Fashion is a fickle lady. However, if some clothing options are “passable,” then there are those that will forever go down in fashion history. The former are at the peak of popularity for a short time, but the latter become classics, to which fashion returns from time to time.

What is retro style?

Retro-style clothing are models that were fashionable in the last century from the 20s to the 90s. True, not all decades of the last century left a noticeable mark on the history of fashion. The most popular models are dresses in the style of the 20s, 50s and 60s.

Retro style is very popular among adult fashionistas. But children's fashion does not ignore it, so a dress for a girl in a retro style should definitely appear in your daughter's wardrobe. This outfit would be appropriate for a matinee, a family celebration or any other event. Looking at photos of models of children's dresses, you can always choose an option that is ideal for your girl.

Charleston style

A simple and uncomplicated dress in the style of the 20s is shaped like a rectangle. It is characterized by a low waistline, a straight bodice without darts or excessive decoration, and a skirt consisting of several flounces. The dress can reach to the knees or have asymmetrical skirt with extension on one side.

This dress looks less pretentious than dresses with full skirts, but girls aged 8-10 years will look great in it. Sew a similar dress from any fabric that drapes well, fabrics with shine are welcome. Rhinestones, fringe, velvet, and feathers are used for decoration.

What to wear with it?

To make the retro image authentic, you need to match it matching accessories. IN winter time The outfit can be complemented with a fur cape and long gloves. In summer, you should use a silk scarf or feather boa. You can put a long string of pearls on the girl. An interesting detail of the look will be a pillbox hat with a veil or artificial flowers.

Hairstyle

A Charleston style dress requires a matching hairstyle. In the 20s, wave hairstyles were very popular. You can create this wave hairstyle for your daughter yourself using styling products and hair clips. Long hair It’s worth putting it up in a messy bun or curling it into ringlets.

New look style

The middle of the last century went down in fashion history as the triumph of feminine models. Fitted dresses with full skirts are in fashion. It is in this style that the most popular retro dresses for girls today are presented. They are sewn from bright fabrics, often using a polka dot print or a floral pattern. This style in our country is often called the “Hipster” style, since these are the dresses that were popular during the period of the spread of this subculture.

Main features of this dress:

• fitted bodice;
• There may be no sleeves, but puffed sleeves look cute on children's dresses;
• sun cut skirt;
• a lush, multi-layered petticoat made of tulle or organza. Moreover, the petticoat can be of a contrasting color.

What to wear with it?

A dress in the “new look” style does not require a large number of accessories, as it is bright in itself. Almost the only decoration is a wide belt in a contrasting color; it can be tied with a lush bow on the back or decorated with an artificial flower.

You can wear short, bright beads around the girl’s neck. An interesting detail will be the short openwork gloves.

Hairstyles

To create the look, you can do a high ponytail or a babette style. Used to decorate hairstyles satin ribbons and hoops.

"Trapezoid" from the 60s

Less popular, but no less interesting, are retro dresses for children in the shape of a trapezoid. This style appeared in the sixties, it is distinguished by a loose silhouette, extremely laconic cut and a length well above the knees. If a model with a sleeve is used, then this part is also cut out in the shape of a trapezoid.

Despite such a simple cut, this style can also be worn in elegant children's dresses. You just need to choose the right fabric, such as velvet or jacquard. Dresses made of guipure on a cover look interesting. Dresses typically have contrasting trim running along the hem, sleeve hem, and front closure line. A dress made from fabric with a metallic effect looks elegant, or you can choose an outfit in a bright acid shade.

What to wear with it?

The laconic cut of the dress requires laconic accessories. Can be matched to dress plastic decorations– beads or bracelets.

Hairstyle

In the sixties, most girls curled their hair with curlers or had chemistry done. Of course, a child should not do perm. You can make your hairstyle much simpler: braid your daughter’s hair in several thin braids at night. In the morning, carefully undo your braids and your hairstyle is ready. The hair can be pulled back into a ponytail or pinned up at the temples.

radzimir fabric width 140 cm: size. 36 - 2.25 m, size. 38, 40 - 2.30 m, size. 42, 44 - 2.35 m; lining fabric width 140 cm: size. 36, 38 - 0.45 m, size. 40, 42, 44 - 0.50 m; non-woven formband; 1 hidden zipper 60 cm long and special presser foot sewing machine for sharpening it; sewing threads.

