Tunic dress - a stylish and modern look

Dresses of the “tunic” style are often found in the wardrobe of fashionistas. Such outfits are convenient and suitable for a woman of any age. Modern tunic dresses are represented by many models that differ in style and color, and the fabrics used to sew them.

Other features of the outfits of this style are:

• Loose fit.
• T-shaped silhouette.
• Lack of a collar.

A sleeve in a tunic dress may be absent or have a different length. Also, many models have cuts on the sides.

Tunics began to be worn back in ancient Rome and Greece, and it was not only women's clothing, but also the subject of men's wardrobe.

The men's tunic was a product of medium length (to the knees), and the female was different in length to the ankles. Almost always, the tunic was complemented by a strap, as well as a wrap. A little later, tunics remained only in the wardrobe of women. They began to use stones and embroidery in their decoration.

In the Middle Ages, only priests wore such clothes, as well as people living in the East. From the mid-20th century, women began to wear tunic again.

Now a dress of this style is in demand and regularly appears on the catwalks.

Tunic dresses are loved for their versatility, because such an outfit suits absolutely any woman, no matter what her physique or what age she is.

This style looks especially beautiful on tall girls and women of medium height. If the girl is tall, the tunic will favorably emphasize long legs. Beauties with average growth rates such a dress is able to visually lengthen the line of legs.

The big plus of the tunic dress is the opportunity to use such an outfit in the wardrobe of girls with fullness. A loose fit will help distract attention from imperfections in the waist area. This advantage of tunics is also loved by expectant mothers who do not want to focus ahead of time on a growing tummy.

Tunics in the wardrobe of fashionistas are often represented by such models:

• Straight-cut dresses with different lengths. A variation of this model may be a slightly expanded tunic.
• Wide beach dress. It is made from translucent materials and worn on the beach. If such a tunic is worn in the city, then it is mandatory to supplement it with jeans or trousers.
• Knitted turtleneck tunic. The model has a closed top and a length below the hips.
• Tunic shirt. Such a dress is similar to a man’s shirt, but differs in greater length.
• High waisted model. Under the chest, such a tunic often has an assembly, so a similar dress is in demand among very thin girls and expectant mothers.
• "Bat". This is a summer version of a tunic dress that helps hide the fullness.

Tunics may vary:

• Color scheme. Plain tunic dresses are traditionally in high demand, but there are also many models with bright prints.
• Long. Dresses of this style are represented by models from ultrashort to products to the floor.
• Neckline. Most often, the neckline in a tunic dress is round or V-shaped, but there are also models with a square neckline.
• Decor. In addition to an interesting pattern, a tunic can attract attention with patchpockets, lacing, sequins, embroidery and other elements.

The classic colors, in which the dresses of this style are most often found, include white, black and red. Blue and turquoise tunics are also popular. Products in shades of these colors are relevant at any time of the year, although light models are more often chosen for the summer period.

Tunic dress may relate to:

• Business style. Such tunics are concise and strict, with almost no decoration, mainly beige, gray and black.
• Romantic style. Such tunic dresses are often trimmed with drapery, bows, ruffles and other decor.
• Ethnic style. The features of such tunics are a bright print and an unusual cut.
• Gypsy style. Such tunic dresses have lush sleeves (they are often collected with an elastic band) and a wide neckline.
• Eastern style. The characteristic differences of these tunics can be called the presence of kimono sleeves, stand-up collars and other elements of Asian national clothes.
• Sports style. Such tunics often have long sleeves and a hood.

The tunics are very variable in length. You can see both short models and products on the floor, but the most common dresses of this style differ in knee length or slightly higher (to the middle of the hips).

If a woman wants to hide the fullness of her hips or the unevenness of her legs, long models are preferable, and thin girls with slim legs can don a tunic with a mini length without hesitation. Tunics to the knees look perfect on slender young ladies, and on beauties with a magnificent figure.

A variety of fabrics are used to make tunics. Summer models are traditionally sewn from such lightweight materials as chiffon and satin. Silk is often used for evening models, and for sewing tunics for cool weather, wool, cashmere and knitwear are most in demand. Creating outfits in ethnic style, linen and cotton are widely used.

White tunic dresses occupy one of the leading places when choosing summer clothes.

In cool weather, girls prefer tunics made of warm fabrics, for example, knitted patterns resembling an elongated sweatshirt.

In cold weather, tunic dresses made of wool and knitwear are in great demand. Often, models of these materials are dull and plain, and their length reaches below the knees. They are combined with a jacket or cardigan, as well as boots with heels.

Knitted tunic dresses that emphasize the virtues of a female figure are in great demand. As a rule, they look like an elongated sweater.

Warmth and comfort comes from such things. You can purchase both thin summer models and warm ones for the autumn-winter period. If you want an exclusive, order handmade knitted tunic dresses from needlewomen. Knitted tunics are worn on their own, and complete with other clothes. Absolute must have!

Discreet models of tunic dresses with restrained colors are a good option for a business look. A one-ton tunic is successfully combined with black trousers or with a contrasting color pencil skirt.

In a tunic dress, it’s convenient to walk around the city with friends and go on a date. In the summer, the image should be created from a translucent tunic and light jeans or thin trousers.

You can also wear bright tunic dresses decorated with embroidery, artificial pearls, rhinestones or lace for a walk. Printed products, both abstract and floral, are also very popular.

Tunic can be called one of the best options for beachwear. Such a dress made of translucent fabric is worn with sandals or flat sole sandals. Most often, beach options for tunic dresses are represented by short models that can be worn with shorts or trousers.

• Summer tunics are worn with capri pants, pleated skirts, shorts, wide trousers, as well as breeches.
• In cool weather, jeans, tight tights, leggings, turtlenecks are put on under the tunic.

Beads or long chains with interesting pendants are well suited to tunic dresses. They should be avoided only if there is embroidery on the product itself. Also, the dress of this style is complemented by bracelets and earrings.

Many tunics go well with a belt or belt, especially if you want to focus on a thin waist.

Winter tunic dresses are worn with leather or suede boots, which should have either high heels or a wedge. If you choose shoes with a flat sole for such a dress, this can visually reduce the girl’s height.

Also, the tunic above the knees looks attractive with openwork boots. If you put on pants or shorts under a tunic, shoes for such a set can be represented by ballet shoes or clogs.