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 to think about a wardrobe for the hot season right now. A long sundress is an integral part of it.
How did it all start?
As the dressmaker of Queen Marie Antoinette of France 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 fashionistas, you can see midi skirts that came from the 1930s, oversized coats or masculine outerwear, and the last time such styles were on the agenda during the youth of Sandra and Samantha Fox.
If you talk about the history of a long sundress, you will have to dive deep into the past, and not only of your own people. Corsetless maxi outfits were popular in almost every country at one time. For example, in Russia and Poland, the birth of this form of clothing dates back to the 19th century. Often they were preferred by peasant women, because because of the convenience and loose fit, the range of their use was very large: simple, without frills and extra decorations, models were worn at work,and proper decoration allowed a long sundress to become a ceremonial and weekend decoration.
These days are long gone. People changed, their tastes and needs, of course, clothes also changed. The requirements for women's attire have become more vague: if earlier, wearing 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 those around her with her femininity and lightness. The effect can increase with a successful selection of style, shoes and accessories. For this, there is a certain list of rules, the infallibility of which is confirmed by fashionistas all over the world.
How to choose a style?
When choosing a long sundress to the floor, you should focus on the following factors:
- body type;
- convenience;
- destination;
- appearance type.
Due to the popularity of maxi dresses in 2018, more and more new models began to appear on store shelves, focused on modern trends. 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 what?
A correctly chosen style can brighten up flaws and emphasize advantages, so this factor should not be neglected.
Flounce dress is a good choice for an hourglass
The hourglass figure can be rightfully considered ideal, and itsowners - the real lucky ones. However, we must not forget that any, even the most perfect 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 frills will help with this.
The last detail is very popular nowadays. The ruffles at the top of the dress add femininity and elegance to the look. The flounce can either completely open the shoulders or be used as a decoration for the edge of the outfit. This element of decor allows you to visually increase the size of the chest. So girls with not too prominent forms should pay attention to such a model.
Long summer sundress with ruffles is a universal purchase. Depending on the selected shoes, it is suitable for simple evening walks, and for more formal events. You just need to replace the sandals with sandals or ballet flats. Also, such models look very advantageous with clutches or handbags on a long thin strap.
What should the "inverted triangle" look for?
Inverted Triangles need to forget about sporty maxi dresses forever. Tightening the hips, they only focus more on the width of the shoulders. But long flying sundresses with an abundance of ruffles and frills 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 offemininity. The maximum approximation to the "hourglass" can be achieved with the help of various thin belts. Do not choose belts with large buckles, they will make the image heavier and focus on the waist.
Due to the large number of folds, the problem of eternal wrinkling of the sundress may arise. Especially if it is made of silk, linen or cotton. To reduce the time spent ironing, you should give preference to models made 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 wearing them in hot weather will be quite uncomfortable.
Recently, 100% cotton goods have begun to appear on store shelves, but processed using a special technology that reduces the rate of wrinkling on the fabric. The most interesting thing is that the advantages of natural material are preserved - the fiber allows air and moisture to pass through. It is this processing of matter that will allow the sundress to maintain its presentation as long as possible.
What to choose "triangles"?
For the fair sex with a "triangle" figure, any loose style will do. In this case, attention should be focused on the shoulders. This can be done with the help of well-chosen accessories: scarves, ethnic jewelry, beads. Some charm will add a high cut. Such dresses will favorably emphasize not only the hips, but also the legs. Particular attention should be paid to long sundresses with a dedicatedwaist. Moreover, the height of the waist is directly proportional to the beauty and emphasis on the hips. It is better to prefer shoes with low heels 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 appear even wider. This will cause dissonance in the image, and, no doubt, spoil the impression of even a very beautiful sundress.
What should "rectangles" remember?
"Rectangles" need to pay attention to free and flying models, and especially to empire dresses. They have a very high waist and a light hem. This style will highlight the waist and visually enlarge the hips. But flounces 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 with accessories, but in this case, due to the large number of details in the image, others will ripple in their eyes. It is unlikely that any girl hopes to get such an effect from her appearance.
What should "circles" forget about?
Circles should favor solid-colored dresses with tight tops and flowy bottoms. If you want to buy a sundress with patterned fabric, then you need to forget about large-scale and especially rounded prints. They will only emphasize the flaws of the figure. For some girls, a long sundress can visually shorten the legs. An asymmetrical hem and shoes with a small wedge will help to avoid this.
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 in total:
- winter;
- spring;
- summer;
- autumn.
A simple example can be given to prove 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 "spring" vulgar and even funny. But for the "autumn" scarlet, burgundy and cherry will be one of the most winning colors. The most versatile solution would be a long white sundress with small colored inserts.
What to wear with a denim sundress?
A long denim sundress is very comfortable and versatile for everyday wear, although it is not suitable for formal occasions. The combination of such a dress with platform shoes looks very harmonious. Such a tandem visually stretches the 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 will look good with this outfit anyway.
This material contains several photos of long sundresses. They will help determine the model and identify priorityoptions.
