A bit of history
The word "pants" is translated from the Turkic language as "double skirt." But despite this, up to the 20th century, this thing was attributed only to the male population. However, the fashion of the last century rejected meaningless ideas. The famous Coco Chanel reworked purely male styles and silhouettes in the most feminine outfits.
Women who worked in the rear during World War I were forced to wear pants. After the war, it became permissible for women to wear pants, but only when performing work associated with hard physical labor.
Citizens who were at the head of the feminist movement, and advocated for the equality of the sexes, in every way tried to borrow various items of men's wardrobe. Among them was the famous Marlene Dietrich, who wore men's trousers and a la garcon style suits.
With the spread of sports, it has become almost impossible for women to do without pants. And in the middle of the 20th century, jeans that are so popular now come into fashion.
Styles
Pants can be divided into long and short, as well as fitting, wide and flared. Below we will discuss the most popular styles and models of trousers.
Pants-cigarettes (pipes, tubes) - narrow top to bottom pants, tight fitting legs. The main features of the style are a strict form and bright color; it is this combination that allows making a visually slimmer figure of any type.
Flared pants - flared from the thigh, suitable for ladies with narrow hips. Looks like a skirt, but comfortable, like pants. Models are often supplemented with patch pockets.
Bell pants - flared from the knees. Visually shorten the silhouette, therefore, recommended only for stately young ladies.
Marlene Dietrich Style Pants - straight and fairly spacious pants in a masculine style, one of the first women's pants.
Trousers with arrows - Straight and strict, in the front part in the middle of the legs are folds. Meet the requirements of a dress code for office work and official events.
Banana pants - spacious pants, the cut of which is similar to the corresponding fruit. Comes from the 80s of the last century. Deep wrinkles at the waist create a “false volume” that perfectly covers the true size of the hips.
Breeches - trousers, tight legs and strongly widening at the top, cut taken from military ammunition. Often happen on the coquette, put on them a belt or a fabric belt.
Palazzo Trousers (Palazzo Skirt) - very loose, with a high waistline, made of airy materials, expanding from the hips and falling, which causes an analogy with a skirt.
Sail pants - Spacious pants of light and air fabrics.
Slimy - extremely narrow, fully fitting trousers, with a slightly high waistline.
Skinny - Extremely tight pants, sticking like a “second skin”.
Safari - trousers of natural shades, made of strong fabric, with sewn pockets, stitching, buckles or rivets.
Chinos (chinos, chino) - straight pants a little grubby image, usually made of cotton or flax, have folds in the coquette. Often worn with slightly tucked trouser.The basic colors are shades of beige, khaki and blue. A great alternative to jeans.
Cargo pants - comfortable trousers of a spacious cut from waterproof matter, with large side pockets and other decor. Popular colors - shades of blue, gray or khaki.
Carrot trousers (carrots) - Spacious pants in the hips, gradually tapering in the direction of the ankle, sometimes sewn slightly shortened.
Jeans - denim pants.
Corderoyz - Pants of velvet matter ribbed.
Strokes - Also corvette trousers.
Leggings - Pants of well stretched fabric, tight fitting legs, worn with tunics or pullovers.
Trousers (bloomers) - initially considered to be the subject of underwear, spacious pants, gathered around the ankle and tapering to the knees.
Jodhpurs (leggings) - narrow and tight trousers, with a stitch under the heel at the bottom with a loop.
Hipster - pants with "motney", i.e. low waistline, a few centimeters below the navel.
Sharovary (cylinders, Turkish) - spacious eastern trousers, with an assembly in the ankle area. Initially, these pants were only a supplement to the dress of medium length, but today the trousers have become an independent part of the image.
Afghani pants (harem, zouava, alladin, fuseau, Ali Baba) - Pants with a low step seam, reminiscent of traditional Afghan or Indian outfits, are a good substitute for training pants.
Pajama Pants - spacious trousers from the hip, with the assembly at the waist, are sewn in the style corresponding to the name
Training pants - Sewn from soft knitwear, designed for sports training.
Overalls - pants, combined with the upper part.
Shorts - short, not reaching the knee, pants.
Bermuda - cropped pants just above the knee.
Breeches - Shorts about the length of the knee, tightly wrapping legs.
Capri - short trousers no longer than the middle of the leg.
Gaucho Pants - Spacious, slightly flared pants, reaching approximately to caviar.
Culottes - wide knee-length trousers made of durable fabric, should be worn with boots.
