant can tell others about the lack of a sense of proportion.
Accessories should be the same color as the clothing or not contrast with it. Choose one thing: a precious metal chain or a large bracelet. A handbag or clutch is coordinated with the outfit in color and texture.
Floor-length models - examples of harmonious style
Floor-length dresses this season are presented by a classic fitted model with long sleeves and a skirt that is tapered to the knee and widens to the floor. The style implies a monochromatic material, matched hair, a minimum of accessories.
Intense and dark shades of green are in fashion: marsh, emerald, brown-green, malachite, coniferous. An elongated dress in a dark green shade will look dignified on a girl with any color type of appearance.
A long, laconic floor-length dress with a deep slit on the skirt is enough to create the image of a femme fatale.
Who would have thought, but today they even sew a long dress with a wrap at the waist from leather and find where to go out in it!
An elongated, discreet outfit can be worn for a cocktail reception and a gala evening. It is incompatible with corporate parties, family or children's parties, formal events and nightclubs.
Short options
Interesting and restrained models of mustard, burgundy and chocolate color sleeveless with a tulip-style skirt and boat neckline. The model, cut at the waist, is knee-length.
Accent details include a thin belt at the waist and a slightly tapered skirt.
Another fitted, slightly above the knee model that deserves attention this season: the fitted, flat silhouette, ¾-length sleeves and a sophisticated shade of green create a very stylish look. The highlight of the model is a high collar with a lapel and black tight tights.
A strict, almost office outfit, fitted, knee-length, accentuated by a rich sand shade and two wide ties that secure the dress around the neck.
A cute knee-length trapeze dress with short straight sleeves in soft lilac will suit even the youngest girls and young pregnant mothers.
A short outfit, for example, in a nightclub, at a friendly or informal casual party. In all other cases, it will look at best inappropriate, and at worst, vulgar and funny.
Combination with outerwear
Outerwear should be selected from a fundamentally different material. Give preference to a quality coat. Do not complement the look with a leather coat - this is bad manners. Disgusted leather jackets "leather jackets" have long gone to the dustbin of fashion history, they were replaced by fitted elongated jackets.
With caution, you can try to arrange an outfit with a bolero, bolero, or fur cape.
Multi-colored outerwear with prints or appliqués is excluded. Sports style and voluminous clothing "off the shoulder" is in no way combined with the subject of discussion.
To complete the look, tights in flesh or dark neutral shades are required and required.
What shoes are suitable
On the photo selections of fashion magazines, it is easy to see girls in a leather look, complemented by ankle boots, boots and even boots made of suede, smooth or patent leather.
But let us express our resolute no such combination for the following reasons:
- Leather texture is the most striking element of the whole outfit, so all other components of the image, including shoes and accessories, should not try to "shout out" it.
- Patent platform shoes and high heels will look as vulgar as possible.
- Cute plain ankle boots made of natural suede, which look feminine and laconic next to a cashmere coat, will seem like rough men's boots next to a leather outfit.
It is permissible to choose shoes of a discreet shade: to match the dress or standard black and flesh colors. Shoes with a straight coarse heel, platform, rhinestones, appliqué, fur, colored prints are categorically unacceptable.
After reviewing hundreds of celebrity looks, we come to an unambiguous conclusion: the most elegant shoe model to complete the look is classic leather or suede pumps with a deep neckline or “princess” shoes with a rounded toe and a thin ankle strap.
Design options
If in your opinion a leather dress is a shortened, tight-fitting silhouette, a rather aggressive black model, then judge for yourself: one of the trends of 2019 on the world catwalks is femininity.
At the fall-winter 2019 fashion shows, designers presented dresses made of cream leather midi length with a flared skirt, flying sleeves and an accentuated neckline.
We do not recommend repeating complex grotesque images in a big city: leather of various textures and contrasting colors, as well as asymmetrical suede and fur inserts, let them remain in the fantasies of the couturier or on the catwalks.
Such styles will look too loaded and vulgar even at a fashionable party, because the trend of 2019 is considered to be an easy, delicate and somewhat romantic image.
The laconic cut of a marsh green with an asymmetrical cut of the hem and one bare shoulder goes beyond our usual idea of leather goods. We are used to associating them with Trinity's outfit from the Matrix trilogy.
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How to properly care for a thing
When it comes to caring for a leather product, it is unacceptable to use detergents and cleaners that contain chlorine or bleaching agents. It is also necessary to refuse from the usual powder: it is almost impossible to rinse out soap stains from a leather surface.
If you plan to clean the product at home, choose special gels or dishwashing liquid as detergents.
On the seamy side of any product, on one of the side seams, the manufacturer has a small label on which, in the form of signs, indicates the rules for caring for the thing.
The product label explains:
- can the product be washed by hand or dry cleaning is necessary;
- machine washable;
- is it possible to iron the product and if so, at what temperature;
- marking of detergents acceptable for cleaning.
At home, we recommend that you only wash by hand in a large container. Washing aids: soft bristle brush, soft sponge. The product is immersed in a bowl of water, the temperature of which is not more than 30 ° C. Detergent is preliminarily diluted in water. The item is completely immersed in water and left in a basin for ¼ hour, after which it is processed with a sponge. After completing the manipulations, the dress is thoroughly rinsed under running cool water.
Dry on a large towel spread out on a flat surface. The thing is also covered with a towel on top.After the excess moisture has been absorbed into the fabric, the dress is turned inside out and hung on a hanger.
Washing leather is a drastic measure. Light cuff dirt and stains can be easily removed from the surface with a thin layer of baking soda.
To create a competent, elegant look with a leather dress is a very difficult task. To solve it, you need to listen to your inner sense of style and the simple advice of stylists: do not overdo it with accessories, makeup, complexity of style and hairstyle.
Despite the 2019 trends, avoid styles with fur, lace and guipure inserts. Remember, simplicity is friends with grace.
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