Types of dresses in the Greek style, their characteristic features

Modern trends are radically changing the national outfits of different nations of the world. The same thing affected the Greek dress, which in 2018 has a number of distinctive features. You need to know them in order to correctly combine the outfit with accessories and other clothes.

Characteristic features

A dress in ethnic Greek style is a good option to diversify your style. The obligatory positions in the structure are light fabrics, flowing folds, which Greece gave to the world. Based on this cut, they combine with other details.

The models of current dresses in the Greek style are perfectly complemented by trendy manicure. It plays a big role - it is worth choosing refined, light tones.

Due to such a combination, it is possible to achieve the image of a Greek goddess. The fabrics used in the construction of the style should be airy. The trim used is massive.

You can crochet a Greek dress using special patterns. They are based on twisted spiral patterns. Carefully select clothes to match shoes - they should be in the same style.

Evening dresses in the Greek style are characterized by maximum length. The color scheme can be any. The chiffon product is also advantageous because it is convenient to use. It practically does not wrinkle, it is easy to care for.

Varieties of style

Photos of different styles will help you consider dresses in the Greek style. When choosing, you should rely on the figure of the owner. The most popular models are:

1. High waist. This is a feature that emphasizes the neckline. This option is suitable for different types of figures. The green product, due to its color, makes any cut elegant;
2. To make the ancient Greek model relevant, a new element is the addition of silk fabrics. They are used to sew loose garments that do not highlight individual areas of the body;
3. The Greek dress is suitable for pregnant women - it fits loosely around a belly of any size. It is practical to wear, and looks elegant for a pregnant woman;
4. The model with sleeves is sewn both with completely closed and with cut-out shoulders. White floor-length dresses in the Greek style are complemented with airy, loose sleeves. But for plump girls, such an image will be a disaster, since it will increase her volume several times.

Length

For a Greek style dress in 2018, it is allowed to use different length options. Based on the needs of a woman, the following positions are chosen:

• Short - suitable for thin girls;
• A floor-length dress is used for any figure - the pattern of a Greek dress of this type is popular both in everyday life and for holidays;
• Dresses below the knee should be used by plump girls - it will hide all the flaws and improve the perception of the image.

The length should be related to the shoes a woman wears under a Greek dress. Choose light and bright sandals. They should be open - with thin straps. As for the heel, both flat soles and stilettos are appropriate here. If the outfit is short, then you should not wear high heels. This will cheapen the image and only add vulgarity.

Despite the fact that this is a summer clothing option, it is often complemented with capes. They protect against sudden changes in weather. Its length should match the outfit, the overall style of the image.

How to Choose Dresses for Different Events

When choosing things for a certain situation, you should correctly play up not only the accessories, but also the hairstyle. The dress is suitable for the following options:

1. For medium hair, it is best to use twisted curls. They are twisted like a bun, some strands are left free. Flowers, tiaras with stones, preferably bright colors, are woven into them;
2. The hairstyle for long hair is more complex. The curls are curled and can be either laid out in a bun or left free. Part is secured with a bright hair clip or removed from the face with a tiara;
3. For a short haircut, curling the hair is best. After that, they are decorated with accessories.

In order to emphasize the created hairstyle, the neckline is opened. There are thin straps or a circular seam, decorated with gold or silver inserts. The styles of Greek dresses always retain their authenticity thanks to the metal. It is sewn in where the belt or neck is:

• Wedding — it will not be a problem to find a white dress in the traditional Greek style. The standard color combination is white and gold. Snow-white fabric is used for the main background, and inserts are made of gold. These can be straps for fitted styles, cape edges or a headband along the neck. Greek wedding dresses in the classical sense should be an example of femininity and style. These are long, loose styles that can be either straight or fitted. Hairstyles are chosen more restrained — with hair pulled back into a bun;
• Graduation - such holidays always fall in the summer, and therefore you need to pay attention to light models. A Greek-style dress is suitable for graduation, regardless of the chosen length. In order to get a gentle image, you can use blue fabric. A product made of red fabrics looks impressive - all possible shades of this color. Graduation dresses of Greek styles are advantageous in that they are suitable for any figure. Due to the different length, color of the fabric, its density, they vary the style. A hairstyle for a dress will help to play up the appearance;
• Another formal event — the Greek version of such a product is developed based on classical forms. In this case, they play with decorations and color. Evening dresses in the modern Greek style have the following features: dark and calm shades of blue, green, black; shiny stones — for embroidering the material on the chest, waist and bottom of the product; a large number of decorations — bracelets, brooches.

The Greek evening dress is characterized by denser fabrics. Capes for cool weather are sewn separately.

If the item is needed for an event that takes place during the day, it is better to resort to light materials. The fabric should set the tone for the perception of the entire style. The accompanying accessories and shoes depend on it.

 

Plus Size Models

Women who wear large sizes should definitely have such an outfit in their wardrobe. A dress in the Greek traditional style for plus size women is usually made based on the body type.

Inverted Triangle	It is necessary to emphasize the waist, visually reduce the shoulders. Then the collar is made as a cape, opening the collarbones and freeing the fabric.
Pear	The problem here is wide hips and narrow shoulders. The ideal would be to open the chest and cover the hips with a loose pleated skirt. The product should be long.
Apple	The waist area should be marked with a collar with a necklace and a belt on a narrow area.
Rectangle	The asymmetrical tailoring allows you to hide flaws both at the bottom and at the top of the figure.

For a Greek style maternity dress, there is one limitation: it should be highlighted at the top of the belly. This way, you can avoid piling up the mounds and increasing the volume.

You can reduce the visual load on a large figure with the help of colors. Dresses made of blue, purple and black materials allow you to hide fullness. You should not choose a short product - it will only increase the size of a woman's clothes

It is quite easy to choose a product of the same style that the Greeks wear. Ethnic motifs add authenticity, and a large number of models allow different girls to wear them. Depending on the type of figure, they choose the decor and accent in the sarafan. But the basic positions remain universal for everyone.

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