Sooner or later, even the most ardent fans of jeans and sneakers start looking towards dresses. But which ones to choose so that the looks are capsule and universal, and a bunch of dresses don't lie like dead weight in the dressing room? How many dresses will you need so that circumstances never catch you by surprise and you have an outfit for any occasion? How to sort through the mass of styles and colors?
In this collection, we have combined 10 completely different dresses, mixing styles, fabrics and colors. Everything is like in life: realistic and believable - on the hangers in the closet there is a red one for a party, a blue velvet one, a summer linen one, a discreet case for a business meeting, and something else :-)
Little black classic
The legendary model is truly indispensable. Audrey Hepburn's T-shirt from the movie "Breakfast at Tiffany's" has undergone a fashion makeover and is now simply a starting point for creating a minimalist look in black.
A huge plus of such a little black dress is that it can be made in many variations. Fitted or trapezoidal, with ruffles or lace, minimalist or with decor, immodest or conservative, with a deep neckline or a modest and restrained neckline. It is combined with ballet flats, stilettos, and rough boots. Thus, you are guaranteed to be able to choose a model that suits your style, figure and mood.
An important advantage is its versatility: in your little black dress it should be possible to go to an interview, a date, a dinner party and even a funeral. The main requirement for such a wardrobe item: a short length and concise lines. By the way, this is probably one of the few dresses designed to save the day if your plans catch you by surprise.
Man in a case
As you may have guessed, we will not be talking about a character from Chekhov's story, but about a dress.
The prototype of the sheath dress in its modern interpretation was Coco Chanel's little black dress from the previous point. The peak of popularity of this style fell on the 60s of the last century, but it has not left the world's catwalks to this day.
Its main feature is a tight cut that emphasizes all the charming and exciting curves in a non-vulgar way. The classic length of a sheath dress is to the middle of the knee +/- five centimeters, but in recent years, designers have become bolder and offer a mini version - ideal for beautiful legs. Such a sheath will suit both stilettos, and over-the-knee boots, and boots, and sneakers.
The phenomenon of this model is that it is difficult to make a dress vulgar or defiant. It will always be an elegant base for any occasion, style and accessories. A sheath dress is relevant for both office work and formal events, and, for example, a model in a nautical style is ideal for a party on a yacht.
Oversize
This is not an older sister's dress or just something a size or two larger than usual. First, it is a specially cut garment, and second, it is a whole philosophy.
The fashion for spaciousness and comfort conquered the world in parallel with the Scandinavian lifestyle of “hygge”. The new culture turned its gaze inward. Now attention is drawn to the rich inner world, not to the external phony decoration. And, of course, convenience plus coziness. Agree, when you can sit on a bean bag chair, and tuck your bent legs with your knees into the hem of the dress, and without stretching it, read a book or even work on a laptop, then a new view of yourself and fashion is created. This is not always possible (necessary). Therefore, an oversized dress is one of the items in a versatile selection.
Important: do not choose a dress with shoulders out of place or with an armhole of size XXXL. It is worth giving preference to a dress whose designers deliberately created an oversized thing, taking into account the measurements of real sizes. But choose the material, length and style yourself. By the way, over a dress that looks like a bag, you can wear a cardigan that resembles a plaid))
Evening luxury
Yes, we agree that in the life of the average modern woman, red carpets are not so frequent. But no one has canceled beautiful restaurants and theater premieres. Of course, today's democracy allows you to come to an evening performance in jeans, but believe me: self-esteem is expensive.
It is in an evening dress that you will be able to feel like a real lady, luxurious and elegant. It is customary to choose a new outfit for each appearance, however, it is one thing to have a friend’s wedding or an award ceremony, and another thing to have dinner with your husband. Choose a universal evening dress that you can “walk out” on more than one occasion. By diluting your look with different accessories, you will always look new.
Of course, a train and an extraordinary cut are not what this dress is about. Your simple evening model should be classic, but stylish and beloved. We consider such a purchase necessary in order to distract yourself from the race on the distance "office-children-kitchen". It is the hairpin, a spectacular evening dress and the desire to look charming that will save you from the routine, which sometimes drags you so much.
Lady in red
The image, exciting and inspiring Chris de Burgh, is always popular. At this point, we urge you not to get attached to any style or purpose of the dress. It can be an evening or cocktail model, office or for a walk, sports or beach. And the first one that comes to mind. The equation is on color!
