Breeches

In the current season, this type of trousers, borrowed from men's fashion, is again becoming relevant. And if until now you did not dare to replenish your wardrobe with such a thing, then now is the time for this.

Breeches will be a bright touch in both everyday and evening attire. The main thing is to be able to choose them according to the figure and correctly combine with other elements of clothing. We will teach you all these subtleties.

The style of the breeches of the breeches is noteworthy in that such pants are greatly expanded in the hips and are significantly narrowed in the lower part of the legs, fitting or almost fitting the lower leg.

In casual wardrobe - first for men, and then for women - such trousers came from a military uniform. Jodhpurs appeared at the dawn of the 19th century, during the Franco-Prussian war. The name of the style was given in honor of the French general Gallif.

The appearance of such trousers as a military uniform for French soldiers is a literally new milestone in army fashion. Until then, the military wore tight leggings. However, in one of the battles, General Halif suffered a serious wound in the thigh, which could not be repaired, and the general's leg remained twisted. And so that the commander could feel comfortable at social receptions, trousers of this style were specially developed for him.

Gradually, this fashion was adopted throughout France, and then throughout the world. The key to the success of the breeches was also the fact that, given their unusualness, they very easily tucked into boots, which made them not only stylish, but also practical. In the XX century, breeches migrated to the everyday men's style, and closer to the XXI century - and to the female.

So, either speaking in the forefront or now fading into the background, breeches have long become a familiar element of the wardrobe.And today, interest in them is growing again.

An obvious drawback of jodhpurs should be called the fact that they, of course, are not suitable for everyone. However, those happy owners of a figure compatible with this style should appreciate all the advantages of riding breeches. They are invaluable because they help visually correct the figure, bringing it to the ideal.

Having picked up the correct model of breeches, you can hide such flaws in the figure as:

• X-shaped silhouette of the legs;
• the pelvis is too narrow;
• excessive fullness of the legs;
• too thin legs;
• uneven skin texture in the hips.

Even if you do not have obvious flaws in the figure, do not give up the opportunity to emphasize its charms. So, correctly selected jodhpurs will emphasize your slim waist or emphasize luxurious long legs.

Of course, breeches will always look great on long-legged skinny men. And even more: women of impressive growth, such pants visually "land", which will add to them self-confidence and elegance.

Such trousers make a flat figure more feminine, appetizing. But since we talked about the fact that breeches are also a means to mask the flaws of the figure, we can say for sure that these trousers are not only for top models with ideal proportions.

So, girls with a figure of the “inverted triangle” type can safely turn to the breeches of the breeches style. This type is characterized by broad shoulders and a narrow pelvis, as well as a not very pronounced waist.

To achieve the optimal balance of the silhouette, additional volume is needed in the hips. And jodhpurs make it possible.

If the woman’s height is medium or high, and at the same time her hips and buttocks are too full or have sloppy contours, the breeches will help to hide these shortcomings. More advantageous here will be a model whose legs are narrowed at the very end, in the immediate vicinity of the ankles.

It is very difficult for the owners of a rectangular figure to create a feminine image, since they have practically no waistline. And here the breeches will become a lifesaver. They increase the difference between waist and hips, and due to this, the figure becomes more seductive.

To all of the above, it should be added that it is better for thin women to choose a breeches from thin materials, and more magnificent ladies - from dense. This is due to the fact that the first is to create additional volume, and the second is to keep in shape.

It is strictly forbidden to wear jodhpurs for girls with short and full legs, as well as with small breasts. Such trousers will only aggravate all these imbalances.

Among the rich variety of models of women's breeches, breeches should distinguish three main groups according to styles:

• The first - the trouser leg begins to narrow only in the ankle.
• The second - the leg begins to narrow in the knee.
• Third - the trouser leg begins to narrow already from the middle of the thigh.

In all of these cases, significant additional volume is always created in the thigh region. Moreover, it is achieved thanks to a variety of techniques. The point here is not only in the features of the patterns of this style. Multiple pleats help to add volume in some models, while inside side pockets help in others.

The variety of models of jodhpurs is also due to the fact that today you can find them, made in almost any fabric. Women's breeches are sewn not only from dense materials, not only from costume fabrics, but also from thinner and more elegant. You can find models of denim, velvet, chiffon, silk, satin and even brocade!

In addition, designers play with the length of the leg. It can be either standard or shortened. All this gives room for creating on the basis of breeches not only casual or business attire, but also an ensemble for solemn or festive occasions.

Since the very style of breeches trousers is very bright and shocking, with color you need to be restrained and careful.

First and foremost, these trousers should be plain. Any multi-color design or application of prints will look absurd.

The color of the breeches should be deep, intense, saturated. At the same time, girls with more magnificent forms should give preference to models made in darker colors.

Since the relevance of military topics is not waning this season, the riding breeches of dark green tones, olive or khaki will become an acute trend. Mustard, beige, chocolate, sand will also be interesting and in demand.

The top for such trousers needs to be selected plain. You can give preference to monochrome combinations, you can create contrasting ensembles. But you cannot use more than two colors. In the matter of creating an outfit based on breeches, this will be inappropriate and even unacceptable.

So, with a breeches of any color, a white top will look equally advantageous, almost any color will have a black top. If you create the military image described above, you can use the top of brown shades.

As you already understood, the combination with jodhpurs should be simple and minimalistic. So, a combination of riding breeches and a strict blouse, or riding breeches and a simple tight-fitting blouse can be called a classic ensemble.

A turtleneck, a tight-fitting T-shirt, or a shoulder strap will also be a good touch to complete this look.

In the cooler season, riding breeches are more difficult to wear, because you need to think through a warmer outfit and at the same time maintain a commitment to minimalism. On top of a blouse or turtleneck complete with a breeches, you can choose a shortened jacket of a fitted silhouette. This formal suit is suitable for business meetings, for everyday work in the office.

For a less formal environment, short blouses are suitable, a vest can be thrown on top. All long and worn out wraps are contraindicated. In a breeches, you need to refuel any top that is not shortened.

A perfectly natural rule - the jacket should also be short. Cropped sheepskin coats, bomber jackets, short down jackets will look very stylish with breeches.

Shoes should be as closed as possible.

Ideal will be either a very low or very high stable heel, a stiletto heel is possible. Choosing shoes to match the breeches, you can achieve visual lengthening of the legs. Strict low-heeled boots or Martins boots complete the military look.

A breeches bag can be selected both massive and miniature. Maybe a crossbody bag or even a leather backpack.

For a festive occasion, all kinds of jewelry can be added to the breeches. It is especially stylish this season to wear it over clothes.

Combine riding breeches with other garments using our recommendations above and be inspired by the ensembles published below!

Jodhpurs, tapered from the middle of the thigh with the spectacular volume of the upper part achieved by the side pockets. This model goes well with a simple white top; a cropped knitted blouse with a deep neckline and a two-button fastener is put on top.

And everything should be sustained in two primary colors and additional shades from these two scales.

Oddly enough, but pants that once consisted solely in army circles today can create a romantic ensemble. Judge for yourself: a thin flowing fabric, delicate pastel colors, and only accessories - shoes and a belt - in contrasting brown. So you can go even on a date, even on a daily walk.

You will find even more bright and original solutions in our gallery!