Dresses in Russian style - for a bright ethnic image

One of the modern trends is ethnic style, so the interest in outfits that were popular with our ancestors is now increased. Elements of such outfits have recently been actively used by famous designers for their collections. More and more women of fashion replenish their wardrobe with a dress in the Russian style. Why are such dresses interesting, what are they like and what are they worn with?

1. Making clothes from natural fabrics. For Russian-style dresses, cotton and linen are the most relevant. A fabric containing a small amount of synthetic fibers is also acceptable to make it easier to care for the garment.
2. Discreet cut. Deep neckline and overly short skirts are inappropriate for the Russian style. Dress should not be vulgar, as our ancestors valued chastity, shyness and femininity.
3. Elements inherent in the national costume. These include a printed floral pattern, a Gzhel and Khokhloma pattern, lace, sleeves in the form of "lanterns", hand embroidery, beading, decoration of the hem of a dress with an ornament, braid, a strip of fabric or lace.
4. A range of colors that include natural colors. Juicy shades of cranberry and mountain ash are combined with bright green, soft cream, pistachio, beige and others.

The main features of folk Russian style dresses are luxury and brightness, as well as beautiful decoration. Such outfits belong to ethno and folklore style. But, for all its beauty, a Russian costume should be comfortable and functional, which is achieved by a spacious cut.

A long, bright sundress worn with a white shirt is a primordially Russian outfit for a girl. The color of such a sundress was usually red, less often green or blue. They sewed a sundress from linen or cotton fabric, and for noble ladies - from brocade and expensive silk.

The style of the sundress suited the figure for both slender young ladies and beauties in the body. Due to the length and cut of the skirt, it was possible to hide the existing imperfections of the legs, and the voluminous sleeves of the shirt - full arms. In the decoration of the dress there was an abundance of various embroidery and needlework lace.

Dresses made from a lightweight natural fabric such as staple are perfect for a hot summer. They can be short, and long, and fitted, and very loose. Flounces and ruffles are often present in the decoration of such dresses, adding to the look of femininity.

A staple dress in national motives is created from fabrics with small or large ornaments. Such an outfit can have a neat collar and a small neckline. The sleeves of such staple dresses can either be absent or have different lengths. The styles of such dresses are very diverse and can be easily matched to any figure.

The following elements were adopted from the traditional female Russian costume for the creation of modern dresses "a la russe":

• Embroidery with geometric as well as floral motifs.
• Lace trim.
• Gzhel - painting in blue or light blue on a white background. This trim is often used to decorate wedding dresses.
• Khokhloma - floral patterns in contrasting colors (red, black and gold).
• Hemstitch.
• Loose shirt fit.
• Fringe at the hem, cuffs or collar.

Contemporary Russian-style clothes combine modern fabrics, national motives, and handicraft. Compared to the traditional puffy long sundress, the currently popular Russian-style dresses have thinner straps, the length can be different, there are no petticoats, and corsets can be used.

Although the traditional version of the Russian dress is a long model, nowadays there are also short dresses in national motives. It can be a laconic beige dress with hand-embroidered trim on the bottom, on the sleeves or on the chest, a lace dress with a floral print, or a bright cotton dress with hemstitching and an embroidered belt.

If you decide to choose a Russian mini dress, be sure to wear it with tight tights, since the Russian style does not allow deliberate openness and sexuality.

Feminine dresses of medium length in the Russian style are both fitted and with a flared skirt, with or without a collar, with sleeves of different lengths. The main highlight of such outfits is the traditional ornament, the use of embroidery or lace in the decoration.

The cut of long dresses in the Russian style can be very different. These are models of a shirt cut, and products with an A-line, and dresses with a high waist. They attract with their bright appearance and pretentious decoration. In such a dress, it is impossible to remain unnoticed at any event. Often, such a long dress is chosen for a wedding celebration.

• Large accessories look beautiful with a dress in the Russian style, for example, a large necklace or bulky earrings. The kokoshnik looks original.
• In a cool season, you can wear a muff or a fur coat with a Russian dress.
• A bright vest decorated with an ornament can be worn with a monochromatic outfit, and if the fabric of a dress is represented by traditional patterns, then a monophonic jacket or coat should be paired with it.
• Quite often, a scarf is purchased for a Russian-style dress. Depending on the style and style of the outfit, such a scarf can be woolen, lace or with an ornament.

Their use should be kept to a minimum. To create the image of a Slavic beauty, you can use stylized beads, bracelets or earrings.For example, choose wooden items decorated with painting to match your outfit. Also, the dress can be complemented with a belt and a scarf.

An excellent choice of a handbag for a simple Russian dress would be a product made of burlap, straw, dense fabric. On such a bag can be depicted floral ornaments, animal drawings or any other natural motives.

For light and airy models of Russian sundresses or dresses worn in the summer, you can choose ballet flats with floral decor or braided sandals with a platform. In winter, a Russian-style dress can be complemented with boots to match the main color of the outfit, as well as ankle boots trimmed with fur. If you wish, in the cold season, you can also put on boots, decorated with hand embroidery and fur trim.

His main goal when creating an image in the Russian style is to emphasize the natural beauty of a woman. The cheeks should be a little ruddy, the lips should be red, the eyelashes should be long and black, the eyebrows should be well-groomed and thick.

The best option for a hairstyle that suits a dress in the national Russian style is a braid. You can weave ribbons of different colors into it or put a pigtail around your head. Owners of short hair can be advised to decorate their hair with flowers instead of braids.

If you want a wedding dress in the Russian style, you can choose a snow-white dress with traditional ornaments, a long veil, a kokoshnik or a flower wreath, large beads. Complement the outfit, depending on the season, with a posad scarf or a vest with a fur trim.