A skirt on a yoke is one of the most feminine and beautiful models that looks great on any woman, regardless of her age, height and physique. She never goes out of fashion, always relevant, ideal for creating clothing ensembles diametrically opposed in style. This universal model is suitable for any season of the year. Due to its cut, the skirt allows you to effectively emphasize the advantages of the figure and beautifully beat minor flaws.
What is a coquette?
The coquette is a constructive element of clothes that helps to avoid complex tucks and gives the classic model a more modern, original look. The coquette is used to design shirts, dresses, blouses, trousers, jeans, jackets, etc. Very often, this element is used to trim skirts of different styles.
Externally, the coquette is a belt to which the main panel of the skirt is attached. To give shape, sometimes a yoke is made of several layers of fabric or a lining is used.
The yoke has a different width and configuration: it can be round, rectangular, V-shaped, fancy etc. Can be made from a single piece of fabric or several parts.
Its width directly depends on the length of the main product. For miniskirts, a narrow coquette is preferable; for models in the floor or midi, the coquette can be quite wide.
The coquette can be made of the same material with a skirt or of fabric contrasting in color and texture. Then the finished model looks more original. The coquette is often used as an element of additional decoration of the skirt. As a decor, beads are used, sequins, embroidery, applique, lacing, lace, metal or plastic elements, beads.
The coquette is used to design skirts of various styles. The most popular ones are the sun, half sun, trapezoid, pencil skirt, pleated skirt.
The yoke skirt has several advantages over other models:
- The horizontal line of the coquette allows you to visually expand the figure, that is, balance the broad shoulders and narrow hips, for example.
- The coquette is performed in various variations, thereby it allows you to significantly change the original style of the model.
- The skirt has a fairly simple pattern, so stitching it will not be difficult even for a beginning seamstress.
The skirt on the yoke is fastened with buttons or zippers. The lock can be located at the back or side. Summer models of skirts are often performed on an elastic band.
Popular styles
Half sun
This is one of the most popular and easy to sew patterns. The half-skirt allows you to beautifully emphasize the waist and hips line. At the heart of this style is a semicircle. For sewing, thin fabrics can be used - cotton, chiffon, viscose, as well as more dense - wool, denim linen jacquard. The skirt can be sewn from a single piece of cloth or consist of several wedges.
A semicircular skirt on a yoke creates a very romantic, delicate look. It is perfectly combined with blouses of every possible cut, light tops, turtlenecks, etc.
The sun
A universal model suitable for any season. For sewing summer models, light, flowing fabrics are used: silk, chiffon, gas, organza, lace. Looks very nice summer skirt on a yoke made of several layers of light, airy fabric.
For the cold season, it is better to choose denser fabrics, for example, denim, cotton, linen. Perfect for a celebration skirt-sun made of shiny silk, satin, velvet.
Wide skirts not only add femininity and elegance to the image, but also visually align the figure, hide unnecessarily wide hips and focus on a thin waist.
Trapezoid
The skirt of the silhouette of the trapezoid is perfect for owners of figures of different body types. Amazingly feminine style, which allows you to visually stretch the silhouette, reduce the volume of the hips and waist, emphasize all the advantages of the figure. A wide yoke will allow divert attention from excessively lush forms and turn attention to yourself. A narrow coquette produces the opposite effect.
A skirt-a-line on a yoke is perfectly combined with different options of the top: a classic blouse, a strict shirt, a smooth top, a bright T-shirt, a tight-fitting shirt, etc.
Pencil skirt
A straight skirt is a must-have item in a business dress code. A small coquette will allow you to add variety to a strict, formal style and make the skirt more elegant.
It goes well with formal blouses, plain tops, tight-fitting jackets, elegant blazers, cardigans, etc.
Models
Pleated
A pleated skirt fits perfectly with classic, romantic, business, sports and other styles of clothing. A democratic design does not go out of fashion, such skirts are practical and universally suitable for women of different ages. The coquette can be of any width, the number and width of folds is chosen according to your taste and, based on the type of physique. Thin girls are recommended both large and small folds located throughout the canvas.
Chubby girls are advised to opt for models with larger folds. This style visually extends and slim figure.
With shuttlecocks
It looks very beautiful Sun skirt, a sun, a trapezoid or any other wide model on a yoke, additionally decorated with frills or ruffles. Such a skirt helps create an incredibly delicate, romantic look. The edge of the skirt can be unprocessed or vice versa - additionally decorated with braid, ribbon, lace.
This skirt is perfectly combined with a chiffon blouse of delicate, pastel shades, lace top, etc.
Length
A skirt on a yoke is good because it looks equally great in different lengths. A short, full skirt on a narrow yoke is a great option for the summer. A medium-length pencil skirt is an indispensable item in a business wardrobe.
A great option for a special occasion - a long skirt. In this case, the coquette can be quite wide. A skirt with a yoke made of shiny color contrasting in color, leather, satin, silk, etc. looks very beautiful.
What to wear?
At the peak of fashion - light, airy skirts on a yoke made of thin fabrics. Particularly popular models with bright, unusual prints. Under such a skirt, you can wear a dull top, plain t-shirt, pastel-colored turtleneck, t-shirt, etc.
If the skirt is made of plain fabric, then the top can be brighter, contrasting in color. The more magnificent the skirt, the more smooth and simple the top should be.
To create a classic look, it is best to choose a blouse or shirt of traditional, light colors. A loose knitted cardigan or fitted suit jacket will help complement the look.
A skirt on a yoke looks equally pretty with different options for shoes. It can be classic stilettos, bright ballet flats, snow-white sneakers, platform sandals, flat sandals, ankle boots, boots, etc.
