Lightweight outfits are often made from natural fabrics. A popular summer model is a cotton dress, complemented by accessories. The material used to make it seems too simple to some. But the convenience of cotton lies in the naturalness of the material. The body breathes, which means it sweats less. Many women love cotton for these properties. The modern fashion world has created a large number of models and styles of dresses based on this unique material. You can choose the most suitable one based on the model and features of your figure.
Material Features
Any dress made of chintz looks a little simple. Various accessories allow you to create romantic images or casual looks on its basis. The models are also distinguished by their convenience. Due to the naturalness of the material, chintz dresses are recommended for pregnant women. The sewing styles take into account the features of the figure of pregnant women.
Models for plump women are popular. The material is breathable, the body does not sweat in it. At the same time, this fabric is absolutely inelastic, so the models are sewn looser, which is suitable for curvy beauties. Dresses made of chintz are also sewn for children.
Free cut and natural materials are the main criteria when choosing children's clothing. Beautiful prints allow you to create cute dresses for girls without additional decorations, rhinestones and bows. Such dresses are suitable for kindergarten, for holidays or for visiting. The child is comfortable in such an outfit even at home. Since the fabric is natural, girls can play in such outfits even in the hottest weather.
Careful handling of clothes made of this fabric will extend the life of the item. When washing and processing calico items, remember the following:
- Delicate fibers are easily pulled out during spinning or using a centrifuge. Hand washing is the best choice. To simplify the procedure, it is recommended to pre-soak the item in a soap solution for 2 hours;
- To avoid damaging the structure of the fabric on the front side, it is recommended to turn the item inside out during washing. This should be done both during manual and machine processing;
- If the dress is not white, but with a print, it is important to remember that chintz sheds a lot. Colored items should be washed separately. In addition, the paint from this material washes out too quickly. Summer dresses risk fading quickly with regular washing, even if it is done by hand. To avoid these problems, it is recommended to use cleaning agents that do not contain any bleaching components, including soda;
- It is recommended to simplify the process of ironing a cotton dress for women by drying the items correctly after washing. Ironing natural fabrics is a complex process, and these materials wrinkle very quickly. To simplify the process, it is recommended to hang the wet dress on a hanger and leave it to dry in its natural position. After complete drying, the fabric is ironed.
Following these simple rules allows the fabric to last longer. Since calico easily loses color, proper care ensures the dress's marketable appearance throughout the entire period of wearing the outfit. Otherwise, the clothing quickly ceases to be suitable for use.
Popular models
Summer dresses made of chintz are the most popular. The fabric easily flutters with the slightest breeze. In addition, there are many possible styles, and the range of chintz dress models is constantly expanding. The most popular options are the following:
- Extended to maxi or shortened midi. In this range, there are a wide variety of options. Mini-length dresses made of chintz are less common, but maxi models have become especially popular;
- Flared models. There are more and more variants of flared skirts. Some of them reach the sun-flared or half-sun flared models. Some have additional fabric inserts only in the side and back parts of the skirt. The thinner the silhouette, the more voluminous the skirt is made. Models of chintz dresses that sit on the figure or are tight-fitting are rare due to the impracticality of use. Such outfits are often above the knee length;
- Models with collars and closed necklines. It is possible to close the neckline and even make high collars due to the lightness and naturalness of the material. Dresses with a polo-shaped top are also popular. Models with a deep neckline are quite rare, but with a round, oval or boat-shaped neckline, they are common;
- As for the color range, models with prints, polka dots and other patterns are popular. Fabrics with pastel stripes or large flowers have become popular. Geometric patterns are also common, but when making dresses, the material should be cut correctly. The same applies to materials with large patterns.
Although chintz is easy to care for, it is capricious in the choice of models, combinations and correct styles. Even standard figures should be combined with styles in a chintz dress. Owners of an hourglass figure are recommended to choose rare, but beautiful tight-fitting options for outfits. To emphasize a thin waist, it is necessary to add powerful accessories to it - a belt or a strap. A V-shaped neckline suits such girls.
Non-standard figures are not left out. You can sew a dress for a non-standard figure only after determining the type of figure and problem areas. The tips below will help any girl (regardless of the type of figure) choose the best option for herself.
