Balloon skirts

Lovers of a free cut should pay attention to an exquisite and extraordinary balloon skirt. Its creator is Pierre Cardin, who in each model tried to embody the shape of a vase.

So, in 1964, he introduced the unrivaled balloon skirt to a wide audience. She has an oval silhouette, which is very similar to a flower, but only upside down. This style has a lot in common with a tulip skirt, but the main difference lies in the cut and large volume.

A balloon skirt is an ideal solution for a tall girl with a slender figure. But owners of curvaceous forms can also afford this style, the main thing is to choose the right model:

• girls with a triangle figure should give preference to models with a midi length to hide wide hips;
• girls with an inverted triangle body type can choose a balloon skirt to, on the contrary, increase the hips, create harmony between the top and bottom.

This style is distinguished by the absence of rigid forms, it does not fit the hips and legs, therefore, it gives femininity and harmony.

A balloon skirt should be abandoned by overweight women of short stature, since it will only emphasize the fullness, the silhouette will look clumsy.

The balloon skirt has a free cut, but its peculiarity lies in the fact that it is gathered at the top and bottom with the help of a ribbon or braid. Designers offer mostly short lengths.

The product can be smooth or tucked from the bottom to the middle. Some models of this style have pleats in the pleated skirt, which can be both small and large.

Today, designers use a variety of fabrics in sewing this style of skirt; jersey, silk, satin, gabardine, and, of course, denim deserve preference.

A balloon skirt can become an irreplaceable element of an image in a business style, in everyday or evening wear. Some models are even included in bridal collections.

The variety of models in this style is simply mesmerizing and amazing. Each girl will be able to choose an original, stylish and feminine skirt.

For example, models with a high or low waist are in great demand, which allow you to hide figure flaws, emphasize the waist line.

Many skirts are decorated with draperies, which can be on the sides, back or front. Models with patch pockets look pretty nice, although there are options with hidden ones.

The balloon skirt can be presented in different colors; when choosing them, you can completely rely on your taste. However, the most popular colors are dark tones: brown, black or blue.

Many people prefer burgundy models, rich and deep.

For a hot summer, you should give preference to pastel or sandy tones. Snow white skirts will also look unforgettable. Designers suggest combining two colors. Black and purple, gray and turquoise looks like a beautiful tandem.

The balloon skirt looks expressive, attracts the attention of others, so it should always be the main accent in the image. This cut is great for embodying styles such as retro, vintage, boho or romance. Some models fit perfectly into the French style.

A distinctive feature of the balloon skirt is a loose fit. And you should always choose a tight-fitting top for the spacious bottom, because this is the only way to avoid the spherical silhouette. You can combine T-shirts and blouses, sweaters and jackets with this style.

A stylish strap can become a fashionable accent. It will accentuate the waist line, but it must be in the same color as the skirt, then the waist will appear narrower.

If you want to create a business look or are going to a gala event, then you should give preference to classic stiletto shoes. For a summer walk, you can pick up shoes without heels.

In cold weather, over the knee boots will be an excellent addition to the balloon skirt. For short girls, you can visually lengthen the silhouette by wearing a skirt, tights and shoes of the same color.

The balloon skirt can be used to embody a variety of bows, so it looks great with different accessories. For a party, it is worth picking up a dainty small handbag and expensive jewelry.

For daily use, the purse should be larger for ease of use, and the choice of jewelry is more modest.

Girls who lead an active lifestyle prefer denim balloon skirts, and also choose maxi length models. To embody a bow in a casual style, it is worth combining a balloon skirt with simple T-shirts or blouses.

First you need to decide on the splendor of the model, the use of the pattern depends on it. In the tailoring of this style of the skirt, the pattern of the semi-sun or the sun is used.

To sew a balloon skirt correctly, you need to know its peculiarity, which consists in the different lengths of the upper and lower skirts.

This style is a mix of two skirts: main or top and bottom or lining. To create a pattern for the main skirt, you need to take a semi-sun or sun model.

Next, you need to grind all the side seams. After that, you can proceed to the connection of the two skirts, which is carried out along the hem.

The bottom of the main skirt should be carefully trimmed to the width of the bottom one, and then sewn on a typewriter.

After that, the underskirt must be put on under the main one. If desired, the belt of the lining by ¼ part of the circle can be rotated relative to the belt of the main skirt. This technique will help create a subtle screw-like twist effect.

Next, both skirts should be sewn at the waist. You can use a yoke to decorate the top of the model.