Shawl dress - simple cut and originality
It's no secret that the image of a modern woman should be bright and individual. Since the days of the USSR, women of fashion have learned how to create unique dresses from scarves. The reason for this was the shortage of beautiful dresses. Initially, scarves were simply tied in a certain way, thereby creating a kind of sundress. Later, real trendy dresses were cut and sewn from colorful scarves.
Advantages
- A variety of colors allows you to choose an outfit for any event - from everyday life to any celebrations.
- The presence in the wardrobe of a dress made of scarves is an indicator of good taste and reveal your individuality.
- Only natural fabrics are present in the scarf manufactory. These are cotton, silk and wool.
- Possibility of combining with other materials.
- Incredible lightness of materials.
- Ease of self-sewing.
- A budget but beautiful version of the dress.
Styles
The presence of bright prints, floral motifs in scarf dresses makes casual and formal clothes unique and colorful.
Dresses usually have a simple cut. This is due not only to the color, but also to the size of the scarf.
They sew from light fabrics:
- sundresses with straps or with an American armhole;
- tunic dresses;
- cases;
- trapezoidal dresses.
Warm woolen shawls are relevant in cold weather, and therefore straight or A-line dresses are closed. They are decorated with collars, rigid folds, lantern sleeves, and long or loose-fitting sleeves.
Length
If there are slight restrictions in the cut of a scarf dress, then this does not apply to the length. The longer the perimeter of the scarf, the longer the dress will be.
So there are plenty of options to create the desired image: a mini outfit will present beautiful legs to others, a knee-length dress will emphasize the modesty of nature, and a maxi length will add elegance.
From silk scarves
Colorful, iridescent silk is the best summer material to feel free and sexy.
The latter is achieved through an open back, bare shoulders, an asymmetrical skirt and a plunging neckline.
It is believed that dresses made from silk scarves originated from summer capes - pareos. They fit perfectly and look great.
From Pavloposadsky
Pavloposad shawls are always up-to-date and timeless classics. Printed colorful motives and floral ornaments are the decoration of Pavloposad shawls.
The masters of the Pavloposad shawl industry to this day delight with their original patterns. They are constantly being modernized, but, nevertheless, they retain their stylistic traditions. The background is often done in black, red, dark blue and white.
Models from Pavloposad shawls are the most intricate options for dress execution.
The density and large size of shawls allows you to come up with complex models and bring them to life.
Accuracy of sewing is an important component of the couturier's painstaking work on an outfit.
You can't wear such a dress on the beach, but for an evening celebration it is ideal.
Long and short A-line dresses are also suitable for various themed photo shoots.
The assortment of dresses with a bright colorful texture in the style of "a la russ" will allow you to look differently at the outfits of everyday life.
How to make
Do you want a unique summer dress made of shawls? Try to sew it yourself. This will not make you much work and some fabulous costs.
What is necessary? A pair of scarves of your choice and sewing tools. You don't need to have any special sewing skills.
To sew a simple summer dress from scarves, you only need to lay a few lines along the shoulders and one line on each side. Most importantly, this dress will become an exclusive item in your wardrobe.
How to tie
If you do not want to resort to the sewing method, you can make a summer dress by fixing the scarves with knots. Yes, it’s the knots! And this method is also very reliable and original. For example, wrap a scarf around the body, and carefully tie the ends under the chest.
In fact, there are many options that are suitable for a summer pareo and a beach dress.
Regardless of whether you buy a ready-made dress or create with your own hands a sundress from shawls in a folk style, a modern fluffy dress or a mermaid with a train, the brightness and extraordinary texture of the material will make things that we used to wear every day or put on in a special way to “sound” in a new way cases.