High-waisted dresses have a rich history. Most of them are known for images that have come down to us from the era of antiquity. Loose clothes made of light fabric, tied under the chest - tunics and tunics were still worn by the inhabitants of Hellas. Interest in ancient Greek fashion revived in France at the beginning of the 19th century. Then, lush dresses with crinolines and frills replaced the fashion for simple, natural silhouettes. Long dresses, sewn from a thin, flowing fabric, made it possible to discern the contours of the body - this was the height of the playfulness that girls in those days could afford.
From the times of Ancient Greece and Napoleonic France, dresses with high waist have repeatedly returned to the wardrobes of fashionistas, each time undergoing modifications to meet the requirements of modern times. Today there is a huge variety of models of such dresses: starting from the classic evening gown in the Greek style and ending with the flirty baby dollars.
In this article, we want to talk about high-waisted dresses that are suitable for girls with curvaceous shapes. Empire style at one time was created specifically for such persons, because in those days the ideal of female beauty was not thin creatures, but strong, healthy girls.
Which one is suitable?
This style of dress is suitable for almost all types of figures, since the offset waist line allows you to correct some of the most common shortcomings that girls usually attribute to themselves.
Consider the following features:
- Young women with the “rectangle” type of body (they are characterized by the same width of the shoulders, chest, waist and hips) high waist will help give a more feminine shape, as it adds volume in the chest area.
- If you are concerned about wide hips, a properly selected dress with a high waist can distract attention from the problem part of the body, concentrating it higher. In addition, an elongated waist visually stretches and narrows the figure.
- A small protruding tummy or the first months of pregnancy can also be masked with a suit of such a cut. In this case, you need to choose a dress with a light flare that starts from the chest. High waist can be indicated by a belt or strap.
- Short girls with a full figure should definitely buy such a dress. The fact is that a certain ratio of the proportions of the top and bottom allows you to add a few centimeters of growth. The lower part of the dress should be much longer than the upper - in this case you will appear taller and slimmer.
Styles and Types
Sundress
The best clothes for a hot summer day is, of course, a beautiful sundress made of light fabric. In it you can go for a walk around the city, to the beach, and if the dress code allows, then to work. Long flying sundresses to the floor perfectly hide all the flaws of the figure. In addition, this is the rare case when heels are optional for the dress - you can get by with sandals or slates.
Case
A skinny dress that emphasizes the figure will look great on almost all girls. You only need to guess with the size and length of the outfit. The case should not fit the body, it should only outline the contours of the figure, emphasizing (but not fitting) the most appetizing parts - the chest and buttocks. The length of such a dress usually reaches the middle of the knee.
Evening Dress
For gala events, which need to be in long dresses, the best option for chubby girls will be evening dresses with a high waist. There are no strictly defined frames: you can choose a modest but cute outfit in the spirit of “Natasha Rostova’s first ball”, or you can choose a sexy dress that emphasizes the luxurious neckline. It all depends on the format of the event and your own preferences.
What colors to choose?
The choice of color is a very important aspect of buying a new dress. Traditionally, girls with curvaceous shapes prefer dark clothes to bright and light dresses. Dark colors, especially black, tend to conceal the volume, but this does not mean that dark colors should dominate your wardrobe.
An evening dress of black, dark blue or deep gray is a classic outfit that will be appropriate almost everywhere. However, we advise you in no case to refuse other colors in the wardrobe. If you have a bright appearance, large, expressive facial features, then you can afford clothes of bright, rich colors. For example, a long dress in rich wine color will simply look amazing on a large brunette with luxurious shapes.
If you can’t give up your favorite dark shades, learn to combine them with contrasting colors. The combination of black and turquoise, gray and pearl pink not only looks beautiful, but, when used correctly, allows you to visually correct some of the flaws of the figure.
Selection tips
- The cutout on the chest is an important detail of the dress, which can visually change the proportions of the figure. To make the neck seem longer, choose dresses with a triangular neckline - V-shaped or U-shaped. Short necklaces and chains visually shorten the neck, while long necklaces, on the contrary, help to appear taller.
- If you plan to appear on a holiday in a dress with a bright print or an unusual pattern, pay attention to the directionality of the lines. If the figure is oriented horizontally, such a dress will flatten the figure.Vertical elements, on the contrary, lengthen and narrow the silhouette.
- Corrective underwear is your faithful assistant, which you need to constantly remember. Of course, wearing it every day is not very convenient, but for especially important occasions you can sacrifice several hours of comfort in the name of beauty. In addition, modern stretch underwear has become much more pleasant to wear, as it is sewn from elastic, soft material.
High-waisted dresses are very feminine and beautiful, perfect for my size 50) I like the plain colors more.