The ABC of Women's Fashion

She is capricious, conceited, demanding in details, and also beautiful and ambitious, like a true lady. She has an intriguing past and brilliant prospects. She always has something to say.

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And how important it is to speak with fashion in her language!
A. Accessories, Empire, Apache
Empire. Fashion features of pre-Victorian times - the high waistline and the widening bottom - are still in favor with designers. At least one A-line dress should be in the wardrobe. In summer it is worn with sandals, in winter - with high boots.
Tip: for a woman of any complexion, it is easy to choose an A-line dress. A small black empire style dress can be a lifesaver for all time.
B. Bow, ballet shoes, BB, linen, costume jewelry, trousers
BALLET SHOES. Brigitte Bardot, who began her career as a ballerina, came into fashion with an “easy leg”. Especially for Roger Vadim’s film “And God Created a Woman”, red ballet shoes were sewn for BBC, which became a fashion hit overnight. Then ballet shoes were tried on by charming Audrey Hepburn, and almost 60 years later, fashionistas followed stellar examples.
Tip: ballet shoes should be 2-3 pairs. Want to look original? Choose shoes with animal print "snake" or patent leather.
B. vintage, shuttlecock, collar
VINTAGE. He went into fashion in the early 1990s and seems to be not going to leave the fashion Olympus. Vintage - these are things created more than 30 years ago and bearing a recognizable imprint of their era. It is also an ideal way to impress the public with a subtle taste and personality. Vintage Mecca of Modernity - New York: there are most flea markets here.
Tip: considering that true vintage masterpieces are expensive, try buying one of the accessories. Win-win - vintage jewelry or clutch bag.
D. Neckline, decor, denim, jeans
JEANS. Levi Straus, the founder of Levi's famous brand, began the production of this convenient and practical clothing for gold miners in California in the mid-19th century. In denim's homeland, even eminent designers such as Ralph Lauren regularly submit denim collections to the public. There are 8 pairs of jeans in the wardrobe of an average American. And you?
Tip: classic - dark blue jeans without scuffs and holes, one size smaller than necessary. You can’t wear several denim items at once, the exception is a blue jacket with white jeans and vice versa.
J. frill, jacquard, pearl
PEARL. Always in fashion. The important thing is not whether it is artificial or natural, but who and how wears it. A string of fake pearls, bought by Jackie Kennedy for $ 80, was sold at auction for $ 211 thousand. A good role model is Coco Chanel. Just do not take pearls too seriously, otherwise it will age!
Tip: The longer the pearl necklace or beads, the better. You can buy pearls that look just like real in any large online store or at auction. The main thing is that the beads should be glass, not plastic.
K. Heels, clutch, corset, costume, crepe de chine
HEELS. “I don’t know who invented high heels, but we owe a lot to them,” said Marilyn Monroe. It is true: a woman in heels opens up completely new perspectives. Thanks to Louis XIV, it was he who suggested the dizzying height of a 10-centimeter heel to the female sex.
Tip: for beginners and confident fashionistas, high-heeled shoes with a small platform in the cape are suitable. Large ladies are better off avoiding shoes with very thin or too massive heels.
L. Patent leather, Lanven, leggings, loafers
LOUFERS. Their main differences: the sole, more often grooved than smooth, and a small heel. Because of their practicality (it’s very convenient to drive a car in them) they are considered an obligatory attribute of clothing for relaxing somewhere in Monte Carlo, and thanks to the love of such famous dandies like John F.Kennedy and Roberto Rossellini, have become classics for the wardrobe of both sexes.
Tip: for the summer, loafers are bright, solid, with a minimum of accessories and labels.
M. Maxi, fur, mini, loafers, men
MEN. Always have been and remain the trendsetters of women's fashion. They were the first to stand on their heels, invented thongs and proved to the world that dressing a woman is as exciting as stripping her. Here are just three names of male designers who have earned the endless recognition of beautiful ladies: haute couture fashion founder and crinoline inventor Charles Worth, as well as two classic modern fashion maestro Christian Dior and Yves Saint Laurent.
Tip: in fashion, as in life, you can be faithful to all men at the same time and to nobody in particular. Did you find your designer? Congratulations Are you actively searching? Good luck with your discoveries.
