Natural “breathable” fabric, along with cotton and linen, is ideal for the summer season. Light flowing waves of chiffon allow designers to create unique feminine models. Sundresses, dresses, blouses, multi-layered skirts - all this exists in a huge variety of shapes and colors.
In this material we will talk about how to choose the right chiffon dress and what to combine it with.
Interesting features
Chiffon fabric is never shiny: the natural material has a grainy, rough surface and is produced by airy weaving of fibers.
Casual outfits are usually made from mixed fabrics combined with cotton. Fabric with the addition of silk threads is considered expensive: it is only suitable for evening wear.
Chiffon fabric is one of the best bases for decorating with bows and lace, as well as sequins, rhinestones and crystals. With its help, clothes can be draped in the most complex way, achieving smooth and feminine lines.
Cotton-based fabrics are strong, durable, and easy to care for, while chiffon-polyester fabrics will not last very long and are not very pleasant to wear.
Advantages.
Crepe is ideal for sewing dresses.
Thanks to a special technology of twisting the threads, the material is slightly rough, but at the same time durable and airy.
A crepe dress is a very practical purchase, because the fabric is very durable, and even over the years its appearance remains unchanged.
This outfit is convenient to take with you on vacation, because you don’t have to iron it, and the crepe practically does not wrinkle.
Styles: past and present
Mid-length styles and luxurious long dresses with a wide belt under the bust are winning options for plus-size women. Thin girls will suit multi-layered full skirts (inverted triangle body type).
Forget about skimpy short dresses that look like they were stolen from a children's theater prop. They are not relevant and extremely inappropriate, just like the pretentious styles of maximum length, mercilessly embroidered with rhinestones, which wedding salons still offer.
An appropriate length, a minimum of decor and a solid, correctly selected shade are the best tips for summer 2021.
Forget for a moment about the “Chopin skirt” of the ballerina, which was extremely popular 2-3 years ago. A monochromatic multi-layered midi tutu and a short denim jacket are pretty boring.
Both the streets and catwalks are tired of the multi-layered chiffon skirt: replace it with a pleated model in a light, rich tone.
For thin girls with narrow shoulders, we advise you to choose a model with flounces or ruffles in the neckline and exposed collarbones.
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How not to go wrong with the quality of fabric
Online stores and mass market counters are full of inexpensive offers of chiffon dresses. You should definitely be wary of the low cost of the product; most likely, this is a fake made of 100% polyester or other synthetic fiber, which in appearance resembles natural chiffon.
Are you planning to sew a dress from your own selected material?
It is possible to verify its authenticity. If you set fire to a piece of natural material, it will quickly burn, filling the room with the smell of burnt feathers, and the synthetic analogue will take a long time to melt, emitting a suffocating plastic smell.
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Tips for luxury ladies
The following tips will help plump ladies emphasize the femininity and beauty of their forms:
- choose a medium-length outfit with a defined waistline;
- pay attention to multi-layer flared models: they will hide what is unnecessary and emphasize what is necessary;
- your best choice: deep, rich solid colors;
- drapery in the décolleté area is acceptable;
- a high waist and an A-line dress will harmonize and visually hide fullness.
The trapezoidal cut is still relevant for you, as is the medium-sized floral print. For a casual summer dress, we suggest choosing a below-the-knee a-line with short sleeves and a medium-sized floral pattern in 3-4 shades.
For an evening out, there is no better style than the classic Empire style with a high waist.
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Colors, prints and patterns
Gone are the hippie and boho-style ornaments that filled the Internet space. Brown, swamp or rusty backgrounds, on which small flowers bloomed in a dull color and bright stars flashed, are no longer in trend.
The best print of 2021 is its complete absence. Pastel pink, peach and soft blue do not need additional patterns - they represent spring and tenderness with the help of a loose fit.
Large tea roses against a background of green foliage can only be found in the Dolce & Gabbana collection, which is not surprising.
If a floral pattern is found in the collections of world couturiers, it acts more as a shadow than a contrast; it seems to be guessed or additionally enhances the main color, but does not create the feeling of a colored salad, which was typical of past seasons.
Colors
Silk dresses are available in various shades. However, in 2021 the following options will be in demand:
- Dotted. This is a fairly common print that is preferred by most women. You can choose small or large peas;
- Black. This shade is considered the top shade. It adds elegance to the image and also visually slims. Suitable for all women;
- Reds. Suitable for women who have a bright and contrasting appearance. It will attract attention. Red is considered a shade of passion. Men passing by will perceive you as a cheerful and courageous woman;
- Blue. Suitable for business negotiations. Also, dresses in blue tones can be worn on a date, as they will set you in a romantic mood;
- Pink. Girls with a sporty figure can choose such options. Such shades will build confidence and lift your spirits;
- Green. Silk dresses in green tones are suitable for calm women who are not trying to radically change their lives. Green tones will give you energy;
- With floral prints. This is the most common example for women's dresses. Floral shades make the look bright, original and feminine. Wildflower prints will not be popular in 2021. Give preference to large and realistic patterns.
