At all times, the beautiful half of humanity seeks to captivate men, using the most diverse tools of seduction. The main assistant to women since ancient times has been nature - natural ingredients served as cosmetics and gave clothes.
A little later, when people learned how to make fabric, the court tailors, inspired by nature, created a gorgeous dress with a skirt, reminiscent of its shape a beautiful and delicate flower - a bell.
Features
A distinctive feature of the bell skirt is its style - flared from the base, it practically does not touch the legs. Due to this, the model is very popular in summer collections.
The fabric for this skirt is selected mainly monophonic, the minimum number of seams on the model. This allows designers to take a walk in the use of various prints and accessories.
A bit of history
One of the first styles of the skirt was precisely the bell skirt. In the XVI century in Spain, fashionistas began to wear puffy dresses to their heels, reminiscent in shape of a bell. The basis of the skirt of such a dress was a metal corset. French women adopted fashion from the Spanish, but refused to wear an iron structure. So there was a bell skirt on hoops - crinoline.
The style of such a skirt was decorated with a variety of precious stones and gold, so it was the privilege of only court ladies. A distinctive feature of that time was a train, by which it was possible to determine the wealth and nobility of the person who wore it. The longest train was rightfully worn by the Queen, its length could reach several tens of meters.
Over time, corsets replaced skirts with a lot of layers.And already in the XX century, the length of the skirt began to rapidly decrease, and today even the shortest ones - micro-skirts, can be bell-shaped.
Who is it for?
Girls who like to experiment with their style will appreciate all the possibilities that a bell-shaped skirt can give them.
It will help visually give the figure a seductive hourglass shape, visually narrowing the waist and hiding narrow hips. But even for those with a slightly wider width, the bell is also registered - behind the voluminous tissue, the flaws in the figure in the buttock area will not be so noticeable.
It should only be noted that in this case, the calves and ankles should still be thin, and the length of the product should not rise above the knee. In this style, the use of a wide belt will be very relevant - it focuses on the waist, making the overall appearance much more proportional.
For fashionistas who, on duty, have to comply with a strict dress code, a bell skirt will become a real treasure. Depending on the length and color, it is ideal for the office style of clothing. In such a skirt, any woman will feel in a businesslike style and elegance.
High waisted
The high-rise bell skirt is perhaps the strongest weapon of seduction. Today they are present in the collections of almost all the famous fashion houses, which are constantly experimenting with styles and lengths.
A girl who decides to wear a short flared skirt with a high rise, definitely, must be sure that she is very slim, because even minor figure flaws in such a skirt will be very noticeable. And at any length below the knee, a high waist, on the contrary, is able to give the figure sophistication and emphasize the chest. In a bell-skirt with a high rise, visually increase growth, which is suitable for short girls, especially if they wear high-heeled shoes.
Pleated
The pleated skirt is familiar to all the girls from school. But today, many models of such skirts look very harmonious, not only on little girls, but also on quite adult girls and even slender middle-aged women. In them, they look a little flirty and childishly carefree.
When choosing a bell skirt in a crease, the type of figure and height are very important, and if you make a mistake choosing the model, you can spoil the whole appearance with one wrong detail.
Owners of rectangular and inverted triangular figures can no doubt acquire skirts in a narrow fold. Such a style will add volume to narrow hips and they will look more appetizing. But this applies only to slender girls.
If the shapes are a bit overweight, then the folds should be large, as small ones fill the figure even more. But in general, the fold lines are still vertical, which, accordingly, with the right approach, slim and visually stretch the figure.
On an elastic band
Perhaps the most versatile skirt at all times will remain an elastic skirt. This is truly a miracle thing that can hide or focus on the hips, emphasize the chest and highlight the waist line. All girls who prefer practicality in clothing are required to have such a thing, especially since you can sew it yourself from almost any fabric.
To answer the question of what to wear with a bell skirt with an elastic band, it definitely will not work. It all depends on the length and colors, the variations of which are great today. For example, a motley skirt above the knee will look great with a knitted top or knitted shirt. From shoes you can pick up sandals and grab a small handbag as an accessory.
