Black tunic
A black tunic can rightfully be called a must-have for every fashionista, because it is not only versatile, but also looks very stylish in the right combination.
Models
A tunic is considered to be something between a dress and a shirt, a loose-fitting product without fasteners. However, there are many styles that are related to tunics and other types of clothing. They can be with long or short sleeves, with a collar or round neck, deep cuts, hoods, lacing. The length and the degree of fit also vary.
The most popular models are tunic blouses and tunic dresses. The latter can act as an independent wardrobe item, or, depending on the length, be combined with other clothes. In the warm season, you can safely look for a knitted tunic-sweater, and for the summer - transparent, lace, openwork models that can be worn on the beach. However, tunics made of translucent materials are also worn in urban settings, the main thing is to choose the right underwear.
Black tunics can be either more classical, strictly look, or sports or evening, richly decorated. High-waisted flared models are suitable for those who want to hide problem areas, or for pregnant women, since nothing will put pressure on the tummy. Slim fit for going to a festive event, for business meetings and work. Tunics with an asymmetrical cut are widespread.
Length
The standard length of the tunic is mid-thigh. However, this is not the only option. They can be shortened (up to the hips), medium (up to the knee) and elongated (up to the calf). Maxi length is popular this year, that is, floor length. With such tunics, it is best to choose high-heeled shoes so that the hem does not get dirty on the ground and does not interfere with walking.
Textile
Since tunics can be designed for any event and season, the choice of materials is quite extensive. The most popular, of course, are natural cotton and linen, silk, knitted fabrics. Polyester, satin, chiffon, georgette are no less common. This year's trends brought into fashion things made entirely of leather, velvet, wool (both large and openwork), lace, guipure. Sometimes materials can be combined and used as separate inserts on sleeves, necklines, pockets, and hem.
Decor
For tunics, many decorative elements of various categories are used. Inserts in other materials such as mesh or lace. All kinds of stones, beads, beads, bugles, sequins. Rhinestones are especially common, because with the help of their beautiful, unobtrusive shine, you can create an incredibly romantic evening model.
Tunics with embroidery and voluminous decor - applications, bows, ribbons, flowers - are considered fashionable this season. More non-standard, but spectacular decorations - fringe, feathers, fur. Separately, it should be said about the print on the fabric, since it is not uncommon that it is the main property of the product. Recently, print has become a common decoration technique. Thanks to the genre and stylistic variety of prints, a huge selection of original clothes is achieved.
The trend of the season is ethnic, especially oriental, motives. Patterns, ornaments, stylized flowers and animals. Floral patterns of any style are also not only widespread, but also fashionable this year. It can be either large single flowers, contrasting in shade and especially prominent on a black tunic, or small ligature with leaves. And finally, animal prints are still in vogue, and on black items they can be found on individual elements.
No less often, full-fledged drawings and pictures are applied, and not patterns. These can be characters from movies, comics, cartoons, Mickey Mouse is especially popular, or images of animals and real people.
What to wear with?
Black is one of the basic colors, and therefore the most versatile of all. Black tunics will be equally stylishly combined with monochromatic things in bright or delicate shades, and with variegated ornaments. The most classic will be the combination of a black tunic with white trousers, a red skirt or blue jeans.
A tunic dress is worn independently with shoes, sandals, ballet flats, and more sporty and casual models with sneakers. In the cool season, you can wear with warm tights, leggings, leggings, and choose boots, boots, boots from shoes.
Most often, tunics are combined with jeans, trousers of different cut, shorts, skirts, leggings, capri pants. If the tunic is flared, then the companion item should be tight-fitting. Trousers and jeans of a free cut, fluffy skirts will harmoniously look only with fitted tunics for a figure. If there is a desire to put on a sleeveless tunic in the cool, then there may be a shirt or blouse under it. As in the case of a tunic-dress, any footwear is possible, the main thing is to choose a pair that matches the style.
As for outerwear, the tunic can be worn under a leather jacket, raincoat, coat, cardigan, jacket, the main thing is that the hem of the tunic does not look out from under the edge. From jewelry, gold or silver items, bijouterie are suitable. However, if the tunic itself is decorated with decorative elements, then other accessories should be modest.