Not a single spring-summer season passes without world-famous designers offering beautiful summer dresses to women. This is one of those wardrobe items that, as one of the heroines of the beloved movie "Make a woman a woman" said.
The choice of this or that style depends on personal preferences in the style, the image being created, age and many other factors. How to choose a bow for the summer so that you not only look attractive, but also lose extra years and (which is important for many) kilograms.
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What styles are in fashion today
Femininity, lightness and deliberate negligence - these words can characterize all the collections presented by the designers. After all, it is in the summer that women can afford bright colors, original cuts and a riot of colors.
As for the features of the styles, unfortunately, it is hardly possible to invent something radically new, but here are some details that can add variety to the usual everyday or festive wardrobe:
- sundresses with thin straps, under which it is permissible to wear tops;
- embroidery - both classic and with national ornaments will decorate any style;
- an abundance of frills and flounces - an ideal solution for hot evenings;
- a deep neckline is relevant, but the main thing is not to "overdo it" with it, putting on such an outfit in the office;
- dress-shirts are just suitable for creating a stylish work image;
- models to the floor - the continuation of the popularity of the gypsy style "boho".
When choosing the length, it is worth considering not only the reason, but also the features of the figure, as well as age, so as not to seem like a young girl at 40 years old.
Materials (edit)
First of all, the summer outfit is characterized by the right material. Even in 40-degree heat, the fabric should not cause discomfort in the form of sticking to the body and all sorts of irritations. Therefore, fashion designers and stylists are increasingly using natural materials - cotton, silk and linen.
Cotton is the most affordable material, from which both beach sundresses and office suits are sewn. Having different density and texture, it can be chintz, satin, cambric or coarse calico - the lightest and most suitable canvases for summer.
Silk is prized for its luxurious appearance and its unique properties: it is pleasant to the body, dries quickly and is hypoallergenic. In a silk dress it will not be hot, the material flows beautifully, hugging the figure and always looks very impressive.
Linen, like some types of cotton, is one of the lightest materials, soft and pleasantly cools the body in summer. The only downside to flax is that it wrinkles a lot. Therefore, when choosing a summer linen outfit, you need to keep in mind that it can lose its attractiveness after a few hours.
When choosing the type of material, pay attention to its composition. It is desirable if, together with cotton or silk, from 5 to 20% elastane or polyester will be included in the blended fabric. Such a wardrobe item will successfully "sit" on the figure, as it has the property of stretching, taking the desired shape.
Choosing a color
Today there are no definite rules when choosing a color - it can be monochromatic models, and with bright prints, and with intricate embroidery. But in the matter of choice, stylists recommend sticking to your own color type, which this or that outfit will best match.
Here are some guidelines:
- warm shades are more suitable for brown-haired women and brunettes;
- for owners of light hair, it is better to choose cold shades;
- for women with red hair, both are suitable, you should be more careful only with monochrome fabrics;
- fair-haired girls should pay attention to the pastel color scheme.
All representatives of the fair sex are divided into four more color types: "autumn", "spring", "summer" and "winter". When choosing a wardrobe, you can focus on belonging to one type or another.
A muted warm palette of shades, for example, burgundy, crème brulee, marsh or chocolate, is suitable for an "autumn" woman.
Spring women are characterized by fair skin and eyes. Golden, peach, yellow or chocolate shades are suitable for them. But white and black "pure" colors should be avoided, replacing them with "ivory" or dark brown.
Girls of the "summer" color type do not have a contrasting appearance, so they are suitable for many pastel, "light" shades - pink and blue, green and gray and many others.
“Winter” representatives of the fair sex, on the contrary, can have a bright appearance. Spectacular brunettes often belong to this color type. Their colors are rich and deep - red, turquoise, snow-white, green, etc.
If you are in doubt about the choice, then give preference to fabrics with bright prints, rather than monochromatic ones.
Trends-2019
As mentioned above, it is unlikely that anyone will succeed in "inventing a bicycle" in world fashion. From year to year, short and long summer dresses with deep necklines and open shoulders, sundresses and "dressing gowns" appear on the catwalks.
Today, the choice is almost always determined only by the personal preferences of the girl and the fact that the clothes correspond to the occasion, type of figure and age.
Short
This season, designers suggest paying attention to light and airy chiffon for cropped options.
No less relevant, although more "heavy" openwork materials with designs richly decorated with basques and flounces are more suitable for cool evenings. Moreover, the latter can decorate not only the hem, but also be located on the sides or along the edge of the neckline.
Long
Floor-length models are always more comfortable to wear in summer than cropped models. Of course, if we are talking about loose dresses, and not evening "stockings". And besides, they are the most successful at hiding figure flaws.
Long styles that are relevant this season are presented in several versions:
- loose "robes" or long shirts are suitable for both work and evening walks;
- sundresses are always universal: from office style to beach style;
- the Greek style is characterized by a high waist, which is highlighted by a wide belt;
- straight cut effectively emphasizes the bust line;
- a wrap tunic will successfully hide the fullness, especially if the fabric is with a bright print.
