Long skirts

Just a few decades ago, appearing in public in a short skirt, you were doomed to become the center of everyone's attention - it was such an extravagant and daring act. Today, the situation has changed radically, and the miniskirt has become a common occurrence, which is difficult to surprise anyone. Long skirts that have existed on the periphery of fashion for many years, on the contrary, are now at the peak of their popularity.

Long skirts are so different! They have an incredibly rich history, which is why there are dozens of styles of maxi skirts: from laconic, loose silhouettes, to lush, "complex models". See, for example, how different a strict pencil skirt and a flirty year-old skirt are.

The undoubted advantage of long skirts is that they are suitable for women of all ages and sizes. A long skirt is the best alternative to trousers. It perfectly hides the problem areas of the lower half of the body and allows you to move freely, while remaining feminine and elegant.

Let's look at some of the most interesting and stylish varieties of maxi skirts:

• A-silhouette. A skirt with a small flare from the waist is a simple, but at the same time spectacular model; loose fit, lightweight, thin fabrics are what you need for summer.
• Sun and half sun. Wide, fluffy skirts with a lot of folds.In expanded form, they represent a circle or a semicircle, respectively.
• Pencil. Not every girl will decide to wear a very narrow, tight-fitting skirt. However, if you are not afraid to emphasize the hips - go for it, because this model looks just amazing.
• Year. The iconic skirt features a mermaid silhouette created by a wide flounce at the hem. The upper part of the skirt hugs the hips. This style is only suitable for tall enough girls.

Since floor-length skirts are in great demand today, a huge variety of all kinds of models are presented in stores and fashion catalogs. Among such a wealth of choice, you will surely find a suitable option. In summer, the color of the skirt comes to the fore, so models of incredibly beautiful, bright, saturated shades appear in clothing collections. Don't like monochromatic things?

But the color of the skirt is not the only thing that matters. Pay attention to models with unusual cut. These can be wrap skirts, skirts made from many gussets, pleated skirts, or layered skirts.

Depending on the material used to sew the garment, long skirts can keep you warm or, conversely, cool. Therefore, a suitable maxi skirt should be chosen for each weather season.

In winter, the most important thing is to keep yourself warm. In most regions of our country, the climate is not at all mild, so we have to warm ourselves for several months, often sacrificing beauty. Woolen trousers, sweatpants, warm jeans replace your favorite dresses and skirts for a while. But you really want to feel like a girl even in winter!

Here, long skirts made of dense, "winter" fabrics - wool, drape, cashmere, tweed, as well as synthetic materials with the addition of natural wool fibers, for example, angora - can come to the rescue.

Spring is a transitional period, when warm clothes that are boring for a long winter are gradually giving way to lighter and more elegant outfits. With the onset of warmth, girls rush to pull out short skirts and dresses from wardrobes, which not only women of fashion themselves, but also representatives of the male half of humanity have missed.

However, the weather in spring does not always allow you to flaunt open legs. Therefore, maxi skirts should not be discounted. Spring models are made from less dense fabrics, such as knitwear or denim. In addition, the color scheme of spring clothes is brighter and more varied.

In summer, long skirts look no less impressive than bold mini skirts. Perhaps the point is in the use of beautiful, airy fabrics, or maybe in unusual, rich colors of outfits. One way or another, but the maxi skirt is one of the main trends of the last few summer seasons.

Summer models are sewn from thin, mostly natural fabrics - cotton, linen, chiffon, viscose, lace, etc. Natural materials absorb moisture well and cool the body in hot weather.

When autumn comes, you have to give up light things, because the season of rains and piercing winds comes. Long skirts in warm, joyful colors will help prolong the summer feeling. In the fall, in no case should you deny yourself bright colors: feel free to purchase maxi saturated shades in your wardrobe: orange, yellow, green, blue.Pay attention to slightly muted, but deep tones: wine, ocher, mustard, etc.

Color is a highly effective tool for fashion and style. The color of the outfit greatly affects the perception of your image, so it is important to learn how to extract all the possible benefits from it. The choice of clothing color depends not only on current trends, but also on the format of the event you are planning to attend and on the type of your appearance. Consider the most popular and interesting color schemes for maxi skirts.