Besides:

silk paper for transferring the pattern from the pattern sheet; pencil, paper scissors; tape measure; tailor's pins; tailor's chalk; cutting scissors and small craft scissors; burda copy paper, gear wheel for transferring the pattern; sewing machine needle and hand sewing needle.

Dress pattern

...pink, so it's easy to find on pattern sheets. Place the silk paper on the pattern sheet and pin. Trace the pattern pieces in your size along the corresponding contour lines and don’t forget about the markings and inscriptions.

Extra pattern in pink on pattern sheets, A and B

A: parts 1−4 and 7
B: parts 5, 6, 8 and 9

Tip: to significantly simplify the cutting process, re-shoot parts 1, 2 and 3 twice.

Size: 36−44

Extra tip: dress size is determined by bust circumference (size 36 = 84 cm, size 38 = 88 cm, size 40 = 92 cm, size 42 = 96 cm, size 44 = 100 cm).

Layout plans

...shows how to place paper pattern pieces on fabric. Pin the paper pattern pieces.

1 Middle part of the front bodice 4x (of which 2x as lining parts)
2 Intermediate part of the front bodice 4x (of which 2x as lining parts)
3 Side part of the front bodice 4x (of which 2x are used as lining parts)
4 Middle part of the bodice back 2x*
5 Intermediate part of the back bodice 2x*
6 Side part of the back bodice 2x*
7 Front panel of skirt 2x
8 Part for counter fold with fold 1x
9 Back panel of skirt 2x

*These pieces are also cut from lining fabric.

Cutting parts from the main fabric

Fold the fabric in half lengthwise with the right side facing in. Place paper pattern pieces 1-9 on the fabric folded in half, with piece 8 facing the fold. Pin the details. Around the details of the paper pattern, mark the allowances with tailor's chalk: for the hem of the bottom - 4 cm, for all other seams and along the cuts - 1.5 cm. Cut out the part.

Cutting parts from lining fabric

Fold the lining fabric in half with the right sides facing in. Place paper pattern pieces 4, 5 and 6 onto the fabric and pin. Around the details of the paper pattern, mark allowances with tailor's chalk: 1.5 cm for all seams and along cuts. Cut out the details.

Seam lines and markings

Transfer the contours of all pattern pieces (seam and bottom lines), with the exception of the direction line of the grain thread, to the wrong side of the cut pieces from the main and lining fabrics using a toothed wheel (cutter) and carbon paper (see manufacturer's instructions). On the allowances along the middle sections of the back panels of the skirt, at the cut marks for the hidden zipper, make notches 5 mm long.

Non-woven formband

Press along the front and back neck edges of the lining pieces (wrong side) so that the chain stitch on the interlining lies 1.5 cm from the edge of the seam allowance.

Raised seams on front bodice

Place each intermediate part of the front bodice on the middle part of the front bodice, right side to right side, pin out the relief sections (control mark 1), sticking pins across exactly along the seam line and bringing them out at the seam allowances. Carefully stitch over the pins. Remove the pins. Place each side part of the front bodice on the intermediate part of the front bodice, right side to right side (control mark 2), similarly chop off the relief sections and stitch. Fold the parts of the front bodice right sides together and pin the middle sections. Stitch. Sew the raised seams on the front bodice of the lining in the same way.

Raised seams on the back bodice

Pin and stitch the relief sections of the back bodice parts (control marks 3 and 4) from the main and lining fabrics in the same way as the relief sections of the front bodice (step 5). Do not sew the middle seam on the back bodice. On parts of the front and back bodices made of the main and lining fabrics, cut the seam allowances to a width of 1 cm, and make notches in the rounded areas. Press seam allowances.

