Good old banana pants that have been out of business for a couple of decades are back in fashion. Today they are relevant for women of any age, in any setting, the main thing is to choose your model correctly. About how to harmoniously combine unique banana pants with other things in your wardrobe, as well as much more we will tell and show in our article.
What are banana-style pants?
The pants of this newly fashionable style today look as follows: from above they are very loose, and to the bottom they are quickly narrowed, but they do not fit the calves.
They can be a classic or high landing, less often you can find an understated waistline on bananas. In classic trousers of this style, there are several folds of a rather large size on the belt - this allows you to achieve volume on the hips.
Legs can have cuffs (buttons, elastic). On the sides, there are most often mortise pockets.
An important component of the style of bananas is the length - a little shorter than any regular pants. The leg of bananas either barely touches the ankle, or ends just below the middle of the calf. Actually, the appearance of such trousers reminds everyone of the well-known tropical fruit - hence the name.
By the way, banana pants appeared almost a hundred years ago among American jazzmen.
In the 1940s, these newfangled trousers were the fruit of the efforts of musicians to stand out not only with their creativity, but also with their appearance. After a couple of decades, bananas migrated to the ordinary men's wardrobe, and after another 20 years they arose in the women's.
Moreover, at first such trousers could only be seen on television stars, but only after a while, the “mere mortal" fashionistas ventured to wear this stylish thing.
Who is it for?
Without any reservations, we can say right away that any model of banana trousers looks perfect only on tall and thin women with a figure of the correct proportions. This is because such trousers, firstly, significantly increase the area of the hips, and secondly, slightly shorten the legs.
You understand that the owners of the already magnificent forms or short legs do not need such a visual effect.
Almost all models of banana trousers can be considered by women whose height has reached 165 cm. For girls with more modest growth, such pants are only allowed if they are also very thin with their miniature size. With this type of appearance, proportions allow the wearing of bananas.
If the growth is medium or high, but the figure is a bit overweight, bananas are also allowed. Unnecessarily magnificent forms need not be given an additional visual volume, so it’s better for women who are completely overweight to refuse these trousers.
But for those who do not have the most straight legs, banana pants will do a very good job: the features of the style will help to hide flaws. By the way, low girls can pay attention to high-waisted models - this will help to balance the silhouette.
Another option - bananas with a classic fit in combination with a shortened jacket will give the same effect.
Modern models
Shortened
A couple of seasons ago, bananas in classic lengths (just above the ankles) were more relevant. But in the current season, the aggravated tendency to cut everything requires shortened bananas as well. At the same time, the bottom can be both more free and more narrowed.
High waisted
At the same time, no matter what the length of the legs you choose, pay attention to the models with high waist. She is now again at the peak of popularity. At the same time, the cut of trousers with a high waistline can be both loose and tight.
With patch pockets
Overhead mortise pockets are increasingly replacing mortise side pockets. Especially in banana models focused on leisure and informal atmosphere.
With arrows
Models of banana trousers related to the office style suggest minimalism in a cut and details. On such trousers there may be arrows.
Wide and creaseless
Modern models of bananas differ not only in the difference in leg lengths, but also in different volumes in the thigh area. Designers are constantly trying to create more and more proportions, playing with the difference between the upper and lower parts of the silhouette. They also add, then completely eliminate the folds, traditionally located in the upper part of the trousers.
But much more choice is given not so much by the models of modern banana trousers as the fabrics from which they are made, as well as their color scheme.
Materials
The style features of banana trousers are such that they don’t need to keep in shape. But because these pants are sewn from a variety of fabrics. Basically - thin, soft.
Many manufacturers of stylish clothes for women offer a wonderful selection of all kinds of models from costume fabrics - natural, mixed or synthetic.
In summer, you can wear banana pants made of cotton, linen, satin, silk, satin, batista, brocade, taffeta, voile.
For especially solemn or festive occasions, original models decorated with lace inserts or fragments of transparent fabric - chiffon, georgette, organza, veil, gas are suitable.
In spring and autumn, designers offer warmer models of trousers made of thin knitwear, velvet, gabardine, jacquard, leather.
Winter banana pants are sewn from even warmer and denser materials: tweed, boucle, velveteen, thin wool. It is even possible to trim with fur.
An option for all the time and for any season - denim.From the finest shambry to the most dense denim - bananas in this material have been produced since its inception. And today, when jeans are again at the peak of fashion, such models will be especially relevant.