Trousers - Pumps - very wide spacious pants, ending a little lower than the middle of the calf, are gathered from the bottom with an elastic band or a cuff.
Bicycles - shorts of highly elastic, stretching matter.
Golf - Shorts from tartan to the knees, on the bottom of the cuff.
Skirt pants - quite spacious cropped pants, flared strongly from the hip line, similar to the skirt.
Pants with stripes - vertical stripes - from the outer sides of the pants.
Trousers with shaped cuts and cuts - through them visible bare skin. In these "blown" pants is not terrible heat.
By type of waist
By type of waist pants are divided into pants with low, medium and high waistline.
Stylists advise to pick up pants with a fit at the waist of medium and high, so as not to emphasize the widest places of the legs and torso. In addition, the dubious fashion for the "random" demonstration of underwear has long passed.
Young ladies with short legs and short stature will suit well with high-rise pants or a high waistline. They should avoid low-rise trousers, because low waist on the pants shortens the figure of their owner even more.
Models with high waistline are suitable for creating evening dresses, and for everyday. This image will help to visually lengthen the legs.
Youth models
Under the youth models of trousers are usually meant not so much fashionable as well-fitting, suitable for the situation and style of pants, hiding small flaws and emphasizing the dignity of the figure.
Young ladies prefer narrowed pants. But they will go only to owners of slender legs.
Opposite bold youth model - trousers-sails. Such a style will hide problem areas well.In this case, the top can only be slinky, or a refined outfit risks becoming like a bag.
Fans of rock style like leather pants. Of course, you shouldn’t come to the office in such pants, but you shouldn’t forget about gathering with friends, rock festivals and such kind of events where they will fall into place. Now in fashion stores you can find leather pants of various textures and diverse shades.
Pockets
In the past, pockets were truly male prerogative, but in the 20th century, against the backdrop of waging world wars, when women began to work and fight on a par with men, they began to wear men's clothes with pockets. Over time, clothing manufacturers have altered the former men's pants, greatly reducing the number of pockets or getting rid of them altogether, because all the most necessary prizes are usually in a purse or in pockets of a coat or jacket.
Trouser pockets can be located on the front, back, or both sides of clothing. Patch pockets on the back of the pants give the appearance of large volume, so for women with large buttocks, it is better to avoid models with such pockets.
Pockets that are on the side seams can add extra width and volume around the hips, which is not suitable for women with a pear-shaped body type. The front welt pockets are practical and look great with all shapes.
Seasonal models
Depending on the season, pants are divided into summer, winter and demi-season. In the summer, women of fashion often stop their choice on thin light-material trousers and on shortened models of trousers, which we wrote about earlier. Demi-season, as a rule, are sewn from a denser fabric and have a full length.
In winter, in addition to classic woolen trousers, quilted pants, made of various materials, are gaining in popularity.
In these trousers it is impossible to freeze, and you can look quite feminine at the same time, this is especially important in winter, when there are few opportunities to attract attention in the midst of an abundance of down-padded coats and coats
Designed models
Homemade
One of the most necessary things in a home wardrobe is cozy, home-made soft cotton trousers. In addition to the classic spacious models, designers offer leggings, pants, bananas and Afghan pants. In the summer months, home shorts are popular.
The main feature of home trousers is the lack of fasteners, only buttons or ties are permissible. Naturally, such trousers are suitable only for home furnishings, they will look somewhat strange in training or walking.
Beach
Beach models are not selected as an independent part of the image, but as an addition to a swimsuit. Basically they are sewn from the same material as the swimsuit itself. In addition to the classic knitwear and chiffon, in the new season you should pay attention to other transparent materials, such as woven mesh.
The most fashionable models - on a belt, elastic band, with ties, cuffs. The most current length is ankle-length or slightly lower. The most popular colors are white, all shades of red, blue and light green. Beautiful on the beach pants look vegetable, animal, exotic and geometric prints.
Sports
Pants in sporty style are quite comfortable, perfectly stretch and sit on the figure. Free-form sweatpants are loved by the curvaceous ladies because they conceal excess weight best.
Tight sports trousers are in demand among slim ladies. Warm sweatpants can have inner bouffant, lining or padding from padding polyester or down, which will allow you to wear the product in the cold.
In the departments of sportswear, yoga pants are sold; when choosing them, it is necessary to pay attention to the ability of the material to allow air through, a good fit and a comfortable fit that does not restrain movements. Pants for yoga are suitable for practicing other sports or dancing.
