Modern fashion from different countries often returns to its roots. More and more designers are looking for inspiration in national traditions, using individual elements of folk costumes. Since ancient times, the Slavs loved bright clothes, where there was a red, blue, green color. Even simple white linen shirts were decorated with embroidery, which is typical for this region. We did not forget about such elements as belts, hats, mittens and, of course, scarves.
Now in the fashion world there is the concept of "Russian style". It is used not only by Russian lovers of fashion trends. This style can be found in the collection of Milanese and French famous designers. They are attracted by the brightness, originality and luxury of embroidery.
What is the Russian style?
- A dress in the Russian style should be simple, without deep necklines, not too short, chaste and very feminine. In Russia, it was not customary for girls to expose themselves to the public, modesty and femininity were praised.
- Fabrics that are used for sewing dresses in Russianstyle, usually natural. This is cotton, staple, linen. Sometimes a small percentage of synthetics is allowed to make things easier to care for.
- Outwardly, all types of Slavic dresses are very recognizable. These dresses are bright floral patterns and natural colors.
- Often in a Russian-style dress you can find elements of world-famous folk paintings. These are Khokhloma, Gzhel, drawings of Pavlovo Posad shawls.
- Modern fashion in this style does not look like a folk costume. These are beautiful bright outfits that appeal to residents of all corners of the planet. Fashionable dresses in the Russian style can be found on the shelves of New York and Florence, Milan and Paris.
- For such dresses, handmade embroidery is often used. Thanks to the unique work of craftswomen, dresses with embroidery elements have a high price. But, despite this, many modern girls want to see him in their wardrobe. And this is not only a tribute to the coming fashion, but also an understanding of the value of such products.
Russian style styles
Sarafan has been the main item of women's clothing in Russia since ancient times. It has a free cut, under its folds you can hide any figure flaws. Only the arms and part of the shoulders remain bare. A modern sundress can be different. These are long, airy, light summer dresses with a free cut. Sundresses can be warm and fitted, which can be worn for a prestigious job in the office.
Dress with a high waist looks good on slender girls. Cutout onsuch models can be both round and square. Sleeves are available in various options: narrow, flared, flared, etc.
The tunic or caftan dress has the shape of a trapezoid. A semi-circular or square neckline ends with a fastener with 3-4 buttons. Next comes the wide part of the dress, freely falling to the knees.
Long A-line dresses are tight-fitting in their upper part, the skirt gradually expands towards the bottom. Such models can be used for evening and wedding attire.
Fashion Items
Russian-style dresses can be completely stylized according to folk traditions, or they can use only individual elements. It can be a simple plain dress with a corset made of Pavlovo Posad shawls.
Sundress can be embroidered on the bodice and on the frill at the bottom of the hem. This gives the monochromatic material brightness and originality. Also an interesting element will be a decorative border sewn along the edges.
If a classic white wedding dress is decorated with embroidered flowers, then such an element will add uniqueness and originality to the outfit. Even with a wide embroidered belt, the dress will look quite stylish.
Embroidered dress
The original composition embroidered on the dress will favorably distinguish any girl from the crowd on the street. Colors are varied. This is a monochromatic geometric embroidery, and multi-colored bright floral motifs.
A dress with embroidery can be an evening dress,as well as casual wear, a fitted and tight dress or a wide tunic, with or without a belt. In any case, the eyes of passers-by will be riveted to the fashionista.
Dress accessories
A traditional accessory for Russian women is a painted scarf. In our time, the fashion for scarves is returning, which favorably emphasize a stylish woman. Beads made of natural stones or wooden beads are suitable for a Russian-style dress. Choose the color scheme as you wish.
Many craftsmen produce bags in ethnic style (with embroidery or bright appliqué). Traditional folk paintings are used: Gzhel, Khokhloma.
The kokoshnik is worn on the head, stylized to match the color of the dress. It can be a low modern accessory in the form of a hair hoop. A braided braid, an eternal sign of girlish modesty and beauty, will be a wonderful element to the outfit.
And, of course, we must not forget about the various belts. It can be leather woven wide products or a narrow embroidered fabric belt. Every fashionista should listen to her heart in choosing the missing elements in her image.