Bell skirt
At all times, the beautiful half of humanity seeks to charm men, using a wide variety of seduction tools. Since ancient times, the main assistant of women has been nature - natural ingredients served as cosmetics and gave clothes.
A little later, when people learned how to make fabric, the court tailors, inspired by nature, created a chic dress with a skirt, resembling in its shape the most beautiful and delicate flower - a bell.
Peculiarities
A distinctive feature of the bell skirt is its style - flared from the base, it practically does not touch the legs. Due to this, the model is very popular in summer collections.
The fabric for this skirt is selected mainly in plain color, the number of seams on the model is minimal. This allows designers to unleash their imaginations in the use of various prints and accessories.
A bit of history
One of the first styles of the skirt was the bell skirt. In the 16th century in Spain, women of fashion began to wear lush, toe-length dresses that resembled a bell. The basis of the skirt of this dress was a metal corset. French women adopted fashion from Spanish women, but refused to wear an iron structure. This is how a bell skirt with hoops appeared - a crinoline.
The style of such a skirt was decorated with various precious stones and gold, therefore it was the privilege of only court ladies. A distinctive feature of that time was the train, by which it was possible to determine the wealth and nobility of the person who wore it. The longest train was rightfully worn by the Queen, its length could reach several tens of meters.
Over time, corsets have replaced skirts with more layers.And already in the twentieth century, the length of the skirt began to rapidly decrease, and today even the shortest - micro-skirts, can have the shape of a bell.
Who are they suitable for?
Girls who like to experiment with their style will appreciate all the possibilities that a bell-shaped skirt can give them.
It will help to visually give the figure a seductive hourglass shape, visually narrowing the waist and hiding narrow hips. But even for those who have them slightly wide, the bell is also spelled out - behind the voluminous fabric, figure flaws in the buttocks zone will not be so noticeable.
It should only be taken into account that in this case, the calves and ankles should still be thin, and the length of the product should not rise above the knee. In this style, the use of a wide belt will be very relevant - it focuses on the waist, making the overall look much more proportional.
For fashionistas who, due to their duty, have to observe a strict dress code, the bell skirt will become a real treasure. Depending on the length and color, it is perfect for an office outfit. In such a skirt, any woman will feel businesslike, stylish and elegant.
High-waisted
The high-rise bell skirt is perhaps the most powerful weapon of seduction. Today they are present in the collections of almost all famous fashion houses, which are constantly experimenting with styles and lengths.
A girl who decides to wear a short flared skirt with a high waist definitely needs to be sure that she is very slim, because even minor figure flaws in such a skirt will be very noticeable. And in any length below the knee, the high waist, on the contrary, is able to give the figure sophistication and emphasize the chest. A bell skirt with a high waist will visually increase growth, which is suitable for short girls, especially if they wear high-heeled shoes.
With folds
A pleated skirt is familiar to all girls since school. But today, many models of such skirts look very harmoniously not only on little girls, but also on quite adult girls and even slender middle-aged women. In them, they look a little flirtatious and childishly carefree.
When choosing a bell skirt in a fold, the type of figure and height are very important, and if you make a mistake in choosing a model, you can ruin the whole look with one wrong detail.
Owners of rectangular and inverted triangular figures can undoubtedly acquire skirts in a narrow fold. This style will add volume to narrow hips and they will look more appetizing. But this applies only to slender girls.
If the forms are a little plump, then the folds should be large, since the small ones fill the figure even more. But in general, the lines of the folds are still vertical, which, accordingly, with the right approach, slim and visually stretch the figure.
On an elastic band
Perhaps the most versatile skirt for all time will remain a skirt with an elastic band. This is truly a miracle thing that can hide or focus on the hips, emphasize the chest and highlight the waist line. All girls who prefer practicality in clothes are required to have such a thing, especially since you can sew it yourself from almost any fabric.
It will definitely not work to answer the question of what to wear with a bell skirt with an elastic band. It all depends on the length and color, the variations of which are great in our days. For example, a checkered skirt above the knee will look great with a knitted top or jersey T-shirt. From shoes, you can pick up sandals and grab a small handbag as an accessory.
