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Skirts styles - choose the best model for yourself

Skirts styles - choose the best model for yourself

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  1. Popular styles
  2. Silhouettes
  3. Popular models
  4. What style of skirt to pick up?

Skirts are in the wardrobe of any woman, because they are represented by such a wide variety of models and styles that each woman can find herself a suitable skirt that fits perfectly on the figure and allows you to create the desired image. Some styles of skirts are more popular, others are less common, but each model of the skirt deserves the attention of fashionistas, since such clothes emphasize femininity and the individuality of its owner.

Popular styles

Pencil

This skirt is deservedly called a classic, because this style has been loved by women for many decades and is found in most women's wardrobes. Classic skirts of this type have a length to the knees, slightly narrowed downwards, and in the middle behind they have a small slit. Nevertheless, very long and very long pencil skirts, and mini-models, and planted at the waist products, and skirts with high or low waist.

Modern skirts of this style are not only strict, but also decorated with drapery, flounce, embroidery, folds and other additional elements. In addition, a cut on such a skirt may be present from the sides and front.

If at one time the pencil skirt was mostly made of thick black, gray or other monochromatic, discreet fabrics, nowadays such skirts made of cotton, velvet, denim, suede, leather, lace and other materials can be purchased, and colors can be very bright. Some models also have eye-catching vertical inserts.

Tulip

The name of the skirt of this style is associated with the similarity of products with an inverted cup of a tulip. Smoothly covering the waist of the girl and gently flowing around the figure in the hips, this skirt looks feminine and gentle.

The style was created in the 60s of the 20th century on the basis of lush long skirts, which have tucked and hemmed inside. At that time, the tulip skirt was only sewn up to the knee, and also had a smell, thanks to which the product looked like tulip petals. Now options tulip skirts are much more.

They sew a tulip skirt mainly from soft materials that can fit smoothly on the figure and be draped with ease. Most often, these skirts are chosen for spring and summer, which affects the color range of products.

The length of the skirt of this style is sometimes short, and very long, and medium. Skirts look unusually, the front part of which is shortened, and behind is a train. The belt at the tulip skirt can sit at the waist, be lowered a little lower or overestimated. Many models have no smell in the front, and folds, pockets, draperies and other details are used to give volume to the hips in modern skirts.

Barrel

The main difference between the products of this style is the presence of additional volume and at the bottom of the skirt, and in the waist. The barrel skirt always has a lining, because it is precisely due to the different widths of the main fabric and lining material that assemblies and folds form at the bottom of the models, giving the skirt a similarity to the barrel.The length of such skirts is often midi or mini, with young women choosing a short skirt more often. You can combine a barrel skirt with a top, T-shirt, blouse, turtleneck or long sleeve.

Bell

The name of this skirt is due to its external resemblance to the bell, since it is narrow at the waist and expands downwards. The first skirts of this style began to be worn back in the 17th century. Their length reached the floor, and the skirt itself was worn over a variety of petticoats. In modern skirts of this type, the length is very different, including models above the knees.

Nowadays, bell skirts are among the most popular due to their convenience and practicality. Most often, such a skirt is bought for the warm season, because its special cut allows the legs to "breathe", but there are also winter models.

For sewing skirt-bell used materials with a rigid texture, for example, flax, wool, leather and similar fabrics. The main feature of the style is the expansion of the skirt down without the use of draperies or folds, so prints and various patterns are often found on the bell skirt.

The sun

By design, the skirt of this cut is represented by a circle of fabric, in which there is a hole for the waist. For its production can be used as one piece, and several pieces of material sewn together. Such a simple model can be of different lengths - from ultra mini to models to toes.

The most common skirts are the sun, which have a rubber band. Also in demand models with a tight belt and zipper, located on the side or rear. Materials for such skirts are a variety of fabrics, for example, silk or chiffon. In the colors and patterns like skirts are also not limited. Women of fashion buy both monophonic models and skirts of the “sun” style with abstract patterns, appliqués, floral patterns, embroidery and other décor.

Most sun skirts have a single layer, but there are also multi-layered models of lightweight fabrics. These skirts are often chosen for special occasions. In addition, on modern skirts, the sun is often possible to see flounces and ruffles.

Half skirt

The skirt of this style refers to flared skirts and differs from the "sun" in that in expanded form, such a skirt is represented by half of a circle. That is why the semi-sun skirt has at least one seam or there is often smell. Such skirts were especially popular in the 50s – 60s of the 20th century, because they helped create the silhouette of an hourglass.

