Dress with bat sleeves - inspired by Japan

The first bat style dresses appeared in the wardrobes of fashionist women in Europe in the 40s of the twentieth century. The basis for their creation took the Japanese kimono. Such outfits became especially popular by the eighties. They were distinguished by a wide top and a tight-fitting skirt, making it very comfortable to wear dresses of this style. Nowadays, such dresses are back in fashion.

Such outfits are sewn from both flowing light fabrics and from warmer and denser materials. The cutout of the bat dress is most often round or boat. Evening dresses of this style often have a rather frank neckline, and some models attract a low neckline.

The highlight of the bat dresses is an unusual sleeve. Since it is similar to the wing of a bat, this caused the appearance of the name of this style. The length of the sleeves of different models of dresses "bat" is different. You can find both long sleeves and three-quarter sleeves. There are dresses with sleeves on the cuffs, as well as with slits on the sleeves, exposing the hands.

• This dress looks great on a girl with a figure resembling an inverted triangle. In such a dress, you can hide the broad shoulders and flaws of the hands, while emphasizing slender hips.
• This style is recommended for beauties with the “rectangle” figure, since the cut of the bat dress will hide a wide waist.
• Low girls in such a dress will look even lower, so they should wear only high heels with a bat dress.
• Brunettes are recommended to choose for themselves a dress of this style in black color or some bright shade, and for fair-haired girls - products of softer and more fresh tones. The redhead beauty is not advised to wear a brown or orange bat dress.

Dress style "bat", which is made of knitted fabric, can be used as clothing for the home. At the same time it looks quite extravagant and elegant.

Also for everyday use modern girls often choose tight knitted bat dresses. Such outfits differ in the length of a mini, monochromatic colors and narrowed skirt.

The dress “bat” of machine or hand knitting favorably emphasizes the advantages of a slim figure. The top of such a dress can be represented by a V-shaped neckline or an asymmetrical neckline on one shoulder. Also, there are turtleneck dresses and models with voluminous “collar”.

Ankle length patterns are relatively rare. They are chosen by women who want to hide the flaws in the lower part of the figure. Also, a long bat-style outfit can be presented as a wedding dress. Complementing his high hairstyle, the bride will draw attention to the shoulders and neck.

These dresses are the length to the knees or slightly lower (to the middle of the legs). Medium-length bat dresses are strict and solid (they are suitable for the office) or with a bright decor of elegant fabrics (you can go to a party in such a dress).

These bat style dresses are the most common. They are chosen as a cocktail attire, and for everyday use. Short dresses from elegant fabric can have a deep neckline and an open back.This style looks beautiful when made of silk or chiffon, and practical models are sewn every day from viscose or knitwear.

Full girls need to pick up a dress of this style very carefully. If the hips are large, you can choose a long model in which the bottom is free. Also it is worth looking at the product with darker colors of the lower part. But slender beauties recommend short models of "bat" that can emphasize the beauty and elegance of the legs.

• A short bat outfit can be worn with tight jeans or leggings.
• As an outerwear for such a dress, you can wear a short leather jacket, a cashmere coat or a long jacket.

A good choice for a dress of this style will be long jewelry around the neck, for example, beads, necklace or chain. They can also pick up long earrings, and if the sleeve is shortened, then large bracelets.

It is best to wear shoes that have rather high heels to the bat dress. If the girl is slim and tall, the use of shoes on the platform or ballet shoes is also permissible. With short dresses of such a style, high boots look good, and with long ones - ankle boots.