What follows from this? - You should live
Sew sundresses and light dresses from chintz.
- Do you think all this will be worn?
- I believe that all this should be sewn.
Yu. D. Levitansky “Dialogue at the New Year’s tree”
Chintz sundress with daisies- the smell of a flowering meadow, the buzzing of bees, the taste of fresh milk and the coolness of the springs in the lake. These are ciphers of childhood and youth codes that remain for life.
It has been more than 10 centuries since linen fabric was invented in India, for the production of which bolls of a bush - cotton - were used. The fabric was dyed with natural dyes. The imagination of the dyers, apparently, knew no bounds... That’s why the fabric was called “sitras”, which means “variegated” in Sanskrit. In Russia, the name “chintz” was assigned to this fabric.
And the fabric became popular in the truest sense of the word. Since the 18th century, due to the low price of goods, even the poorest segments of the population could afford new clothes made from chintz.
For a more complex cut, it is better to choose plain fabrics. You can diversify it with lace trim or jewelry made of wood or metal.
For women with an hourglass figure, it is better to emphasize the waist with a belt. And it doesn’t matter what size the “watch” is. In the absence of a “watch,” the waist can be accentuated on the line where it should be. This is not difficult to do with any details: belts, pockets, flaps, cuts, fabric patterns, etc. If the waist is “drawn”, then those around you begin to see it.
Ankle-length sundresses are the latest trend summer seasons. This is practical and allows women of any age to hide possible figure flaws. A long sundress will be relevant on a summer evening.
A light short jacket made of cotton, denim or linen will help complement it. IN in this case it should be remembered that than long dress, the shorter the jacket.
Sundresses or sundresses have always been popular. Here, too, transverse ruffles at the bottom are acceptable, but only slightly gathered, and not reminiscent of gypsy skirts.
And for the biggest beauties
Women with large arms and shoulders are better off opting for wide bodice straps that hide unnecessary physiological convexities and concavities. Or wear your favorite sundress with a short-sleeved knitted T-shirt that hides the contours of your body.
With a corpulent figure, the silhouette can be “drawn” using relief lines– both the cut of the parts and contrasting trims sewn into the vertical seams of the parts. The visual “vertical” can be drawn by using a row of contrasting small buttons with a fastening in the front from the top to the hip line. The fabric should not have a very large or small pattern. It is better to opt for fabrics with an emphasis on bright color in medium size prints. High-waisted sundresses will help hide extra pounds on your stomach and hips. The owner of problem legs can be saved by the long hem of a sundress.
How and where to wear it?
A cotton sundress is, first of all, comfort. Therefore, shoes should be light and comfortable. Flat, wedge, heeled - each leg has its own height of harmony of comfort and beauty.
In hot weather it is convenient to wear clothes made of natural materials. After all, even the most beautiful synthetics do not allow air to pass through, which means it will be hot and uncomfortable. Among the most popular materials for sewing summer dresses is chintz. This is a rather thin and summer material, the basis of which is cotton. Chintz can be printed or plain-dyed, but for women's summer clothing the first option is more often used.
Nowadays, chintz dresses have regained popularity. Both children's clothing and models for adult women are sewn from this material.
Many people believe that chintz is a Russian invention. But this is an erroneous opinion, since in Russia this material began to be produced only in 1755, but in India this type of fabric has been known since the 11th century.
At first, chintz belonged to the category of expensive materials, since patterns were applied to the fabric using hand-printing methods. Later, when fabric production was completely mechanized, this fabric became accessible to the general population.
Initially, they were used exclusively for dyeing fabrics. natural dyes. Russia has launched the production of calico calico, famous throughout Europe. It was a patterned fabric with a bright red background.
After chemical dyes began to be used in calico factories towards the end of the 19th century, the colors of fabrics became brighter and more varied.
Chintz gained incredible popularity during the Soviet years, summer dress made of chintz was in the wardrobe of every representative of the fair sex, from babies who had barely learned to walk to pensioners.
Styles
Photos of models of dresses made of chintz show that mainly two types of models are sewn from this material:
- summer light dresses and sundresses;
- clothes for the home.
Moreover, all models of chintz dresses have common features - a simple cut. When sewing chintz dresses, they do not use draperies, do not make deep necklines or provocative cutouts. The outfits turn out to be romantic, modest and childishly cute.