The semi-sun skirt models are distinguished by the upper part - they are on an elastic band and a yoke, buttoned zipper or buttons, as well as with a wide or thin belt. The length of the skirt of this style is different - and the average, and ultrashort, and long (sometimes even with a train).

Summer half skirt-style skirts are sewn from silk, denim, satin, cotton and other lightweight materials, and velvet, jacquard and wool are most in demand for winter skirts of this type. Evening version of the "half-sun" is created from satin and various expensive fabrics.

Blade

Products of this style are a bit like the sun, but the main difference is cutting out not from a single piece of full, but from wedges. The number of such wedges is different and depends on the shape. Having picked up suitable number of wedges, the girl can ideally fit a skirt to the figure, having emphasized advantages. The most common are shestiklinki, but no less common models of 4, 8 or 12 wedges. This skirt can be put on both at work and at a celebration.

Year

This skirt is one of the variations of the blades, combining in itself the features and flared skirt, and style "pencil". In the upper part of the skirt-year is straight and sits on the figure, and then thanks to the set-in 4-12 wedges it expands downwards. In this case, the wedges are from the same material, and a completely different color or texture. The waist in skirts-year can be lowered or located above the usual.

Skirts of this type became popular in the 60s of the 20th century.Nowadays, this style is especially in demand for the creation of evening dresses. Modern year skirts are sewn from different fabrics, for example, from viscose, cotton, denim or jacquard. Their length often falls slightly below the knees. There are also skirts-year in the floor, and there are no mini-skirts of this style.

Tutu

Although this skirt appeared more than 200 years ago, for a long time it was worn only by dancers and dancers. Now tutu skirts appear in the everyday wardrobe of women. At the same time, they are worn mostly by slender and graceful girls under the age of 35, since older ladies or with curvaceous tutus look inappropriate.

The skirt of this style looks elegant and light. It does not interfere with movements and opens slender legs, because the most often is represented by the length of a mini, although there are skirts-packs of medium length, below the knees, and even floor-length.

For tailoring such a skirt, mostly translucent thin materials, such as tulle or chiffon, are in demand. A pack can have a single layer, but more often such a skirt is sewn multi-layered. Great interest fashionistas enjoy skirts with a lot of tiers, when the upper tiers are shorter than the lower.

The most popular colors for tutu skirts are pastel. In a skirt of such a tone, the girl looks gentle, airy and fragile. Black and white packs are also in demand.

Silhouettes

A-silhouette, straight

Straight skirts began to be worn in the 19th century, and at first they were extremely long and narrowed models, so it was very inconvenient to move around in them. The most famous straight skirt is the "pencil". She is often included in the business wardrobe, but since it is very versatile, such a skirt can be seen in everyday ensembles and outfits.

In a straight skirt, the figure looks very feminine. Its length can be very different, the waist can be too high, and located a little lower, and for the decoration of straight skirts different inserts, embroidery, belt, pockets and other details can be used.

Woolen knitwear and wool are usually used for tailoring winter straight skirts, and summer models are made of lightweight materials that support the shape, for example, costume fabric or denim.

As for the skirts of the A-silhouette, their advantages are the ability to visually lengthen the legs and emphasize the waist area. These skirts are often complemented by ruffles and wide pleats, as well as pleating. The models, which are widening downwards, are presented in different lengths and are sewn from the most diverse materials.

Narrow, tight

Narrow models began to wear from the 30s of the 19th century instead of voluminous long skirts with a lot of petticoats. Such skirts fit the figure of a woman tightly and emphasize seductive curves, as well as slender legs. The most popular in our day narrow skirt is called the model of the style "pencil" with a narrowed down cut.

The narrow skirt can be both short and considerable length. One piece or several wedges can be used for its sewing. Not all skirts of such a silhouette are narrowed down - there are also straight models. In addition, these skirts are different options for the belt, for example, their belt is classic, understated or located above.

For sewing narrow models are usually used dense fabric that can maintain a good shape. This denim, jacquard, satin, tight knitwear, suiting, wool, chintz. The colors of the skirt are chosen according to the model's purpose, for example, for the tight-fitting business-style skirts, gray, beige, black and other neutral tones are typical.

Conical, flared

Flared skirts appeared in women's wardrobes in the 19th century in the 20s and initially had only a great length. Unlike the sun skirt, flared models are narrow at the top and widened from the middle part of the hips. Modern flared skirts are short, medium length and the floor, and the number of wedges in different models is different.