Dresses for non-standard figures
An irregular figure is not an obstacle to choosing a colored outfit made of chintz. Fashionable dresses made of this material are made for women and girls with a variety of figures. A dress for the plump has a different style and flare than in sizes S and M.
Chintz dresses for girls are made according to the same styles that are intended for adults to wear. Only the sizes differ.
Chintz is now a material recommended for use in making outfits for non-standard body types. These types include:
- Full hips;
- Wide waist;
- Small breasts;
- Thinness;
- Rectangle figure;
- Full legs;
- Short torso;
- The figure is an inverted triangle.
Girls who suffer from thinness are recommended to choose outfits that visually increase the volume of the body. Such girls are recommended to strive to wear outfits that have a large number of folds of fabric, draperies and decorations. It is worth choosing sheath models, which are recommended to be complemented with jackets. The pattern on the fabric can be different. It is recommended to choose large, voluminous patterns or transverse stripes that add volume to the figure. Lush dresses are recommended to choose with a voluminous skirt. A large number of folds can start from the waist itself, but for a visual transition from the waist to the hips, it is recommended to use wide belts. By complementing the look with a jacket, you can present your figure in the most favorable light.
Those who have an apple figure, characterized by an undefined but wide waist, are recommended to choose outfits with a high waist. There should not be a lot of folds of fabric in the abdominal area, and the waist should not be decorated with a belt. The accent in the dress should fall on the hips and shoulders. A V-shaped neckline is recommended for such girls. Wearing cotton outfits with a jacket will help to visually distract attention from a wide waist. Even if the dress is summer, it is recommended to have a small sleeve to hide the pronounced fullness of the arms.
Those who have full hips need to focus on the waist and chest. This problem is faced by girls with a pear-shaped figure. It is characterized by feminine, but very voluminous hips and a small chest. In addition, the waist is very thin and pronounced. For such a figure, it is recommended to choose dresses of this length:
- Knee-deep;
- Below the knees;
- Just above the knee.
When choosing a dress above the knee, it is not recommended to raise the length of the skirt more than 3 cm from the knee. Otherwise, the emphasis will fall on thick legs and hips. Skirts can be either straight or flared, but a large number of folds in the waist area can visually add volume to already thick hips. The best option is flared skirts at the bottom. In this case, in the hip area, use as much material as is needed to cover the figure without creating additional folds, and at the bottom, create a light and flared style.
As for the materials, it is recommended to choose combined ones. In such outfits, the upper and lower parts are different. Girls with full hips are recommended to choose a bright upper part of the outfit and a muted lower part. The emphasis should be on the chest and waist line. Therefore, it is recommended to choose materials with large patterns for sewing the bodice. For the skirt, calm tones and dark muted colors are recommended.
Girls with small breasts but a massive lower body are recommended to choose a shallow neckline, but emphasize the neck with jewelry. A massive necklace or choker will visually make the figure proportional. A positive aspect is the use of drapery on the fabric in the chest area. If the fabric has voluminous decorations, such as rhinestones or sequins, they should be located exclusively in the chest and shoulder area. Strapless dresses are suitable for girls with small breasts.
Wearing strapless outfits requires the ability to wear a strapless bra. For those who do not have this experience, it is recommended to choose a bra with silicone straps.
Girls with a short torso are advised to emphasize their breasts and choose models that visually lengthen the body. The bra should be chosen so as to support the breasts well. If the breast size allows, it is recommended to use a push-up bra with strong support on the straps. But the dress should have a high waist. Skirts starting from the chest line visually lengthen the torso. It is also recommended to emphasize the neck additionally, using jewelry. They should be massive, but light and airy. Chiffon scarves, light multi-layered beads or airy necklaces will do.
As can be seen from the information described in this article, wearing cotton dresses became especially popular last season. This fashion will continue throughout the current year. Those who do not yet have a cotton dress are advised to take a closer look at the models presented on the modern market. This fashion was seen in clothing in the 40s, but styles, cuts and prints have changed over time. Studying the features of your figure will give each girl the opportunity to choose the most advantageous style and cut for her figure.
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