Country style chintz dresses are especially popular. To sew them, fabrics with small flowers or polka dots are used. Characteristic features of the style are a fitted bodice and a flared skirt. The length of such a dress usually reaches the knee. Sometimes a frill of white embroidery or lace is sewn along the hem of the skirt.
Dresses of a simple cut made of chintz with long skirt. They have a loose fit and a mandatory accent at the waist in the form of a wide belt with several rows of elastic or a strap. Long sundresses made of chintz are also popular. They are often sewn with a multi-tiered skirt using companion fabrics. You can take fabrics in the same color scheme, but with different patterns, for example, with large and small floral patterns. Or use fabrics with the same pattern (for example, polka dots), but different colors.
A cute home dress made of chintz should have the simplest cut possible. It can be sewn in the form of a Russian shirt with a one-piece sleeve or a robe with a button fastener.
If the figure is not perfect
Models made from chintz are also perfect for overweight people. You just need to choose the right fabric color and style. It is not recommended for overweight people to use fabrics with large and catchy patterns, but small floral prints or polka dots are good choice. You can use striped chintz, you just need to cut out the details so that the stripes are positioned vertically, this visually elongates the figure and makes it slimmer.
The most flattering style for plus-size women is a simple A-line dress; you can also use high-waisted dresses or sheath-cut models.
What to wear with?
So, for the summer you need to buy or sew at least one chintz dress. What can you combine it with to create a fashionable look?
Let's start with shoes. It is best to wear a light cotton dress with sandals with low heels or wedges. You can also choose open sandals or ballet flats.
If it gets colder outside, a chintz dress can be complemented with a linen jacket. For fitted models, you need a short jacket to the waist. If the plate is straight, then you can wear it with a jacket that reaches the hip line. The duet of a dress and jacket will be complemented by a light silk scarf to match the dress.
It is worth choosing large jewelry for dresses made of chintz. Massive jewelry with natural semiprecious stones or wooden beads and bracelets. However, you need to know when to stop and not try to wear a full set of massive jewelry.
If you choose beads made from large beads or a massive pendant on a chain, then no more jewelry is needed; the most you can afford are suitable stud earrings (studs). If you decide to wear a wide bracelet on your hand, then you will need to give up jewelry on your neck.
Dresses in rustic style can be complemented with summer straw hats. These can be wide-brimmed models or boaters.
Fashionable looks
Using chintz dresses, you can create a variety of fashionable looks.
- For a summer walk. A simple sundress in black and white check, cut diagonally. The model has an A-shaped silhouette, a high waistline, indicated by a drawstring with a cord threaded through it. The look is completed with brown wedge sandals, a red bracelet made of wooden beads and a beige bag.
- On a date. Fitted dress with small floral print and flared skirt. A wide frill of snow-white lace is sewn along the hem of the skirt. The waist is emphasized with a white narrow strap. The look is completed with light-colored low-heeled shoes and a small handbag with a long strap.
- To the party. For a party, you can sew a retro dress in the style of the 50s from bright red chintz with white polka dots. The dress is sleeveless, with a tight-fitting bodice and a half-sun skirt. The waist is emphasized by a belt made of satin fabric. The set is completed with white classic low-heeled shoes. The hairstyle can be decorated satin ribbon to match the belt of the dress. To complete the retro look, you'll need short lace gloves.
What exactly should be in the closet, wide open to amazed eyes, craving that very feeling that pierces right through: “Oh my God... Beautiful and fashionable!”
New look in a new way
Corset dress with circle skirt in new look style
Chiseled figure, refined silhouette. Sloping shoulders thin waist, fan skirt. Style new the look was too charming not to remember it again in the 21st century. Note the subtle V-neck, raglan sleeves, covered buttons and flared sun.
Coat dress
Coat dress with slits and ballerina skirt
A new word in the dress code is a strict office dress in the form of a coat. The priority is dense fabrics that hold their shape well and define the silhouette. Classic colors and discreet Prince of Wales check make it ideal for the office. The style can partially or completely open the arms, and then the coat dress can be elegantly combined with blouses, turtlenecks, and tops.
Shirt on your shoulder
The shirtdress seems to have stayed with us for a long time. With each season, it changes slightly in length and width, from straight to flared and strives to acquire either large pockets, contrasting details, or an asymmetrical cut. All this, however, does not prevent it from remaining the same practical and impeccably versatile outfit for every day.
