Such fashionable clothes as a tight skirt appeared in the wardrobe of women in the first half of the nineteenth century. Then the girls began to gradually get rid of wide crinolines, long dresses to the floor and numerous petticoats.
The consequences of the world crisis of that time also affected. Indeed, for sewing one skirt or dress, several tens of meters of expensive fabric were required, and due to financial problems, it became more and more difficult to do this, therefore, in order to save money, skirts began to be made shorter and not so wide.
Description and types
Tight skirts, tightly fitting the body, outline and emphasize all the curves of the female figure. They focus on slender beautiful legs and present the silhouette in the best possible way.
Despite its apparent uniformity, the range of tight skirts is very diverse:
- they vary in length (from very short to floor-length);
- may have a straight or tapered silhouette;
- be made from one piece of material or sewn from several wedges;
- high or low waist;
- with a belt or in generalwithout it.
What are they sewn from?
For sewing straight tight skirts, dense fabrics are most often used that retain their shape well - chintz, jacquard, fabric for suits, etc. Models for cold weather can be quilted or made from thick knitted or woolen fabric, and from satin - weekends and holidays. The color of each depends entirely on its purpose. If the skirt is part of a business suit, then it should have a discreet neutral - black, dark blue, all shades of gray or brown and similar tones. Tight skirts for formal occasions can be brighter, but in any case, they must fully match the overall style of the outfit. There should not be any patterns or decorations on such skirts; strict vertical stripes or a barely noticeable check are usually allowed.
Today, the tapered pencil skirt is considered the most sought after and popular among straight skirts.
A little about this model
A tight pencil skirt is an indispensable attribute of the wardrobe of any modern fashionista, over which neither time nor changing fashion trends have power.
Some fashion historians believe that the evolution of the model began with the little black dress created by Coco Chanel back in the 30s of the twentieth century. Others suggest that it is a relative of the hoble skirt fashionable at the end of the 19th century (translated from English as a lame skirt). Heel-length, hip-hugging and tapered at the bottom, the skirt was tied with a decorative ribbon under the knees. It didn't givewomen to take normal steps. A kind of bell formed below the ribbon, visually removing which, you can get a pencil skirt. In world fashion, such a model was introduced in the 40s by the famous trendsetter Christian Dior.
In the classic version, the pencil style is a narrowed mid-knee length skirt with a seam and a slit at the back. However, fashion trends have not bypassed this wardrobe item. Now the classic severity of a modern pencil skirt is diluted with all sorts of additional elements of decoration - folds, drapery, embroidery, embossing, frills, etc. Today, the cut on such clothes can be located not only at the back, but also at the side and in front.
Unlike their historical counterparts, which were made only from dense fabric in gray or black, modern tight pencil skirts are very diverse in color and length. Indeed, for their tailoring, cotton fabrics, velvet, cashmere, natural and artificial suede, jersey, denim and even lace are used. There are no color restrictions. Especially popular today are red, orange, yellow, turquoise, green and other bright shades. More often, pencil models are plain, but some modern fashion designers offer new styles of straight skirts. For example, with vertical inserts that differ in shade from the main color or even contrast with it.
Who should wear tight skirts?
It is worth noting that these skirts are not suitable for all women.
If your figureresembles an inverted triangle, then it is not recommended to purchase such styles. Since in a model of this style, narrow hips will look even narrower, and the figure will look disproportionate and even ridiculous.
These styles are great for hourglass shaped women and some pear shaped women. Such styles of straight skirts perfectly outline the line of the hips and perfectly emphasize the waist. The figure becomes more attractive and appetizing.
For obese or very thin women, it is not recommended to purchase straight tight skirts. In the first case, the skirt unfavorably emphasizes the folds at the waist and full hips, which, on the contrary, you want to decorate. What's wrong with the second case? Narrow hips and thin legs will look ugly, and the image will look awkward.
Which clothes go with a tight skirt
Thinking about what to wear with a tight skirt, first of all, you need to remember that things of the same cut are best suited to it. However, the upper part of the clothing in this case may have an original design, an unusual collar or wide sleeves.
To make the created image look more balanced, it is recommended to tuck the top into the skirt, and emphasize the waistline with a belt or a wide belt.
Straight-cut skirts are universal fashionable clothes that allow you to create harmonious sets with any type of top - strict men's cut shirts, elegant feminine blouses, vests, fitted and straight jackets, T-shirts, tops and turtlenecks.
With straight narrowskirts are best combined with classic shoes (pumps, elegant boots and ankle boots) with high heels. You can complement the image with non-bulky accessories: neat bracelets, thin chains and miniature earrings. Otherwise, the created image will look vulgar and ridiculous.
For women with a triangular figure, a tight skirt can be worn with a loose jumper or sweater. Such a set will make the upper part of the silhouette more voluminous and help to make the figure more proportional.
Conclusion
Now you know what a tight skirt is and what it should be worn with. We wish you good luck in choosing the right clothes.