For sewing such skirts use a variety of materials depending on the time of year. Summer models are often bright, made of air flowing fabrics. For winter flared skirts they use modest monochromatic coloring and dense materials that are draped.

Wide, lush

Such skirts have always been considered elegant and feminine. In the past, the width of the skirt was provided by the use of a large number of petticoats and other structures with considerable weight. Now the pomp of the skirt is created using shuttlecocks, several tiers, different assemblies and many folds.

To create wide skirts, different materials are used, the colors of which can be monophonic, and with drawings, for example, with images of flowers, different ornaments, animals or oriental motifs.

The length of wide skirts is medium and short, but most often such skirts are represented by long models. In this case, such skirts are extended either from the belt, or from the hips, or from the knees. On such skirts there can be belts, cuts and various inserts. Thanks to their use, you can visually lengthen the silhouette and create a romantic image.

Popular models

High waist

Such skirts began to be worn during antiquity, and nowadays models with a raised waist are especially loved for their ability to visually correct a female figure. In such a skirt, the waist is visually narrowed, and the hips are smoothly underlined, resulting in a feminine and elegant silhouette. In addition, models with high waists like low girls, as they are able to visually add a few centimeters of height.

With the help of such a skirt you can create absolutely any image, because high waist can be found in almost all styles. Pencil skirts, puffy skirts and tulip skirts, whose waistline is too high, enjoy special love for women of fashion.

Skirts with a slightly higher waistline are diverse not only due to their style, but also due to different materials, and thanks to interesting colors and decor. They are also distinguished by their length and can be supplemented with belts, belts and other accessories.

Low waist

This modern model of skirt attracts the lack of a belt and the ability to lower the skirt below the waist. She is primarily interested in girls who have a thin waist, because it helps to emphasize the slimness of this part of the figure. However, this skirt also has the ability to hide a wide waist.

Low-waisted skirts are straight and flared. Low-rise pencil skirts used in the business wardrobe are very popular. Also in demand are light summer everyday models, which are often put on for a walk or to the beach.

The length of skirts with low waist can be different - both floor models and short skirts are equally in demand. Summer skirts of this type are sewn from airy fabrics, and thick warm materials are used for winter models. At the same time classic strict skirts are presented mostly with one-color fabric or geometric print, and for everyday and beach models they choose bright colors and eye-catching patterns.

With smell

The main detail of this type of skirt, which gives the model an original, individual and sexy look, is the smell. The style and length of the skirts with the smell can be different, it can be both wide models and narrow products, like long skirts, and short models. Finishing skirts with the smell is performed using darts, folds, pockets and other elements.

A similar skirt can be worn both at work and at a party or a celebration. For the manufacture of the skirt with the smell used fabrics with different texture and very diverse colors. Tailoring of summer models is carried out mainly from bright air and thin fabrics, while winter wrap skirts are created from a material with a high density without a pattern or with a striped or checkered print.

With folds

The first skirts of this type appeared in Scotland and were worn by men, but now loose skirts with a lot of folds are very loved by women and are found in the wardrobe of many fashionistas. The number of folds in different models is different, but all the pleated skirts look original, feminine and attractive.

The folds on these skirts can go in one direction, as well as be opposed or directed in different directions with an uncertain order. In addition, the folds are wide and narrow, group, asymmetrical, straight, fan, a little stitched. They can start from the belt itself or lower.

For tailoring skirts with pleats, materials capable of supporting the shape, such as flax or wool, are used. The colors of this type of skirts are different, but prints are most often represented by a cage or longitudinal stripes.

Basky

The main part of this skirt is represented by a small piece of fabric (up to 30 cm), sewn to the belt. That it is called Basque. It is interesting that they invented such an element for men's vests, but now Basque adorns women's skirts and dresses.

In such a skirt, a woman looks romantic, stylish and gentle. You can wear it in the office and at the party. Models with basque are very diverse due to the different styles of the skirt itself, as well as different types of Basques. This detail can strictly lie on top of the skirt in the form of a flap of fabric, but in most cases it comes down from the belt with soft waves.

Also, the basco is often made in the form of ruffles or wings.

The length of the skirts, in which there is a Basque, is different, and the colors are often monotonous. Thanks to such clothes, you can adjust the shape, making the shape more rounded and smooth. In this case, the best model from the Basque looks at the girls, whose figure resembles a rectangle or hourglass.