Asymmetrical length: keeping up with fashion
Loose silhouette
Oversized dresses, tunics, boho-style models and simple bag dresses do not restrict movement, but surround the figure with light waves of draperies. It is in this dress that you need to walk out of May with a flying gait right into the June noon. Nowadays sundresses have been added to this image Greek style and balloon dresses with pleasant curves. Interesting option balloon will be obtained in combination with wide belt. The apotheosis of the fashionable expanding universe was floor-length overalls wider across themselves.
Skirt square
A dress with an uneven hem decorated with four corners - the so-called square skirt - is an undoubted hit of the season. Despite the strict cut, this work of sewing art looks quite lively and original. Especially if the bottom edge is decorated with lace.
Another popular option for an uneven hem is the mullet - a hemline shortened in front, turning into an elongated version at the back. Looks especially impressive on full skirts, tunics and robes.
Dress in section
Another novelty of the season was a two-piece dress. It looks like they forgot to sew the cut-off dress at the waistline. Yes, they left it that way - the bustier is separate, the skirt is separate, but the set creates a wonderful total look with a feeling of non-randomness and thoughtfulness. Looking at you in such a set, it is clear to everyone: you have prepared and are ready.
In black
And we can’t escape anywhere, anywhere from this... elegant black dress - on a summer evening, with its floor-length length, it looks especially intriguing. IN everyday version black color is optional - graphite can replace it. The silhouette is loose, the fabric is cotton or linen. And if you have already acquired a black leather dress, you should walk it at every opportunity.
In linen style
Thin straps make this dress linen style unusually touching
Silk, lace trim and thin straps - a seductive slip dress is a sin to hide under outerwear. And it itself can hide little from prying eyes. The most intriguing models deliberately emphasize the bust and are made in a corset style. At the same time, lingerie-style dresses are effectively combined with thick fabrics, thick knitwear and materials with a relief texture. You can wear them with stiletto heels and heavy army-style boots.
Possible options
Complex draperies and asymmetrical cuts - there is room for your imagination to run wild
On a hanger, a transformable dress can look like a carelessly wound rag with flaps hanging limply. You will break your head until you understand how to put it on; even the sales consultants cannot help. But such models come with visual instructions on how to construct an evening dress in ten sizes from a rag of a complex design. possible options. Transformable dresses radically change their appearance thanks to complex hems, unusual draperies, original fasteners and hidden buttons. And this is a pleasant opportunity to look new every time.
And other special effects
- Stripes. The most hit print. They can be found in any composition and any variants.
- Cell. Cheerful “Vichy” or reserved “Prince of Wales”.
- Flowers. From forget-me-nots to orchids - all roses come to visit us.
- Multi-layering. We easily put on a sundress over a top, T-shirt or shirt. We combine the dress with trousers or bloomers. We belt it all with a shirt, tying the sleeves around the hips. In addition, the shirt can be tied around the shoulders.
- Drapery. Soft pleats are often arranged in clever asymmetrical designs, adding elegance to the outfit, and in other cases making the look light and carefree.
- Cutouts. Curly and asymmetrical, deep and not very deep. They decorate the back, décolleté, appear on the sleeves and somewhere else.
- Asymmetry. “Curved” necklines, “lonely” side slits, one-shoulder styles and complex cuts that do not imply mirror-like precision in the placement of the material. “Asymmetry and oddness are the basis of beauty,” say the Japanese.
- Transparency. Something weightless made from light fabrics - taffeta, lace, the finest silk, openwork knitwear, sparse cotton. Shy people are allowed to reduce the degree of nudity with petticoats, lining, a cover with straps, as well as tight closed underwear corset type.
- Perforation. Cutwork, sewing, guilloche or hemstitching as a discreet alternative to full transparency.
- Pleated. Graphic pleats on the skirt or trim in several tiers - pleating makes the outfit non-trivial and carefully thought out.
Shuttlecocks in several rows merge into a single composition
- Shuttlecocks. Yes, yes, they still excite the eye. Flounces, frills and scallops can be narrow and prim or lush and categorical. They have the right to decorate any part of the dress!
- Multicolor. It's simple: choose a fabric that brings together all your favorite colors and shades at the same time, and enjoy life! We leave monochrome to the strict followers of the classics.
- Knitwear. Small knitted inserts or completely knitted fabric in summer dresses they look lively and... treacherously round out the figure. Fashion is insidious!
- Puffy sleeves. Everyone's favorite lanterns or flared ones that resemble wings. With frills or puff sleeves. All in order to draw all eyes on you with a slight movement of the hand.
Lace, ruffles and one puffy sleeve: fashion allows for such one-sidedness