This or that fabric in combination with the color scheme can make elegant and solemn even the simplest style of trousers. Bananas for business decor should keep in shape. Leisure pants can flow carefree.
For pregnant
Fashion for expectant mothers always strives to keep up with the main trends. So banana pants especially for pregnant women are available in a sufficient variety.
These models are characterized by a high waist and loose fit in the abdomen and hips. No unnecessary folds are made in them. The materials used are soft and slightly stretchable.
Such trousers for pregnant women are a great opportunity to hide the growing tummy from prying eyes in the early stages. For many women, this is true. This will help not only a specific style, but also a correctly selected color scheme - plain trousers of saturated dark tones.
Shortened models that are relevant today are not recommended for pregnant women. Since such a cut visually shortens the legs, and during pregnancy a woman already takes a disproportionate form, banana pants should be chosen as long as possible.
Selection tips
One of the important criteria for choosing banana pants, after fabric, is the color scheme. Practical women can safely turn to white and black this season.
These options involve an unlimited number of possible tops, and it’s also easier to choose shoes here. At the same time, choose white in the summer, black banana pants will be more profitable to look from dense fabrics, therefore, this is an option for the cold season.
Solid trousers, made in shades of fashion today, are appropriate both in the office and in a casual informal setting.
Smoky gray, deep blue, bright red, beige, green, as well as almost the entire pastel gamut, are still relevant. Combined two-color models are possible.
Also, there are bright bold prints, especially in the warm season. Ethnic motifs, floral and animal prints, geometry, abstraction - this season is everything.
There are also several universal rules for choosing trousers of this fashionable style:
- The wider the model of banana trousers, the thinner and more airy should be the fabric from which they are sewn. The rule is due to the fact that folds on heavy dense fabrics look ugly, they create unnecessary bulkiness.
- Summer banana pants with a wide cut can very well be made in bright colors, in the cold season you need to give preference to darker tones.
- In summer, models of a bolder cut are acceptable, in spring, winter and autumn it is recommended to wear banana pants in simple styles and from a thicker fabric that keeps its shape.
- Want to create a rigorous look? Choose banana pants made from hard materials. For a romantic outfit - soft, thin, flowing fabrics.
- Choose a model in which you will be as comfortable as possible, since this trend will be relevant for a long time, which means that you are buying a thing for more than one season.
What to wear with banana pants?
Since the belt is an important part of the trousers of this style, the top of them must be selected so that it can be tucked. A shirt or blouse, top or turtleneck - tight-fitting things or slightly loose - it does not matter.
The main thing is that she be carefully tucked into her pants. Almost any such ensemble can and should even be completed with a suitable strap or belt.
A tight or slightly fitted top of a short or shortened cut will not be the worst option.
Or another trend of the season - body. With bananas the body will look equally impressive with both long and short sleeves. Owners of reference forms are allowed to wear banana pants with the trendy crop tops today.
In the cold season, combine with such pants shortened jackets or cardigans, jackets, jackets or bomber jackets, short sheepskin coats and short fur coats. Sports style bananas can be worn even with olympics and hoodies.
If you hide the flaws of the figure with the “X” silhouette with the banana pants, do not forget to balance the image at the top. To do this, select tops or blouses with voluminous collars, a lowered shoulder line, sleeves with flashlights or a "bat."
On a cool summer evening or in the autumn-spring period, an elementary scarf wound over a simple shirt and creating volume in the neck can help to achieve this balance.
If the trousers have prints, the top should be plain, matching the overall gamut of the outfit. And vice versa - you can choose blouses, shirts or tops that are more vivid in color to the plain trousers.
As for shoes, it is selected depending on the season. The heel is relevant for banana trousers, but today it is more recommended to not very tall girls.
The sharp trends of recent seasons are just shoes without a heel, and with bananas it looks perfectly good. Creepers, loafers, moccasins, oxfords, thick-soled sandals - all this can be combined with banana pants only to girls who are lucky with growth. The exception is low, but very thin young ladies, since in their case the balance of the silhouette will not be upset.
If you choose a heel, then these are two options: classic stiletto heels or a massive steady heel, a wedge is possible.
Spectacular images
Simple and elegant. Black banana pants with a sleek cut, a classic khaki shirt and a stylish strap. In summer, this ensemble is completed by open heeled shoes, in the autumn they will be replaced by ankle boots. A great option for a modern business lady.
After work, there is room for more daring styles and colors.
For special occasions or a weekend - charming and even fatal images!