With frills

This loose skirt is now in great demand. The presence of shuttlecocks makes this model lush, so that the skirt looks romantic and delicate. Her often put on a meeting with friends or a party, but if you want a skirt with frills can be successfully entered into the business wardrobe. Such models are especially in demand for thin women who want to add volume to the figure, as well as for broad-shouldered girls who want to balance the silhouette.

The skirt itself can be either long or short, and the shuttlecocks on it can be presented in one row along the hem of the product or in multiple layers along the entire length of the skirt. Direct flounces are more common, but in some models they are asymmetric.

For sewing summer skirts with frills, they use cotton fabric, silk, chiffon and similar materials, and winter models of such skirts are made of thick fabrics. In this business skirts are presented mainly beige and black models, and everyday models come in any color and with different prints.

With lightning

The zipper is found on different styles of skirts, but more often it can be seen on narrow models and on straight skirts. In this case, the zipper can be short and be present only in the upper part of the product in front or behind, but there are skirts fastened with a zipper for the entire length. Unbuttoning it from the bottom, you can create a cut of the desired length. Also in some skirts zipper sewn obliquely.

For tailoring of such skirts mainly dense materials are used. Very often, zipper adorn the skirts of denim and leather. The colors of skirts with zipper are different, but the most popular black models.

Pleated and fluted

Such skirts are distinguished by the presence of a large number of one-sided small folds. They can often be seen on little girls and schoolgirls, but this style cannot be called frivolous at all. Having chosen a model with the right material, a pleated skirt can be entered even in a business wardrobe.

The length of pleated skirts can be different - and in the floor, and below the knees, and in the version of "mini". Since the main decoration of the product is folds, there are no other decorative elements on such skirts, with the exception of a thin belt, which can fall just below the waist.As for the color of the pleated skirt, monophonic models (pastel and black for business style, bright ones for evening dresses), as well as products with a small print are most in demand.

What style of skirt to pick up?

In choosing the most successful and suitable styles of skirts, girls should, first of all, evaluate their own figure. Depending on the body type, some styles will look better on a woman, while other models should be avoided.

Hourglass

Girls figure "Hourglass"lucky with the ability to wear a skirt of any length. If the legs are attractive and slender, feel free to wear short models. On such a figure skirts sit perfectly with an overestimated waistline, complemented by a small belt. They are best worn with a classic blouse tucked inside. Other most successful models of skirts for girls whose figure resembles an hourglass are:

  • Pencil skirts. In them, the hourglass figure will look especially attractive due to the underlined waist. The optimal length is a few centimeters below the knees.
  • A-line skirts. This is another most successful version of skirts for girls with such a physique. This skirt with an A-silhouette will suit any woman, regardless of her age or height.
  • Half skirts. Such feminine models should be selected with a small belt or without a belt at all. The best addition would be a blouse, dress shirt or sweater.
  • Skirts, pants. Girls with this build are well suited models with a diagonal cut or with a slightly low waist. As for fabrics, a material that can accentuate the curves of the hips, such as thick cotton, denim, wool or suede, is the best option.
  • Wrap skirts. They emphasize the silhouette of the “hourglass” and are often chosen for the summer period, so these skirts are usually made from lightweight fabrics.
  • Volumetric multi-tiered skirts. When choosing such models, it is important not to miscalculate with the length, so as not to look ridiculous in an unnecessarily long or short skirt. Wear a skirt of this type with a modest top.

In order to avoid weighing down the bottom, girls with a “hourglass” figure should not wear skirts with a horizontal striped print, as well as with a large and striking pattern. Also not recommended are models with large pockets, lots of ruffles or folds. All these details will add volume to the bottom of the silhouette. It is better to stop the choice on monophonic products or skirts with small patterns.

Rectangle

To the girl's waist with Rectangle"looked slimmer, the skirt can be supplemented with a wide belt or belt. In no case should not wear a model skirt with an elastic band, in which the belt is missing. In such models, the wide waistline will be emphasized more strongly. Also, unnecessarily tight skirts are not recommended, as they will tightly encircle the figure, creating the appearance of a single line of hips and waist.

Fabrics for skirts should choose a tight and well-kept form. The length of the skirt for a slim girl with a “rectangle” figure can be any, and for completeness, models slightly lowering below the knees are recommended.

