If you want to stand out at a party or choose a comfortable everyday look, it is recommended to pay attention to clothes in the country style, boho. An excellent choice for a girl is a miniature dress with fringe, which was popular in the 20s of the last century and is relevant now. Thanks to the variety of fabrics, colors, textures, options for the location of the braid today, a decorated outfit can be chosen for any occasion. Such a dress is suitable not only for slender girls.
Advantages and disadvantages
Fringe is a favorite element in the spring-summer collection of many fashion designers. Since 2013, it has been used to decorate bags and shoes, and last summer, the decor moved to clothing. Dresses with fringe made of leather, lacing, fabric, glass beads or feathers can be seen at Versace, Christian Dior, Nina Ricci, Celine, La Perla. Models at Calvin Klein are completely made of vertical flowing stripes.
Initially, fringe made of thin soft leather was used by American Indians. Then, in the 20-30s of the last century, fashionistas wore short dresses that visually seemed longer due to the fringe. In the 60-70s, torn or cut stripes on clothes became a symbol of the hippie subculture, and then part of the boho style.
The popularity of fringe these days is due to the following reasons:
- Variety of fabrics and textures. Clothes that include voluminous elements are sewn from any materials. Depending on the design and fabric, completely different dresses are obtained.
- Hides flaws. Depending on the location of the fringe, you can add volume to your hips and chest. If you need to visually stretch out curvy shapes, use a long vertical braid.
- Creates volumetric movement. Dancers especially love these dresses. The fringe repeats all movements, flows smoothly.
- Variety of styles. A fringed dress is a fairly broad concept. You can buy stylish clothes for everyday wear or for going to a party.
This decor is relevant, looks unusual and extravagant. But if the fringe is made of low-quality fabric, the clothes may look sloppy. Thin light threads sometimes get tangled when moving.
Style and color
A fringed dress will suit any look, as designers offer a lot of options for this type of clothing. Each model differs in color, length, type of decor, its quantity and density. You can choose a casual look or get ready for a theme party.
The main styles in which the fringe dress is popular are:
- Boho. Light, long and spacious dresses are used that do not restrict movement and allow you to hide all the flaws of the figure. Fringe is also made on other elements of clothing and accessories. The colors are bright, the dresses may have embroidery threads, floral prints.
- Country. A short dress with a loose cut is comfortable to wear. It is ideal for everyday wear. The cowboy look is suitable for bold girls who are not afraid to emphasize their sexuality. The clothes are made in a green, yellow, brown palette.
- Ethno. Dresses in traditional American style with embroidery and geometric prints are popular. Fringe is made of threads, lacing, leather. An unusual element is located on the sleeves, neckline, collars. Some models are decorated with tassels. Poncho dresses with small fringe along the hem are also popular.
- Classic. Short A-line dresses with fringe on the hem and sleeves are in demand. Most often, classic models are made of suede or leather, so they have natural shades: black, beige, brown.
- Retro (Chicago style). Characterized by long flowing evening dresses with fringe. Made in classic or bright colors, decorated with sequins, glass beads.
- Latin. Club models with thin straps and a short skirt are common. The fringe is continuous or decorates only the neckline, hips, waist. Each thread should move in the dance, creating additional smooth lines. To add brightness to the image, the dress has rich colors, rhinestones, sequins, lurex thread.
- Beach fashion. Knitted, silk tunics or ponchos are used. They are light, translucent, have fringe or tassels made of threads, glass beads, beads, mesh. The colors are bright, with floral prints, traditional motifs.
- Modern evening classics. Dresses are usually long, have flowing silhouettes, thick iridescent fringe, luxurious trim. Common colors: black, red, dark blue, burgundy.
For sports dancing, shortened models with shorts are made, which have decor along the entire length. For ballroom or Latin American dancing, the fringe is located along the waist line.
When choosing a decorated dress for a party, you can afford the shortest models with an open back and asymmetry. For a casual look, it is better to use options with wide stripes along the hem or on the chest. For a walk around the city, a knitted or crocheted poncho with a belt at the waist is suitable.
Fringe placement options
Fringe is located along the hem, sleeves, neckline, collar, hips. Dance models are completely trimmed with tassels and nets of thin threads. Knitted tunics use braids of the same yarn as the clothes themselves. Classic brown or black dresses have decoration only on the sleeves, slit or waist. For thin girls who want to add volume to their figure, you can use wide fringe on the sides.
There are many options for braid:
- wide and short stripes of leather, suede, knitwear;
- long threads of beads, seed beads, glass beads, sequins;
- silk thread tassels;
- yarn braids;
- thin light feathers.
