Some time ago, the Internet literally stirred up the news about schoolboys who came to classes at the Exeter Academy (Devonshire) in skirts. Despite the fact that the incident turned out to be a banal protest, it caused a flurry of criticism and indignation, mainly from the female half of humanity. But are men's skirts and dresses so outlandish? What is special about them? What to wear them with? How to sew? And why do they cause such a surge of emotions in women?
Skirts, dresses: why not?
So, skirts on men. And why, in fact, they annoy us so much? After all, if you remember, trousers on women not so long ago were also equated with something supernatural. However, modern young ladies quite calmly manage to maneuver between pants, shorts, breeches, skirts and dresses of different lengths. So why do men have to be content only with trousers, shorts and breeches? Why don't they wear cute men's dresses?
Design ideas and craftsmanship
Recently, European designers are also interested in the same question. Not so long ago, Paris Fashion Week took place, duringwhich models showed a variety of skirts and dresses in men's style. For example, among these works it was quite possible to meet the creations of Ray Kawakubo from the unique Comme des Garçons Homme Plus collection.
Representatives of the famous French brand A. P. C. also tried to break the stereotypes. They offered models with elongated hoodies that can be worn with or without short shorts. Loewe, Balmain and Dries Van came up with distinctive shirt dresses, t-shirts, tunics and…long men's dresses.
Pleased with his peplums and Dior coat dresses. And debutant Stefano Pilati impressed with an incredibly stylish collection of men's clothing, but in an exquisite women's style.
How do men's skirts and dresses differ from women's?
According to many couturiers, as such, there are no differences between women's and men's trends in this type of clothing. Here are just dresses and skirts, created specifically for the representatives of the strong half of humanity, are made taking into account the male figure.
And this means that even wearing a skirt or dress, a man does not lose his physical attractiveness and sexuality. He does not become less courageous. On the contrary, this piquant piece of clothing gives him a certain charm and sense of style. According to the stories of the men themselves, they like a certain sense of freedom that the hem of a dress or skirt gives. Walking in them is much more comfortable than in pants. Yes, and they look very stylish.
A few entertaining stories aboutmen in skirts
Men's dresses look incredibly harmonious on oriental men. This amazingly beautiful attire is considered an integral part of their wardrobe. And almost all men living in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Oman, the United Arab Emirates and other eastern countries wear them.
At the same time, this attire is considered not only a tribute to fashion. Its use is directly related to religious characteristics, traditions, as well as a certain convenience. After all, these countries are very hot. Arabic men's dress, as a rule, is made of natural and light fabrics. And they provide breathing and ventilation to the skin in forty-degree heat.
Dresses can be quite simple, tailored or purchased from famous designers. But unlike women's clothing, men's clothing is not covered with a huge number of patterns and patterns. Drawing an ornament on them is also an extremely rare occurrence. True, there are designers who offer men lace dresses. But not everyone likes them.
Several clothing options for Oriental men
Men's clothing in the East very often has a straight cut, partially narrowed down. For greater convenience, this skirt is equipped with additional cuts on the sides. In Egypt, men's dresses are complemented by spectacular vests or jackets. According to fashion designers, these wardrobe details do not belong to traditional oriental decorations. Rather, it is a kind of tribute to European fashion. A more classic option looks like using such outerwear,like an abaya, mishlah or bisht.
Besides clothes, dresses are often decorated with weapons and belts. For example, it can be a sword in a beautiful sheath (safe), a crescent-curved dagger, or a jambia.
Clothes as a sign of status and style
In Arab countries, men's dresses are not only a necessary part of the wardrobe, but can also tell a lot about its owner. So, it is believed that according to the state of a man’s clothes, one can talk about his social status, level of prosperity and sense of style. Therefore, many Arabs, of course, if they can afford it, try to change clothes 5-7 times a day. It is believed that in this case they will always be clean and tidy.
