The East - mysterious and alluring - has brought much more into European culture and life than we used to think. Fragrant spices, sweets melting in your mouth, enchanting dances, bright interiors and, of course, beautiful and incredibly comfortable clothes.
In the East, comfort is given no less importance than in Western countries, but sometimes we have different ideas about it.
For an oriental person, comfortable clothing is one that protects against heat and the scorching sun, so the oriental style is, first of all, very loose things that do not constrain movements and almost completely cover the body.
One striking example of such clothing is Afghani pants. Read about what they are, what are and what things are best combined.
Style Features
Afghanistan is one of the varieties of trousers, that is, wide trousers, greatly narrowed down. The homeland of this style are considered Arab countries. Such trousers have long been worn by eastern men and women, but in other parts of the world, Afghans gained popularity mainly among the fair sex.
One of the first Europeans to wear trousers that looked like harem pants was the famous Mata Hari, a dancer, and also a spy. In this outfit, she performed seductive oriental dances. Then trousers with a lowered line of seating seemed too frank to society, so this style for several decades did not enjoy a special location among European fashionistas.
With the light hand of the French couturier Paul Poiret, Afghans began to be perceived as stylish, elegant trousers and gained real popularity.
Afghani trousers are often confused with styles such as Alladins and Zouaves.In fact, these varieties of bloomers have much in common and differ from each other only in the country of origin, as well as the features of the decor and material.
So, alladins usually sew from thin, airy fabrics with bright Arabic patterns, and for afghani fabrics are chosen more dense and less colorful.
Who is it for?
So, afghanis are trousers that are wide at the hips and tapered at the bottom. With this style you should be very careful, otherwise there is a risk of spoiling even the most beautiful figure.
The only ones who suit almost any kind of Afghani pants are tall girls with a thin waist, narrow hips and long legs. If you can boast of such data, then safely wear afghani of any length and width. However, most of us are far from model parameters, so you should choose Afghan pants more thoughtfully.
Shortened models “steal” a few centimeters of growth from you, so low girls are advised to wear them only with high-heeled shoes.
A very lowered line of sitting (which is popularly called “Motnya”) in combination with trousers narrowed at the ankles looks ridiculous on any figure - such trousers should be abandoned. But in the version with wide trousers, gathered from the bottom with an elastic band, the Afghani with the “Motnya” look quite impressive - not only on slender, but also on chubby girls.
Since the afghans do not fit the hips, they are great for very thin young ladies who want to give their figure a more feminine shape. Slim people are recommended to choose low-waist pants. High-rise afg are suitable for those who want to hide extra pounds in the abdomen and hips.
What to wear?
Afghani trousers go well with things that have an oriental touch, for example, with tight-fitting short tops, bright sandals with lifted noses, massive jewelry. However, these are far from the only possible combinations.
Modern women of fashion have learned to wear this exotic wardrobe item with ordinary European clothes, resulting in bright, eclectic looks.
In addition to simple T-shirts, tops and T-shirts that are ideal for wide trousers, afghani can be combined with a huge number of things from everyday wardrobe: cropped blouses and sleeveless shirts, fitted jackets and jeans.
In cool weather, you can wear a thin sweater with a narrow sleeve to the afghani. Afghan-style sports or military pants can be combined with a variety of windbreakers and sweatshirts. A monophonic top is recommended for multi-colored Afghani, and vice versa.
When choosing shoes, you need to build on the overall style of the image.
If you want to recreate the image of an oriental beauty, opt for bright sandals or pointed leather shales.
Shoes and heeled sandals will fit a more restrained, European outfit.
Jewelry and accessories can be very diverse: they only complete the chosen image. For example, fans of ethnic styles will benefit from colored leather and textile bags, wooden and ceramic jewelry. However, studded bracelets, large sunglasses, a baseball cap, a scarf with tassels or jewelry can also be a spectacular addition to along with Afghan pants.
Spectacular images
The following selection of stylish bows with afghan trousers is a good example of how effectively this garment can combine with things in different styles.
Negligence and chic: light afghani with a smell on the belt, an asymmetrical loose top on one shoulder, catchy accessories in golden colors and woven sandals.
Autumn mood: warm khaki pants, a brick-colored wool sweater, the same gloves and a scarf. A brown crossbody bag and original shoes complement the look.
Sporty style: afghani made in the form of sweatpants, a thin sweatshirt, a long cardigan and comfortable boots - all in monochrome, gray tones.
Princess Jasmine: wide, bright yellow trousers with a high belt embroidered with sequins, a loose snow-white blouse and neutral-colored high-heeled shoes.
Star image: gray afghani with drapery along the entire length, tucked into high boots, are effectively combined with a short white jacket. Large details complete the look: a capacious bag and sunglasses.
