Ethnic clothing style
Ethnic style in clothes attracts with its originality and versatility. It doesn't go out of style and inspires experimentation. Ethnic style provides for the ability to reproduce the typical features of the national costume in a modern way.
Features and characteristics
Ethnic style is different from other fashion trends. It has characteristic details of the national costume. This fashion trend has ancient roots and borrows ideas from the past.
Ethno style is multifaceted and has many directions. This is the culture and national traditions of different countries, expressed in clothing. When creating a unique image in ethnic style, you can use a specific direction or its individual elements.
Creating a unique set in ethnic style implies knowledge of the culture of a particular nation, cut features, the use of materials and their decorative elements.
Clothes in ethnic style are comfortable and free of cut. It is aesthetic and practical, does not hinder freedom of movement, is convenient and comfortable to use. Clothes of the wardrobe are made of natural fabrics that do not irritate the skin and do not cause discomfort during use.
This style is often the choice of stars. His fans are Katy Perry, Naomi Campbell, Jennifer Lopez, Aishwarya Rai, Janet Jackson, Madonna, Nicole Richie, Penelope Cruz, Shakira.
Certain rules are inherent in ethno-stylistics:
- bright colors;
- variegated colors;
- flowing silhouettes;
- femininity, independence, modesty;
- natural materials;
- styles with a pronounced belonging to a certain area;
- an abundance of accessories and decor;
- striving for harmony with nature;
- originality and originality of the image.
Varieties of ethno-style
Among the wide variety of fashionable style trends, several trends stand out. To understand what an ethnic style in clothing looks like, what it is, it is important to have an idea of the main features of each ethnic style direction.
Country
This style has elements of Indian culture and a bright cowboy theme. The favorite shades of this trend are brown, sand, cream and burgundy. Often the image is diluted with monochrome paints or splashes of white, green and yellow.
Sets often consist of suede, they are generously decorated with fringes, embroidered with beads, bugles and combined with chintz blouses and leather vests. Referring to schematic images (elements of cave painting) allows you to plunge closer into the world of ethno-Indian theme.
Style accents can be fringed tops, leather pants or shorts, dresses and loose-fitting skirts of different lengths.
The western theme is also supported by accessories: tote bags, Stetson hats and cowboy boots. The products of this line are made from cotton, natural leather, wool and denim.
Indian image
India's ethnic style is unusually vibrant and traditional. The palette of shades is varied, it allows you to choose clothes taking into account skin color, eyes, body type and fashionable moods. Today, products made in orange, mint, pink, golden, olive, green and blue tones are relevant. Crimson, red, purple colors are no less popular. Products in this direction are made of silk, linen, cotton, chiffon and satin.
The elements of the costume often become the accent of the image. Usually, a long dress or skirt with a geometric or floral print is taken as a basis, complemented by harem pants. Tunics, short tops, draperies will look no less interesting. Ideally, if the set turns out to be multi-layered or asymmetrical. Stylishly and appropriately, you can complete your bows with sandals or sandals.
African ethno
The ethnic image of Africa is distinctive and extravagant. Its color palette is bright, variegated and distinguished by a variety of prints. Products of natural colors are relevant (clothes in sand, blue, red, marsh, terracotta, coffee shades and their combinations). A distinctive feature of the style is the absence of monochromatic clothing.
Shorts, trousers, sundresses, dresses and skirts of different lengths can become striking elements of the African ethno-style. Tunics, blouses, cardigans decorated with different weaves and traditional trimmings are no less distinctive. Natural textiles make clothes comfortable and comfortable to use.
Textile colors can have floral and floral themes, geometric shapes and abstract motifs. Particular attention is paid to animalistic patterns and massive decorations. These are all kinds of necklaces made of metal and wood, bracelets, pendants in the form of animal fangs and claws, as well as accessories made of genuine leather, headbands. The famous African braids will make this set recognizable.
Arabic set
Arab ethno does not accept the demonstration of the female body, but it looks incredibly feminine. The elements of the national costume fit well into the modern ethno-style and are very popular. The perfect accent of the ethnic set with an Arabian motif is flowing, loose-fitting floor-length dresses.... They go well with skinny trousers to match the dress.
Asiatic
This ethno-style has its own characteristics. This is the richest culture, luxurious national costumes, thought out to the smallest detail. When creating an image, it is important to choose the right color.The most exquisite ensembles are performed in white, black, raspberry, pink, orange, yellow, blue, green and gold tones.
The most popular are kimonos and dresses made of the finest silk or cotton with satin weaving, as well as multilayer sets. The perfect item in ethno clothing is necessarily made in a floral print. Blooming sakura and chrysanthemums are the favorite theme of the drawing.
A typical example of the ethno-style of this trend is a narrow long dress with a stand-up collar, a tunic dress with wide voluminous sleeves, a-line and rectangle clothing. A wide belt, a belt at the waist and clogs must be present in the image.
