Dress-skirt - freedom of functionality

In ancient times, people were served with pieces of cloth that could be turned into any thing at will. One and the same piece of fabric could be a headdress, dress or cape. Now the situation is completely different, and our wardrobes are crammed with many things, each of which has an appointment.

But some of the ideas of modern women still adopted by their ancestors. So there were transforming dresses that can be worn in different ways: as a dress, as a skirt, and as a tunic.

Hawaiian Islands are considered the birthplace of this outfit. The tropical climate and simple way of life do not have to often change outfits. The girls there liked the bright, plain outfits of the Hawaiian girls so much that they put something like this in their beach wardrobe. So it was invented dress skirt.

So, a skirt dress is such a transforming thing that can be worn in several ways. Lowered on the thigh, it turns into a long skirt, raised above the chest - in a short dress. And if you wear tights under it, it will become a real tunic.

Most often, the dress skirt is a trapezoid outfit on an elastic band. Elastic band is needed to make it comfortable to wear at the waist and chest. Quite often there is a version of a skirt dress with a stitched thin elastic band on top - this is how the dress acquires a semi-elastic silhouette.

Another popular model is a skirt dress with an asymmetrical, “torn” hem.

The dress-skirt is a simple summer dress that girls with a wide variety of figures can afford. Thin young ladies free silhouette will add volume in the right places, but will emphasize elegant hands and slender legs. Those who have more to replenish are also afraid of nothing - flowing fabric will hide the tummy and lush hips, and the open top will draw attention to the luxurious chest.

With a skirt dress, you need to be careful only to those who have plump arms and shoulders. Since the outfit is fully open at the top, wrinkles that are formed in the armpits may be noticeable. In this case, it is better to be safe and throw a tippet or a bolero on top.

Dress-skirt is a great option for a walk on a hot day. On this occasion, it is not customary to dress up carefully: we are going to relax in the fresh air, and not to shine outfits, so we will not need many clothes and accessories.

Shoes choose informal, heeled or not - it does not matter, the main thing that was comfortable. Graceful sandals, sandals, ballet flats, sneakers are the most suitable options. Tights with this dress are not worn, but in cool weather, you can wear skinny jeans or leggings.

We complement the image of a voluminous beach bag, sunglasses, a wide-brimmed hat, bright beads or large earrings.

• The dress-skirt goes well with a variety of ethnic accessories, especially those that are reminiscent of Hawaii. Therefore, a garland of flowers (artificial or real) or a hairpin in the form of an exotic inflorescence will be very useful.
• The dress-skirt has a very simple style, so you can easily sew it yourself. For yourself, you can especially try: for example, choose a double-sided fabric, so that you can easily change the colors of the attire.
• For the beach, a skirt dress is the most suitable clothing. First, it is easily removed and worn. Secondly, it opens the sun shoulders, arms and upper chest.And, finally, a skirt-dress, lowered on the hips, will look great with a bodice from a swimsuit, especially if it is matched to the tone.