The bell skirt with an elastic band most often represents the street style, which embodies freedom and spontaneity. That is why checkered shirts, lace-up boots, various leather bracelets and shoulder bags are perfect for such a model.
Length
In the past, the length of the bell skirt was standard to the mid-calf, but now designers around the world are revising this rule, due to which a large number of very different unique options appear. When choosing your level of length, you need to take into account that the length of the skirt is directly proportional to the slimness of your legs. Girls who do not have a wasp waist should take a closer look at high-waisted models.
Short
A short bell skirt is a great option for showing off your slimness to slender girls. If you look at pleated skirts, you can openly declare your sexuality. The thigh area will help to visually increase the curvy cut, and the wedge heel will make all the most seductive and feminine curves of your body visible.
A cropped skirt will help shorter girls look a little taller. In summer, such models will be most comfortable, they are ideal for walking with friends or shopping.
Midi
Knee length and below are great working options. Fitting into the office dress code, the midi bell skirt is able to fully satisfy the needs of business women of fashion.
The good news is that such models can be worn not only by slender women, but also by ladies in the "body". A skirt that covers the knees will hide visible imperfections of the body, and, in combination with a high waist, will make an advantageous accent on the chest.
Long
A bell-shaped floor-length skirt, depending on the style and accessories, is suitable both for everyday life and for the evening.
The maximum length will make it possible for girls with O-shaped legs to wear a skirt. By the type of physique, it is suitable for both slender and plump girls, because with the help of splendor, you can adjust the width of the hips. Also, a bell skirt to the heels can visually increase growth, but for this you need to choose models with a high fit and shoes with heels.
Popular colors
Of the most popular colors today, horizontal stripes can certainly be distinguished. In the style of the bell, they can be black and white, and colored, have different widths and textures. This style will look very harmonious on a date or dinner with friends, creating a veil of romance and femininity around you.
Bright monophonic models are suitable for stylish girls who are not afraid to make themselves known. For example, blue, pink or orange colors will make you stand out from the crowd. Monochromatic products are good because they can be diversified with various prints without fear of overdoing it.
The classic black color of skirts is the best fit for business style. But in the warm season, you really don't want to go every day in dark clothes, so in summer, even in a strict office style, skirts of light pastel shades are allowed, and designers are happy to use this.
Prints
In recent seasons, the undisputed leader, as mentioned above, is the streak. But the leopard print does not lag behind her, which goes well with the tight-fitting dark-colored top. Also on the first lines among prints, geometric shapes, polka dots and a check hold their positions.
Skirts with abstraction, which create color in the image, will never disappear from the catwalks. Flowers on fabric are also always relevant, especially in the summer seasons. But the novelty in the collections today is the ethno-style, the basis of which is comfort and simplicity.
Fashion looks
In the collections of Christian Dior and Oscar de la Renta, bell skirts are often shown in a volumetric style, with a train at the back and cropped at the front.
The trending color is pink. The Givenchy fashion house is faithful to the model with a clearly defined waist with a belt and a midi length. Audrey Hepburn demonstrates such a fashionable image in the movie "Roman Holiday".
Other fashion designers also use the inverted glass skirt in their collections, making it an increasingly must-have list for every fashionista.
What to wear with?
The versatility of the bell skirt is that it will look completely different in different interpretations.
The right choice of accessories, combined with the right garments, can present any woman in completely different styles.
A voluminous bell skirt will not look with a lush top - straight cut tops and blouses will be appropriate here. You can also wear simple turtlenecks, T-shirts and tank tops.
We must not forget that a bell-shaped skirt is a very bright wardrobe detail, and in order to avoid excessive pomp, emphasis should be placed on bright little things, such as a handbag, belt or beads.
Shoes with this model are chosen depending on the length of the skirt and the type of figure. If the skirt is knee-length, then a high heel is required, flat-soled shoes with a midi length can only be afforded by girls with a height above average.
Mini, on the contrary, provides only ballet flats or flat sandals. Depending on the style, classic pumps and even sports shoes are suitable for the bell skirt. The best way to complete the look will be volumetric jewelry.