At one time, the noodle dress served as underwear for women, and after a while it entered the world of fashion as a full-fledged element of everyday life. In the early 2000s, this outfit lost its relevance and disappeared from fashion shows for a while. However, 2018 dictates its own rules, and the noodle dress has again gained wild popularity among the fair sex. Now it is considered almost a basic item in the wardrobe of any fashionista.
Advantages and disadvantages
The noodle dress looks like an elongated turtleneck that has turned into a full-fledged outfit. It fits tightly to the figure of its owner, repeating the curves of the female body, and favorably emphasizing the chest, waist and hips.
But, like any other thing, the noodle dress has a number of advantages and disadvantages that must be taken into account when buying it.
The advantages of such a dress include:
- Quite simple, uncomplicated, but very effective appearance,
- Knitted fabric is pleasant to the body, does not itch, and does not cause any other discomfort.
- The material it is made of does not fade and does not lose its original appearance,
- The fabric is breathable and does not retain moisture.
- Vertical stripes on the fabric visually make the figure look slimmer.
The disadvantages of a noodle dress are more related to the types of figures that this outfit does not suit:
- It fits tightly to the figure and highlights existing flaws (belly, “ears” on the hips, full arms);
- In addition, knitted dresses require special care: when washing knitted fabric, it is better to use a delicate cycle with a temperature no higher than 40 degrees, it is better to iron knitted dresses with a lot of steam, exclusively from the inside, it is best to store knitted dresses folded on shelves, hangers can stretch out the shoulders and hem of the dress.
When choosing a noodle dress, special attention should be paid to the variety of styles, which also do not look harmonious on all figures.
- A popular style is a noodle with a neck - high or short. Dresses with a low neck are contraindicated for girls with a full, short neck. Visually, such a neck will make it even wider and shorter. A high neck creates a different effect - it visually lengthens the neck, makes it thinner;
- The noodle dress with open shoulders emphasizes the shoulder line, collarbones, and décolleté area. This style is not suitable for girls who would like to hide skin defects (redness, pimples, acne, scars, or tattoos), full arms, shoulders;
- A V-neck noodle dress accentuates the chest, making the look bold and daring. This neckline is often complemented by lacing: ribbons or laces. It is perfect for girls with medium and large breasts;
- Stand-up collars and cowl collars are the trends of 2018, which have not bypassed dresses. A cowl collar falling on the chest adds volume to the décolleté area, and a stand-up collar visually lengthens the neck.
Types of fabrics and materials
The classic knitted noodle dress is sewn from knitted fabric with a wide vertical stripe. This material is very soft, pleasant to the body, stretches perfectly, beautifully hugging the figure.
The composition of yarn for noodle fabric may vary: the most commonly used are wool, acrylic, elastane, viscose, and cotton.
- Fabric with the addition of wool has high heat-protective properties, it is ideal for the winter period. But at the same time it requires special care: drying at a temperature not exceeding 70 degrees and a special washing mode so as not to damage the wool fibers;
- Acrylic is called "artificial wool". Acrylic makes the surface of the fabric smooth, and the patterns and designs on its surface are clear. Knitwear with the addition of acrylic fiber is less likely to wrinkle, is pleasant to the touch, is not affected by adverse weather conditions, and dries quickly;
- Knitwear with added elastane stretches well, is not susceptible to dirt, is breathable, very light and at the same time wear-resistant;
- The main advantage of viscose fibers is that they do not electrify at all. In addition, viscose can be easily dyed in any color, it is natural and does not pose a danger to the environment;
- Cotton absorbs moisture well, and is even stronger than wool. Cotton-blend knitwear retains heat well, is breathable, but shrinks a little after washing, becoming denser and rougher.
Beautiful colors and shades
The choice of color of the noodle dress directly depends on the woman's color type, her figure and taste preferences. But there are also classic options that are suitable for almost any occasion:
Black
A black noodle dress is a classic, just like a little black dress. The combination of wide vertical stripes and black will visually reduce the figure by one size. In addition, you can choose accessories of any color for a black dress: red, blue, yellow or white. The contrast of colors will give the image a unique "zest", making it more memorable.
Beige
The beige noodle dress is also considered to be no less popular. It looks beautiful on brunettes and brown-haired women, but it can slightly widen the figure, so curvy ladies should be careful when choosing this color. Slender girls should pay attention to the beige knitted noodle dress. It will add volume to the chest and hips, making the figure sexier and more feminine.
White
A white noodle dress is perfect for the autumn-winter period, when you want warmth and comfort. Girls often choose white dresses for dates with young men, trips out of town and photo shoots. In combination with a brown belt and high-heeled ankle boots, the dress will look chic.
Burgundy
Burgundy is currently at the peak of its popularity. It has many shades, from which any girl can choose something for her image.
Gray
Gray is a very versatile color when it comes to combining with other clothes. It looks great with black, white, red or dark brown. In addition, from its variety of shades, you can choose the right one for any color type.
Blue
In 2017, blue or, to be more precise, its shade electric (bright blue) gained popularity. It is perfect for creating the image of both a blonde and a brunette. It will favorably emphasize dark hair or light eyes.
What to combine with
The noodle dress is a universal option for almost any occasion: be it a date, workdays or a festive celebration. You just need to know a few rules, thanks to which combining such an outfit with other clothes will become much easier.
To avoid making a mistake and choose a dress that will look good on your figure, follow these recommendations:
- Noodle dress made of fabric with added elastane is perfect for pregnant girls. This fabric stretches well, is pleasant to the touch, very soft;
- A long noodle dress below the knee is contraindicated for girls with short stature or disproportionately short legs. It visually "cuts off" the leg just above the ankle, making it 4-5 centimeters shorter, which reduces height;
- A noodle dress with a slit at the back or side is perfect for a romantic date or photo shoot, it will add sexuality and femininity to the image. For a winter outfit, the slit should not be more than 10-15 centimeters. Bare hips in winter weather will look inappropriate;
- Girls of short or average height should choose a dress that is knee-length or slightly longer to balance the figure and make it more proportional;
- A short sleeve noodle dress is suitable for the autumn-spring or summer period, it will look beautiful with heeled sandals, pumps or platform sandals;
- A dress with long sleeves is perfect for the winter period and will look appropriate both at a business meeting and at a birthday party.
If you don’t have much time to choose an outfit, but your desire to conquer everyone with your sense of style is endless, you can draw inspiration from ready-made looks using a noodle dress as the main element:
- To create an office look, the noodle dress can be combined with jackets or blazers made of thick, textured fabrics. Pumps and sandals with medium heels will perfectly suit this combination. Accessories - stud earrings or a watch on a wide strap;
- For a bold, unusual look, pair the noodle dress with a leather jacket, flat boots, and chunky jewelry in the form of chains or bracelets;
- For an autumn look, you can add a wide belt to the dress in the same tone or in a contrasting color, high-heeled boots, a coat with a zipper or buttons. A shawl or scarf tied around the neck in an original way will look beautiful;
- For a winter look, you can add leg warmers or thick leggings to the dress if the dress is above the knee. Leather gloves will be an original addition.
Using these simple rules, choosing a noodle dress and creating a wonderful look with it will not be difficult!
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