A-line dress

Who was the pioneer of A-line dresses? Naturally, fashion trends were dictated by French designers - Christian Dior was one of the first. He showed the world the dress of this cut. In the collection of 1955, he showed women a jacket with a skirt to the knees, visually creating a silhouette of a trapeze. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent also picked up the fashion for trapezoid dresses in his spring collection.

The dress bag covering the chest and hips belongs to the hand of Cristobal Balenciag.

The “partial openness” of mini-dresses with flared hem was liked by girls and women of the 1960s. The trend of the time was geometry: trapeze first, and then futuristic forms. British designers John Bates and Mary Quant suggested to the girls, why they could not refuse - the length of the mini. Stunning dress-mini symbol of that era.

Initially, A-line cocktail dresses did not cause such a boom, but closer to the 70s, when the slogan “Freedom” sounded everywhere, light, trapezoid dresses became incredibly popular. For many, wearing a tight dress was a dream, to which there was only one way - to go on a diet. And now there is an opportunity to eat as much as you want, as long as the dress is short, then anyone can argue with the legendary Twiggy. Style icons of the time Twiggy and Jackie Kennedy preferred to wear just such a dress. And today, women of almost the whole world choose A-shaped dresses!

Such outfits often have a solid cut and a soft or hard skirt, such as the dresses in the photo. Traditionally, A-shaped dresses are sewn without sleeves, opening shoulders, or with short sleeves, less often with long ones. The collars of A-shaped dresses are very diverse: stand-up collar, turn-down, shark collar and many others. The skirts of A-type dresses can be decorated in various ways: ruffles, trains, draperies.

A little black dress with an A-silhouette in your wardrobe will become a dress for all occasions. It can be worn both in winter and summer. On a warm summer evening with ballet shoes or sandals, and in winter with boots.

This dress easily hides flaws, whether it is the fullness of the legs or hips, low or high growth. This is the main advantage of such dresses. Therefore, at any time of the year, at any event you will be attractive and charming in an A-line dress.

A-line dresses are perfect for all types of shapes. These dresses easily hide figure flaws. For example, due to the smooth transition of the cut from the shoulders to the hips, you can hide those extra pounds. Low girls will seem slimmer, and tall girls dress will give elegance. Girls with a "pear-shaped" figure will hide the flaws of full legs, with the figure of a triangle the girls will visually balance the silhouette, thanks to the flared bottom of the skirt.

The simplicity and elegance of these models is suitable for every day. When choosing a casual dress, you need to pay attention to the color scheme - the outfit should be nice, not motley colors. You can complement the image with a variety of accessories.

Dresses with long sleeves help hide the fullness of the hands. Sleeves can be laced or made of thick fabrics. Long sleeves or flashlight sleeves are perfect for slim girls. The sleeve ¾ will hide the fullness of the upper part of the arm and open all your beautiful wrists.

Today, short dresses are a trend.Chubby girls are happy to wear A-shaped dresses, as they can hide the extra centimeters of waist and hips. Low and thin girls in a short dress look sleeker and prettier. Short bright dresses are perfect for summer walks. And moderately short, discreet outfits can be put on to work.

Floor-length dresses are perfect for a variety of celebrations, be it a party, a graduation party or a wedding. Romantic image created by the silhouette of the dress, will amaze everyone around. But even with the most luxurious dress we must not forget about the choice of accessories.

Austere, sophisticated, elegant color, of course, black. With the help of a black dress it is easy to hide those extra pounds, make the image mysterious.

Black dress is perfect for a festive event, especially if you add an image with accessories or trim. For example, a light silk scarf or a luxurious shawl will make the image more interesting, as well as ribbons in dress decoration.

Purity and romance of white color will make your image more tender. Thanks to the A-shaped cut, the dress in white color will not give you those extra pounds.

The use of bright details, such as gems, sequins, lace, will make your image unforgettable.