Side seams on the dress bodice and lining bodice

Place the parts of the back bodice on the front bodice, right side to right side, pin the side sections (check mark 6). Stitch. Place the parts of the bodice of the back of the lining on the bodice of the front of the lining, right side to right side, pin and stitch the side sections. Cut seam allowances to 1 cm wide and press.

Stitch neckline and armholes with lining

Iron the shoulder seams of the lining to the wrong side. Pin the lining, respectively, to the front bodice and parts of the back bodice, right side to right side, aligning side seams, as well as necklines and armhole lines. Place stitches along the edges of the armholes and necklines, starting/ending the stitches exactly at the marked shoulder seam lines. Cut the seam allowances close to the lines, and make notches in the rounded areas.

Necks and armholes

Turn the lining up and stitch the seam allowances close to the seams to the maximum possible length. Turn the lining to the wrong side, iron the front and back necklines, as well as the armholes.

Shoulder seams

Place the parts of the back bodice on the front bodice, right side to right side, pin together the shoulder sections (control mark 5), stitch without securing the lining. Press seam allowances and tuck them under the lining. Sew the ironed shoulder sections of the lining by hand.

Skirt pleats

On the front and back panels of the skirt, pin the fold lines to the arrow marks (right side inward). Sew the folds from the top to the arrow marks, and tack at the beginning and end of the seams. Fold the front panels of the skirt right sides together, pin the middle sections from the top section to the cross mark (arrow). Stitch. Iron the folds in the direction of the arrow marks for the length of the seams, press the middle seam allowances, do not iron the folds.

Bottom hem, fold detail

On the part under the counter pleat and on the front panels of the skirt, overcast the hem allowance, iron it to the wrong side and pin. Place the part under the fold from the wrong side onto the pressed allowances of the middle seam of the front panel of the skirt, right side to right side, aligning the lines of the middle front. Pin together the longitudinal sections of the pleat detail and the front panels of the skirt. Stitch. Fold the bottom ends of the seam allowances diagonally towards each other and sew by hand. Stitch the seam allowances of each seam together. Baste the piece for the counter pleat to the top edge of the front panel of the skirt.

Side seams on the skirt

Stitch the hem allowances for the bottom of the back panels of the skirt. Place the back panels of the skirt on the front panel of the skirt, right side to right side, pin the side sections (control mark 7), while folding the ironed hem allowances for the bottom of the front panels of the skirt down again. Overcast seam allowances and press.

Waist seam

Pin the bottom section of the bodice of the dress to the top section of the skirt, right side to right side, aligning the side seams, the raised seams of the bodice with the seams of the pleats of the skirt, as well as the middle seams on the front bodice and the front panel of the skirt. Do not secure the lining. Sew it in. Press seam allowances onto the bodice of the dress.

Concealed zip fastening, right half

At the middle sections of the back parts, turn the lining up again. Place the opened concealed zipper, top side down, on the right side of the back along the edge of the cut at a distance of 5 mm from the edge of the seam allowance, aligning the upper teeth of the concealed zipper with the edge of the neckline. Sew the hidden zipper to the cut mark (notch) with a special sewing machine foot. The sewing machine needle is located to the left of the teeth.

Concealed zip fastening, left half

Close the hidden zipper. Place the other band of the hidden zipper on the left side of the back along the edge of the cut, pin at the top. Open the hidden zipper again, stitch the other band of the hidden zipper to the cut mark. The sewing machine needle is located to the right of the teeth.

Middle back seam

Place the back pieces right sides together, pin the middle sections from the bottom to the cut mark, aligning the seam lines. At the same time, turn the free lower end of the hidden zipper towards the edges of the allowances. Stitch. Press seam allowances and overcast.

Sew lining, hem

Turn the allowances along the middle cuts of the bodice parts of the back of the lining and along the bottom cut of the lining to the wrong side and pin them to the tapes of the hidden zipper and to the waist seam allowances. Sew the lining by hand. Iron the rest of the hem allowance for the bottom of the dress to the wrong side and hand sew with loose stitches.

Photo: U2/Uli Glasemann. Illustrations: Karina Neering. Text: Marianne Mussler.
Material prepared by Yulia Dekanova

The period in the development of fashion, which is now most often called “retro,” falls on the 40s – 60s. last century. Some fashion historians may classify later periods as retro, but most often this is the time frame that is established.

