White dress - the elegance of the highest measure

White dress - the elegance of the highest measure

Features

In 2016, the white dress finally went beyond the "holiday". Now it can and should be worn not only at a wedding or prom, but also in everyday life. For this, the designers in their collections have created a number of models for every taste. However, one should not forget that the dazzling white categorically does not suit the color patterns “spring” and “autumn”, therefore, if you decide on such an experiment, get a scarf of a suitable shade, otherwise you will be guaranteed a painful face. Due to its neutrality, white color is combined with almost all shades.

Beautiful models

In the variety of models of the current season, lovers of white will be able to find the right dress literally for any occasion.

Dress pencil

A pencil dress (or “case”) is traditionally a must have for office workers and government employees. It is not striking, but it suits almost any type of figure, emphasizing female forms advantageously. The combination of such a model of a dress with a jacket, which in this case can be both contrasting and in pastel colors, remains popular. A set of white dresses, a black jacket and boat shoes to match the jacket will be classic on the one hand and revolutionary non-standard on the other.

Do not forget also that, unlike a black dress, white will not hide your flaws, but, on the contrary, will emphasize each element. Therefore, if you strive to visually remove extra pounds, then this is definitely not what you need.

Dress shirt

Dress-shirt - one of the most modern elements of casual style. Despite its simplicity, it gained popularity quite recently, when designers turned to the fashion of the 1980s. At that time, such clothes became a symbol of freedom and democracy (thanks in large part to Katherine Hamnett, who in 1984 put on a dress shirt with a political slogan against American military bases in England and appeared like that at an official reception at the Prime Minister). Now the dress-shirt can be found in various variations - from mini to model to the floor. Shorter options are well suited for walking, shopping, etc. The long dress is more universal - it is quite possible to wear it as an evening dress. It will look especially impressive with high-heeled sandals.

Dress shirt

No shirt-lover or cowboy-style lover will do without a shirt-dress. It can be worn with both leggings and jeans. In this case, it will look great boots or half boots, as well as a wide-brimmed hat. Not excessive will be massive jewelry (earrings, pendants, bracelets) - minimalism in this case is not at all mandatory and even contraindicated.

In addition to the dress-shirts of the standard cut, there are various variations. For example, a dress with ruffles on the chest or with a smell look very feminine and can be used as an evening dress in a romantic style.

Bare shoulders

The “cocoon” model with open shoulders is a universal thing all year round. It favorably emphasizes the figure of the type "hourglass" and is a mandatory purchase for owners of a pronounced waist. However, if, for all your thinness, you have a wide enough waist and narrow hips, you should carefully choose dresses of this cut, and even better - prefer more straight silhouettes.

With open back

Open back dresses are a versatile model best suited for evening wear or a walk in the warm season. Its main advantage is that by removing the hair on the back of your head and exposing your back, you can complement the image with a spectacular necklace that will show you in a winning light from all sides. The best option is to choose a dress in the floor with a small neckline.

For summer

Designers this year offer a huge number of models that you can wear as a summer outfit. Light fabrics and lace elements that are not too tiring in the hottest weather are especially convenient.

Basky

Sheath dress with basky does not lose its popularity. This is a stylish element that is needed in the wardrobe of every urban girl. It’s not a shame to appear in the office, visit an expensive restaurant or just stroll through the central streets of the city, complementing the image with a clutch and heel shoes.

With train

A white dress with a train is something that not everyone dares to wear to get to the store. However, a dress with a shortened skirt in the front and a short train will be a great solution for a summer outfit. For such a case, it is best to choose a dress made of lightweight fabric or a two-layer dress - with a top chiffon or excelsior skirt. Do not forget to complement the image of a narrow contrast strap and sandals with heels.

A classic dress with a train in the floor can be worn for an evening reception, complementing it with luxurious jewelry and a small clutch.

Lush

A white dress with a fluffy skirt is traditionally associated with a wedding, so only the bravest girl can dare to wear it even as an evening dress. Note also that such a model, designed to emphasize the "royal" chic, requires an intricate hairstyle and thoughtfulness of the entire image as a whole.

With frills

"Flounces" became common in the XIX century and continue to appear on the podium again and again. If you are the owner of too narrow shoulders and wide hips - for you this is a good find. Flounces on a model with a tight skirt make the silhouette balanced, and the length of the skirt here depends solely on your desire and your goals.

The length of the sleeve

Without sleeves

Sleeveless dress is a mandatory component of the summer wardrobe. It is not so important how long it will be, but be sure to pay attention to the material - the less synthetics it has, the more comfortable the dress will be when worn in hot weather. In addition, do not forget that under the open sun your hands will be exposed to ultraviolet rays, but this can be corrected with a bolero, a cape or a shawl. Against the background of a monochromatic white dress in the floor will look great shawl with a complex and bright pattern.

If you still want to wear such a dress in the cold season, get a short leather jacket - in contrast with a white gentle dress of medium length, it will look very impressive.

