Knitted dresses - fashion from Coco Chanel
The fashion for knitted dresses began to develop thanks to Coco Chanel. Unlike modern knitted dresses, the first models were created from dense material, did not stand out for a variety of shapes, silhouettes and colors.
Features and Benefits
Knitted material is very popular among fashion designers, and all thanks to its advantages:
- the fabric is versatile;
- wears well;
- has practicality;
- does not wrinkle;
- easy to wash;
- gives comfort;
- easily draped;
- hides figure flaws and highlights its advantages.
In a women's wardrobe, at least one knitted dress must be present, and preferably two.
Fashion models and styles
Direct
It is good to choose a dress with a straight cut for overweight women, whose figure does not require accents at the waist. Skinny women also need to consider this style if there is a desire to demonstrate the model features of the figure.
The straight cut of knitted dresses is often recognized by the wide neckline; geometric prints in bright colors are welcome.
Form-fitting
If you have slim figures with charming silhouettes, you are advised to choose form-fitting knitted dresses. A striking example is the sheath dress. It is characterized by straight lines and the ability to gently fit the figure. In such an outfit, unobtrusive sexuality is hidden, which will manifest itself only on a proportionally folded figure.
Modern models of such a knitted dress often have a contrasting collar. The finishing touch to this look can be high boots.
Year
Do you want to wear a comfortable, beautiful, elegant dress? Choose a knitted version with a fit of the year.
Trapezoid
A knitted a-line dress is very suitable for autumn and spring, when you can still wear a raincoat or fur coat, boots or ankle boots.
With drapery
Draped dresses are often chosen as evening wear. In the collections of designers, you can often find interesting solutions in the form of falling shuttlecocks, from which folds are formed.
A discreet but elegant option is a knitted dress made of several layers.
With sleeve
A knitted dress with sleeves combines comfort and style. Sleeves are harmoniously combined with fitted silhouettes, loose fit, case style and even with a flared bottom.
Knitted dresses with light sleeves, for example, chiffon, are gaining popularity, which can bring a contrasting component to the image.
For a dress with a free sleeve, no reason is required, the three-quarters option is suitable for a business look, you can go on a date in a dress with a flashlight sleeve.
With lace
Lace looks good on a black knitted collar-shaped dress. Such an image will certainly turn out to be feminine and romantic, and if you add a little pearls in jewelry, then many will envy your sense of style.
Free
A dress for every day can be free, but at the same time beautiful, conceal a share of elegance and a drop of charm.
Sports
Sportswear has now gone beyond sports-only clothing.
Often, knitwear is used to create dresses of this type, in which its practicality, unpretentiousness and comfortable wear are appreciated.
Simple
Even the simplest dress, if chosen correctly and appropriately complemented with accessories, will look original.
Striped
We all remember the rule of arrangement of stripes on a dress: horizontal ones add volume, vertical ones slim, and diagonal ones add dynamism to the image.
Bat
The real boom is characteristic of knitted dresses of the "bat" style. For fat ladies, this is a real salvation.
Tunic dress
A knitted tunic dress is characterized by loose sleeves up to the elbow level or a flowing fabric that resembles a "bat" in its shape.
For thin women, such an outfit can be worn with a belt to highlight the waist, and for overweight women, a tunic dress will help hide voluminous areas of the body.
Sweater dress
Knitted dresses are in fashion, which in their style resemble a sweater. A complex geometric pattern and unusual knitting patterns are appropriate here. In the cold season, you can wear jeans or tight tights under such a dress.
With pockets
Dress pockets are not only very comfortable, but also beautiful.
With a collar
The high neckline makes the knitted dress interesting and unusual. For winter, a more perfect outfit is not even worth looking for.
There are many collars available:
- recumbent;
- standing;
- in the form of soft waves;
- shirt form.
Your image can be strict and business, romantic or stylish.
With cut
Don't just dwell on the V-neck, although it is very popular for a knitted dress. Note the asymmetrical neckline or drop shape.
With smell
The good old wrap dress never ceases to excite designers and fashionistas. Therefore, every season several unusual models of such dresses appear at world shows.
Open
Choose a knitted open dress for a party or a summer walk - all girls will envy you and all men will pay attention to you.