This time is characterized by an emphasis on feminine silhouettes, flared wide skirts with a narrow, tight top. The trendsetters at that time were such legends as Coco Chanel, Elsa Schiaparelli, Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, actresses Greta Garbo, Marlene Dietrich, Katharine Hepburn, Vivien Leigh.

The influence of this style is still felt today, especially today when femininity is back in fashion. Almost any woman can wear clothes in retro style; you just need to choose the right accessories and choose a cut in accordance with the characteristics of your figure.

How to choose a retro dress according to your figure

Retro style covers a fairly large period of time, and it includes dresses with a wide variety of cuts. This allows you to select suitable option for any figure.

Almost all dresses in the style of the retro era are suitable for women and girls with an hourglass figure type (pronounced waist, rounded hips and breasts of harmonious proportions). You should only avoid a boat-shaped neckline - it is better to opt for a V-shaped or closed one.

Slender women with a boyish figure with small breasts and narrow hips are better off opting for high-waisted dresses that emphasize the bust. A flared (but not too full) skirt will create additional volume on the hips. But the length should be chosen just below the knee.

Girls with a noticeable belly, as well as with an undefined waist with big breasts and not too wide hips, you should choose options with a high waist or straight dresses (this cut can already be found closer to the 70s, but it is also often classified as retro style). Skirts should be just above the knee.

For women with a pear-shaped figure (large hips with narrow shoulders and relatively small breasts), retro-style dresses will help make the upper part of the figure more feminine, giving a more rounded outline to the chest. It is worth choosing models with small sleeves, as a dress without sleeves will make your shoulders visually narrower.

For a figure characterized by the absence of a pronounced waist, rather wide hips and shoulders, a later version of a retro-style dress is best suited - with a straight, slightly widening silhouette, a high neckline, often with a collar.

This cut will make your figure more feminine. The skirt can be quite short. Or, on the contrary, you can choose the maximum length.

For those whose shoulders are much wider than their hips, retro sleeveless outfits with full skirt, which will make the proportions more harmonious and visually reduce the shoulders.

For girls who tend to be overweight, it is better to choose plain fabrics or vertical stripes.

For what occasions is a retro style outfit suitable?

This fashion trend is characterized by an emphasized femininity of the silhouette, which may be unnecessary when working in an office or with a strict dress code. Therefore, dresses in this style are best suited for the following situations:

• city ​​walks, romantic meetings;
• festive, special events;
• parties.

You can wear this dress to work if you choose a model with small sleeves and a not too tight top. You should also avoid fluffy skirts, draperies and other decorations in the work version of the dress. Preference in in this case given to plain fabrics in soothing colors.

In other cases, you can show your imagination and choose the style, color and accessories in accordance with your preferences and situation.

What colors, fabrics and patterns are preferable for retro style?

There are practically no restrictions for such dresses. Today you can combine the main features of this style with modern trends and details from other eras. If you need to create an image that is as close as possible to the time when such outfits were worn, then you can follow the following rules:

• the color can be almost any, except for acidic ones, which were not yet available in clothes at that time. Also, golden and silver fabrics were not used as the main ones (with the exception of rare evening options);
• the fabric itself should be quite dense, preference should be given to natural silk, cotton, satin, velvet, lace;
• In the 50s and 60s, fabrics with polka dots, stripes, and French Vichy checks were popular.

Depending on the style, a light, flowing fabric or a dense, heavy fabric may be more suitable. A variety of laces were also used for layered draperies. different lengths.

Dress styles

The following styles are most characteristic and recognizable for this style:

• a light, flowing dress made of plain fabrics, with a slightly high waist, cinched with a belt, a high or shallow neckline, most often sleeveless or with puff sleeves;
• a dress with a tight-fitting top, emphasizing the roundness of the shape and a wide skirt in the shape of a bell or sun; often drapes of different lengths made of lace were placed along the bottom of the skirt. The neckline of such a dress should not be very deep. It is this cut, combined with polka dot fabric, that is most often repeated and used today. Large pleating could also be used for the skirt;
• dress with a high neckline, three-quarter length sleeves and a fitted, tapered skirt. This style may well be suitable for work, since it does not involve any excesses in design;
• a later version is an A-line dress, most often without a belt. With a crew neck or stand-up collar, which could also be with a lapel.

