In ancient times, pieces of matter served as clothing for people, which, if desired, could be turned into any thing. One and the same piece of fabric could be a headdress, dress, or cape. Now the situation is completely different, and our wardrobes are packed with many things, each of which has a purpose.
But modern women nevertheless adopted some ideas from their ancestors. So there were transformer dresses that can be worn in different ways: both as a dress, and as a skirt, and as a tunic.
The homeland of this outfit is considered the Hawaiian Islands. The tropical climate and simple lifestyle do not have to often change outfits. The girls vacationing there liked the bright, uncomplicated outfits of the Hawaiian girls so much that they introduced something similar into their beach wardrobe. And so the skirt dress was invented.
Features
So, a skirt dress is such a transformer thing that can be worn in several ways. Lowered to the hip, it turns into a long skirt, raised above the chest - in a short dress. And if you wear leggings under it, it will become a real tunic.
Most often, the dress skirt is a trapezoidal outfit with an elastic band. Elastic band is needed in order to be comfortable to wear on both the waist and chest. Quite often there is a variant of a dress-skirt with a stitched thin elastic top - so the dress acquires a semi-tight silhouette.
Another popular model is a skirt dress with an asymmetric, "torn" hem.
Who is it for?
A skirt dress is a simple summer outfit that girls with a variety of shapes can afford. Slender young ladies free silhouette will add volume to the right places, but emphasize the graceful hands and slender legs.For those who have nothing more to fear, the flowing fabric will hide the tummy and lush hips, and the open top will draw attention to the luxurious chest.
With a skirt dress, you need to be careful only for those with full hands and shoulders. Since the outfit is completely open at the top, folds that form in the armpits can be noticeable. In this case, it is better to play it safe and throw a stole or light bolero on top.
What to wear?
A skirt dress is a great option for a walk on a hot day. On this occasion, it is not customary to dress up carefully: we are going to relax in the fresh air, and not to shine with outfits, so we do not need a lot of clothes and accessories.
Shoes we choose informal, with heels or not - it does not matter, the main thing is to be comfortable. Graceful sandals, sandals, ballet shoes, gym shoes are the most suitable options. Tights with such a dress are not worn, but in cool weather you can wear skinny jeans or leggings.
We complement the image with a voluminous beach bag, sunglasses, a wide-brimmed hat, bright beads or large earrings.
Since usually a skirt dress sits a little baggy, many girls prefer to emphasize the waist with a thin strap.
Tips
- The skirt dress goes well with a variety of ethnic accessories, especially those that remind of Hawaii. Therefore, garlands of flowers (artificial or real) or a hairpin in the form of an exotic inflorescence will be very useful.
- The skirt dress has a very simple style, so it can be easily sewn on your own. You can especially try for yourself: for example, choose a double-sided fabric so that you can easily change the color of the outfit.
- For the beach, a skirt dress is the most suitable clothing. Firstly, it is easily removed and put on. Secondly, the sun opens the shoulders, arms and upper chest. And finally, a skirt dress, lowered to the hips, will look great with a bodice from a swimsuit, especially if it is matched to the tone.
For a holiday at sea, a skirt dress is simply a must! Wearing a skirt as a dress, you can even sit in a bar. I also really like the fact that the length of the skirt can be easily changed.