The existence of a huge number of styles enables a wide selection of suitable clothes. Someone prefers strict silhouettes and straight lines, and someone needs free outfits in a street style to feel comfortable.
And some girls prefer to adhere to femininity in their outfits, which, to the greatest extent, bears the Provence style in clothes, which will be discussed.
Features
Provence - this is the name that a cozy corner of France bears, filled with stunning, colorful and inspiring natural beauties.
Salty sea air, the aroma of fresh herbs growing in French fields, a floral bouquet that opens under the soft sunshine - all this formed the basis for creating the Provencal style in clothes.
For a long time, the French style has been popular both in Europe and in Russia, so absolutely every girl knows what it is.
The predominance of feminine silhouettes and delicate colors, many decorative elements in the form of air ruffles and finest lace make Provencal style clothes ideal for dreamy, tender girls, sophisticated and sensitive natures.
Color spectrum
Since the Provence style is characterized by softness, tenderness and sophistication, the corresponding shades should prevail in the color scheme. Provencal romantic styling is characterized by a predominance of bed tones, soft warm shades.
The decor, presented in the form of scuffs and elements of fabrics burnt out in the sun, is quite popular.
Another important aspect in the choice of colors is the proximity of the Provencal style to nature. All shades should be natural, not bright and elaborate, but natural, found in natural conditions, since the name Provence is associated with aromatic herbs, meadows and fields.
A snow-white shade is not often found, the prevalence of vanilla, milk and creamy tones is much more characteristic for the Provencal style. Very popular are pink, lilac, blue colors with a slight dust effect.
Light shades of lemon, mint, menthol and pistachio flowers look beautiful. And among dark colors, only soft shades of brown, gray-blue and gray-purple are allowed.
In creating a holistic image, the main thing to pay attention to is the combination of shades, they all must be in harmony with each other.
Preferred Materials
The main rule for choosing fabrics for sewing clothes in the Provencal style is a mandatory natural origin. Indeed, a feature of Provencal clothing models is that all of them are made exclusively from natural materials, and synthetic fibers are not allowed in any form.
The fact is that synthetic fibers create discomfort and can have a detrimental effect on the skin, not allowing it to breathe and ventilate sufficiently.
A rarity is the use of coarse, hard fabrics that create a certain shape and silhouette. An exception may be tweed, velor or velveteen, used for suits, skirts and trousers.
Light, flowing fabrics are preferred, creating the impression that the edges of the skirt are falling, and blouses and sweaters gently envelop the silhouette.
For the hot summer season, natural cotton, chintz and linen fabrics will be an excellent choice. Among the preferred materials, there are also viscose, chiffon material, and crepe de chine incredibly popular this season.
Of the denser materials that are well suited for the off-season, flannel, denim, soft knit materials or a comfortable, body-friendly jersey material are more suitable.
And with the harsh winter cold, natural wool material, felt and cashmere products, suede or outer clothing made from warm drapes can help.
Who is it for?
At first glance, the Provencal style of clothing can suit absolutely any girl, but this statement is a little wrong, since not every type of girl will look organically in such a way.
The girl is summer, the owner of fair skin and blond curls of a cold shade, can simply get lost against the background of Provence attire, so you need to dilute this image with details from other styles or bright, unusual makeup.
For a girl of a color type, summer with darker hair is best to choose an image in the French style with a large predominance of light cool shades such as peach, light lilac, gray-lilac. Pale skin will look fresh and aristocratic against the background of such tones.
It is better for girls of the winter color type to avoid light shades of Provence outfits, since the cold appearance of such young ladies can create some kind of disharmony in the image. But deep, darkened shades will help create stunning outfits.
The appearance of a spring girl and an autumn girl is ideal for Provencal outfits, since warm shades of curls and skin perfectly combine with the characteristic colors of this style.
Popular styles
As already mentioned, the Provence style is a combination of airiness, tenderness and femininity, which is why the cut of things is corresponding.
Skirts of this style are not characterized by a tight-fitting style - mostly these are free, flowing models, and in some cases even magnificent ones. Miniskirts are not welcome; midi or maxi is considered the most preferred length.
Regarding the skirt part of the dresses, the same can be said, but with the top you can experiment a little. The upper part of the dress can be cut out according to the figure, have a long or short sleeve, and can be airy and free, decorated with voluminous sleeves that open the shoulder line.