Evening dresses in retro style

For evening dresses in this style it is better to choose silk or satin fabrics. IN evening version The maximum length of the dress is preferred.

IN early dresses In this direction, the top is looser, the waist is slightly lowered. Characteristic feature is a large number of draperies and folds.

As a decoration option, a wide belt made of fabric in a contrasting color could be used, the long ends of which fell along the back of the skirt. Be sure to use a lot of jewelry, various capes, light scarves, boas.

In a later version, the top of the dress should fit the figure. Skirts usually fit around the hips, and widened towards the bottom and formed beautiful folds. The hem at the back could be slightly longer than at the front, resulting in a small train. Additional decorations could appear on top - large bows from the main fabric of the dress, a complex cut of the bodice.

The dress might not have sleeves, or the sleeves might be short. The neckline was usually shallow, even in retro-style evening dresses.

Wedding dresses

In such a dress the bride will look especially tender and romantic. To create a retro look, you can use lace as the main fabric and a satin or silk lining.

In this version of early retro, the top is sewn quite loosely, the skirt of maximum length is laid in loose folds or made almost straight, but loose. A wide white silk belt will complement the look. This cut also looks good with satin fabric.

If you are considering the option of a short dress, then you can take later retro samples as a model and sew a dress from satin fabric, with a tight-fitting top and a bell-shaped skirt.

Shoes and accessories for a retro dress

Dresses of this style are complemented by graceful, elegant shoes with stable heels. Tall, form-fitting heeled boots or neat boots are perfect for cooler weather. The color of the shoes is selected in accordance with the color of the dress - they may vary, but the combination should be harmonious.

It is better to select accessories that correspond to the time when dresses of a similar cut were worn. For example, early retro is characterized by pouch bags made of satin fabric or silk, while later periods are characterized by elegant case bags, sometimes with a strap.

Various brooches, earrings with tassels, clip-on earrings, elegant, intricate rings and bracelets are also welcome.

Makeup and hairstyle - the finishing touches to the retro look

An image in this style is characterized by neat styling, smooth shiny hair. IN early period girls did smooth hairstyles with textured curls framing the face. The hair can be tied up with an elastic band with lace. In later retro, volume and large waves appear, but the hair should lie neatly and be smooth.

The best styling options are various buns, hair collected and styled at the back with hairpins, barrettes into lush, neat hairstyles.

Retro style makeup shouldn't be too bright. The eyes are highlighted with dark shadows to create a smoky effect. You can slightly highlight the line of your cheekbones and cheeks with blush. Most typical for this style Matt lipstick rich colors.

Dress patterns

Retro style dresses should fit their owner perfectly. Most options use quite complex cutting elements that cannot be dealt with right away, even if you have certain sewing skills. All measurements must be taken carefully to ensure ready product it was a pleasure to wear and the work was not in vain.

Simple summer dress with flared skirt

Dress pattern with a skirt below the knee and pleats on the sides

Dress pattern with a flared skirt and fitted top

Dress with pleated skirt

Short pattern wedding dress retro style

You can watch the following video about modeling a dress in retro style.

A dress with a skirt - fluffy, long, bright, black, white, skirts and trousers - all this will make the image unique and beautiful. Buy yourself such a dress or sew it yourself and be the center of attention.

Femininity and grace are in fashion now. Now a woman wants to be truly gentle and elegant.

Exquisite outfits help her in this: skirts, dresses and dresses with skirts. In this case, skirts can be long, short, flared - such as “sun”, “half-sun”. Every girl will find something that suits her tastes and preferences.

Dresses suit all women, you just need to find your style. If this happens, then the purchased dress becomes loved for a long time.

Tip: Consider models of dresses with a skirt. They help to beautifully highlight the waist, emphasize slender legs and add sophistication to the look.