Short-sleeve

A short sleeve is a combination of beauty and convenience. It also covers the shoulders at the same time and can serve as an additional decoration (especially if there are curly cuffs or lace), while there is room for imagination when choosing accessories. Pay attention to the bracelets and gloves, as well as the interesting trend - the slave bracelet (interconnected chain bracelet and ring).

With long sleeve

Long sleeves, as a rule, limit the use of bracelets, but the presence of a neckline allows you to fill this shortcoming with an interesting necklace or pendant. In addition, do not forget about the rings and earrings. And for the summer look also leg bracelets and slave bracelets are perfect.

The combination of colors, prints and patterns

White and blue

Blue is the color of the sky, and the combination of blue and white is traditionally associated with a cloudy sky. By choosing this combination, you can create a gentle and sophisticated image. Perfectly complement its accessories in yellow shades.

White with red

White, despite its apparent neutrality, is a rather bright color. It looks great with any primary color (red, blue and yellow), but no more than one. Therefore, choosing a red and white combination, you should not use blue and yellow, it is better to give preference to softer colors, which will become the background for a duet of white and red.

With red flowers

Preferring white dress with bright red flowers, do not forget that in itself it is already actively attracts the eye, which means that you need to pick up accessories with special care. These can be red shoes and a red handbag to match the pattern or you can give preference to more neutral shades - solid, beige, soft pink, black or gray. But beware of using other bright colors - they will compete with red and white. In this case, the image must harmoniously correspond to the style and the overall message, otherwise there is a risk of slipping into vulgarity.

With cherries

Another trend of the season is a cherry print. It is on a white background that a pair of twigs of these berries with leaves looks most bright and appetizing. A print can be either photographic or drawn - it all depends on your choice in favor of a particular style. In the first case, the image will come out more romantic and sensual (but invariably with a twist that gives such a print). In the second case, if you give preference to a short fitted dress, a playful "girl" will come out. Do not forget to get the appropriate accessories - for example, earrings in the form of the same cherries will be very useful.

With floral print

Small floral print is perfect for young, miniature girls, he will emphasize their main advantages - youth and freshness. In turn, ladies aged should prefer larger prints.

White yellow

Thanks to the sensational story with a dress that seemed to be white-gold, or black-and-blue, models of the “case” or “pencil” type of similar combinations and close to them became very popular. Therefore, if you want to be in trend and have a good sense of humor (get ready for jokes about your look!), Such a dress would be a good choice. However, it is not at all necessary to be limited to horizontal stripes. Thin girls with an angular bone system are ideally suited for geometric patterns, and owners of rounded shapes can pay attention to watercolor gradients and patterns that repeat their natural lines.

With red roses

The rose is truly the queen of flowers. It is a recognized symbol of love, passion and fatal beauty. A dress with large red roses, unlike other red-and-white prints, requires an appropriate attitude - it is least suitable for everyday attire, but in the evening image it will allow you to shine and bewitch.

Red and white stripes

A red and white stripe is another trendy version of the print. In this case, there is no need for a belt (and most often it is not at all desirable). Angular and wide stripes, which came from the 1980s, will help to create an image in retro style, miraculously combined with massive glasses in red, white or black rim.

Separately, you can select short dresses with narrow horizontal stripes that resemble vests and will serve as an excellent base for the “sea” style.

Length

A short

When choosing a mini dress, always first of all pay attention to the quality and density of the material, as well as to the cut of the dress. Unlike dresses in the floor, the short length allows you to make the dress a background and focus on other elements of the image. For example, you can safely wear boots, boots, massive shoes, add a bright scarf and handbag. In addition, a short white dress of a sporty or street style will be perfectly complemented by light blue jeans or bright leggings.

Midi

Medium-length dresses are absolutely universal (especially if they are classic cut).They can be put on literally anywhere, and everything depends only on your preferences and related factors, such as the dress code, cultural traditions and class of the event that you are planning to attend. Any shortcomings while you can easily fix it with the help of additional accessories and other items of clothing.

Long

The most winning and fashionable of all possible options are dresses to the floor. There are many styles from "New Bow" to "Little Mermaid", which are great for evening wear. But you should never forget that a too elaborate decoration can turn a white dress into a frankly wedding dress, and it will look ridiculous at another solemn event. This season at the peak of popularity is minimalism, so do not forget that elegant simplicity always looks more advantageous than an abundance of details.

Fabrics and textures

When choosing a dress do not forget that light shades always emphasize the texture of the fabric and the smallest elements of clothing. Therefore, any defects will be perfectly visible from the side.

Knitted

A white dress with openwork and / or large knitting will be a winning solution, since this color emphasizes the yarn pattern.

Guipure

If you want to create the most romantic look, for example, for a date, you should pay attention to the guipure dress. Lace perfectly emphasize the lightness and elegance of your nature. Especially fashionable models include lace sleeves and shoulders, which only enhances the effect.