Knitted
In the cold season, you want to wrap your body in something warm, soft and fluffy. So let it be a knitted jersey dress that will warm you, give you comfort and preserve your individuality.
With flowers and prints
If you like colored knitwear, then stop at spring prints. Choose realistic color images or abstraction, which is now becoming popular.
Combined
A dress made entirely of knitwear does not raise any questions, in contrast to the combined version.
With knitted inserts
Knitwear goes well with many fabrics, even with the opposite texture. This advantage is used by many designers who strive to make their dresses original.
With knitted top
A dress with a knitted top must be chosen carefully, based on the characteristics of your figure.
With a knitted skirt
An interesting combination gives rise to the use of chiffon for the top of the dress, knitwear for the bottom. The option is popular, but capricious in terms of fitting to the figure. Since two different fabrics are combined in one product, you need to achieve perfect harmony. Winter jersey cannot be worn in a similar dress.
With leather insert
A knitted dress in which the side panels are made of leather looks interesting and unusual. Such an outfit can be worn at least every day, combining it with boats and a leather bag that will repeat the material and color of the inserts.
Length
Long
The ductility of knitwear allows designers to create long dresses for summer. Popularity is typical for monochromatic but bright models or dresses with an unusual pattern.
Midi
Dresses with this length are used for casual style, which risks becoming the most popular this year. Knitted outfits in pastel shades with midi lengths are often used in an office style.
A short
Knitted dresses look great in a short version. Straight cut and fit, flared skirts, loose fit - all this is ideally combined with translucent, thin jersey.
Designers advise wearing contrasting, closed underwear under a short dress. You can often find a combination of a tight short dress with leggings.
Warm winter
For the cold season, it is good to have in your wardrobe a dress made of thick jersey with long sleeves and a wide collar that can replace a scarf.
In winter, cashmere dresses become relevant. This season, you should pay attention to the versatility of gray and brown shades.
For summer
Even in summer, you can wear a knitted dress that will fit your figure and even enlighten a little. Such an outfit may resemble an elongated T-shirt, have bright prints with floral motifs and asymmetrical lines.
On every day
For everyday use, you can easily choose knitted dresses. Tend to neutral colors, which will be diluted with interesting shoes and bright accessories.
Smart
Draperies can make an evening version of a regular knitted dress. It can bare shoulders, have an unusual decorative trim or a voluminous skirt.
Business
For a business look, a knitted dress is often chosen that meets some rules:
- midi length;
- pastel shades;
- lack of explicit details;
- lack of large pockets and defiant decor.
Evening
For evening knitted dresses, not very thick knitwear is chosen, which allows designers to embody their bold and sometimes unexpected ideas.
A long knitted dress with a bare back or outfits with a flared bottom look unusual. Most of all, dresses with a train are fascinating.
For full
A tunic dress can cover a small belly. It goes well with other things and accessories, is comfortable to wear and hides figure imperfections well.
If you have full hips, you should choose a dress with a belt to highlight the waist and a deep sharp cut on the chest.
For pregnant
A woman in position will be very good in knitted dresses.
There are several reasons for this:
- femininity of silhouettes;
- smoothing rounded shapes;
- softness of the material.
The preference should be given to models with an inflated or adjustable belt and folds under the bust. Explore options for transforming dresses that you can transform into many other outfits.
For winter, it will be good to purchase a woolen knitted dress with a cowl collar. Such models look good with warm tights or leggings and high boots.
Manufacturers
Belarusian
This country can be called a leader in the production of knitted dresses. Many designers have become loved by Russian women. The Panda brand constantly releases original models, Nova Line combines knitwear with lace and chiffon, decorates its models with shiny elements and embroidery.
Anastasia Mak mostly specializes in the production of large models. Materials from foreign manufacturers prevail in DeVita models.
For classic models, turn to Lady-Line.
Ukrainian
In Ukraine, many designers of women's clothing work with knitwear. André Tan has many successful models in the assortment. Under the Cardo brand, new models of knitted dresses are constantly being released, which overshadow many other creations from foreign brands.
Oksana Karavanskaya every year amazes the whole world with her enchanting and unpredictable outfits, among which there are many knitted dresses.