There are many different models such dresses. You can choose a model in a bright color and it will become an accent in your image. The laconic design of this dress is suitable for Everyday life.

Important: A young girl can wear a short dress with a full skirt. This “doll” image will make her attractive and unique. Other models are suitable for girls and women different ages and different body types.

There is not a single woman's wardrobe that does not have a dress. Elegant, feminine, graceful and unique - these are truly real business card every woman.

Short dresses with a fluffy skirt at the waist are preferred by young fashionistas when creating images or other celebrations. Sophistication and beauty are back in fashion female figure That's why such dresses are very popular.

If you have a thin waist and slender legs, buy a dress with a full skirt. Currently, many designers are focusing on femininity, emphasizing the waistline.

A narrow bodice, a fluffy skirt and a wide belt - restraint, luxury and sophistication of the silhouette. emphasize grace with the help of such models.

Many designers and wardrobe experts argue that it is better to invest your money and buy one expensive dress than ten of questionable quality. After all, dresses made of dense fabric that holds its shape are beautiful and help create a presentable and graceful silhouette.

Important: A dress with a sun skirt will be indispensable if you need to go to any special evening. Such models emphasize the fragility and sophistication of the owner.

A dress with a circle skirt is considered universal. With its help you can create unique and vivid images, which will always be based on romance and femininity.

Important: A short dress with a sun skirt is suitable only for girls with beautiful legs and a thin waist. If you have figure flaws, then you should give preference to a long dress.

Dress with a floor-length skirt

Elegance, style and femininity - all this is addressed to a long dress. Fashion houses today offer a variety of maxi models for women of different tastes and preferences - classic strict, romantic evening, airy summer.

A floor-length dress with a long skirt occupies the space of almost all fashion house shows. It can be strict and business dresses, summer beach options.

The color range is not limited to anything - light and dark shades, pastel colors, bright colors. Dresses with various patterns are in fashion, floral prints, geometric shapes and in different styles.

Let's evaluate the skills of leading designers of fashion houses and see what they offer to modern fashionistas.

Elegant trousers-skirts have an unusual cut. With their lines they resemble both trousers and a skirt. These clothes are preferred by women who love comfort.

Dresses with a skirt and trousers are great for those occasions when you want to change your image and wear something new and unusual. This outfit is suitable for women of all ages and any size.

A dress with a short skirt and trousers is currently at the peak of popularity. This season, fashion houses give preference to shortened models, for example, a crop top or a fluffy miniskirt. The same trend also affected trousers.

In the summer, choose a dress with a skirt and trousers made of light fabrics, and in the cold season - dense and high-quality materials. Models made from synthetics will not wrinkle, and when wearing cotton dresses, although there will be such a problem, they will allow the body to breathe.

A short white skirt dress is a classic. If it is decorated with rhinestones, beads and embroidery, then this outfit is perfect for the bride.

When this dress is made of simple material and is complemented by a sleeve, then it can be worn to work or on a date.

This season, white has triumphantly returned to the catwalks of fashion houses. No one is scared anymore by the statement that white color makes you look fat. After all, the main thing is to choose the right style and material.

White dresses and skirts for thin beauties can be made of light and fluffy fabrics, but for a fat lady it is better to choose denser and heavier fabrics.

Tip: A white dress can easily replace your usual outfits and refresh a woman’s wardrobe. choose white dresses with complex prints - this is the peak of popularity.

A black skirt is considered a universal wardrobe item. It is suitable for any event. In addition, such an element of clothing makes the girl slim and adorns her figure.

A dress with a black skirt is very comfortable to wear, because you don’t have to think about what to wear with the skirt. Classics are eternal, so a white dress top with a black skirt will always be in fashion. Add accessories, heels, and the finished look is ready.

This dress can be worn with a jacket, jacket or cardigan. In everyday life or for a celebration, a dress with a black sun skirt or a full skirt will be appropriate everywhere.

The long black skirt of this dress creates a daring and glamorous look. If you wear a tulle petticoat, you will get a romantic and delicate option.

