Hipsters: a contemporary style of clothing

The dude style experienced its heyday in the middle of the 20th century. It was a kind of challenge to Soviet youth in gray and monotonous everyday life. But even after the peak of popularity of the subculture has passed, a surge of interest from this unusual and bright direction is periodically observed.

The first dudes were "noticed" in the USSR in the first years after the end of World War II. These were the children of diplomats and trade workers - those who often went on trips abroad. Watching Western life, young people also sought to stand out somehow, to emphasize their individuality. Western fashion trends, music and other attributes of the new subculture were taken as a basis. Thus began the story of a new subculture and all that was connected with it.

Young people themselves called themselves state employees, that is, those who take the example from the United States. However, in 1949, on the pages of the then popular satirical magazine "Crocodile", a feuilleton about staff members was published, in which their behavior was called unworthy and even harmful to conservative Soviet society. In this feuilleton, its author Belyaev first used the word "dudes". Surprisingly, fans of the ever-expanding movement were not offended at all and, reasonably reasoning that the new word comes from the concept of “style,” completely renamed themselves dudes.

Gradually, the outfits of fans of the subculture changed. Especially changed women's clothing, which has become more elegant and functional.However, due to constant pressure from the side, by the mid-60s the movement had almost come to naught. But at the present time it is considered very original and stylish to throw a party in this direction and try on unusual and extraordinary images, with the help of which one was once challenged to all everyday and ordinary.

The main feature of women's clothing in the style of dudes is expressive and colorful images that emphasize femininity.

Other features of the subculture include:

• extraordinary hairstyles;
• the use of catchy large jewelry;
• an abundance of extravagant decor on the elements of the wardrobe;
• bright makeup;
• special love for gloves.

The main attribute of the wardrobe for women was a fitted dress flared from below. To give his skirt more volume, several tulle petticoats were worn under it. At the same time, the top of the clothes could be decorated with a deep open neckline or wide straps. The sleeve could be of any length or even absent. Sleeves-lanterns were very popular. Often the outfit was draped on the bodice.

Decorative elements (ruffles and lace) were generously used as additions. The most chic was considered a wide bright ribbon, tied at the waist under the bodice with a large bow. The length of this garment, as a rule, was average - to the knees.

The classic option was a midi skirt. In some cases, for example, for cocktail parties, it was allowed to reduce the length to mini. Initially, they were as magnificent as dresses, but over time they “transformed” and became shorter and narrower.

They differ in a simple, but not classic style. They can be with a long or short sleeve or without it at all. Collars range from round to sharp edged patterns.

The trousers in the style of the dudes were a little shortened, which allowed to demonstrate to the public eye such a bright detail as colorful socks. Pants had a diverse cut, but flared or narrowed models are more popular. In the beginning of the 60s, pants-pipes came into fashion.

The mast heg of a dude’s wardrobe is considered a jacket with slightly widened shoulders and square pockets. The most popular version is in the Chanel style - without a collar and with hem trim. Another popular attribute of the wardrobe of women-dignitaries is grace (a kind of corset without lacing) instead of underwear. This element made it possible to emphasize the shape and make the figure more slender and fit.

If you are planning a party and how to dress in a retro styled style - the first question, you need to remember that all the images should be bright and varied. Usually an outfit of this direction is formed from things of 2-3 dominant shades, combining honey by itself. At the same time, white and black colors are much more common than others, and pastel and faded tones are completely prohibited. Neon colors are very popular, helping to create a real holiday, raising the mood and making you forget even about frost and slush in the gray autumn-winter weekdays.

The most common were and remain prints in the form of large peas, horizontal and vertical stripes, patterns of flowers and ornaments of geometric shapes. A peculiar highlight of the outfit of the first followers of the new subculture was that their petticoats were not white, but colored.

To create a fashionable image, things from artificial materials are most often used, which can convey the whole variety of colors and textures. The most requested fabrics: satin. Silk and cotton.

Elements that complement the image are inherent in the brightness and brightness. In the trend:

• Massive plain jewelry made of plastic. For example, round or rounded shape monophonic earrings, colorful beads and numerous bracelets.
• Long gloves that served not for warming and protecting hands, but exclusively as an accessory. Therefore, they were worn at any time of the year.
• Hats, like gloves, were used not for practical purposes, but as a decoration.
• Scarves and scarves in contrasting colors.
• Bright belts or ribbons tied around the waist (ribbons can also serve as decoration for hair).

• Handbags. They are matched to the tone of the dress. Their decor should also match the design of the main outfit.
• Footwear. Choosing this part of the outfit, you should prefer boats, high-heeled shoes or boots with sharp toes. You can also use sandals from thin straps and ballet shoes. Add style, dressed in white shoes or colored short socks.

Hairstyles and cosmetics occupy an important place in the style direction. Typical hairstyles are high comb, babette, loose curls, generously “spiced” with varnish. You can decorate your hair with bandages, ribbons, headbands, hairpins and other interesting and bright elements.

As for makeup, bright lipstick and wide arrows with black eyeliner around the eyes are a classic of the genre. You can use bright shades, such as carrot, yellow or blue.

Today you can dress in the style of dude not only for the theme evening, but also, for example, at the graduation school ball. Sleeveless dresses with a full skirt, belted with a large wide bow, are perfect for this purpose. You can use the dress on the straps. An outfit with a shoulder strap is especially beautiful. The last option is perfect for girls with a beautiful breast shape.

Short-fitting models of bright colors, complemented by large accessories, are relevant. Wearing a similar outfit for your birthday, you can make this holiday truly unforgettable. And if you invite guests to support the idea and dress everyone in stylish dresses a la 50s, vivid emotions and impressions will be provided for a long time.

Clothes with large red flowers or delicate blue forget-me-nots, bright yellow asters or sunflowers giving a sunny mood will look stylish and spectacular. Such models are easy to complement with a green handbag and satin ribbon with an artificial flower in the hairstyle. It is important that the flower on the ribbon is in harmony with the colors on the dress.

The ensemble skirt + blouse will perfectly fit into any situation. To create it, you need a plain silk blouse with straps and a fluffy skirt with a contrast print. The lacquered belt and the corresponding ribbon in the hair tone will complete the image. You can also wear large beads and a bright bracelet.

Mom, thinking about how to dress a child for a holiday, designers are also advised to pay attention to beautiful, diverse and funny style outfits.

As for color preferences, women burdened with excess weight, suits outfits with a floral print (in a small pattern) or in a vertical strip with a length just below the knees. This option will hide the fullness and visually stretch the figure.

Blondes and redheads will look great in emerald, red and blue dresses, and brunettes and brown-haired women should give preference to purple, yellow, light orange and light green shades.