Help the project, share with your friends;):Now you know which silk dresses to choose in 2021. Also take into account your appearance and body type. It is important that the dress emphasizes all the advantages and hides the flaws.
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Examples of harmonious style
Blue. Deep and noble blue looks great on a straight-cut dress in the Greek style of maximum length with straps over one shoulder.
A high, but not pretentious hairstyle will suit the outfit.
White. A white, milky or beige chiffon dress is our recommendation for young girls.
The selected shades contrast well with tanned skin, which means that a light white outfit will be a godsend when preparing for the beach season.
Red. Choose a coral, muted red or dusty shade. Long, wavy locks that fall over bare shoulders compensate for the missing sleeves.
Wide straps, a boat neckline and maximum length are a good solution for an evening dress.
Green. Cold green harmonizes perfectly with Slavic appearance: light brown hair and fair skin.
An ultra-modern pleated skirt, a thin dark brown leather belt, flowing sleeves that slightly cover the elbow - your summer wardrobe will be replenished with an elegant new item.
Pastel shades. Be careful with powdery and pastel colors: lilac, blue, dusty rose, milky, beige, light pink. Chiffon dresses in these shades are suitable only for very young girls without aggressive makeup.
Pastel does not tolerate complex hairstyles and short styles.
Floral print. A rich print is acceptable and desirable for a beach option. The V-neckline, short sleeves and flared skirt will be complemented by a rich shade of yellow and images of juicy lemons.
To go out into the urban jungle, stick to calmer colors.
Polka dots. What can balance the black color, the most closed top, long sleeves at the cuff and a midi skirt?
Of course, white peas.
A short. A short length is quite a provocative idea if we are talking about a product made of light luminous material. Think about how you can balance the look: for example, the absence of prints on the fabric, discreet daytime makeup, accessories and shoes in beige tones.
Never combine a short chiffon outfit with a leather jacket like a biker jacket - this will instantly make you look cheap and vulgar.
Long. Flying fabrics transform a girl in a long dress or sundress into a revived goddess who descended from Olympus.
On the contrary, a short chiffon garment makes her a Malvina: the image becomes doll-like and unnatural.
With long sleeves. The 2021 trend is a loose flowing sleeve without cuffs, or, on the contrary, neatly gathered cuffs at the wrist with romantic flounces.
This option is acceptable for a cocktail or beach party, but not for formal events.
With short sleeves. Short sleeves compensate for the length of the dress. Flounce sleeves, dolman sleeves or discreet puffs are a great weekend choice.
Varieties.
Crepe is one large group of fabrics that have a special textured weave.
This group includes: crepe de chine, crepe marroquin, crepe rachel, crepon, crepe satin, crepe stretch and pleated crepe, but the most popular are crepe georgette, crepe chiffon and crepe satin.
Crepe georgette. Simple summer dresses for every day are most often made from this material.
This is a thin, transparent and elastic fabric with a pronounced texture.
To make an outfit made from this fabric look beautiful, choose bright shades and colors with voluminous prints.
The most successful style is a tunic or loose robe.
Crepe chiffon. Thin translucent material with a relief texture.
It is ideal for sewing airy summer dresses that make any girl very tender and feminine.
Since crepe chiffon drapes well, it can also be used to sew voluminous party dresses.
Crepe satin. This is a double-sided fabric, glossy smooth on one side and matte rough on the other.
The material is quite dense, but lends itself well to draping, so evening dresses and accessories are often made from it.
Styles and models.
Simple, comfortable dresses are made from crepe that can be worn every day or on a special occasion.
Nowadays, ruffles and flounces, asymmetry and deep slits are in fashion, but there are several models that never go out of style.
Straight silhouette.
Straight dresses are universal, they can be skillfully played up, depending on your body type.
Having at least one straight, slightly fitted dress in a neutral color, you can create several successful outfits that are suitable for a walk with friends, a romantic date, a business meeting or a trip to the theater.
The most important thing is that this style will never go out of fashion.
A-silhouette.
Crepe satin is ideal for sewing beautiful holiday dresses with flared skirts.
It was this material that was used at the dawn of the famous new look silhouette.
It is rich in a variety of colors and shades, and its flexibility in draping gives great scope for flight of imagination.
Shirt dresses.