By the way, if you think that the red range is “not your thing,” we assure you: it’s not. It’s all about the shade. Start from your color type when choosing. Yes, a wide range of colors will suit a spring woman: from fiery and tomato to brick and coral. Women with a summer color type should choose raspberry shades, dark wine tones or bright red. In “autumn,” you should pay attention to the brown-red range of tones and the fashionable tawny port – a red-golden color of the shade of port wine. But in “winter,” juicy and deep wine-burgundy shades of red are best suited.
This bold outfit is a real weapon of mass destruction. Choose a model that you like, apply quality makeup and go ahead, conquer the world!
Light summer sundress
An unobvious point in the plan, but we believe that a feeling of lightness and weightlessness is necessary, and it will appear precisely thanks to the sundress.
It can be of any length, but it is better to the floor. By the way, you can experiment with an asymmetrical hem, which has been so fashionable for several seasons now. The material should be thin: staple, poplin, cotton shirting and blended options, thin knitwear is possible. You should also choose the shape of the neckline that suits you. It can be a traditional sundress with narrow straps, a model with an American armhole, a classic sleeveless solution or something like a boxer brief.
We are convinced that a sundress suits everyone without exception, you just need to choose your style. The cut can be both fitted and spacious, flying. And if you have complexes about too open arms and shoulders, put on a light cardigan or bolero on top. In such a bow, it is good to walk along the city embankment or go shopping. Shoes should be chosen with a flat sole. 100% hit - sneakers or Roman sandals. You can complement the look with a wide-brimmed straw hat and a large basket bag.
Cocktail dress
An absolute must-have in every woman's wardrobe, a cocktail dress should become a universal lifesaver for all events that are either planned suddenly, or not formal enough to buy a new dress, or for which you simply did not have time to prepare.
The main features of a cocktail dress: medium or minimalist length, no sleeves and no collar, a deep neckline, elegant decor and a non-trivial cut are allowed. Velvet, satin, silk and chiffon are considered suitable fabrics.
Since this dress should be appropriate for any event, you shouldn’t choose red, black or white. Other colors are welcome. A separate “yes” to beige, blue, muted green and wine shades.
This elegant but understated cocktail dress is perfect for the office, layering it with a jacket and throwing a clutch with a necklace into an oversized everyday shopper. In the evening, leave the jacket on your office chair with a huge bag and shine at a presentation, date, or disco.
Linen dress
Any linen dress. But buy one. And if you already have one, choose another. We are so in love with this natural, cool and stylish material that we can't calm down :-)
It can be a light floor-length dress, a sheath or a trapeze dress for active everyday wear in the city, a modern interpretation of Ukrainian embroidery in boho style, a shirt dress or a safari model. Minimalist models, especially made of unbleached fabric, look great with accessories in ethnic or boho style, bright dresses decorated with embroidery, on the contrary, require minimalist, plain details.
Natural linen helps you survive the summer heat with comfort. It cools the skin, perfectly absorbs moisture when necessary, looks expensive and allows you to create a variety of styles in different styles. In addition, linen is hypoallergenic, wear-resistant and does not electrify. It sounds almost fantastic :-) By the way, if you think that linen clothes are difficult to iron and too easy to wrinkle, then know: in the world's fashion capitals, everyone really appreciates the natural careless crumpling of linen. After all, naturalness is in trend.
When buying a linen dress, keep in mind that linen does not stretch and can shrink. Therefore, you should choose a size slightly larger, and you can only wash such an item in cool water.
Knitted dress
Comfortable femininity is what knitted dresses are all about. Depending on the season, you can choose either a warm knitted dress with a collar or a minimalist polo model for tennis. We recommend purchasing tight-fitting dresses of medium length. This should be a universal basic model in a gray melange color, for example. Or black, dark blue, maybe khaki. Such a dress can be worn to work with ballet flats or shoes, and for a walk with the dog, complementing the look with sneakers with a backpack.
A basic dress does not include active decor and prints. It is worth limiting yourself to pockets, variations with a neckline or a hem that is elongated at the back. As a rule, such dresses are one-piece, not cut out. There may be tucks on the chest. Otherwise, absolute minimalism.
Shirt dress
You can feel like you're wearing jeans even when you're wearing a dress. Especially something as simple and democratic as a shirt dress.
Invented by Coco Chanel from a men's shirt, this dress is a symbol of practicality and emancipation while fully preserving femininity and sexuality. You can vary the degree of fit and length, but choose a cotton shirt fabric - poplin, chintz, staple, satin, denim, marquise, percale.
A shirt dress can be buttoned all the way down or only at the top. For a more business-like look, add a thin belt, but you can go for a walk without one. The shirt style of dresses suits almost everyone, as it does not have strict, tight lines. This dress looks especially good with a short leather jacket.
Author: Valeria Timchenko.
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