Fashion is dynamic, trends are constantly updated, the color palette is dominant. However, the things that form the basic wardrobe remain unchanged. Their distinctive feature is versatility, the ability to adapt to different style solutions. They are practical, organically combined with various accessories. In a set consisting of a pencil skirt, jeans, a fitted jacket, a light blouse, designers recommend including two more things. An elegant black dress in the style of "Coco Chanel", which is harmoniously combined with many wardrobe items. The trend of basic wardrobe items, since the 60s of the last century, includes a trapeze dress for plump and slender women. The laconic model took root due to the simplicity, elegance, convenience of clothing. The advantages of this type of decoration include the fact that with its help you can hide individual flaws of the figure, excess plumpness.
What are they?
Models with an extended dress cut line, going from top to bottom, are called "trapeze". Fashion trends are not formed by themselves, but as they say "in the spirit of the times". Trends in clothing are its adaptation to the dynamics of social, public processes in society. Analysis of these changes, including at the intuitive-emotional level, helps designers to form modern fashion trends. A striking example is the trapeze dress.
Economic growth in the late 50s and 60s, technological advances led to the emergence of new types of materials. At the same time, with the growth of the population's well-being, the democratization of society, the need for mass production of clothing arose. This trend was called Pret-a-Porte ("ready to wear"). Practicality, convenience, relaxed image, combined with brightness and laconicism of silhouettes, became the main trends of the fashion seasons of the 60s.
The young designer Yves Saint Laurent brilliantly captured and interpreted this dynamic, the public demand. He embodied them in the new Mondrian collection (1961). The main silhouette of women's cut became A-line models. A-line dresses combined with abstract prints, often geometric in shape, became a hit for several seasons. They were ideal not only for the catwalk, but also for mass-produced clothing, including for plus-size women.
The style of the trapeze dress differs:
- Length: mini, below the knee, maxi;
- The presence and shape of the sleeve, collar;
- Cutout;
- The presence of decorative elements: pockets, decorative inserts, prints;
- With fabric.
The simplicity of the cut of the trapeze dress is compensated by textures with various prints, decorative inserts, trim, pockets. For trapeze clothes of the cool period of the year, knitted fabrics with a pattern, expressive volumetric texture, knitting are used. Plain woolen fabrics are complemented by inserts, pockets, openwork elements.
The neckline and collar act as decoration. Feminine, delicate options, in the form of an open shoulder line, a flat boat add romantic notes to the image. A collar tied with a bow will give the bow a touching softness. A deep V-shaped, U-shaped neckline will emphasize the shape of the chest. A stand-up collar and a small modest turn-down collar will give the trapeze dress severity. To focus attention on details (collar, pockets), they are made of materials of a different color, texture. Additionally, they are decorated with sequins, beads, embroidery, including beads.
For a summer trapeze dress, sundress straps and an American oval armhole are suitable. The hit of recent seasons has become trapeze outfits consisting of 2 elements: a single-color base made of lightweight fabric and an openwork top cape. The fashion trend of recent seasons is floral prints.
The sleeve not only complements the style, but also serves as an opportunity to visually level out certain flaws of the figure (excessive fullness of the upper part of the arms, shoulder line). The neckline, collar, pocket, sleeve serve as an additional decorative element that forms a stylistic image.
Seasonal climatic conditions dictate the use of different types of fabric. Recommendations from fashion industry experts.
Choosing fabric for a trapeze dress depending on the season:
- Winter — the cold season dictates the use of warm fabrics. The best option is a trapeze sundress made of drape or knitwear. In combination with blouses or turtlenecks, it will diversify your wardrobe and warm it up. Knitted long trapeze dresses are comfortable. They will not only hide individual figure flaws, but also go well with a drape coat or fur coat. Short boots with heels, platforms, and battalions will complement the set. High-top boots and over-the-knee boots go well with cropped trapeze dresses;
- Spring, autumn - a light knitted, woolen dress is an ideal option for this season. Interesting prints, fabric textures, accessories in the form of a light shawl, scarf will become an additional element of the image;
- Summer — preference should be given to natural materials, light fabrics. The determining role is played by the color and cut. Plain pastel-colored fabrics will bring notes of romance and freshness to the look. A floral print will add charm to the image.
The choice of style depends on which model is more suitable for a certain type of figure.
For different body types
There are 5 main types of figures according to metric characteristics. They are:
- A widened shoulder line with narrow hips is called an "inverted triangle." Excess fullness is localized in the abdominal area;
- Narrow waist with equal width of shoulders and hips - hourglass. Extra pounds accumulate in the abdomen and hips;
- Pear - narrow shoulders - wide pelvic line. Fat deposits are concentrated in the abdomen and hips;
- Apple - women with large breasts, narrow hips, usually slender legs. Extra pounds are deposited in the abdominal area;
A loose silhouette allows you to hide individual flaws and visually correct your figure. A trapeze dress is relevant for plump, pregnant women. A loose silhouette has many types:
- Fitted bodice, flare line goes below the chest. Such cut allows to hide the tummy, excessively wide hip line;
- The dress cut flares out from the shoulder. Visually eliminates fullness in the waist area;
- The trapeze silhouette starts just above the waist. It emphasizes the expressive shape of the legs, distracts attention from problem areas in the abdomen and hips;
- A-line dress on a figured or geometric yoke. It serves as an additional decorative element, favorably highlighting the chest line;
- A trapezoid model with flared inserts. This gives you an additional opportunity to emphasize the attractive lines of your figure and hide its flaws;
- Boho style attire. It is distinguished by a wide, loose cut. The long dress is perfect for curvy figures, but also suits slim women;
- A-line with a flare line from a round placket in the collarbone area ("American armhole"). The spectacular shape of the A-line dress fits perfectly on cuts of various lengths. A long dress of this cut with decorative elements is used as an evening cocktail dress. The shortened model emphasizes the slenderness of the legs;
- Clothes with asymmetrical inserts, different hem lengths look expressive, non-standard. They give the outfit additional lightness, hide figure flaws
The variety of trapeze dress styles allows you to choose the optimal model for different body types.