Chanel has an unusual collection with transparent film fringe. The dresses look futuristic and are suitable for a festive party.
The tape can be sewn in one or more rows. The Chicago fringe dress has a bias cut. In the classic model, the decor can be cut from the main fabric.
Fabrics
The best materials for an evening dress with fringe are silk, satin or chiffon. Such options will sit well on thin girls, emphasize the beauty of slender legs and arms. Long gloves, scarves, capes are used to complement the image.
Casual, boho, and country dresses are suitable for everyday wear. They are made of genuine or artificial leather, suede, and cotton. Thick black dresses with fringe will hide figure flaws well and create a slim silhouette. You can also buy knitted wool ponchos for walks in the fall and spring. Thinner mesh yarn will come in handy on the beach.
Classic tweed suits by Chanel have been in fashion for several seasons in a row. They have a small fringe, reminiscent of the rough edges of the fabric. Such clothes will emphasize femininity, sophistication and a woman's sense of taste, and are suitable for office style.
Modern models made with sequins and fringe, lurex thread, rhinestones are intended for visiting club parties. Any dance in such a dress will be bright and unforgettable. For dancers, inserts on the back, sides or under the braid can be made of elastic mesh or guipure, which creates the effect of a half-naked body during movement.
What to wear with
When creating an image, it is necessary to remember that you can wear only one thing with fringe. Especially inappropriate will look braid of different lengths, widths, colors. You can complement your "look" with the following accessories depending on the chosen style:
- Boho. When choosing an image, it is advisable to remember films and clips about the hippie subculture. This style is based on comfort and unity with nature. Carefree girls and guys hung themselves with baubles (can be replaced with metal bracelets), pinned up their hair and wore shoulder bags. To look modern, it is enough to combine a boho dress with beige ballet flats or lace-up sandals. A wide-brimmed hat will suit a long skirt.
- Country. Brown suede boots or shoes will go well with a light white dress. In hot weather, you can wear a cowboy hat. On an evening walk, you should throw a denim jacket or vest on top. If you choose a poncho, you need to highlight the waist with a leather belt. A country-style handbag is a clutch with a long handle.
- Ethno. Clothes in this style are very colorful in themselves, so you should not overload the image with a large number of bracelets, pendants. To walk around the city, you can choose ballet flats. For a trip to a cafe, beige or black pumps will suit the same fringed dress.
- Classic. Models in this style are best combined with a black, brown clutch or a small handbag. To stretch the silhouette, it is enough to hang long beads or leather weave. If you choose a bright red dress with fringe, you should throw a plain black jacket on top.
- Retro. A Chicago sequin dress requires a lot of accessories: pearl beads, a headdress, gloves, a boa. If you are planning a 1920s-style party, a cigarette holder, a cape, and a feather hat will come in handy. To put personal items, you should take a small envelope bag to the party.
- Latin. A dress for a girl or a young woman in a dance style will be well complemented by long earrings with fringe in the color of the outfit. You can also use gloves, a collar necklace, bracelets with stones, a decoration with feathers on a gathered bun.
- Beach fashion. For this look, standard accessories are chosen: glasses, a straw hat with large brims, a bucket bag. It is better to choose a one-color swimsuit for a fringed tunic: black, white, brown.
In addition to accessories, it is important not to forget about the selection of makeup and hairstyle. For a casual look, a casual ponytail or braiding, large curls are suitable. Retro style is characterized by a Hollywood wave on completely collected hair.
Selection based on body type
To look stylish and relevant, it is not enough to buy fashionable clothes. Each wardrobe item should suit its owner, hide flaws and emphasize the best sides. Fringe can visually correct the figure, so when choosing a dress, follow the basic rules:
- if there is not enough volume in the chest, you can buy a dress with a wide braid on the neckline;
- to add volume to the hip area, you need an outfit with a decorated skirt;
- thin girls will suit a dress with solid fringe;
- if you want to stretch your figure and become visually slimmer, it is better to choose models with a long braid from the neckline to the hem;
- thin straps are suitable for girls with thin shoulders and arms;
- A dress with a decorated waist should not be worn by overweight girls, especially those with an apple-shaped figure.
Full-figured girls are better off choosing dresses made of thick fabrics without large prints. To hide your hands, you can throw a denim jacket over it. For a Chicago-style look, a fur or feather cape will do. Also, keep in mind that if the fringe on the skirt is longer than 30 cm, the shoes should have low heels.
These tips will help you avoid the main mistakes when choosing a suitable dress and create your own unique image. Fringe trim is an unusual and bright decoration. You should definitely try on such an outfit, it will fill the image with a light haze of adventurism and will provide the lion's share of attention from the stronger sex.
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