Clothing in Russian style

Long-standing traditions in the way of life and rituals leave a certain imprint on the clothes, shoes, hats and accessories of every nation. As a result, a unique, very recognizable style is created, according to which it is easy to determine its belonging to a particular nationality.

If it comes to the Russian style in clothes, then this is, first of all, a riot of bright colors and ornaments, luxurious fur trim, long sarafans and many other details characteristic of nationality.

Among the items and details of clothing that are characteristic of the Russian style, brocade trim, rich embroidery, a fur coat, a wide long skirt, a sundress, a painted shawl, a kokoshnik, a kosovorotka can be noted.

Today, many of these and other items characteristic of the Russian-folk style have gone out of fashion. However, in recent years, modern designers are increasingly reviving old Russian traditions, offering to the audience a whole collection of clothes for women, designed in folk style.

Many items of designer clothes with elements of the old Russian style can be seen not only on the catwalk, but also in everyday life. For example, long floor-length dresses with lush, embroidered skirts, fur vests, sleeveless jackets, colorful shawls, and shirts.

Bright colors and various ornaments always cause delight and interest among Europeans and representatives of other parts of the world. Not for nothing that the “Russian style” has long migrated beyond the borders of our country, and clothing designed in this style can be seen in many countries of the world.

The Slavic or Russian style first became very popular about a hundred years ago, when after the Revolution of 1917, part of the Russians left the country. At first, clothes in the Russian style began to be popularized in European countries, then this wave reached America.

One of the most striking features of this clothing is layering. Severe climatic conditions in Russia contributed to the fact that people put on themselves several layers of different clothes at once.

The lower shirt is an indispensable element of men's and women's wardrobe. Most often, it was sewn from flax. She had a simple, free cut, not restricting movements, tied with a belt.

Poneva is an element of women's wardrobe. It was a wide skirt. It was used to give the body extra volume and warming.

Sundress - women's clothing is quite loose cut. It expanded from chest to floor. The sundress was made of wool, cotton or linen. A scarf was thrown over the sarafan, or a peasant coat was worn.

Outerwear. In rain or slush over a sarafan or shirt, an epancha was put on - a sleeveless cloak.

A fur coat served as winter clothing. Poor people sewed fur coats from a sheepskin or a hare, nobles and nobles wore fur coats from sable, marten or fox. Winter clothes were long, expensive fur coats were additionally decorated with velvet and brocade.

Fur or knitted mittens were worn on the hands, and the heads were covered with scarves or round hats.

Among the bright distinguishing features of clothes made in the Russian style, the following points can be noted:

As simple and comfortable as possible. Wide skirts, long sundresses, simple shirts. For tailoring exclusively natural materials were used: linen, cotton, chintz, wool.

The collar was most often turn-down and had a round shape. The sleeves were narrow long or short flashlights. Women's or men's suits were often complemented by belts and lacing.

Among the colors most used in the Russian costume there were certainly yellow, red, white, black, green and blue. Very often there were golden shades, especially in decoration, decor or accessories.

Floral patterns, birds, animals, Old Russian patterns are the most popular and most frequently used examples of clothing decorations. Ornamental figures were embroidered with gold and silver threads, decorated with bright ribbons, beads, multi-colored stones, lacing, lace or braid.

Patchwork is a separate part of the culture of the ancient Slavs. Today, the art of creating clothes or household items from multi-colored shreds of fabric is called “patchwork”. Using this technique, blankets, pillowcases, rugs were sewn before. Today, this style is actively used to create skirts, dresses, outerwear. And as bright, colorful patches, Pavloposad shawls are often used.

Bright beads, lush wreaths of wildflowers, ribbons woven into long braids, large colored beads, high kokoshniks, colorful shawls and painted scarves are just an incomplete list of jewelry and accessories to the Russian costume.

Modern designers in their own way see the "Russian style" and create their collections based on this vision. For example, Yves Saint Laurent was one of the first who appreciated clothes in the Russian style and presented on the Paris catwalks collections of outerwear, stylized as old sheepskin coats. Of course, the designer’s models had a more sophisticated and stylish style than the original models. Shortened sheepskin coats were decorated with a fringe of sable or marten fur and a beautiful, rich embroidery.

Among other eminent masters, in whose collections there were clothes in the Russian style, Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana, Jean Paul Gaultier, Vyacheslav Zaitsev, Valentin Yudashkin can be noted.

In the hot summer, there will certainly be more than one reason to try on a bright wide, long skirt with a floral pattern or a fluffy short little sundress. To make the image look stylish, and not catch the eye with an abundance of different colors and ornaments, it is best to choose plain clothes, shoes and accessories for such a skirt, sundress or dress. It can be a white or neutral color top, blouse, shirt. Sandals and jewelry can match in color with one of the shades used in the "Russian" dress.

Noble and prosperous people in Russia sewed their clothes only from the most expensive and beautiful materials. If you want the Russian-style look to look appropriate, the material, decor and other additions should not look cheap. Well, if it will be natural fabrics, fur and expensive, various decorations.

To create an image "in the Russian style" it is not necessary to completely dress in traditional Russian clothes. A single item, for example, a sarafan, a braid, a fur vest or a wide colored skirt, will be enough.

For a bright red puffy sarafan embroidered with flowers, a snow-white blouse with lush sleeves-lanterns is perfect. Red sandals or shoes harmoniously complement the stylized image. As an accessory, you can choose a wide ribbon in the hairstyle or beautiful large beads.

It is preferable to leave a long magnificent dress decorated with Russian ornaments for a gala evening. But a fluffy multi-colored skirt is perfect for every day. It is best to choose a top, blouse or shirt for such a skirt in a calmer, restrained color.

If we are talking about outerwear in the Russian style, then this is, first of all, fur sheepskin coats, fur coats, coats with fur trim, scarves, hats, felt boots.

A small cross-stitch can easily transform a boring casual bow. You can decorate sleeves of a blouse, pocket of a shirt, skirt or favorite jeans with a laconic ornament.

The Russian style in clothes is not only colorful sundresses or fur chambers. Laconic black jumper and dress are decorated with a lush bouquet of bright roses. Red leggings are perfectly combined with such an outfit, and a luxurious Russian braid helps to more accurately match the image.

Gorgeous long dresses, decorated with ornaments in the style of Gzhel patterns, will be a worthy alternative to the evening black dresses familiar to all.

The snow-white blouse with magnificent sleeves and a gathered round neckline is made in folklore style. The decor used blue-blue roses, lacing and a belt with tassels. Such a stylized model looks great against the background of a classic black skirt.