Modern fashion allows any girl to choose an outfit to her taste and discretion. The current fashionistas are not limited in the selection of the right attire, since the fashion industry is developing rapidly and uninterruptedly. Millions of variations of various dresses with different colors, fabric features, fittings and decorative additions appear on the market every day and subsequently delight their owners. And one of the trendy trends of today are silk dresses.
Advantages and disadvantages of silk fabric
Silk is rightfully considered one of the lightest and most noble materials of our time, designed for tailoring elegant shirts and dresses, mainly for wearing in the summer. Its light texture and elegant sheen give this type of fabric a special sophistication and sophistication.
Like any other material, silk has its advantages andlimitations. The positive qualities of silk fabric are as follows:
- Breathable - the dress made of silk allows the skin to "breathe", which prevents perspiration and suffocation.
- Instantly absorbs moisture - this fabric is easy to wash and cleans stubborn stains with alcohol.
- Dries quickly - easy drying saves time and gets clothes ready to go out quickly.
- Drapes well - silk material is able to form graceful and sophisticated waves of folds in a suspended state under the influence of its weight, which is very convenient for patterning dresses made of silk in a hem with a loose elongated skirt.
- Highly resistant to wear - the material retains its density for a long time even with frequent washing.
- It has a gorgeous sheen - due to its reflective ability, this fabric is considered one of the most expensive and presentable.
And yet, despite a number of advantages of the described matter, some of its disadvantages should also be noted:
- weak color fastness - silk tends to lose its color after a certain number of washes or fade when exposed to direct sunlight;
- requires compliance with the rules of proper care - it is distinguished by increased care during ironing and storage;
- high cost - natural silk has a high price.
For all its shortcomings, this type of matter still occupies a leading position among the tailoring of various types of garments, ranging from underwear pajamas tobusiness suits and overalls. But today all kinds of silk dresses for women with any shapes and features of the figure in various variations of cut and style are especially popular and in demand.
Sleeveless silk robe
One of the fairly common models of dresses in silk performance is the Roman orientation with elements of ancient Greek decorative additions. A beautiful flowing fabric with an incredible sheen looks very elegant with an armhole on one shoulder and a bare second arm, captivating with its seductiveness and grace. Made in a deep rich monotone, this fabric is perfectly complemented by a belt with patterns of rhinestones or silver beads, which stand out nobly against the general dark background of a dress made of natural silk. In a loose-fitting skirt, this outfit is perfect for a cocktail party and will easily make its owner a decoration of any holiday.
Silk shirt-vest
A vest dress is considered a very comfortable and quite practical kind of silk outfit. It combines not only convenience and comfort to wear, but also has an original appearance. A loose-fitting silk summer dress with a three-quarter bell sleeve and just above the knee length looks great in dark colors with light geometric or simply abstract prints. Sometimes a similar design of a silk robe is complemented by the same silk thin belt, reminiscent of something like a lace,which can be tied both at the waist and at the hips with a slight allowance. In any model variation, such a dress will wonderfully harmonize both with a low heel, and with platform shoes and with elegant ballet flats on an even run. This is the uniqueness and wide profile of the described type of silk dress, which cannot but attract the attention of modern fashionistas.
Silk strap outfit
A model dress made of natural silk with a fitted pattern on thin straps has a special seductive and attractive effect. Without unnecessary decorations, additional finishes and side fabric inserts, this model looks perfect in black and red shades. When they say that every self-respecting woman should have a little black dress or a little red dress in her wardrobe, they often mean an approximate similarity of the described style. This outfit is the perfect combination of femininity, sex appeal, sophistication and grace. Made in a tapered variation in midi length or slightly flared tailoring of a skirt just above the knee, this garment is the epitome of incredible lightness and luxury. A satin small handbag and satin shiny pumps on a low stiletto help to complement the image of a slender girl wearing it. In such an impeccable form, you can go towards the stars and conquer the world with your beauty.
Silk lantern dress
Indicative of modest restraint and elegantThe excerpt is a silk outfit in the form of a dress with long lantern sleeves and a chest frill or bow around the neck, falling over the chest. Made under the belt with an extension to the bottom and knee-length, this garment is perfect for going to work or for a business meeting, as well as for auditions or an interview in a reputable company. It combines effortless neatness and light elegance, looking especially advantageous in pale pink, beige or snow-white shades. Remarkably, this option is great for women with different constitutions and body structure. A silk dress for full ladies in a lantern style perfectly helps to hide wide hips and subtly emphasize the magnificent breasts of large girls. No less advantageously, this style focuses on the graceful camp of a slender, fragile young lady due to a thin satin belt that tightens the waist. That is why a huge number of beauties prefer this tailoring of silk dresses.