Choose a white dress for a wedding? By choosing an A-type dress, you will look like a real queen. Lace and white are perfect for flowing lines of such a dress.

Want more attention? Then the red dress will help you to attract the enthusiastic looks of men.

To give restraint in the image fit trim with flounces or ruffles.

Heavenly color, the color of the sea - a great solution for a summer dress made of light fabric. The combination of different shades in the form of a smooth transition, the most popular trend.

The choice of fabric for the A-shaped silhouette is huge: a silk dress will add a romantic prostate and femininity. The dress from sateen will give to your image severity and well will be suitable for a daily dress. Brilliant materials, for example, an atlas should not be worn by full girls.

The owner of the dress, with a rounded neckline at the back, will catch admiring glances at any event.

A lace dress will help you to look charming and feminine. A lace dress does not involve the use of accessories, but try to combine simple and elegant jewelry with a noble fabric.

Femininity and lightness will add A-type chiffon dress. Dresses from chiffon are ideal for a hot summer, with floral prints, patch pockets and embroideries. In addition, the chiffon dress with long sleeves is perfect for a solemn evening.

Knitted, woolen or knitted fabrics are well suited for winter days. Despite the bulkiness of the fabrics, you will feel comfortable in the A-type dress.

The most important thing in creating the image to choose the right accessories. Solid short dresses can be complemented with a bracelet, beads or pendant, which will add romance to your image. It is good to combine long dresses with a thin chain and a vintage pendant, as well as a necklace or elegant bracelets. Try to choose bright, but not frilly decorations. Refinement and tenderness will add beads from noble pearls.

Choosing a bag is best done in favor of a bright clutch bag or portfolio bag. Patches, scarves, collars and various brooches add femininity and elegance to the image. And also do not forget about the famous long gloves from the 60s!

A steady heel of any height or the absence of a heel at all is a winning combination with an A-shape dress. Hairpins better save for another outfit. For the winter outfit fit half boots. If you are a brave and confident girl, then calmly wear a dress with high boots and boots.

When choosing a shoe color, start from the color of the dress itself or the color of its finish.

Do not forget on cool autumn and spring days that stockings or pantyhose must be of a flesh-colored color, especially if the A-silhouette dress is with open shoulders. If you want to create a contrast in the image, you can wear tights of any other colors.

A bolero, a cardigan, a short coat is perfectly combined with an A-shaped silhouette. And also, if you like to experiment, feel free to wear a dress with a leather jacket.

Do not forget the hairstyle! Curls will look good with a sleeveless dress. A Greek hairstyle or high tail perfectly combined with any dress. A variety of styles of A-dresses suggests a variety of hairstyles: large curls, on the contrary, gathered in a bun hair or careless styling.

Do you want to create an image of a lady from the 60s? For the A-type dress you will need gloves, make-up, round dark glasses and a light scarf tied around the neck.

Do not be afraid to experiment with jewelry and flowers, dress trapezoid involves the "freedom" of your actions. Therefore, be sure to try the game of contrasts: a win-win option, of course, white and black, as well as beige and brown, gray and lilac shades.

Michelle Williams in a dress-a-line with a haircut under the boy - She is very similar to the famous model of the 60s Twiggy.

Want to create your own unique image? - Be creative, experiment with A-line dress. You can update an old dress by sewing on fashion pockets or embroidery. For an evening event, you can add a transparent long skirt. Try to wear an extra mini dress with tight pants.

Fashion designers are still experimenting with styles, fabrics and prints of A-silhouette dresses. Therefore, everyone can find their own dress of this type.

The comfort of the movements, the simplicity of the cut of the A-type dress, this is the whole secret of the return to the fashion trends of the 60s. Donatella Versace and Raf Simons are experimenting with mini dress prints using lace floral patterns.

Knitted and leather outfits we see in the Calvin Klein collection. Do you want a dress decorated with buttons? - Look at the Kenzo collection. A-shaped silhouette dresses occupy an important place in the latest collections of top couturiers and mass brands.