P. Coats, gloves, pid-jacques, pajamas, polo
A JACKET. Perhaps the main borrowing of women's fashion from men's. It can be worn with a top or a blouse with elongated sleeves, shoes with stilettos and boots, one size smaller or larger, as from someone else's shoulder, with a skirt or trousers - in the right jacket, the woman is doomed to look stressed feminine and vulnerable. Do you have one?
Tip: the perfect jacket does not frown or puff up when all buttons are buttoned. Even if you will never wear it like that.
R. Strap, rockabilly, shirt, sleeve
BELT. For men, this is banal trouser support. In a woman’s wardrobe, the accessory plays a more dramatic role. The thinner the waist, the wider the belt can be. In addition, you can afford a designer gizmo.
Tip: the more elegant the accessory, the more modest the rest of the jewelry should be. Thin straps work well with high waist skirts and trousers.
S. Sundress, satin, stilettos, bag
A BAG. According to statistics, each woman has an average of 8 bags, and this is not the limit. Despite the variety of styles and colors, there are not many cult models for all times. This is the famous Chanel quilted bag with chains instead of handles, called "2.55", a bag with a recognizable Louis Vuitton logo and a fabulously expensive and status birkin.
Tip: bags from crocodile, ostrich and snake leather never go out of fashion. Even one such bag in your wardrobe can be considered a profitable investment, no matter how much you pay for it.
T. Tweed, trench coat, knitwear, tunic
Trench coat. When you have a classic trench coat, it does not matter what is underneath. The first gabardine infantry cloak model with lapels and double breasted fastener was created by the supplier
outerwear for the British Army by Thomas Burberry. Since then, the trench coat can be seen on movie heroes, on the streets, and even on the red carpet.
Tip: if you want to wear a trench coat correctly, you need to know who to take an example from ...
H. Khaki, tunic, cotton
KHAKI. Another fashion asset. Has a rich militaristic past. The style was brought by a fashionable wind from India, where there was a tradition of dyeing fabrics in a characteristic color with coffee and curry. Today, hacks are very popular trousers, shirts, skirts that can be worn for a picnic, a movie, an office, a semi-official dinner, or formal afternoon events.
Tip: Modern khaki pants should have a maximum of four pockets, two of which are located behind.
H. Watch, black color, chesuch
THE BLACK. What does a perfectly dressed woman look like? Yves-Saint Laurent thought: "It is very simple: a black pullover, a black skirt ..." Despite the gloomy reputation, the color has not gone out of fashion for several centuries thanks to practicality and appropriate solemnity.
Tip: a woman should have 5 items in black. A small dress, matte tight tights, an umbrella, trousers, a skirt.
Sh. Chanel, harem pants, silk, chic
CHANEL. The great Mademoiselle of fashion has done so much for the beauty of women! Thanks to her, trousers, cardigans, swimwear, jewelry, knitwear, tracksuits appeared in our wardrobes ... Coco's impeccable taste and unrestrained creativity failed.
Tip: Want to follow Chanel’s covenants? Take note of her words: “Some people think that luxury is the opposite of poverty. Not at all. Luxury is the opposite of vulgarity.”
E. Eclecticism, eco-house, espadrilles
ESPADRILLES. The cheap shoes of Spanish and Portuguese fishermen ended up on the trendy Olympus in the 1960s, when Yves Saint-Loran gave it a glamorous look and used a platform. Nothing is better for summer than rope-soled sandals with blown textile upper.
Tip: choose espadrilles from environmentally friendly materials, this will provide you a service not only in fashion, but also in nature.
Yu. Skirt, Hubert de Given-shi, humor
HUMOR. Fashion is a serious business. But it is unlikely that her development would have been so successful if there had not been ironic people who dared to shake her foundations in the most amusing way. Bo Brammel, Paco Rabanne, Marc Jacobs, Vivienne Westwood - without the sparkling sense of humor of these designers, the art of dressing would be dull and predictable.
Tip: do not take fashion too seriously, because it does not take us seriously, forcing us to dress in silicone and plastic, then in foil and feathers. Let the need to dress be a pleasure!
The article was published on the basis of the journal "Good advice" 3/2014
Text: Zaruhi Grigoryan. Photo: PR, Fashionserver Pluto/ Publishing House "Burda"
Material prepared by Julia Dekanova