Silk bustier in dress style
One of the rather popular styles of silk dresses is the bustier dress. Often, this kind of outfits are used mainly for special occasions, parties and secular festivities. Something reminiscent of a corset variation, the bustier dress is a sophisticated bodice area with bare shoulders and a semi-naked chest, gracefully outlining the bust of the lady who put it on with a possible inlay of fabric with shiny expensive stones or pearl scattering. The main emphasis is placedit is on the upper zone of the dress, because the lower part can be made both in a short and in an elongated version, both with an extension to the bottom, and in a narrower model. Here, the emphasis is specifically on the elegance and luxury of the bodice area and the design solution for its edging. Therefore, most socialites, when looking for evening attire, prefer this particular outfit, without thinking for a second about the correctness of their choice.
Silk wrap dress
A lighter version of silk dresses are models in the form of wraparound styles. Reminiscent of something careless light mannerism, this cut is perfectly used by girls in everyday life in the summer. Made in various color variations, in solid color or with a pattern, with a short sleeve or in a sleeveless version, this wrap dress with a beautiful drapery is perfect for evening walks, working days or gatherings in a cafe with friends. The dress is not picky in combination with bulky bags or neat clutches, it can be combined with patent light creepers or sophisticated open-toed shoes.
Silk sheath dress
A silk dress in a case pattern is actively popular among today's women. Fitting the slim figure of its owner and having a strict midi length, this outfit is good for visiting the workplace or business meetings. At the same time, the office orientation of the style of such a dress is not limited to the obligatory monotone. This may be a printed version, expressed by a vertical black and white stripe,or floral abstraction in the form of light patterns on a dark background.
Silk pleated dress
A very interesting model of our time is an off-the-shoulder silk dress with a boat-shaped neckline and long sleeves, as well as a skirt pleated from the waist. Being a trendy trend of European design art, many girls fell in love with this variation of the pattern due to its extraordinary and sophisticated texture. Usually the length of such a dress reaches a level just below the knee, which requires the use of open heeled sandals as shoes and the addition of a small clutch bag. Made in a deep saturated monotone, such a dress will favorably distinguish its owner from other girls with its originality and luxurious reflection of light reflections.
Silk flared dress
Many women with narrow waists and wide hips like to balance the proportions of their curves by wearing a silk sun dress. Why do women like it so much? The reviews of many of them in a positive way reveal the positive qualities of this style in the form of a spacious frilled skirt, reminiscent of a wavy flare that does not constrain the hips and gives freedom of movement. The sun dress can be made as a sleeveless or with a three-quarter sleeve, with a wide satin belt or a thin leather narrow strap, in a shiny solid color or with multi-colored patterns - in any of its forms such an outfitlooks interesting and extraordinary.
Silk evening dress
Finally, the most sophisticated, most expensive and fashionable models are long silk dresses with floor-length hem. This is the most common variation of elegant evening dresses, which embodies elegant attractiveness, luxurious efficiency and unsurpassed charming femininity. Evening silk long dresses can be complemented with all sorts of decorative ornaments in the form of chain pendants, stone placers, pearl threads, guipure inserts, openwork monograms and much more. Aristocratic jewelry in the form of high-quality brooches, bracelets or necklaces accentuates the high cost of the fabric used to sew the dress, and a modest size bright handbag to match graceful shoes perfectly complements the image of an elegant lady.
Handmade silk dress
How to sew a light silk dress yourself?
In fact, nothing could be easier, as summer tunic dresses are quite light in their tailoring. It is only necessary to follow the general instructions for working with simple patterns for the style of a loose silk shirt:
- prepare the fabric - soak it in warm water and hang to dry to avoid much shrinkage of the material in the future;
- simulate a dress pattern - you need to take measurements to compare with a drawing schematically depicted on paper withobligatory allowance for 1-2 cm of the free edge of the fabric for tacking and stitching;
- sweep prepared dress patterns so that arrows do not go from the line of cuts of matter;
- in the area of the collar, sleeves and hem, make folds and stitch to the base, thus modeling a smooth edging;
- fold two patterns - front and back - from the wrong side, stitch with a sewing machine, and turn the finished stitched tunic dress to the front side;
- if desired, sew overlaps on the sides around the waist to support the silk belt.