The elastic skirt-bell most often represents the street style, which embodies freedom and immediacy. That is why cage shirts, lace-up shoes, a variety of leather bracelets and shoulder bags are perfect for this model.
Length
In the past, the length of the bell skirt was standard until the middle of the calf, but now designers around the world are revising this rule, so a large number of different unique options appear. When choosing your level of length you need to consider that the length of the skirt is directly proportional to the harmony of your legs. Girls who do not have an aspen waist should take a closer look at high waist models.
Short
A short bell skirt is a great option to demonstrate slimness to slim girls. If you look at the pleated skirts, you can openly declare your sexuality. The hip area will help to visually increase the magnificent style, and the wedge heel will make visible all the most seductive and feminine bends of your body.
A short skirt will help girls of short stature look a little taller. In summer, in such models will be most comfortable, they are ideal for walking with friends or shopping.
Midi
Knee-length and below is an excellent working option. Fit into the framework of an office dress code, a midi bell skirt is able to fully satisfy the needs of business women of fashion.
The good news is that such models can be worn not only by slender women, but also by ladies in the “body”. A skirt covering the knees will hide the visible imperfections of the body, and in combination with a high fit will make a favorable emphasis on the chest.
Long
A bell skirt in the shape of a bell, depending on the style and accessories, is suitable for everyday life and for the evening.
The maximum length will make it possible to wear a skirt for girls with O-shaped legs. By type of physique, she will suit both slender and plump girls, because with the help of splendor, you can adjust the width of the hips. Also, a bell skirt to the heels can visually increase growth, but for this you need to choose high-rise models and high-heeled shoes.
Popular colors
Of the most popular colors today, of course, horizontal stripes can be distinguished. In the style of the bell, they can be black and white, and color, have a different width and texture. Such a style will look very harmonious at a date or dinner with friends, creating a veil of romance and femininity around you.
Bright monophonic models are suitable for stylish girls who are not afraid to declare themselves. For example, blue, pink or orange colors stand out from the crowd. Monochrome products are good in that they can be varied with various prints, without fear of overdoing it.
The classic black color of the skirts fits perfectly with the business style. But in the warm season I really do not want to go every day in dark clothes, so in the summer, even in a strict office style, skirts of light pastel shades are allowed, and designers are happy to use it.
Prints
In recent seasons, the undisputed leader, as mentioned above - is the strip. But the leopard coloring, which goes well with the dark-fitting top, is not far behind her. Also on the first lines among prints, geometric figures, peas and a cage hold their positions.
Skirts with abstractions that create color in the image will never disappear from the catwalks. Flowers on fabric are also always relevant, especially in the summer seasons. But the novelty in the collections today is ethno-style, the basis of which is comfort and simplicity.
Fashionable looks
The collections of Christian Dior and Oscar de la Rent often show bell-shaped skirts with a voluminous style, with a train at the back and shortened in front.
The trend color is pink. Givenchy fashion house is faithful to a model with a clearly defined waist with a belt and a midi length. Such a fashionable image is shown by Audrey Hepburn in the film "Roman Vacations."
Other fashion designers also use the “inverted glass” skirt model in their collections, which is why it is increasingly included in the must-have list of every fashionista.
What to wear?
The versatility of the bell skirt is that in different interpretations it will look completely different.
The right choice of accessories in combination with suitable items of clothing can represent any woman in completely different styles.
A voluminous bell skirt will not look with a magnificent top - a straight cut of tops and blouses will be appropriate here. You can also wear simple turtlenecks, T-shirts and T-shirts.
We must not forget that the bell-shaped skirt is a very bright part of the wardrobe, and to avoid excessive pomp, the emphasis should be on bright details - such as a handbag, belt or beads.
Shoes with this model are selected depending on the length of the skirt and the type of figure. If the skirt is knee-high, then a high heel is obligatory, only girls with a height above average can afford flat shoes with a midi length.
Mini, on the contrary, provides only flats or sandals on a flat stroke. Depending on the style, classic boats and even sports shoes are suitable for the bell skirt. Complete the image is best volumetric jewelry.