Almost all ladies tend to pay special attention to their appearance and clothing. As for clothing, no matter what style the fair sex chooses, she strives to look fashionable and impeccable, and often feminine.
The dress belongs to the category of the most feminine outfits. Especially if this dress is fitted. This style makes a woman with any body type more fragile. The main thing is to choose it correctly and correctly combine it with other things and accessories.
Let's look into history
Even in ancient times, women's outfits emphasized the waist. This is noticeable in Greek dresses. They were created by chopping off two sheets of fabric on the shoulders with pins, and tied with a belt at the waist level. Thus, the ancient Greeks even then wore fitted dresses.
It is noteworthy that for a long time it was a universal element of clothing: it was worn by both women and men. It wasn't until the 15th century that this attire passed exclusively into the women's wardrobe.
Modern trends
Currently the dress is fittedemphasizes the femininity and charm of its owner. This kind of outfit can create both a strict look for work, and a relaxed one for a party, celebration or informal meeting. Fashion has not passed by everyday things: there are also fitted silhouettes.
Designers identify several styles with an emphasis on the waist:
- Sheath dress with fitted silhouette. Numerous folds in the waist area may be present here, which can successfully mask figure flaws.
- Style with fitted top and fluffy skirt. These dresses are for young girls who prefer retro style.
- Dress with an asymmetric bodice, made in the Empire style. Often, these options have an overestimated waistline and perfectly lengthen the silhouette.
- Short summer dress made of lightweight material (such as silk, cotton, linen, etc.). This is a great option for hot days in the summer season.
Now the style of the dress with a low waist is also popular. It is suitable for those persons who are trying to hide their shortcomings and want to feel free in their clothes.
How to choose the right one?
In order for a fitted dress to look good on the figure, some recommendations should be taken into account when buying it. So women with an hourglass body type can safely wear this style, as it will emphasize a narrow waist and hide curvy hips.
If a lady has narrow shoulders and wide hips, then a dress with a drapery at the top is more suitableparts and small shoulder pads.
Very thin girls without a pronounced waist are advised by stylists to choose dresses with a fluffy skirt, as well as models made in the Greek style with a thin belt.
It is recommended to wear semi-fitted dresses for girls whose figure resembles a rectangle (hips and shoulders are the same width, and there is almost no waist). With the help of such clothes, you can visually change the silhouette to a more proportional one.
In any case, when choosing, you should pay attention to the fact that the dress not only helps to create a beautiful image, but also sits comfortably on the figure.
What to pair with?
If the choice fell on a fitted dress with a sleeve, then you can pick up a beautiful belt for it. Depending on the cut and features of the physique, the belt can be of different widths. In particular, a wide belt in dark colors will visually reduce the waist in size.
If a business-style dress is chosen and is intended for work in the office, then a thin strap of discreet color to match the overall picture is ideal for it. A fashionable trend is thin belts that can be wrapped around the waist twice. A knitted outfit is well combined with a fabric or woven belt.
Long fitted formal dresses also look great with sashes. But in this case, in addition to the belt, you should add an elegant clutch, exquisite jewelry and heeled shoes to the look.
It is worth noting that fashion expertstoday it is advised not to adhere to the old rule, according to which it was necessary to match the belt, shoes and women's bag of the same color. Now the bag can act as a separate element from the outfit, and the belt and shoes can be made in different colors. It is important that all elements are in the same style.
