Bat Sleeve Dress - Inspiration by Japan

The first dresses of the “bat” style appeared in the wardrobes of fashionable women of Europe in the 40s of the twentieth century. The basis for their creation was Japanese kimono. Such outfits became especially popular by the eighties. They were distinguished by a wide top and a tight-fitting skirt, making it very convenient to wear dresses of this style. These days, these dresses are back in fashion.

Such outfits are sewn both from flowing light fabrics and from warmer and denser materials. The neckline of the “bat” dress is most often round or boat. Evening dresses of this style often have a rather frank neckline, and some models attract a deep neckline on the back.

The highlight of the “bat” dresses is an unusual sleeve. Since it is similar to the bat wing, this led to the appearance of the name of this style. The length of the sleeve for different models of dresses "bat" is different. You can find both long sleeves and sleeves three quarters long. There are dresses with sleeves on the cuffs, as well as with cuts on the sleeves, exposing the arms.

• This dress looks great on a girl with a figure resembling an inverted triangle. In this outfit, you can hide the broad shoulders and flaws of the hands, while emphasizing the slender hips.
• This style is also recommended for beauties with a “rectangle” figure, since the cut of the “bat” dress will hide a wide waist.
• Short girls in such a dress will look even lower, so they should wear only high heels with the “bat” dress.
• Brunettes are recommended to choose for themselves a dress of this style in black or some bright shade, and fair-haired girls - products of softer and fresher colors. Red-haired beauty is not advised to wear a brown or orange "bat" dress.

Dress style "bat", which is made of knitted fabric, can be used as clothing for the home. At the same time, it looks quite extravagant and elegant.

Also, for everyday use, modern girls often choose dense knitted "bat" dresses. Such outfits are distinguished by the length of the mini, solid color and a narrowed skirt.

The “bat” dress of machine or hand knitting favorably emphasizes the advantages of a slim figure. The top of this outfit can be represented by a V-neck or asymmetric neckline on one shoulder. There are also turtleneck dresses and models with a voluminous “collar”.

Ankle-length patterns are relatively rare. They are chosen by women who want to hide the flaws of the lower part of the figure. Also, a long outfit of the "bat" style can be represented by a wedding dress. Complementing it with a high hairstyle, the bride will draw attention to the shoulders and neck.

Such dresses can have a length to the knees or slightly lower (to the middle of the legs). Outfits of the “bat” of medium length are strict and plain (they are suitable for the office) or with a bright decor of elegant fabrics (in this dress you can go to a party).

Such dresses of the "bat" style are the most common. They are chosen as a cocktail dress, and for everyday use. Short dresses made of elegant fabrics can have a deep neckline and an open back. This style looks beautiful when made from silk or chiffon, and practical models for every day are sewn from viscose or knitwear.

Full girls need to choose a dress of this style very carefully. If the hips are large, you can choose a long model in which the bottom is free. It is also worth looking at the product with a darker color of the lower part. But slender beauties recommend short “bat” models that can emphasize the beauty and elegance of legs.

• The short bat outfit can be worn with skinny jeans or leggings.
• As an outerwear for such a dress, you can wear a short leather jacket, a cashmere coat or a long jacket.

A good choice for a dress of this style will be long jewelry on the neck, for example, string beads, a necklace or a chain. You can also pick up long earrings to them, and if the sleeve is shortened, then large bracelets.

It is best to wear shoes with pretty high heels for the bat dress. If the girl is slim and tall, it is also permissible to use platform shoes or ballet shoes. With short dresses of this style, high boots look good, and with long - ankle boots.