A gentle, airy dress with a full skirt is a real princess outfit that every girl should try on at least once in her life. In order to dress was like a weightless cloud, you need a special fabric. Most often, organza is chosen for sewing such dresses - a beautiful, flying material that can turn any young lady into a fabulous creature.
Organza is the thinnest, almost completely transparent fabric woven from several types of fibers. The name of the material, like himself, is of Eastern origin - in European countries, organza appeared only at the end of the 18th century.
In today's article we will talk about the features of dresses made of organza: their characteristics, popular styles and models, as well as how to properly care for products made from this material.
Pros and cons of organza
Like any other tissue, organza has its advantages and disadvantages.
The advantages of this material include:
- the ability to keep long form;
- high degree of strength;
- spectacular appearance;
- pleasant tactile sensations;
- low weight, so that even fluffy and long dresses remain very light;
- material is quick-drying;
- low cost;
- good breathability;
- the fabric is wrinkled and ironed easily;
- the ability to easily remove from the fabric most types of dirt.
The disadvantages of organza are much less than positive qualities. The following features of this material should be taken into account:
- iron organza should be very careful, because it is easy to burn an iron;
- it does not drape very well - the organza is collected only in large folds;
- the high degree of transparency of the material makes it necessary to use lining fabric.
Composition
Organza has a rather complex composition, as it is made from several types of fibers. Traditionally, this canvas is made from silk, viscose or polyester fibers. Thus, organza is not always a natural material, it can be synthetic or have a mixed composition.
Adding artificial fibers allows for an unusual texture and appearance of the fabric. Organza can have a glossy or matte surface, be monophonic or multi-color (iridescent in several colors). Perforated organza and organza with interlacing of brilliant threads are very popular.
Styles and models
Organza is the most suitable material for sewing elegant, fluffy dresses. It perfectly holds the volume, therefore, the skirt in any case will be very wide, no matter what length of dress you choose. Dresses from organza are not an option for everyday life, therefore in fashion magazines and shops there are mainly evening and cocktail options for dresses made from this fabric.
The classic model of an organza dress is a dress with an A-shaped silhouette (it is also called silhouette). It is a dress with a fitted top and flared skirt to the floor. Gang dresses with a stiff, open bodice and an organza skirt look impressive. In the evening version, the skirt should be maxi, and for less solemn occasions, shortened models are permissible.
Fluffy dresses
An organza dress with a full skirt to the floor is a traditional decision for a prom. This dress can be categorized as a ball, as it meets all the criteria.Despite the style, which has already become a classic, these dresses can be very diverse.
A magnificent organza dress with multi-layered skirts of different lengths looks impressive. Layers can differ in color: both contrasting combinations and smooth gradient transitions from one color to another look very unusual.
The upper part of the dress can also be made in different versions. Usually in accompaniment to a long, magnificently skirt choose the most open bodice, beautifully emphasizing the line of the shoulders and the shape of the chest. The sleeves of this dress are usually either missing or made from another material. The absence of sleeves is often compensated by long gloves.
Organza Wedding Dresses
For the most important day of their lives, many brides choose organza dresses. This is due to many factors, including the availability of material, as well as a large variety of colors and textures. Today, more and more girls are abandoning the standard white-and-white wedding dress in favor of a dress in beige, ivory, ivory or even brighter colors.
With the help of organza, designers create incredible in size, airy skirts. Such an outfit turns the bride into a truly beautiful, unearthly creature. Translucent material allows you to play with color and light, if when sewing a wedding dress to use several types of fabric.
Evening and cocktail options
Dresses from organza for fun parties and for special occasions will be completely different.
For a formal exit, you should prefer an outfit with a long, not too full skirt. This dress should be discreet colors, for example, silver-gray, black, dark blue or burgundy. In this case, it would be more appropriate not to have multi-layered, voluminous skirts, but a dress with a slightly flared silhouette, with a cover made of dense material and a flowing organza skirt.
The requirements for cocktail dresses are not so strict, as this is an outfit for dancing and socializing in an informal setting. For such cases, usually choose a short dress with a fluffy skirt, for example, a dress-pack. The bodice is usually quite open. The color of the dress can be any; soft purple, lemon, emerald and turquoise models of organza look equally impressive.
Care features
- For washing dresses from organza, it is recommended to use special products for delicate fabrics.
- Soaking such a dress is allowed, but only in warm water and for a short time.
- The organza dress should be washed either manually or in a washing machine in the delicate wash mode.
- Water temperature during washing should not be higher than 40 degrees.
- It is necessary to dry the organza outfit in a vertical position, away from heating devices.