Summer is coming, which means it's time to take off your outerwear and jeans. In order to win hearts and look one hundred percent, you need now to think about a wardrobe for the hot season. A long sundress is an integral part of it.
How did it all start?
As the dressmaker of the Queen of France Marie Antoinette said: “Everything new is well forgotten old.” And although the phrase was said back in the 19th century, it does not lose its relevance in our time. On modern women of fashion you can notice the midi-skirts that came from the 1930s, an oversize coat or a man’s outerwear, and the last time such styles were on the agenda during the youth of Sandra and Samantha Fox.
If we talk about the history of a long sarafan, you will have to dive deep into the past, and not only of our native people. In almost every country, at the time, boxless maxi outfits were popular. For example, in Russia and Poland, the birth of this form of clothing dates from the 19th century. Often, they were preferred by peasant women, because of the convenience and free cut, the range of their use was very large: simple, without excesses and unnecessary jewelry models were put on at work, and proper decoration allowed the long dress to become a formal dress.
These times are long gone. People were changing, their tastes and needs, of course, clothing was also modified. Requirements for women's attire have become more vague: if earlier wearing a pair of pants by a girl was considered bad form, then in the 21st century this is a fairly common and common phenomenon. Therefore, without a doubt, the fair sex in a long dress or sundress will attract the attention of others with her femininity and lightness. The effect may increase with the successful selection of style, shoes and accessories. For this, there is a certain list of rules, the infallibility of which is confirmed by fashionistas from all over the world.
How to choose a style?
When choosing a long sundress on the floor, you should focus on such factors:
- type of figure;
- convenience;
- destination;
- type of appearance.
Due to the popularity of maxi dresses in 2018, new and new models focused on modern trends began to appear on store shelves. It will not be difficult for any girl, regardless of the type of figure, to find the “same” model. But who should pay attention to?
Correctly selected style can brighten up the flaws and emphasize the advantages, so you should not neglect this factor.
Dress with a shuttlecock - a good choice for the hourglass
An hourglass figure can be considered ideal, and its owners - the real lucky ones. However, one must not forget that any, even the most advanced parameters can be spoiled by improperly selected clothes. Girls with this type of figure do not need to choose baggy and shapeless models, it is better to emphasize the waist and shoulder line. A variety of straps, straps and shuttlecocks will help with this.
The last item is very popular in our time. The ruffles at the top of the dress add femininity and elegance to the look. The shuttlecock can both fully open the shoulders and be used as decoration for the edge of the outfit. This decor element allows you to visually increase the size of the chest. So girls with not too outstanding forms should pay attention to such a model.
A long summer sundress with ruffles is a universal purchase. Depending on the shoes chosen, it is suitable for simple evening walks, and for more formal events. It is only necessary to replace sandals with sandals or ballet shoes. Also, such models look very profitable with clutches or handbags on a long thin strap.
What to look for inverted triangle?
“Inverted triangles” need to forget about sports maxi dresses forever. Tightening the hips, they only focus more on the width of the shoulders. But the long flying sundresses with an abundance of ruffles and flounces on the hem compensate for the lack of volume in the hips. For girls with this type of figure, this form of clothing can be a real salvation in the pursuit of femininity. The closest approach to the hourglass can be achieved with the help of various thin belts. No need to choose belts with large buckles, they will make the image heavier and focus on the waist.
Due to the large number of folds, a problem of the eternal bruising of a sundress may arise. Especially if it is made of silk, linen or cotton. To reduce the time spent ironing, you need to give preference to models of acetate silk or mixed fabrics. The imperfection of this choice lies in the fact that these materials are of synthetic origin, which means that in hot weather they will be quite uncomfortable to wear.
Recently, on the shelves of stores, goods from one hundred percent cotton began to appear, but processed using special technology, which allows to reduce the speed of appearance of bruises on the fabric. The most interesting thing is that while retaining the advantages of a natural material - fiber passes air and moisture. It is such processing of matter that will allow the sundress to maintain its presentation as long as possible.
What to choose "triangles"?
For representatives of the fair sex with a figure of "triangle" any loose style is suitable. In this case, attention should be focused on the shoulders. This can be done using well-chosen accessories: scarves, ethnic jewelry, beads. A high cut will add some charm. Such dresses favorably emphasize not only the hips, but also the legs. Particular attention should be paid to long sundresses with a highlighted waist. Moreover, the height of the waist is directly proportional to the beauty and emphasis on the hips. It is better to prefer low-heeled shoes to high heels. Firstly, it is much more convenient, especially for everyday walks. Secondly, a high heel will visually stretch the figure, and wide hips will seem even wider. This will cause a dissonance in the image, and, without a doubt, spoil the impression of even a very beautiful dress.
What should the "rectangles" remember?
Rectangles need to turn their attention to free and flying models, and especially to empire dresses. They have a very high waist and a light hem. Such a style will allow you to highlight the waist and visually increase the hips. But shuttlecocks and a large number of ruffles should beware, they will bring the figure closer not to the desired hourglass, but to the "triangle". Of course, this can be compensated by accessories, but in this case, due to the large number of details in the image, others will ripple in the eyes. It is unlikely that any girl hopes to get such an effect from her appearance.
What should "circles" forget?
"Circles" should give preference to plain dresses with an adjacent top and flowing bottom. If you want to buy a sundress with a patterned fabric, then you need to forget about large-scale and especially rounded prints. They will only emphasize the flaws of the figure. Some girls have a long sundress can visually shorten their legs. To avoid this, an asymmetric hem and shoes with a small wedge will help.
Which color to choose?
In order to determine the shade of the future outfit, you need to find out your type of appearance. There are four of them:
- winter;
- Spring;
- summer;
- autumn.
You can give a simple example proving the importance of this step. If a girl with the spring color type wants to look like a fatal beauty surrounded by a red halo, the effect will be exactly the opposite. The words that characterize girls of this type are warmth, light, brightness. Red will make the "spring" vulgar and even funny. But for the "fall" scarlet, burgundy and cherry will be one of the most winning colors. The most universal solution will be a long white dress with small colored inserts.
What to wear with a jeans sundress?
Such a wardrobe item as a long jeans sundress is very convenient and versatile for everyday wear, although it is not suitable for formal occasions. A combination of such a dress with platform shoes looks very harmonious. Such a tandem visually stretches a figure, gives it harmony and elegance. When choosing accessories, you should focus on the shade of jeans and the style of the dress. However, a small bright backpack in any case will look good with a similar outfit.
This material contains several photos of long sundresses. They will help determine the model and identify priority options.