Most often, Provencal style dresses with a voluminous top have a stretching elastic at the waist or under the chest. Thanks to this element, the product looks more feminine.
It is noteworthy that the outerwear of the French Provencal fashion has the same characteristic features. For example, the bottom of the coat in most cases has a slightly flared cut, and sometimes even a cut sun or semi-sun.
Clothing in this style is also characterized by loose and sometimes baggy styles, voluminous sweaters and fitted blouses with randomly arranged ruffles.
Capsule Wardrobe Tips
Capsule wardrobe - a relatively new trend that came to us from Europe, where its convenience has already been tested by many women. The essence of the capsule wardrobe lies in the fact that all the selected things should be stylishly and successfully combined with each other.
Having picked up a capsule wardrobe in Provencal style, you can daily compose a lot of beautiful feminine outfits, bewitching and attracting many enthusiastic looks.
Considering all the features of the French style, you should take as a basis pants of a straight cut shade of coffee with milk made of soft natural fabric, and a skirt up to the knee or midi with the same characteristics. For women with a non-standard figure, it is better to choose products from dense materials that correct the silhouette.
Tweed skirt suits of warm shades - coffee, milk, cream brulee, powder, beige, will look great. In combination with such suits it is better to wear light blouses made of flowing fabric with a floral print.
It is better to choose blouses, tops and shirts from light, airy fabrics of light shades, which are most combined with the already selected lower part.
Attention should be paid to styles, since clothing should emphasize the merits of the figure, and not focus on its flaws.
Combination with other styles.
Things in the Provencal style are combined not only with each other, but also very successfully harmonize with clothes of other styles, but only subject to correctly selected details.
For example, delicate airy dresses made of soft fabrics with floral prints look very nice with bold, tough and even bold outerwear.
Cropped leather jackets with decorative rivets and spikes, denim jackets with a long sleeve and denim vests are suitable.
Massive shoes are also perfect for light dresses and sundresses in the French style. For example, high gladiator sandals, ankle boots with spikes and a massive high heel, as well as elegant shoes in a classic style.
Light Provencal-style blouses and shirts harmoniously harmonize with the bottom of a street, classic or casual style. Skinny pants with arrows, leather and tweed shorts, jeans - pipes and jeans - boyfriends are suitable.
Midi or maxi skirts in the style of boho or patchwork are perfect for the top in this gentle and elegant style. The unusual combination will look bright and interesting, the main thing is not to go too far with accessories and small details - they should be minimized.
Beautiful images
An incredibly beautiful image, the basis of which is an elegant dress with a length just above the knee, with a long sleeve and a turn-down collar with rounded edges. On a white background is a blue small floral print. The edges of the product are decorated with light gray lace. Loose curls perfectly complement the outfit, and as shoes you should choose white or light gray boats.
Light summer bow, emphasizing all the charms of a feminine nature.The white dress with a short sleeve has a loose fit, so the brown leather strap in the waist area perfectly complements it. A dark blue print brings a touch of romance to the product, and a straw hat with wide brim perfectly completes the outfit.
The outfit, filled with lightness and airiness, will not leave any girl indifferent. A light white top with voluminous sleeves-lanterns goes well with a linen skirt in a deep gray shade. The bottom of the skirt is decorated with frills and lace ruffles, and in the femoral area the product is complemented by a decorative strap.
An amazing evening look will win the heart of your companion and will not leave anyone indifferent. A very beautiful dress, consisting of a dark emerald lining and a light, lace, translucent top. In the waist area, the product is decorated with a belt of the same shade as the lining. To create complete harmony in the outfit, you can also choose shoes of this color.
Feminine outfit suitable for a hot summer in the city. Gray sundress made of light, flowing fabric, decorated with a small white stripe. Floor length emphasizes the sophistication and femininity of the girl, but it does not have to be combined with heels. Sandals on a flat sole with thin straps and a stylish rectangular clutch will do.
Even things that are close to classic ones in the Provence style look incredibly sophisticated. For example, a white shirt without fasteners, with a turn-down pointed collar and long sleeves is very beautifully combined with a blue skirt of a cut semi-sun. The skirt is decorated with a small white print, and the cuffs of the shirt with neat gold buttons.
A light white dress without sleeves with a skirt - the sun to the knee, can be considered a classic representative of the French style. The decor in the form of bright straps and matching shoes, as well as hats and elegant handbags, is perfect for such a product.