Turkish
It is not for nothing that knitted dresses from Turkey are highly valued in many countries. The local craftsmen demonstrate the high quality of their models, provide a wide range of styles and use different colors.
Pay attention to knitted dresses from your wardrobe, there are sure to be creations of Turkish masters.
Italian
Italian designers are the real masters of knitted dresses. Many of them are already presenting their creations in Russia. Dresses from Roberta Redaelli attract attention with their unusual manufacturing technology, which retains elasticity, the ability to stretch and keep the shape of the knitted material. And the Bramante brand always uses the special Triploritorto yarn. It is thin but strong and durable.
The work of designers is aimed at creating comfortable and comfortable outfits. The same cannot be said about the Via Delle Perle brand, which creates luxurious outfits from knitwear. They shine and sparkle from the abundance of rhinestones and stones.
Dress decoration
The dress, which you are tired of, can be updated and made interesting.
There are several options for this:
- creation of ruffles;
- placement of bows;
- decoration with fabric flowers;
- embroidery with beads;
- lace.
Pick one for yourself and don't go overboard with shiny elements. Let the shimmer effect be only slightly noticeable, in this case the image will be mysterious.
If handicraft is not your element, then you can use jewelry. Natural stones and metal products look good on plain, modest dresses. A romantic look needs flowers and rhinestones. Don't be afraid to combine a knitted dress with belts.
Colors
The choice of clothing color should always be based on the characteristics of the figure and appearance, especially for knitted dresses. The material's ability to fit the figure will reveal all the flaws that others do not need to know about.
Black
It seems that the black jersey dress has magical properties. And how else can you explain the fact that it looks perfect on every figure - the slender body becomes even more ideal, and the fullness is hidden.
Choose ankle boots or comfortable boots - the image will be harmonious and comfortable. In the off-season, you can add a jacket from their jeans, leather or suede to the dress. Add lace, sparkly décor or bright elements for a dignified evening outfit.
White
White is good for summer, so the choice of style is huge. For chilly days, choose a sweater dress or a model with a gradient color scheme.
To form an office look, you can take a white dress with a wide collar as a basis, complement it with black elements that will highlight the whiteness of the main outfit and create contrast.
Do not forget that a white, and especially a thick knitted dress will make you look fat.
Red
Bordeaux color gives the knitwear an interesting touch, makes a woman mysterious and spectacular.
Green
Depending on the color, the green knit dress can be worn for a variety of purposes. The colors of lime, mint, bottle glass, a combination of blue and green are in fashion.
Blue
The blue dress looks fresh in spring. This outfit will serve as a bright accent in your wardrobe.
Yellow
In a women's wardrobe, bright things must be present, so let it be a yellow knitted dress. You can easily find a reason to wear such an outfit.
When choosing additional elements, we recall the classic combinations of yellow with black, blue and green. For work, we complement the yellow dress with a white jacket, and the color of fuchsia, red and blue will fit into the evening dress.
Gray
If you are bored with a black dress, then a gray knitted dress can become the basis for many looks.
Beige
Natural shades have flooded the collections of fashion designers. The beige knitted dress will remain popular for a long time to come.
Blue
Blue is popular throughout the year. Only its shades change slightly. Dark blue dresses will fit well with a business style. Sports dresses are often blue in color. To create a harmonious look, you can choose red, black, white or silver accessories.
Pink
Romance is embodied in knitted dresses of soft pink shades. It can be casual or smart.
Brown
The brown color in knitted dresses is embodied in various interesting variations. One of these models can be a substitute for a basic black dress.
Purple
It is easy to become a bright and memorable person - for this you need a purple jersey dress. The density of the fabric will determine the season this outfit is suitable for.
What to wear with
Capes and cardigans made of the same material can be matched to a knitted dress. Long gloves, leggings, tote bags, thick tights can all be used to complete the look.
Various shoe options are well suited for a knitted dress. Pumps are a universal classic version, boots will go well with sweater dresses, and for an evening dress it is allowed to choose neat sandals and shoes.
Tights
Tight tights or knitted stockings are worn under knitwear. This rule can even be considered a classic that applies to knitted dresses.
One knitted dress will not be enough for you, because it is difficult to choose only one model from such a large assortment.
I always used to think that any fabric is jersey: D