As for the styles, the ideal version of the skirt for the girl "rectangle" is the skirt-trapeze. Due to the gradual expansion from the bottom down, such a skirt makes the hips larger and the waist visually narrows. Other suitable models of skirts with this build are:

  • Skirt style "sun".
  • Half-Sun Models.
  • Skirt on yoke.
  • Tulip style skirt.
  • Skirt with drape in the hips.
  • Low waist skirt.
  • Wrap skirt.
  • Straight skirt with voluminous pockets.
  • Pencil skirt, made of thick material.

Pear

Pear shaped girls to choose a suitable skirt should be very careful. They are recommended models that fit well at the waist and tight hips. The best styles for girls "pears" are called:

  • Straight or flared knee-length pencil skirts.
  • Straight skirts with basque.
  • Skirts, on the hem of which there is a shuttlecock.
  • High-waisted models.
  • Tulip skirts, a little loose in the hips.

Girls “pears” are advised to avoid short and excessively narrow skirts, as they make the bottom of the figure heavier. The optimal length of the models is considered a few centimeters below the knees, and skirts up to the middle of the calf in the wardrobe “pears” should not be.

To visually reduce the amount of hips in the skirt, there may be contrasting side panels, and large pockets or eye-catching décor with an A-shape will be only a minus.

Fabrics for skirts recommended for pear girls should not be too elastic so as not to encircle the hips too much. It is better to prefer materials that can maintain shape. As for the color of the skirt, dark models are preferable, and shiny skirts will visually enlarge the lower part of the body.

An Apple

Girls with O-type body shape skirts should be selected that can favorably emphasize the attractiveness of the lower body and the slimness of the legs. The classic option is considered a straight skirt without a belt or with a thin belt located at the waist level or slightly below its line. To show slender legs, this skirt may have side slits.

Other suitable styles for girls with the “apple” figure are:

  • Pencil skirt that does not have a belt.
  • Skirt-pants of dense material, which has a low fit.
  • Skirt made of thick fabric with lots of folds.
  • Skirt style "A-line".
  • Wrap skirt.
  • Model with asymmetrical edges.

The optimal length of the skirts with an O-shape is considered to be the length to the middle of the knees or slightly higher. If you choose a longer skirt, then it should have an A-silhouette, and the best option for a short skirt for girls, "apple" is considered the flared sun.

Fabrics for skirts suitable for girls with this type of figure should be draped and soft. An excellent choice would be a blended fabric based on silk or linen, medium-dense jersey, elastic tweed, suede or wool. Choosing the color of the skirt, it is better to pay attention to the dark shades.

Inverted triangle

The most suitable skirts for girls with the type of figure "Inverted triangle"are flared and curvaceous models that can visually add volume to the hips and thus equalize the bottom in size with wide shoulders. Successful styles are called skirts “sun”, “half sun”, “bell”, “trapezium”, “tulip”, pleated skirts and the like.

Multi-layered models will also be a good choice, and straight or narrowed-down versions of skirts with the “inverted triangle” figure are considered unsuccessful. They will cover the lower part of the body, focusing on narrow hips and flat buttocks, and the top will look wider. If you wear a straight cut skirt, it will look baggy. The only acceptable option for a skirt with a straight cut is considered a knitted textured model with a length slightly above the knees.

When choosing a skirt for girls whose figure is similar to an inverted triangle, it is advised to pay special attention to the drawing. On this figure, the models look great in a cage or horizontal stripes, as well as in a slanting line, large peas, large flowers and with a similar print. It is also recommended to choose light skirts, and to make the upper part of the ensemble darker. The elements of decor, for example, Basque, smell, patch pockets, a belt located on the hips, can affect the perception of the volume of the hips, increasing it visually.

The best length for beauties with this type of figure is the line that runs along the bottom of the fingers of outstretched hands. If the skirt is shorter, the silhouette will look disproportionate, and unnecessarily long models will hide the main advantage of the “inverted triangle” - slender legs. Fabrics for skirts are recommended soft - they should be free to lie on the figure and easily drape.

Slender column

Slim girls with a figure "Slender column"It is worth looking at the A-silhouette skirts, for example, blades, flared and pleated models. The main task is to visually increase the hips and designation of the waist, with which such skirts will cope best.

Skirts with a low waist will be a good choice, as they will add extra volume to the hips. As for materials, it is best to prefer skirts made of silk, flax, wool, cotton and other natural materials. Overly short and puffy skirts are advised to avoid.

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