Thanks to the cold climate of Northern Europe, a cozy style of clothing has emerged in the world – Scandinavian. Its involuntary creators – residents of the harsh land – brought their love for restraint, elegance, naturalness, modesty and maximum comfort to the wardrobe. The Scandinavian style in clothing is easily recognizable, it is given away by drawings of deer, snowflakes, Christmas trees, monochrome and a loose cut. The ascetic Nordic style is also appropriate in other countries with a cool climate.
Characteristic features of the wardrobe
You won't find Hawaiian shirts or frivolous neon dresses in a Scandinavian style wardrobe. All the attire serves one purpose - to keep you warm without attracting unnecessary attention. The ancient clothing of Northern Europeans covered the body almost completely. Little has changed since then.
Female
The Scandinavians' favorite basic colors are white, beige, cream, and gray. They are often combined with blue, red, green, or black patterns, creating a sharp contrast. Northern Europeans adore naturalness and matteness in both fabrics and colors. Wool, denim, and linen go well with jewelry made of silver, leather, wood, and feathers.
- In late spring and summer, ladies wear long skirts with frills, dresses and straight-cut sundresses. These items can be plain or with a floral or classic print. Following the traditional principle of layering, Scandinavians can throw a cardigan, jacket or elegant blouse with Norwegian stars over the dress;
- The main materials for the cold in Nordic countries are fur and leather. Short fur coats, sheepskin coats, hats and scarves with pompoms, coarsely knit sweaters, warm vests and fluffy fur boots make up the wardrobe of Scandinavian fashionistas for winter days.
The favorite footwear of Northern European women are boots with flat soles or wedges, their shafts are often knitted leggings with ethnic patterns. The bags here are voluminous, baggy, and colorful. Scandinavian style in women's clothing has recently been moving towards unisex.
Male
The modern Scandinavian men's wardrobe creates the image of a brutal hero. The main colors of clothing for reserved Nords are dark blue, white, brown, swamp, gray, black. Complementary details are terracotta or ocher. Also, the wardrobe of Northern Europeans is characterized by a straight cut, a minimum of decorative elements, dense textures and high-quality materials. Scandinavia for men represents functionality, comfort and conciseness.
- In summer, Northern European gentlemen wear T-shirts, classic shirts, light sweaters, turtlenecks and jeans. Their clothes contain a hint of light casualness, but there is no asymmetry, color blocking (a combination of bright colors) and flashy details. Moccasins and sneakers are typical summer footwear for Scandinavians. The descendants of the Vikings are athletic, which is reflected in their wardrobe. In particular, clothes for Nordic walking suggest comfortable trousers, sneakers and a sweatshirt of this style;
- The winter wardrobe of a Swede or Norwegian invariably includes a knitted sweater with deer, a down-filled puffer vest, a sweatshirt, a bomber jacket, a coat or a short fur coat. Winter footwear for men - ugg boots, boots or rough lace-up shoes - always have a thick solid sole. They are made exclusively from natural materials.
Children's
Children's clothing in Scandinavian style is a real find for loving parents. Warm, durable, cozy and practical, it also gives kids complete freedom of movement. Although designers preserve the main traditions of the style, they make some concessions for children:
- In addition to the famous deer and stars, on children's sweaters, mittens and hats of this theme you can see bunnies, bears, dogs, birds and even tigers. The drawings and prints on them, unlike adult models, are more distinct;
- The basic colors here are still the same - red, blue and white. But they are diluted with other fairly bright shades: mustard, pink, orange, mint;
- Due to its stylishness, the Scandinavian wardrobe is able to instill in children good taste and the ability to express their individuality through clothing. To do this, many brands combine adult fashion features with children's styles and delicate materials (viscose, cotton). Thanks to interesting models, children develop their own style from an early age.
Fashionable combinations
Scandinavian style clothing combinations for men "revolve" around the coat - the main element of the northern "dress code". It should be of good quality, made of 100% wool. Swedes, Norwegians, Danes always wear a coat. They skillfully combine it with a shirt and jacket, as well as with a sweatshirt or sweater. Scandinavians "made friends" with coats and military boots, and with sneakers.
The women's world of fashionable combinations is, as always, more diverse. Scandinavian style boldly breaks stereotypes and allows the following:
- Knitted sweater + chiffon skirt - this tandem brings a bit of summer and lightness to gray winter days. The skirt can be lace or silk, with a bell or pencil style, and the sweater - shortened or fitted, with a belt. In such an outfit, any lady will look playful and feminine;
- Cardigan + voluminous scarf – this choice of clothing will not only pleasantly warm you in the off-season, but also emphasize the softness of female forms. In a voluminous scarf, a woman will seem even more fragile and tender. Ideally, if the cardigan is also bulky or spacious. The image will be truly Scandinavian. The main thing is that the items match each other in color and fabric.
- Dress + leg warmers is a combination at the peak of popularity in 2018. Special sets have appeared on the market – sweater dresses with leg warmers. The colors and Scandinavian motifs of the items from one set are the same.
Dark chunky knit leg warmers are suitable for romantic young ladies. They can be worn with mini dresses and ankle boots with heels or wedges.
Popular brands
Practical clothing from the Nordic countries is preferred by young people with an average income who follow fashion. Here are the most popular Scandinavian brands:
- H&M – this Swedish company brings to life the ideas of democratic fashion. H&M is famous for the originality of its models, quality and naturalness of the materials used. Most of its items are made from organic cotton. Even show business stars work on the brand's collections, and Roberto Cavalli himself designed the clothing line for the mass market! H&M allows you to create both a casual and business look and complement it with accessories produced here;
- Acne Studios – Swedish fashion house Acne Studios produces men's and women's luxury clothing. The company creates durable clothing, shoes, denim and accessories. 20% of the fabrics used in its production are made of natural cotton. The peculiarity of Acne clothing is that it emphasizes the individuality of its owner. There are no flashy details that distract attention from the person;
- Filippa K is a Swedish company that produces elegant clothing from noble materials for men and women. All products of the brand, including shoes and accessories, reflect the latest fashion trends. The asceticism of these clothes is diluted by the inclusion of bright colors of the palette and trim with fluffy mohair. Things from Filippa K always form a clear image.
Thanks to their innate taste, resourceful Nords managed to create a unique trend in fashion, so beloved by aesthetes all over the world. Scandinavian style in clothing is closeness to nature, freedom of movement and an emphasis on the individual.
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