The eternal choice between femininity and practicality, between seductiveness and chastity makes women rush: a skirt or pants? But today you can not choose between them, and combine in one thing!
Stylish skirt-pants - it is both feminine, practical and comfortable. How to select and carry this actual trend, we will tell in our article.
What is the name of the skirt-pants?
Many people call this piece of clothing a skirt-pants, but this is a colloquial name.
For long models, the correct name is palazzo trousers, shortened models are called yuryuk-culottes. These are very wide pants just below the knee that look like a midi skirt.
Sometimes the name “pants-skirt” is found, and it also has the right to exist. Indeed, as is known, the sum does not change from the change of places of the components. How not to turn, we are talking about a hybrid of two important functional things from the ladies' wardrobe.
Features
For all its simplicity and versatility, the skirt-pants can be very intricate in cut. And it only adds zest to this trendy thing. Combining the features of two important elements of the wardrobe, the skirt-pants allows you to create practical and stylish images. But it appeared almost 200 years ago! And all this time the development of new original styles with different lengths and width of the leg continues.
The need for the development of patterns manifested in 1830. Then this thing was invented specifically so that the ladies could ride the bike more comfortably.
At that time, it was not even possible for women to walk in the streets in trousers. Only dresses or skirts were allowed, besides, long, completely concealing legs. This thing, strongly reminiscent of a skirt, but having a leg at the same time — a clear sign of trousers — was perceived very controversially.
Not finding a wide public response, the skirt was made for some women's sports in small quantities. It was sewn from dense fabric, observing the classic silhouette and the length of the floor. The second life thing only got a century later.
In 1911, one eminent couturier included a skirt-pants in his collection, and the popularity of the style increased. Since then, it has been steadily growing to this day.
Modern skirt-pants often has a length to the middle of the calf, or completely covers the legs. At the same time she gracefully fits the waist area, as well as the upper part of the buttocks, smoothly going down in a free cut. The canvas itself can be both smooth and pleated. Landing is a classic, high or low. The belt itself is designed both traditionally for trousers, and simply (for example, the elastic is simply sewn).
For a greater variety of model range of skirts, trousers, designers are experimenting with the use of various original elements: draperies, cuts, hidden pockets.
This thing is ideal for creating informal, and for reviving official images, since, while remaining conservative, is very feminine and elegant.
Who is suitable?
Pants-skirt - a thing very versatile. However, choosing such a thing for yourself, it is necessary to take into account the peculiarities of the figure and, mainly, growth. Slender girl can safely try on a model of any length and width.
But if there is a need to add additional volume to the hips, give preference to the skirt trousers with pleating.
To create the effect of longer legs will help the model with a high waistline.They will also be relevant for those who need to visually add harmony.
Fat women should pay attention to those models that fit the upper part of the thighs tightly, have flared trouser legs and are made of light flowing fabrics.
Girls with wide hips and narrow shoulders, as well as owners of legs in the form of "X" skirt-pants will be a real salvation. She will cover these shortcomings, leaving only the advantages of others.
And those who have broad shoulders and a narrow pelvis, on the contrary, will help to achieve a harmonious silhouette.
In the case of a rectangular figure, when the waist line is not clearly delineated, as well as the owners of too thin legs, the skirt-trousers will help to achieve seductive feminine curves.
Models
The most relevant in this season, pants-skirt maximum free cut.
This suggests two lengths - maxi or slightly below the knee (to the middle of the calf). The latter is nothing more than the aforementioned culottes. The styles are an exciting flare and silhouette resembling a skirt-sun.
Maxi models can also be highly flared or have a straight silhouette. In this case, their planting will directly depend on the fabric from which they are made. Hard materials will keep shape and create a strict image. Flowing fabrics will create a feeling of lightness, airiness and romance.
The variety of skirt-trousers this season is carried out precisely at the expense of fabrics and colors, since there is not much diversity with the styles. Except for the appearance of rather narrow models. They are much wider than the capri, but compared to the classic skirt-pants, have rather narrow legs.
The color scheme is played out without restrictions, all colors of the rainbow are possible. And, of course, bold prints are relevant.
Wrap models
The most original and sought-after model, in addition to the classic ones, is a wrap-around skirt. It is even more reminiscent of the classic skirt of a free cut, but at the same time retains all the advantages of a fashionable and functional hybrid thing. Many world famous brands have adopted this model and offer their customers this season a noticeable variety of such offers.