Buy universal dress, in which you will be comfortable at any time, is difficult, but it is possible. Girls are changeable, and during the day they want to walk around in a long and chic dress, and in the evening they want to dance in a short and comfortable outfit.

Fashionable ones will help you save money and not buy two different dresses, and will also make the girl’s image stylish and unique. A dress with a removable skirt will help the wearer to be at the peak of popularity at any special event.

This outfit will help you quickly transform and enjoy the evening. Dress options with a removable skirt:

• The main model is mini, and the full skirt is attached to the bottom
• Detachable train - the main model is long or short, and an additional skirt made of flowing fabric is attached to it
• tight fitted dress with snap-on bottom

You will be comfortable in any of these dresses, since the designers have thought through everything - the skirts are held securely, and what is removed is exactly what will be superfluous.

A beautiful dress for a girl is a real dream. Child dress with a skirt will help your baby feel like a princess.

An original dress should be an attribute of any holiday for a girl. Without chic dress neither birthday nor prom, nor New Year's celebration. Children's dress with polka dot skirt

Every girl dreams of having in her wardrobe Nice dress. Moreover, sometimes you want not just to buy it in a store, but to sew the dress of your dreams yourself. This outfit will undoubtedly become your favorite for a long time.

How to sew a dress with a skirt with your own hands? Every needlewoman can tailor this wardrobe item by spending a little time and money on its production.

Important: When choosing fabric, consider the purpose of the dress. If this is a casual outfit, then choose a light and translucent material. For a dress that you plan to wear to special occasions, buy thick and expensive fabric.

When sewing such a dress, it is important to correctly calculate the fabric footage.

Important: If the width of the material is at least 1.5 meters, then for the top you will need one length of the cut piece. Measure it from the shoulder to the waist plus 5 cm for the seam. For short skirt you need to take two hem lengths plus half the waist measurement. For a maxi skirt you need 4 lengths plus half the waist circumference.

Dress skirt patterns are very easy to make. You need to cut out 6 main parts: the bodice (front part), the back, consisting of two halves, the skirt panel (front part and two back parts).

Important: This number of parts is necessary for thick suiting fabrics.

Important: If you will use it for sewing light dresses fabric, then the skirt can be made of two parts: front and back.

Dress skirt patterns - how to sew the hem?

If you are sewing a dress from knitted fabric, then you do not need to insert a zipper.

Important: Practice has proven that it is more convenient to wear a dress with a skirt if the zipper is inserted into the back middle seam. The side curves will look beautiful, and wearing such a dress if it has sleeves will be much more comfortable.

Tip: If you sew a dress with a skirt made of chintz, staple or cambric, then allow for a loose fit, as these materials do not stretch. To do this, move all side seams to the sides by 3 cm.

Important: If the owner of the future dress has large breasts, then you need to make undercuts. To do this, lengthen the bodice by 3 cm, attach the part to the figure and mark the desired depth and length of the dart.

When all the blanks are ready, you need to sew the front parts first, and then the back ones. After this, a zipper is inserted and all sections are processed.

If you want to look elegant and beautiful, be sure to purchase or sew a dress with a skirt yourself. It will add freshness to your everyday look, and make your celebration look unique.

Video: How to sew a dress: connecting the bodice with the sun skirt?

Retro style is more popular today than ever. Every girl should definitely try on retro style dresses. Who are they suitable for? What models will be popular in 2019? Read about this in our article.

Fashion is coming back, which is why the retro style has not lost popularity for years in a row. Anyone who has already found their own individual style, as well as those who are just defining themselves, would not mind wearing dresses, the style of which is reminiscent of the models of the last century, which were worn by women in the 20s-70s.

In the 20-30s, women's fashion developed under the spirit of emancipation: ladies began to wear more short dresses, lit cigarettes.

The main trend of the early 20th century was rough clothing and masculine images. Dresses with “wing-shaped” sleeves and low waists have become a fashion favorite. Women covered their bare shoulders and arms with boas or fur boas. Dresses were worn with round-toe shoes and fishnet stockings.

Retro dress 20s 30s

In 1926, Gabrielle Chanel, having made a major revolution, created her little black dress.