A long black skirt is a rather specific thing. She can evoke the most controversial associations: from mourning vestments to solemn evening dress. One thing is absolutely certain: the abundance of black makes the image overly gloomy. Therefore, a black skirt should be combined with clothing of a different color. These can be light or bright shades. The classic combination of "white top, black" bottom is suitable for formal events or for a festive occasion.

The long white skirt, which favorably emphasizes the figure, looks simply amazing. Even if you have to wash it after every exit, the beauty is definitely worth it. White models usually belong to summer clothing collections. They go well with open tops to show off tanned shoulders and arms.

A red floor-length skirt is a very bold, but also very successful solution. In such an outfit, you will definitely find yourself in the center of attention, so you can choose it for the most important events in your life. Depending on the color and material of the garment, the red long skirt may look completely different.

For example, a tight skirt made of silk or velvet in rich red is the choice for the most solemn moments. A wide skirt of a muted shade made of matte, dense fabric can become an element of an office outfit. Flying skirts made of fine fabrics in bright colors are an informal outfit for warm summer days.

Blue is the most restrained and calm of all of the above. Although not a neutral color scheme, blue has a calming and calming effect. The color blue is preferred by confident people who are able to think sensibly and make informed decisions.

However, the ability to influence the state of mind is far from the only advantage of blue clothing. In addition, blue is one of the hottest colors for the new fashion season. It has many beautiful shades - from sky blue to bluish black. A blue long skirt is sure to be one of your favorite staples in your wardrobe.

Green is back in vogue after years of neglect. This time the vibrant shades of green have given way to muted, deep tones. Green maxi skirts in rich shades were at the peak of popularity in the last fashion season, but even now they are not going to give up their positions.

To stand out from the crowd, pay attention to things of rare shades, unusual cut or texture. Look for styles with contrasting or sheer panels, draped skirts or asymmetrical hemlines. You can combine green not only with white and black, but also with other bright shades, for example, with purple, red, pink, blue or yellow.

Long skirts have retained their popularity for several years in a row, and in the coming season, fashion couturiers have not offered us anything fundamentally new. Pleating, free silhouettes, bright shades, floral ornaments remain relevant.

The composition of things with which the maxi skirt will be combined has slightly changed. Now these are clothes of completely different styles - from classics to sports. Long romantic skirts are worn with short tops, sweatshirts, sneakers, jackets, sweatshirts and other clothes that, it would seem, do not fit here at all. However, the combinations, oddly enough, turn out to be quite harmonious and, undoubtedly, original.

• When choosing a long skirt, try it on along with the shoes you plan to wear. Maxi skirts look good with both high-heeled shoes and completely flat soles. However, the length of the skirt should be different for each of these options.
• Chubby girls should give preference to models with a minimum number of folds. Fluffy skirts will only make the lower body heavier, while loose, flying silhouettes, on the contrary, create a feeling of lightness and weightlessness.
• When choosing the top of a set with a long skirt, you need to follow one important rule: the more voluminous the skirt, the narrower the top should be, and vice versa. A tight-fitting top looks good with voluminous skirts, and a looser one with narrow ones.

Long skirts are suitable for young ladies of different builds, but for petite persons there is a risk that the length of the maxi will make them even lower. Therefore, Thumbelina girls should remember a few basic rules for choosing long skirts:

• do not buy models with a horizontal pattern;
• the distance from the edge of the skirt to the floor should be a centimeter and a half;
• the skirt should be exactly in size for you;
• a skirt on a yoke or on a high waist will visually make you a few centimeters taller;
• wear long skirts with high heels or platform shoes.

Long skirts are a wardrobe item that can be paired with a wide variety of items. Do not limit your imagination to simple T-shirts and tops: models on the catwalks have long been demonstrating the most incredible, but harmonious combinations of things.

Denim shirt? Hooded sweatshirt? Warm vest? Why not! A maxi skirt can be a great pairing for any of these things. The harmony of the image is made up of little things, so be sure to support the combination with accessories that match the style.