Dresses in the Russian style - for a bright ethnic look

One of the modern trends is ethnic style, therefore, interest in outfits that were popular with our ancestors is now increased. Elements of such outfits have been actively used by well-known designers for their collections recently. More and more fashionistas replenish their own wardrobe with a dress in the Russian style. What is interesting about such dresses, what are they and what do they wear with?

1. Making clothes from natural fabrics. For dresses of the Russian style, cotton and linen are most relevant. A fabric in which there is a small amount of synthetic fibers is also acceptable to facilitate care of the product.
2. Restrained style. Deep neckline and excessively short skirts are inappropriate for the Russian style. The dress should not be vulgar, because our ancestors appreciated chastity, shyness and femininity.
3. Elements inherent in a national costume. These include a printed floral pattern, a gzhel and Khokhloma pattern, lace, sleeves in the form of "lanterns", hand embroidery, beading, decorating the hem of the dress with ornament, braid, stripe of fabric or lace.
4. The color scheme, including natural colors. Juicy shades of cranberries and mountain ash are combined with bright green, pale cream, pistachio, beige and others.

The main features of the Russian folk style dresses are luxury and brightness, as well as a beautiful finish. Such outfits belong to ethnic and folklore style. But, with all its beauty, the Russian costume should be comfortable and functional, which is achieved by a spacious cut.

The original Russian outfit for the girl is a long bright sundress worn with a white shirt. The color of such a sundress was usually red, less often - green or blue. Sewed a sundress made of linen or cotton fabric, and for noble ladies - from brocade and expensive silk.

The style of the sundress fit the figure and slender young ladies, and beauties in the body. Thanks to the length and cut of the skirt, it was possible to conceal the existing imperfections of the legs, and with voluminous sleeves of the shirt - full arms. In the decoration of the outfit was an abundance of diverse embroidery and handmade lace.

Dresses made from such light natural fabrics as staples are perfect for hot summers. They can be short, and long, and fitted, and very loose. Flounces and ruffles are often present in the decoration of such dresses, adding femininity to the look.

A staple dress in national motifs is created from fabrics with small or large ornaments. In such an outfit there can be a neat collar and a small neckline. The sleeves of such staple dresses can either be absent or have different lengths. The styles of such dresses are very diverse and can be easily selected on any figure.

From the women's Russian women's costume for the creation of modern dresses "a la rus" adopted the following elements:

• Embroidery with geometric as well as floral motifs.
• Lace trim.
• Gzhel - painting in blue or blue on a white background. This decoration is often used to decorate wedding dresses.
• Khokhloma - plant patterns in contrasting colors (red, black and gold).
• Hemstitch.
• Loose shirt cut.
• Fringe on the hem, cuffs or collar.

In contemporary Russian-style clothing, modern fabrics, national motifs, and handmade work are combined. Compared to the traditional fluffy long sundress, the currently demanded dresses in the Russian style have thinner straps, the length can be different, the lower skirts are absent, corsets can be used.

Although the traditional version of the Russian dress is a long model, today there are also short dresses in national motifs. This can be a laconic beige dress with manual embroidery trim on the bottom, on the sleeves or on the chest, a lace dress with a floral print or a bright cotton dress with a hem and an embroidered belt.

If you decide to choose a Russian mini dress, then be sure to wear it with tight tights, since the Russian style does not allow deliberate openness and sexuality.

Feminine dresses of medium length in the Russian style are both fitted, and with a flared skirt, with or without a collar, with a sleeve of different lengths. The main highlight of such outfits is the traditional ornament, the use of embroidery or lace in the decoration.

The cut of long dresses in the Russian style can be very different. These are models of a shirt cut, and products with an A-silhouette, and dresses with a high waist. They attract with their vibrant look and elaborate decoration. In such a dress it is impossible to go unnoticed at any event. Often, such a long dress is chosen for a wedding celebration.

• Large accessories, for example, a large necklace or voluminous earrings, look beautiful with a dress in the Russian style. Original looks kokoshnik.
• In a cool time with a Russian dress, you can wear a sleeve or a fur coat.
• A plain vest can be worn with a bright vest decorated with an ornament, and if the dress fabric is represented by traditional patterns, then in a pair with it you should choose a plain jacket or coat.
• Quite often, a scarf is purchased for a Russian-style dress. Depending on the style and style of the outfit, such a scarf can be woolen, lace or with an ornament.

Their use should be minimal. To create the image of a Slavic beauty, you can use stylized beads, bracelets or earrings.For example, select wooden items decorated with paintings for your outfit. Also, the dress can be supplemented with a belt and a scarf.

An excellent choice of handbags for a simple Russian dress is a product from burlap, straw, and dense fabric. On such a bag floral ornaments, animal drawings or any other natural motifs can be depicted.

To light and airy models of Russian sarafans or dresses worn in the summer, you can pick up ballet flats with floral decorations or wicker sandals with a platform. In winter, a dress in the Russian style can be supplemented with boots matching the main color of the outfit, as well as fur-trimmed ankle boots. If you wish, in the cold season you can also shoe boots decorated with hand embroidery and a fur trim.

His main goal when creating an image in the Russian style is to emphasize the natural beauty of a woman. Cheeks should be a little rosy, lips should be red, eyelashes should be long and black, eyebrows should be well-groomed and thick.

The best option for a hairstyle that suits a dress in the national Russian style would be a braid. You can weave in it ribbons of different colors or lay a pigtail around the head. Owners of a short haircut instead of a braid can be advised to decorate the hairstyle with flowers.

If you want a wedding dress in the Russian style, you can choose a snow-white dress with traditional ornaments, a long veil, a kokoshnik or flower wreath, large beads. Complete the outfit depending on the time of year with a scarf or a vest with a fur edge.