Silk

Since ancient times, silk clothing has not lost its popularity. First and foremost, this is facilitated by the unique properties of silk - softness, flexibility of processing, strength, elasticity and durability. In addition, the modern market offers many options for silk fabrics - translucent, matte, shiny, different in thickness. Lately, silk with the effect of itching is especially popular. Since silk is originally white, your future dress will not undergo the dyeing process, which means there is no risk of dye allergy. In addition to the hypoallergenic effect, silk is an excellent option for people with very sensitive skin.

Chiffon

Chiffon - lightweight fabric, which is most often used in summer clothes and for multi-layer skirts. As a rule, it is made from silk or cotton, but there are also synthetic analogues, so when buying a dress, be sure to check the labels, otherwise in hot weather you risk experiencing a lot of inconvenience.

Especially beautiful are dresses from a dense base with a superficial decor from translucent chiffon.

Cotton

Cotton is a convenient, eco-friendly material of natural origin, due to which it has qualities that synthetics often cannot boast. That is why it is often used by sportswear manufacturers.

Flaxseed

If you are a fan of another very popular style - boho, then you need a thick linen dress. You can find one-color and add it with stylish accessories, and you can refer to the already decorated models in the folk style. As part of the boho, you can safely experiment without fear of overdoing it.

White linen dresses are especially popular among Ukrainian designers. They actively propagandize ethnic motifs and among works of this kind one can find interesting specimens created based on embroidery motifs (a traditional folk shirt with patterned embroidery, which is most often performed with red and black threads).

Satin

Atlas is a silk or semi-silk fabric, which has a characteristic strong luster. This is a great solution in the first place for an evening dress. In everyday life, such a fabric will most likely look too pretentious. However, such models as a sheath dress with a satin top or inserts, on the contrary, will look advantageous within the office style.

What to wear

A white dress is always a thing, to which you need to very carefully select the accompanying elements of the image. Sustainable perception of white dress as a wedding (the maximum - intended for prom) is very much in the way for such stylish images in the CIS countries. However, due to color neutrality, it is easy to combine it with any other shades, so the final choice depends solely on the style and style.

How to decorate

A monochromatic white dress is also beautiful because you can always add to it, decorate it, embroider it or even paint it if you are tired of the minimalism of color.

How to create a full image

Shoes

White running shoes

White sneakers are a must if your choice fell on a tank top dress and you want to show yourself as an active, athletic personality. In this case, your bow can be supplemented with bright leggings - not only monophonic, but with any pattern of your choice.

Red shoes

Red shoes, especially with a fashionable tapered toe, will serve as a peculiar peppercorn of your image. They will perfectly show you as a passionate person, and in combination with the tenderness of white - also as contradictory.

White shoes

The combination of white dress and white shoes has always been exclusively wedding. If you do not want to hear the relevant questions and see the puzzled looks, you will have to take a responsible approach to the formation of the image. First of all, you need items of clothing and accessories that are guaranteed to distract attention from the white base and prevent the "wedding" associations. This may be a bright jacket, tights or leggings, a short jacket of a contrasting color, etc.

White sneakers

Sneakers and other varieties of sports and young shoes will be a great addition to a dress-shirt. They are not as bulky as sneakers, so the image as a whole will come out more feminine, but at the same time always very youthful.

Makeup

One of the trends in makeup, ideal for a white dress - it is a shade to match. Most effectively they look with black eyeliner, and for the evening look they can add bright lipstick of red or purple shades. In general, the combination of white + red and white + purple - these are win-win options, within which you can safely experiment. But do not forget to take into account your color type. As mentioned above, bright white is contraindicated in "spring" and "autumn" just as bright red and purple with a bluish tint.

Accessories

With a red belt

Against the background of a monochromatic white dress, a red belt will always look very impressive. If you are not afraid of excessive flashiness, add red shoes and make-up with red elements to the image. Otherwise, you can easily do with a neutral beige, which will only emphasize your natural beauty and brightness of the white dress.

Bijouterie

A great solution would be jewelry to match the dress or other elements of the bow. First of all, you should pay attention to the fashionable combination of gold and white ornamental stones - such as obsidian, opal, white cat's eye, moonstone, agate. White silk dress with pearls looks especially beautiful.

Manicure

Along with the white dress in the trends of the current season - white lacquer. Matte or glossy, monophonic or combined - a manicure with a white base in any case perfectly complements your "swan" image.

Stylish images

Brand models review

  • A great example of a combination of elegant classic and romantic femininity is the white sheath dress by ASOS. The cut traditional for such a style is complemented by an original collar, forming a circle and large wavy frills. However, such roundness in the face of the person is extremely contraindicated owner of sharp features.
  • The flagships of white fashion, as always, are the collections of wedding and evening dresses from leading designers. So, for example, this year Vera Wang presented a series of refined models from which it is possible and necessary to draw inspiration.
  • Raf Simans, in his latest collection as creative director of the Dior house, went even further, however, remained faithful to the romantic trend.
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