If you want to be on trend, you can't do without a shirtdress in summer.
And if you want to look stylish and not melt from the heat, choose a product made from crepe de Chine.
It can be fitted or loose, with drapery or in a minimalist style.
This outfit always looks very feminine, because it emphasizes a girl’s fragility and sophistication.
Hoodie.
Recently, robes have been in demand among young girls.
They allow air to pass through well, so they don't get too hot in summer, and the loose cut doesn't restrict movement, so they're ideal for every day.
In the cold season, you can wear hoodies with long sleeves. To emphasize the waistline, they can be complemented with a thin belt.
The hoodie can be combined with any shoes, from sandals to sneakers; they look equally stylish with heels and flat soles.
We do not recommend
With the beginning of the millennium in the urban space of megacities, along with such an interior style as loft, a whole movement in urban fashion called casual appeared.
It combines wardrobe items that were previously unimaginable to be combined in one look. Over the years, this style has completely depersonalized city residents, doing this under the slogan “be different.”
Under the influence of relaxed casual, a terrible trend has matured: a deliberate combination of elegant and feminine with rough and vulgar in one outfit. First, on fashion catwalks, and after them on city streets, chiffon elements appeared, complete with rough boots with tractor soles, biker biker jackets with spikes and rivets.
In our opinion, a delicate dress can be complemented by a rough men's jacket with wide shoulders only if the man is escorting a girl home on a cool May evening and nothing else.
Evening
The Valentino collection features amazing styles that are not difficult to repeat if you need to go to an important special event.
Maximum closed models with a laconic boat neckline, fitted silhouettes, wide long puffed sleeves and maximum length are the distinctive features of these dresses.
In the Middle Ages, natural chiffon was a very expensive material, available only to rich ladies. In those days, chiffon outfits were worn on special occasions; in part, this tradition has been preserved to this day.
High-quality fabric, elegant colors and discreet cut from Valentino are preferable to chiffon “monsters” with rhinestones from wedding salons in provincial cities.
For expensive fabric and a laconic cut, you will need a minimal amount of jewelry and a light wavy hairstyle.
How to choose
If you have problems with excess weight, choose dresses made of matte materials. This will avoid additional volume. If you have a clearly visible waistline, you can choose dresses made of flowing, shiny fabric and accessorize the dress with a belt.
To add fragility to your look, choose models with drapery. They are also suitable for girls with curvy figures. If there is a slight drapery at the top of the dress, this will be suitable for girls with a pear body type. Those with broad shoulders should avoid dresses with asymmetry.
It is also important to consider the material. A dress made of natural silk will have an uneven structure. The shine will change at different angles. When ignited, natural silk thread burns and emits a characteristic aroma.
We select shoes and accessories
Fashion bloggers convince us that a chiffon dress is appropriate under any circumstances and can be combined with almost any fabric.
Such judgments are far from the truth, if only for the following reasons:
- Business style does not allow transparent see-through fabrics, floral prints or pleating.
- Denim, suit fabric, genuine leather - vulgarize airy matter.
- Such an outfit is unlikely to be appropriate in a subway car, at a lecture, or during a work raid through hot streets.
- Transparent fabric exposing a naked body is inappropriate on winter days, unless we are talking about a party. Paired with a baggy coat, the delicate outfit turns into a clownish costume.
With an eye on this season's monochromatic looks, don't worry about complex accessories and decorations. Their task is to play along with the main theme without contradicting it. Look to nude and natural tones when choosing the color of your shoes and bags.
We don't recommend it. Forget about black leather accessories and gold jewelry - they can completely destroy the idea of a romantic outfit. Jackets, work trench coats, leather jackets, ankle boots and boots against the background of elegant fabric reveal a complete lack of taste.
Clutches with rounded edges should not be conspicuous by bright fittings, lacquered surfaces or the emphasis on the fact that the product is made of dragon skin.
Flesh-colored pumps, light low-heeled sandals without decoration, comfortable espadrilles are acceptable fashionable shoes.
Trends 2021
Finally, gone are the days of short minis, tight silhouettes and baby doll cuts! On fashion catwalks, loose styles with wide sleeves reminiscent of a kimono are presented.
And also: wide horizontal and vertical pleating, maximally closed silhouettes with romantic wavy cuffs and ruffles.
Monochromatic complex shades of light pink, coral, brick, gray-pink appeared like a breath of fresh air in the impersonal desert of urban style.
The trend is expensive natural fabric, a light, loose silhouette, no prints, patterns, rhinestones, or decorative elements. The remainder is only femininity, softness and naturalness.
The severity of black elongated pleated models disappears with the advent of a deep V-neckline.