A couple of words about the name of the oriental dress for men
If you have ever seen long robes on oriental men, you probably wondered: “What is the name of this type of men's dress?” Such unusual and very comfortable clothes, as it turned out, have several names at once. Such dresses are called jalabiya or gumbaz.
Somewhat less often you can hear such words as "saub shilaha" or "dishdasha". So if you want to feel like some kind of Arab sheikh, be sure to include this incredible dress in your wardrobe.
A short historical digression
If you go even a little deeper into history, you can always find very real evidence that men already wore dresses back then. For example, since ancient times in Russia, a homespun linen shirt, reminiscent of a dress, was considered very fashionable. She was usually white orbeige color and was decorated with a beautiful red ornament (in the area of the sleeves, belt, shoulders, on the hem of the skirt).
The same was the case in ancient Greece, Rome and other countries. And of course, no one disputes the special appeal of the Scottish kilt.
What styles of skirts and dresses are available for men?
In fact, the range of styles of skirts and dresses for men is very rich and varied. It can be very long and straight floor-length dresses, knee-length models, skirts equipped with a large number of pockets, belts and even pleats. Or you can find A-line skirts, slightly flared down, coat dresses, outfits in the form of a poncho, a kind of robe or cape.
Moreover, the color scheme of this attire is also impressive. For example, a classic, presented in black, white, gray and pastel colors, is considered a win-win and always relevant option. In the background, there are usually models of a sports cut, as well as those made of denim. And absolutely for lovers of creativity, there is a large selection of models in bright and flashy colors a la "Hello, Hawaii!" (with the image of palm trees, catchy drawings and other ornaments).
In a word, every man is able to choose any of the options he likes. Another thing, with what to wear a man's dress, so as not to look stupid?
How to wear dresses and skirts for men?
So, what is the right way to wear skirts and dresses? One of the most interesting and versatile models, in our opinion, is a knee-length skirt. She blends in beautifullywith almost any top, but only a similar style. Who said you can't wear a skirt to work? It goes great with a white, black, pink or navy blue shirt, tie, long vest and even a leather jacket. Under the bottom, you can wear classic black pipe trousers, shoes without socks (or with their low fit) and complement all this with a neat men's handbag.
An elongated pleated skirt or a free-cut dress with an elongated button-down jacket also looks unusual. At the same time, you can not even fasten it, so that everyone around you can see the unusual detail of your wardrobe. Under the bottom of such a dress or skirt, you can also wear tight black, white or gray pants (depending on the color of the product itself) and matching shoes. You can complement the look with a light scarf hanging neatly from the neck, or a small number of long chains.
Long dresses and skirts go great with long jackets. If, for example, even in this case, your image suddenly seems boring to you, you can always supplement it with some bright detail. For example, a bright red or coffee-beige belt looks quite advantageous against a black background. You can choose a headdress to match him. For example, it can be a small hat with a similar ribbon or brooch. But, again, everything should be elegant and not stand out from the general stylistic context.
In a word, whatever you wear a dress or skirt with, follow the details and harmony in the image. Otherwise, even a very stylish skirt or dress will look terrible and ridiculous on you.
Where to find trendytrend today?
Fashionable men's dresses and skirts can be found in virtual and real stores. But since this trend is not yet widespread, most often it is simply sewn to order. So, we sew a man's dress! To begin with, it is worth noting that this style is somewhat different from the female one. It is sewn exclusively for the male figure, and therefore, there is nothing cutesy and unmanly in it.
To sew the appropriate outfit, you need to find out the following parameters:
- Neck and chest circumference.
- Back and chest width.
- The length of the sleeve and the dress itself.
- Armhole depth.
Note that all measurements must be in centimeters. We will also give you some tips on choosing a fabric. It is best to give preference to light and natural materials. They will not hinder movement and provide natural ventilation to the skin. After choosing the fabric, sketch the pattern you like on tracing paper or any other paper, fasten it with invisibility, circle and cut it out. And then it remains only to double-check all the measurements and sew the received parts.