Almost all styles are suitable for girls with high or medium height, but for short ones it is better to choose a classic fitted version.
With prints
Peas, stripes and, of course, flowers - such colors are always relevant in women's summer clothes. However, this season, both original prints and new combinations have appeared, which many women have appreciated.
Flowers take on a new "sound". Now the place of flowers printed on the fabric is taken by embroidered volumetric compositions. Only a confident woman can afford to wear such an outfit, because attention to it will be guaranteed.
Not the most "fresh" idea - to combine a cage, flowers and stripes on one canvas. However, in the 2019 season, prints have become brighter and more unusual. The more combinations there are on one wardrobe item, the more chances you have to be branded as the most avid fashionista of the summer.
Another tendency is “predatory” motives. On dresses made of chiffon or silk, designers create imitations of snake or crocodile skin, leopard or tiger skin. Such models will surely appeal to courageous and free "Amazons" women.
The abstract print is non-binding. The main thing is the correct and beneficial combination of colors for a woman. And let only the lazy not think about what this or that drawing means. By the way, it was abstract images that were very relevant in the 80s and 90s of the last century, which once again confirms the cyclical nature of fashion.
The technique of coloring "ombre" has long been used by hair stylists. The fashion for the gradient and in the shades of the material for clothing has come. Moreover, today the colors of the gradient can be juicy and even quite contrasting, in comparison with the “ombre”, when light shades smoothly flowed into darker ones.
Dresses with bright prints are not suitable for office wear during the summer months. It is much more appropriate to wear them to a party, for a walk or on the beach.
Models for full
It is always more difficult for girls with curvaceous forms to choose clothes, in contrast to "thin" ones. It is always necessary to take into account not only the parameters in general, but also the individual parts of the body that need to be covered or, conversely, it is advantageous to highlight in order to divert attention.
You don't have to hide your body behind shapeless clothing. A correctly chosen style is able to present the figure in the most favorable light.
Here's what is and should not be done by overweight women when choosing a summer dress:
- Both shapeless things and too tight ones equally emphasize the fullness, so you should choose styles close to the classic ones.
- Sundresses with thin straps are suitable only for those who do not have full arms in the upper part.
- The beloved “razletayka, flared from top to bottom, will hide figure flaws and create a seductive silhouette.
- Perfectly disguises the tummy with a high-waisted sundress.
- Ladies with a curvaceous figure are not recommended to choose a wardrobe made of satin and other shiny materials, they will only make an additional emphasis on completeness.
- Contrast dark inserts on the sides will help to visually make the silhouette slimmer and reduce the waist.
- To create a business look, a fitted dress-suit of medium length is best suited.
There is a stereotypical opinion that white makes an already not skinny girl very fat. In fact, you should not be afraid of this color, the main thing is that the model should not be tight-fitting, but sit loosely on the figure.
What shoes are suitable
Shoes are the logical completion of any look. In summer, the choice of models of women's shoes is very wide. Sandals and clogs, sandals and ballet flats, sneakers and moccasins.
The main rule when choosing shoes for a summer dress is to be comfortable in it. Therefore, high-quality summer shoes are mostly leather, which allows you to avoid chafing in the heat, and the leg does not sweat in it.
As for the choice of footwear for a particular dress, one piece of advice can be given here: the more romantic the clothes, the more feminine the shoes. Of course, today young girls often and quite successfully combine short dresses with sneakers and sandals. But if we are talking about evening bows, then in most cases sandals with elegant heels are indispensable.
For a casual look, ballet flats or moccasins will be the most comfortable shoes. Sandals are not allowed in all offices, and it will be simply uncomfortable to be in sandals or clogs with heels for several hours.
By the way, lovers of the so-called "gladiator" sandals will be able to please themselves in the current season. They are still relevant, only they have acquired an even more warlike look.
Collecting an Evening Air Bow
In the evening in the city, due to the abundance of asphalt, it becomes slightly cooler than during the day. That is why a fashionable look for the evening should be made of light, flowing fabrics and, of course, do not forget about current trends.
Here are some of these bows:
- a romantic snow-white dress made of light chiffon or silk in combination with contrasting sandals with comfortable heels;
- model with ruffled hem and delicate floral print with flat sandals;
- a short fitted shirt dress with a small pattern and comfortable sneakers;
- chiffon model with a wide pleated skirt and stiletto sandals;
- sundress with a "tropical" ornament and any open shoes.
Whichever image you choose, do not forget about the combination of the clothes itself with shoes and accessories.
If the fabric is richly decorated with bright prints, then avoid large embellishments. And vice versa: the laconic fabric allows for colorful and massive necklaces, bracelets and earrings.
When choosing a dress for the summer, do not forget that this is still one of the few wardrobe items that men have not worn.Therefore, do not deny yourself the opportunity to be feminine, romantic and desirable.
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