Trekking and tourist
Good trekking or tourist trousers are made of durable fabric and protect the body from mosquitoes, sharp sticks and stones. They perfectly keep heat and take away moisture. Thanks to the breathable properties of the fabric, travel pants can be worn in the summer heat. The elasticity of the trousers does not limit movement, and the water-repellent impregnation and the Teflon treatment prevent wetting of the product, since the water on the trekking trousers is collected in drops and rolls.
Alpine skiing
The fabric from which ski trousers are made should pass air, the top layer should repel water, and the seams should be glued - this will not allow the pants to blow and will protect the product from water ingress. Cuffs with elastic at the bottom of the pants will not allow the snow to wet the feet. Women's ski pants should be loose fit. In addition, adjustable suspenders and a belt will not interfere.
Do not forget when choosing your pair of ski pants to pay attention to their aesthetic appearance.
Transformers
Women's transforming pants - this is the most comfortable and functional clothing, it is non-marking colors and durable fabric. But the main thing is the modeling of different lengths of pants - shorts, bermudas, three / quarter length and full length of trousers. You can train or go hiking in transforming pants.
Modern transforming pants will not fail at the most crucial moment, as in the well-known comedy, as the locks, fasteners, velcro and buttons used today do not stick even after long wearing and frequent washes.
Materials
When creating trousers designers pay special attention to matter. These are cotton, flax, wool, tweed, satin and knit fabrics, leather ... For evening styles, traditional brocade and velvet. Silk, satin and chiffon fabrics are ideal not only for light summer and beach pants, but also indispensable for cozy home wear. Fleece sports trousers will not allow its owner to freeze in the open air.
Natural fiber fabrics, such as cotton, breathe; in addition, they give the finished trousers a distinct shape and perfectly iron. But blended fabrics are more durable. Pants made of high-elastane matter are pleasantly felt on the body, but look perfect only on female models.
It is better to choose a medium density material with a low content of elastane. Pants of such material perfectly keep their shape, they do not crumple and do not stretch out on their knees.
Styles
Pants, of which every woman of fashion has a lot, will help to support absolutely any style you like - business, sport, beach, home, safari, urban, casual, casual, evening and so on.
The classic style in women's clothing is primarily suitable for working ladies. Tapered and straight styles of classic trousers fit perfectly to create a business style, and in an ensemble with a contrasting shirt or satin blouse and shoes in color, they easily turn into an evening style corresponding to the solemn events.
Urban-style trousers are easily recognizable by so-called “carefully thought-out carelessness. Basic trousers of this style are jeans, black narrow, all kinds of shorts. Women's sports-style pants are distinguished by a large number of overhead pockets, belts, slings, cuffs, buttons and eyelets.
Also, pants with large pockets, flaps and loops will help in the creation of military style or safari. These are comfortable and functional clothes made from natural materials. Trousers in the style of military distinguish strict lines and straight silhouettes. The colors used are mainly brown, green and khaki.
Women's clothing safari style is a mixture of sporty, casual and military styles. Here it is necessary to use natural fabrics, natural colors and functional details. The main representatives of this style are breeches, shorts and bermudas with cuffs.
Decor
Embroidery, appliqué, perforation, beads, rhinestones, bright decorative stitching, fringe, ruffles, ruffles, leather, fur or lace inserts, as well as other elements of decoration are usually present as women's décor.
Often on the catwalks you can find straight-leg trousers, on the outer seams of which there are slits, slots with a height approximately to the middle of the calf. Also this season, fashionable image helps to support the trousers with cuffs. "Ripped" jeans are not losing ground for the past few seasons. Today you can find styles in which almost half of all the material is torn.
Popular colors
White color is considered quite relevant in this season, but for trousers it is not particularly practical. Black color, unlike white, is not so easily soiled. In addition, black is also good because it is suitable for all types of shapes. All shades of gray are also quite relevant today.
Khaki pants on any figure look amazing. Red shades are popular with slender ladies.
The basic range of summer women's trousers is based on all shades of blue and green. We should not forget about bright summer flowers: orange, yellow, blue, lilac and coral. All gold and ocher shades of trousers look great.
Prints
This season, flowers have become more expressive, colors are richer, and varieties of flowers are more diverse. The same can be said about geometry, which is manifested in intricate abstract drawings. At the peak of relevance now animalistic prints and schematic drawings. Neon spots look stylish too.
The strip, as before, is in trend, but the cell has almost left the fashion podiums. Great news - camouflage colors are in fashion.
How to choose the type of figure?