The model of this retro dress is still used by designers to this day. Long or short, strict or open - it takes pride of place in the collections of world brands. The dress is an incredible success among women because... small black dress makes any figure so feminine and so attractive. It incredibly suits all women without exception.

In the 30s, dress models became more open and seductive. A new accent appeared: it hugged the hips and received more short length to mid-calf and above. A little later, dress models appeared that emphasized the waist.

Retro dress 40s 50s

In the 40-50s, during the difficult post-war period, vulgarity was replaced by restraint and modesty. Christian Dior made a revolution of sorts: he invented the new look style. Models of dresses with a narrowed waist, a fitted bodice and a not too deep neckline, emphasizing the elegance and femininity of the figure, have come into fashion.

Dresses made of satin, silk, velvet, and crepe de Chine were very popular. There were a wide variety of colors: both plain, calm ones, and bright, colorful ones. Dresses were worn with wide patent leather belts, tight-fitting elbow-length gloves, long-brimmed hats, and small bags shaped like an envelope.

Retro dress 60s 70s

Fashion trends in dresses of the 60s - 70s. passed under the sign of sensuality and sexuality. Marilyn Monroe and Brigitte Bardot became trendsetters, demonstrating open models of dresses with a deep neckline. IN color scheme blue, red and pink colors dominate.

Fashionable patterns - checks, polka dots, and especially flowers. The most popular fabrics for dresses were nylon and crimplene. A dress model with a year skirt, three-quarter length sleeves and a high stand-up collar was very popular. Head scarves, headbands and large sunglasses have become popular as accessories.

Fashionable dresses 2019 in retro style

Since then, designers have taken retro style as a basis, complementing it with new modern details. Retro-style dresses are a fashion favorite for both the current and upcoming spring-summer seasons. The collections of great designers include both romantic and elegant models.

Retro designers still use polka dots, checkered patterns, and floral arrangements as the main pattern of dresses.

Who suits retro style dresses?

Slender girls can easily wear dresses with flared bottoms to emphasize their waist, chest and hips. The length is selected, starting with a bold mini and ending with a maxi. Choosing appropriate accessories and shoes is the main task of a fashionista.

If you need to hide figure flaws, you should choose the right drapery and print. A narrow vertical stripe will visually elongate the silhouette and make the waist slimmer. A retro dress with a high waist lengthens your legs, and with the help of drapery on the bodice you can emphasize a lush neckline.

Twiggy's loose cropped style is ideal for skinny women. It emphasizes tenderness and harmony.

Current designs and colors in 2019

Retro dresses in a romantic style are especially loved by many designers. They demonstrate their love for retro by creating entire collections based on the new look style. Famous Couturiers, Prada, Louis Vuitton, etc. offer women this unusual style.

So, the most popular colors will be:

1. White

The ceremonial luxury option is in particular demand among fashionistas. He doesn't need a luxurious finish because... White dress It looks elegant and without unnecessary details. Perfect color- in the style of “Chicago”.

1. Dotted

A dress with polka dots, contrasting in color with the base of the dress, is a model that appears every now and then in the new collections of great couturiers. A simple pattern fits perfectly into a flirty look and creates a sweet and romantic image.

1. Red

The bold color of the retro dress creates the image of a fatal beauty. This outfit is a great solution for evening out into the world Delicate rhinestone trim and metal elements on the belt and straps make the dress especially luxurious.

Fashion trends modern dresses in retro style - asymmetrical drapery, lace, high waist, seductive corsets.

Most often, designers offer retro dresses made of chiffon, tulle, silk, and cotton.

Surprising is the fact that if earlier each era dictated its own style, displacing the previous one, now modern fashionistas have things different styles go well in one wardrobe.

You need to remember that your outfit should be in the same style. You should not combine “mixed” clothes, otherwise you will look ridiculous.

Retro style dresses are unlikely to become everyday wear. It is better to wear it on special occasions. So, for example, you will look appropriate and harmonious in such an outfit at a social event or an antique exhibition.

Retro dress is very fashionable and unusual today. Want to add a touch of variety to your style? Buy a dress in retro style!