Today, when the naturalness of materials and proximity to the origins are elevated to a cult, it is not surprising that rustic-style clothing is becoming more and more popular. Among her adherents are those who strive for harmony and peace, appreciate individuality and the opportunity to implement creative ideas, do not tolerate consumer goods, are fond of history and ethnography, and live in harmony with nature.
The very word "rustic" is literally translated from Latin as "simple", "rustic", "rough". This is exactly what the final image should be - a little naive, provincial, deliberately careless, but not without color.
Style concept
Rustic appeared as a mix of some other related styles: ethnic, cowboy, boho, eco. An experienced fashionista will easily notice that rustic clothes may have elements of Provence or Nordic, it may contain Indian motifs.
The main idea is convenience, comfort, functionality. But achievedit's not at the expense of beauty. Clothes, shoes and accessories are expressive, original, often decorated with many thoughtful details.
Excessive manufacturability, synthetic materials, even the slightest hint of techno, high-tech and steampunk - all this is completely inappropriate in this case.
Materials
Linen, ramie, hemp fiber canvas, cotton, natural wool materials are the main pillars on which everything else in the rustic style rests. Especially valuable is homespun cloth, felted and knitted details. Genuine leather is elevated to the podium. Accessories, jewelry, clothes, shoes are made from it. But among the fans of rustic there are many who, according to their own convictions, do not wear genuine leather, so many manufacturers offer a reasonable alternative - alcantara. The situation is similar with fur: natural is valued and used quite widely, but along with it, artificial is held in high esteem.
Describing clothes in a rustic style, it is worth mentioning some tailoring techniques. The edges of the hem, cuffs, collars and cuffs can be trimmed with a deliberately rough overcast seam, often in contrast. Pockets can be sewn on with a rough seam, lapels trimmed. As a rule, such seams are not functional, but decorative.
Much attention is paid to embroidery. It is used both for everyday wear and for dressy. For example, rustic wedding dresses can be not only embellished with borders, but also completely modeled from embroidered fabric.
For the manufacture of fittings, decorative items and ornamentsnatural materials are used: wood, stone, clay. Handmade accessories made of clay, Murano glass, ornamental stone, leather, metal are considered especially chic.
Colors and patterns
Eco style is characterized by natural colors of the earth, swamps, stones and forests. Boho, of which the hippie style is an integral part, gravitates towards colorful shades. The ethnic styles of the southern part of Europe are characterized by an abundance of white and other light colors, and the national motifs of different peoples of the world are full of bright rich colors. All these features underlie the rustic style: natural shades are preferred in clothes, but bright catchy decor is quite acceptable. An important place is allocated to white, images of total white are not uncommon.
The most popular pattern can safely be declared a check and a floral print. In some cases, polka dots, stripes, paisley are acceptable.
Rustic casual wear
It may seem that the style is too unusual and original for a modern metropolis. Actually it is not. People dressed up in ethnic style clothes can often be found in big cities. Of course, a plaid skirt with a lace hem and a naive embroidered blouse are out of place in a respectable office.
But life consists not only of work, and a strict dress code is not everywhere now. A linen dress with embroidery would be quite appropriate at an open-air music festival, a fair, a master class. For travel orfor a long walk, you can put on comfortable wide trousers and a cotton T-shirt, complementing the image with multi-tiered beads and ringing earrings. A dress in a rustic style will look quite organically in a park area, on an open area of a summer cafe. When choosing an image, do not forget about catchy accessories: shawls, ponchos, neckerchiefs, comfortable roomy bags, hats.
Shoes
Only sports sneakers can be called a definite taboo. Otherwise, the choice is unlimited. Folk-style shoes are preferred: moccasins, espadrilles, abarcas, flip flops.
Depending on the situation and mood, you can experiment with the height of the heel: along with a flat sole, a stacked heel or wedge is acceptable. However, a dainty stiletto heel rarely goes well with country-style clothing.
Choosing decorations
Stylists advise paying attention to craft products of folk craftsmen. Jewelry made using the Wire wrape technique will perfectly fit into the image. It is worth taking a closer look at silver rings and bracelets, but it is better to refrain from wearing precious stones and gold. All kinds of jewelry made of ornamental stones, amber, corals, volcanic lava will also perfectly emphasize the rustic style of clothing.
Women who are fond of needlework often try to create jewelry themselves. Leather cords, beads made from natural materials (or imitating them), beads are used. Fortunately, the choice of materials in stores for creativity today is great.
Rustic lovers can afford an abundance of jewelry. In this case, a lot of rings and ringing bracelets look organic.
Accessories
Backpacks and bags go well with rustic clothing. A comfortable tote can be a great solution. It is worth getting a now fashionable eco-bag: it will not only help you conveniently place your purchases, but also emphasize the idea of striving for everything natural, original, natural (such accessories are a great alternative to disposable plastic bags that are harmful to the environment).
For a special occasion
Today, cozy rustic attracts not only designers of clothes, accessories and shoes, but also holiday organizers. In this style, they decorate birthdays and weddings, arrange photo shoots.
A rustic wedding dress is a great solution for a girl who believes that style and freedom of expression are more important than fashion trends. Many brands offer gorgeous dresses for brides, but you can also find something suitable in your grandmother's chest. And those who know how to sew can show all their talents. This is a wonderful opportunity for the bride to show off her skills.
In search of rustic style
If you are in love with this touching style, be sure to replenish your wardrobe with at least a few new clothes that go well with each other. But it happens that it is difficult to find what you want.
Those who like to feel and try on everything before buying should startsearches from fairs in your city. Of course, residents of the capital and large metropolitan areas were much more fortunate in this regard. Some festivals of hand-made products draw crowds of thousands of buyers, but (according to guest reviews) it's worth it.
For example, at the site of the famous annual ArtFlection festival, craftsmen gather, offering not only clothes, jewelry and shoes, but also dishes, natural cosmetics, household goods, pet products and much more. Other fairs cannot boast of such scope, but they also deserve attention. If you saw a DIY note in the event description, then you will find a lot of craft items there.
You can also find stylish clothes with a rustic flavor in branded boutiques of popular brands, such as Zara, Next, Esprit. Artka and Liebo are deservedly considered leaders.
Real style gurus don't discount stock stores, where you can also sometimes find beautiful samples of ethnic style clothing.
As for shoes, the rules are the same: look at fairs, boutiques of brands (for example, Kickers and El Naturalista), audit grandmother's chests.