Stylish images
Designers recommend choosing the tone of the outfit according to the color type. An important role is played by the individual image of the woman that she is trying to create. The color type is a gradation of appearance according to the seasonal principle (winter, spring, summer, autumn). It is manifested in the skin tone, hair color, eye color.
They conditionally distribute them according to the seasons:
- Spring - this type includes fair-haired women: brown-haired, owners of wheat, golden-amber hair color. Matte, peach skin color is a distinctive feature. When choosing a color palette, they should give preference to the spectrum of blue, emerald tones, pastel peach and terracotta colors. Among the range of the red spectrum - purple. It is advisable to avoid dark, pronounced light tones;
- Summer — this color type is typical for Slavic peoples. Hair color — shades of light brown, ash hair color. The color of the cornea of the eyes varies from blue, green, mixed with gray to shades of brown. Violet-lilac spectrum of tones, pastel pink, beige-pearl color — the optimal palette for a trapeze dress. Expressiveness of the image will be given by shades of spring freshness: rich tones of green, yellow, sky-blue. Orange, aggressive brown, white color should be treated with caution;
- Autumn - this category includes people with red hair of various shades. They usually have a yellowish or peach skin tone, with different colors of the corneas of the eyes. When choosing the fabric of a trapeze dress, it is necessary to give preference to the spectrum of dark olive, mustard, terracotta tones. It is not recommended to use rich yellow, including lemon, beige range;
- Winter — the color type includes dark-skinned brown-eyed brunettes and brown-haired women. A less contrasting type is green-eyed women with a shade of chocolate, copper hair color. Contrasting colors are suitable for the first category: white, black, expressive red. A soft option is a range of lilac-violet, coffee shades. Designers recommend using the spectrum of rich yellow, green colors with caution.
Accessories will be the final touch to the outfit. Details are selected depending on the type of fabric, the length of the trapeze dress. The seasonal factor is taken into account.
Bags
In a summer set with shortened clothes made of light fabrics, small bags of the baguette type are suitable. A youth democratic option is a small saddle bag with a long handle. A miniature clutch will be a good addition to an evening dress.
A trapeze dress made of natural cotton, linen fiber of medium or below-the-knee length harmoniously looks voluminous hobo bags, shopper. The formation of a set of accessories in the autumn-winter period is influenced by the type of outerwear, its style, shoes. Casual style combines youth elongated jackets, parkas and platform shoes, boots. Such a set is well complemented by a backpack, hobo bag, tote, briefcase with a long handle.
For a classic style coat and boots, it is better to choose a bag like Kelli, Frame, or a travel bag with a short handle.
It should be noted that a properly selected set of accessories includes: a bag, shoes, gloves, neck elements (scarf, shawl, kerchief). A tastefully selected set will create a unique stylish image.
Bijouterie
The choice is dictated by the color type, the tone of the clothes, the type of fabric. Metric data also plays a role. So massive jewelry will suit trapeze dresses for plump tall women. They will look ridiculous on a short girl with small facial features. On the contrary, moderate-sized costume jewelry, silver, gold jewelry will decorate the ensemble.
Depending on your color type, experts recommend giving preference to the following types of jewelry:
- Winter - copper, bronze, gold jewelry;
- Spring - gold, semi-precious stones;
- Summer - silver items, decorative jewelry in delicate tones;
- Autumn - bronze, gold jewelry, stones with emerald shades.
The advice is advisory in nature. Each woman, creating her own look, brings her own vision to it.
Shoes
The determining role is played by the season, style, length of the dress, fabric. The universality of the trapeze dress model for plump and slender women is that different types of shoes are suitable for them.
Long boots and thigh-high boots look great with a cropped A-line dress if you want to emphasize your slender legs. At the same time, they distract attention from the flaws in the waist area. Ankle boots with heels, platforms, and boots fit organically into the set.
For a dress that gravitates toward a classic style, it is better to choose a less rough, feminine version of shoes - pumps, ankle boots with a small heel. In summer, the set is selected depending on the type of material, stylistic solution. The range of options is from open sandals, ballet flats to loafers, moccasins, slip-ons, summer boots.
The laconic, graceful silhouette of the trapeze dress is a universal style that suits different types of female figures and age ranges. It gives plump women the opportunity to hide flaws in the waist, hips, and shoulders. The comfortable, simple cut of the dress has appealed to the fair half due to its versatility. It does not restrict movement, it is a comfortable, practical style for everyday use. It combines perfectly with other wardrobe items. Decor, trim, and various textures complement the outfit and compensate for the simplicity of the cut.
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