The smell is made out in front, it can be a small piece of fabric that opens one of the leg diagonally, or you can completely create an imitation of the skirt in front.
This original model is another excellent option for modern office style. A brighter, worn-in skirt and pants will be an excellent basis for a romantic look or evening dress.
Such models are relevant in any length: maxi, above the ankle or to the middle of the calf - here the choice depends only on your personal preferences! Owners of slender legs can even try a very short version - a worn skirt-shorts.
Materials
This season's trends are so democratic that virtually any material has the right to exist. The principal difference should be indicated only depending on the season.
Summer
Light airy fabrics (chiffon, satin, silk, etc.) are appropriate. Anything that carelessly falls and flows, suitable for summer kyulotov. Any color is possible: bright and pastel, black and white, geometric and vegetable prints - a full flight of fancy. For the summer are also relevant lace.
At first glance from the side, they look like a regular skirt. And only when walking is bared trouser fit. In this mystery and duality is the main highlight of the skirt-pants.
Autumn / Spring
In the cooler time of the year, denser fabrics, such as costume fabrics, are relevant. Cotton and linen are also appropriate, but you can already afford to wear a knitted or denim skirt.
Winter
At this time of year, you can turn to the original skirts, trousers made of wool fabrics (tweed, flannel, etc.), as well as thick leather. Paid denim will also be appropriate during the cold season.
How to choose?
One of the selection criteria will be the length. Here the range is so diverse that you can go through all the variations - from mini to maxi - in search of your perfect skirt-pants.
The length, as well as the style, is selected on the figure. No problem areas on the body? Fine! You can afford anything.
But if there are some drawbacks, then the length of this stylish thing should be aimed at masking them and highlighting all the advantages.
Owners of the problem figure and skin in the thighs should also prefer models made from denser fabrics, even in summer, since thin materials can expose flaws.
The color should correspond to the situation for which the skirt is chosen. For every day - both in the office and for a walk - a calm gamut (all shades of gray, dark blue, brown tones, black color).
For dates, entertainment, and just to create a cheerful mood in the dress, trousers of bright colors are selected. But do not forget about the sense of proportion, because this piece of clothing is bright in itself.
Fashion trends and new 2016
Since the variety of models of skirts trousers is limited only by the difference in the length and width of the trousers, as well as by some decorative elements, the main trends in the season remain the use of the most relevant colors and fabrics.
As never before pastel gamma. Lemon, lavender, soft blue, light pink, caramel, cream - suitable for any informal atmosphere.
Pastel should flow long legs to the floor, conquering parties, social events, theaters and other places of leisure.
Black and white are also in trend, but more appropriate in the midi length and within the office.
Another office option - knitwear, cotton black, white, brown, beige, gray or dark blue.
Another great option for every day is the latest fashion show - denim skirt. This material is more relevant today than ever. Depending on the denim density, such a skirt-pants would be appropriate in a given situation (both at a meeting with friends, and in business negotiations). This is a great opportunity not to wear banal jeans, but at the same time - not to change your love for denim.
What can I wear with fashionable skirt pants?
The rule that applies to owners of all types of figures - the top to the skirt-pants should be tight. This can be a shirt, blouse or turtleneck.
In general, you can safely take the same top as for jeans (except for sports things such as sweatshirts). Very thin young ladies are allowed to wear a loose upper with a skirt-pants.
The most fashionable combination with shortened skirt pants today will be a loose or tight crop top.
With regard to shoes in most cases, the rule works: the skirt-pants should be combined with a high heel.
But modern fashion trends make their own adjustments. Previously, only very tall women were allowed to combine this type of clothing with flat shoes. But today you can make an exception. The fact is that the most fashionable model of a trouser skirt - with shortened legs - perfectly fits with loafers, oxfords and coarse sandals on a thick, but flat sole.
Accessories to this can be multi-layered beads, scarves, creating volume in the upper part of the silhouette, long earrings, as well as large wrist bracelets.
Spectacular images
What this thing was once thought up for is: a simple skirt-pants of a fashionable yet Marsal shade, a light tight top and minimalistic sandals to match with him are a perfect outfit for cycling.
Flowing fabrics and pleated canvas of the palazzo, in a soft pastel version, this costume is charming and spectacular enough to captivate everyone at any party!
Skirt-pants straight cut with arrows - an elegant option for an office suit. Add strict shoes and the top in black and white, and get an outfit that is relevant at all times.