Chopin skirt: what to wear and how to sew
The most relevant models today are non-standard styles that can attract the attention of others. This, of course, is a chopin skirt. For an unusual look in everyday life, it will come in handy, creating an atmosphere of a fairy tale around you.
A bit of history
Due to its airiness, the Chopin skirt is very reminiscent of a ballet tutu. This association is not in vain, because it got its name from the stage.
The works of the great Frederic Chopin, staged on the ballet stage, never did without fluffy air skirts just below the knee. The dancers' costumes hid slender legs under a multi-layered skirt, only slightly revealing them during pirouettes.
Modern fashion trends, as you know, are very fond of borrowing interesting models from art and returning to the old, and the result of this we see today not only on the ballet stage, but also on the catwalk.
Who is it suitable for?
When choosing a Chopin model, you need to be guided in the first place by your complexion, because such a skirt is not suitable for everyone. Only on very slender girls will she look great.
Visually, the skirt adds volume, and if you think that your shapes are far from ideal, then it is better to consider another version of the skirt, for example, a single-layer bell.
Length
This model is sewn according to the cut of a sun skirt or a bell, most often from light and airy tulle.
The length of the skirt is chosen depending on the purpose. A short one is perfect for a fun party, shopping or a beach holiday, and a knee-length or slightly longer model would be appropriate for a romantic date.
As a working option, a chopin skirt is practically not suitable, with the exception of offices where the dress code is very loose or absent at all. In this case, the midi length is suitable.
The length of the mini has its drawback. Despite the fact that this style involves many layers, they tend to bounce when moving, which may not look very aesthetically pleasing. Such styles are suitable only for very brave and young girls who are not ashamed of their bodies.
Another nuance: a short skirt is worn only with slender legs. Unfortunately, owners of O-shaped legs can only afford a length no shorter than the middle of their calves.
Colors
Since a chopin skirt is a representative of the ballet world, it must have the appropriate color. As a rule, it is white, but gentle pastel shades are also possible - beige, opal, pink and the like.
But today all stylists unanimously shout about the non-standard in clothes, and that is why multilayer tulle skirts of bright flashy colors - purple, green, yellow, blue - began to appear on the catwalks.
If you prefer to stand out from the crowd and amaze others with your bright image - these models are created just for you.
What to wear with
A Chopin skirt goes well with regular T-shirts, with a variety of solid or colored tops, long or short sleeved blouses, as well as blazers and oversized sweaters.
The top can be selected in a contrasting or similar color scheme.
There are no restrictions in the choice of outerwear. Putting on a short fur coat, leather jacket or denim jacket will tell you the weather and the reason.
As for shoes, in addition to classic shoes, sandals with various weaves, girls often wear sneakers, rough ankle boots and boots under a Chopin skirt.
Depending on the style you choose, the bag and jewelry are selected. However, you can experiment here without fear.
Master class: how to sew from tulle?
If instead of buying a finished product you prefer to sew your own skirt yourself, then there is nothing easier! Collecting a chopin skirt is not at all difficult.
With the right choice of fabric and correct measurements, you can make an amazing skirt with your own hands, and it will in no way be inferior to store models.
The fabric from which the Chopin is sewn is very thin tulle. Its advantage over other materials is that it is able to give the finished product airiness and splendor, and its texture makes the fabric practically wrinkle-free. When choosing a color, it is better to give preference to gentle pastel colors.
To build a pattern, we take the "sun" or "semi-sun" model as a basis. The splendor of the product depends on the number of layers, so you need to buy the appropriate amount of fabric. The radius of the full circle is the length of the skirt, and the diameter of the inner circle is the half of the waist.
After the pattern is built and the details of the skirt are cut out, the only thing left to do is to put everything together.
For the belt, you can take a piece of elastic jersey, the length corresponding to the waist circumference. After facing the edges, all the layers of the skirt are sewn onto it one by one with an inner circle.
In order for the skirt not to slip off you, you can fit a wide elastic band on top of all the seams.
The lower edges of the fabric do not need to be processed, as tulle does not crumble. For a special chic, you can sew a large bow on the outside of the belt to match the skirt or make a tie.
That's all, your wonderful skirt is ready!