Pants - clothing for all occasions. But how to choose women's pants based on the type of figure? There is a conventional division of figures into six types: apple, pear, inverted triangle, rectangle, hourglass and non-standard types.
An Apple
This type of figure is quite complicated - narrow hips, a rounded shoulder line, a small bust, an unobtrusive waistline and a pronounced belly. But representatives of the apple figure usually have slender legs. Suitable trousers for this type of figure are those in which the waist is clearly expressed. At the same time landing is to choose high. Low waistline will only provide extra volume. Suitable styles of trousers on the figure apple: classic strict straight, with arrows, wide and flared.
You should avoid bright and screaming colors of trousers. Constructive and decorative elements should be on the hips, in order to divert the attention of others from a full tummy.
Pear (right triangle)
Owners of this most common type of figure are distinguished by rather wide hips, a pronounced waist and rather narrow shoulders. The main problem is to balance the balance of the hips. Thus, successful pants for the type of pear are loose and flared models with the correct fit to the waist. Trousers should not be too tight hips, and flow freely over them.
Low landing is not recommended - so the hips can seem even wider. You should forget about trousers with decor, overly bright prints and voluminous pockets.
Inverted triangle
Representatives of this type of figure have a large chest, broad shoulders, not very pronounced waist, narrow hips and flat buttocks. You will go almost any style of pants, even with a low landing, which visually creates the illusion of rounded priests. We recommend to opt for flared trousers, bananas, riding breeches and trousers, and opt out of too tight models.
If you still want to wear trendy skinny, then you should choose those that have patch pockets or other details on the hips.
Rectangle
Owners of this type of figure are distinguished by narrow shoulders and hips, a weakly pronounced waistline and a butt without roundness.But the long slender legs, which the lady with the figure of a rectangle can often boast of, make it possible to wear slims, straight models and a flare from the thigh.
Trousers with arrows emphasize slimness, and pleats, tucks, patch pockets on the hips and decor at the back will add the required amount of buttocks.
Hourglass
Rare owners of an almost perfect figure, when the top and bottom are proportional. You can choose almost any style - straight, with an arrow, narrowed, flared, wide, with a high fit, but you should take care not to make the hips visually more voluminous. Therefore, you should not wear too-fitting pants, and the hard and dense material can make the figure fuller than it actually is.
It is necessary to refuse products with too large patterns and a geometric print.
Custom shapes
To look taller, it is advisable to wear straight, long pants, flared from the hip, as well as wide models. Tall ladies who want to look lower are recommended shortened styles, as well as narrowed models, bananas and riding breeches. If the legs are too short compared to the whole figure, then you should choose straight, wide and flared high-rise trousers.
For ladies with long legs and a shortened torso, we advise you to choose trousers with a low waistline, as well as shortened models.
Fashion trends
In the new season there is a tendency to bright shades, rich tones and catchy prints. There is a direction towards the extrusion of classic black in dark gray, brown, deep red, purple and wine. The most popular materials in this season are expensive fabrics - leather, satin, silk, jersey, tweed, crepe and gabardine.
Relevant are traditional styles that resemble masculine style. The trend will be pants with a wide flare and their opposite - narrow trousers with a length of three / a quarter. No less common will be spacious models with pleats at the waist, narrowed down. The tendency to the spread of "high" waist and corset belt.
Beautiful images
Below are the most vivid and attractive images in the world of trouser fashion.
Brilliant satin and chic décor in the form of a bow on the belt will make the image unforgettable. And in combination with shoes with heels and light air top, the outfit will be incredibly feminine and elegant.
Trousers with bold cuts and figured notches are usually made in tight-fitting models, so they are more suitable for girls with a slim, taut figure. Great combination with a sporty top in the form of May and T-shirts, and high-heeled shoes.
Cargo pants in military style at the height of fashion this season, they are perfectly combined with a sporty dark top and boots in a military style.
Airy feminine culottes will not leave anyone indifferent, since they look very stylish and elegant, resembling in appearance a classic business style.
Chiffon skirt pants and sail pants are an indispensable summer “must-have” because they look flying and airy and give the image a touch of lightness and tenderness.
"Harem" pants with a bright print will be appropriate both at home and on a walk. Due to the bright colors, the image will turn out to be unusual, but you should not overdo it in color combinations, so that the image does not turn out to be too colorful.
Chic ensemble is obtained by combining a variety of models of the top with shorts with a high waist, but this option is suitable only for thin girls with beautiful hips.
Leather and suede do not lose their relevance in the trouser fashion. Leather pants are often made in tight-fitting models, and suede pants are great for cool weather.