Greek motives
One of the most gentle directions. It is based on things made in pastel shades, as well as white and gold. In most cases, items of clothing are monochromatic and decorated with sparkling fittings. This line is characterized by flowing and translucent materials (chiffon, silk).
Such images look romantic and elegant. They "breathe" the feminine principle. If a girl chooses this style, it is worth taking a closer look at a floor-length dress with a high waistline, marked with a shiny accent of sparkling rhinestones or crystals. The dress can be on thin straps, without them, asymmetric cut.
Ideally, if the style provides for folds, draperies, V-shaped neckline. Often in the image there is a wide belt, a pendant, a diadem or a special hoop with an elastic band, with the help of which hairstyles in the Greek style are created. Relevant accessories of the bow are open stiletto heels, as well as sandals made of numerous thin straps and weaves.
Russian ethno-stylistics
The Russian ethnic image is recognizable, from color to embroidery, printed ornaments and traditional decor inherent in Russian national costumes. In addition to cotton, linen, wool and silk, clothes can be sewn from satin, rough cloth, velvet and lace. Quite a few wardrobe items are lavishly decorated with embroidery and fringes.
Such things are inherent in red, black, white, green, gold, terracotta and sand shades. Products can be monochromatic or with patterns, among which floral and plant themes are more relevant. Such a wardrobe includes outerwear made from sable, ermine, marten, and silver fox fur.
Among the things in ethnic style, there is always an A-line dress or sundress and a bell skirt with a decorated hem. The choice of accessories is also rich: these are all kinds of bright scarves, hats with fur, kerchiefs, bags with embroidered ornaments, braided sandals, pumps, ankle boots with fur trim.
Fascinating Egypt
A variety of bright colors are considered the basis of ethno, among which the most relevant are white, gold, blue, yellow and red colors. The drawings belong to the ancient culture of the country. These are ornaments with hieroglyphs, stylistic images of animals, pharaohs, scarab beetles, pyramids, lotus flowers, less often there is a print - a white strip with gold.
The priority is the combination of white textiles and gold trim. In addition to jewelry, the golden hue is also found in shoes, which are graceful sandals.
The clothes are characterized by a laconic cut and free forms. It is comfortable and practical. Products have a cut trapezoid, rhombus and rectangle. The dress can be semi-fitted or pretentious, asymmetrical (one shoulder). Tops, sheer capes and shorts are welcome.
In the production of products, you can combine different textiles in one product: silk with suede, linen with velvet.
Basic elements
In order for the image to be appropriate, it is important to correctly combine the items of the ensemble. Styles from different countries cannot be mixed. When creating a bow, it is important to think over all the elements so as not to overload the style.
Elements of modern ethno-style:
- T-shirts with fringe, print, thematic pattern, traditional ornament, slogan, expressing freedom of thought and state of mind;
- a long sundress of a free cut (Russian, with shades of hippie style), its multi-layered combinations with other things;
- tunic of different lengths with ornament or embroidery, with drapery or simple cut, textile or knitted;
- fringed ponchos and capes with geometric, abstract or stylistic prints;
- dress of different lengths with traditional ornament or embroidery;
- tunic dress with embroidery at the collar and on the bodice;
- loose-fitting jackets and blouses with ethnic motives and expressive texture;
- colorful long skirts in a gypsy or African style;
- massive jewelry made of wood, metal, large beads, semi-precious stones, beads, feathers (bracelets, baubles, earrings, beads, necklaces, necklaces).
- Accessories (hats, belts, headbands, leather or suede shoes).
Fashion sets
A modern ethnic look should be eye-catching, but not completely colorful. It is important to emphasize the dignity of the figure favorably without overloading the woman's bow with an abundance of color and jewelry.
Choosing an Indian skirt with a floral print, it is better to combine it with a plain top in a light soothing shade. One or two elements of a national character are quite enough to indicate that a set belongs to a fashionable direction.
This summer, the focus is on high-waisted floor-length dresses and loose tunics, which can be complemented by light sandals with thin straps that braid the shin.
The Slavic ethnic style of the season is represented by a floor-length skirt, combined with a straight-cut blouse. A tunic dress with thin straps and bare shoulders can be complemented with a multi-layered accent on the neck: a combination of beads from stones, beads and a pendant. Woven sandals round off your look.
An original ethno-image can be created from a short snow-white top and a long skirt with silk embroidery along the hem and belt. You can harmoniously add ethno notes with the help of an openwork elongated suede vest with perforation and volumetric texture elements. Sandals and a small bag with a long fringe round off the look.
If you want the originality of hot Africa, choose a long orange dress with a stylized plant print - just what you need! Deep cuts on the sides with lacing so there is no stiffness in movement. Hanging tassels of fringed laces and open shoulders will be the highlight of the dress, and to complement the look, it is better to wear a pair of bracelets in the shade of the dress pattern and simple sandals.