Lovers of free cut should pay attention to the refined and unusual skirt cylinder. Its creator is Pierre Cardin, who in each model tried to embody the shape of a vase.
So, in 1964, he presented an unrivaled skirt to a wide audience. She has an oval silhouette, which is very similar to a flower, but only upside down. This style has a lot in common with a tulip skirt, but the main difference lies in the cut and large volume.
Who is suitable?
The balloon skirt is the perfect solution for a tall girl with a slim figure. But owners of magnificent forms can also afford this style, the main thing is to choose the right model:
- girls with a triangle figure should prefer midi-length models to hide wide hips;
- girls with the type of figure inverted triangle can choose a balloon skirt in order to, on the contrary, increase hips and create harmony between the top and the bottom.
This style is notable for the absence of rigid forms, it does not fit hips and legs, therefore it gives femininity and slimness.
From the balloon skirt should be abandoned to full women of short stature, since it only emphasizes completeness, the silhouette will look awkward.
If you want to replenish your wardrobe with an exquisite balloon skirt, then you must have straight legs and beautiful ankles, because this style emphasizes these zones.
Features
The balloon skirt has a free cut, but its peculiarity lies in the fact that with the help of a tape or a band it is assembled at the top and bottom. Designers offer mostly short lengths.
The product can be smooth or lowered underneath in the middle. Some models of this style have folds in pleated skirt, which can be both small and large.
Today, designers use a variety of fabrics in the tailoring of this style of skirt, knitwear, silk, satin, gabardine, and, of course, denim deserve preference.
The skirt cylinder can become an indispensable element of the image in a business style, in everyday or evening performance. Some models are even included in the bridal collections.
A variety of models of this style is just fascinating and amazing. Every girl will be able to choose an original, stylish and feminine skirt.
For example, models with high or low waist are in great demand, which allow to hide figure flaws, emphasize the waist line.
Many skirts are decorated with drapes, which can be on the sides, back or front. Models with patch pockets look quite nice, although there are also options with hidden ones.
Colour
The balloon skirt can be presented in different colors, you can completely rely on your taste when choosing them. However, dark colors are the most popular colors: brown, black or blue.
Many prefer burgundy models, rich and deep.
For a hot summer, preference is given to pastel or sand tones. Snow-white skirts will also look unforgettable. Designers offer to combine two colors. Beautiful tandem looks black and purple, gray and turquoise color.
What to wear?
The skirt balloon looks impressive, attracts the attention of others, so it should always be the main focus in the image. This style is perfect for the embodiment of such styles as retro, vintage, boho or romance. Some models perfectly fit the French style.
A distinctive feature of the balloon skirt is a loose fit.And to the spacious bottom you should always choose a fitting top, because this is the only way to avoid the sphericity of the silhouette. T-shirts and blouses, sweaters and jackets can be combined with this style.
A stylish strap can be a fashionable accent. It will emphasize the waistline, but it must be in the same color as the skirt, then the waistline will seem narrower.
If you want to create a business image or are going to a solemn event, then you should prefer the classic models of shoes with stilettos. For a summer walk, you can pick up shoes without heels.
In the cold season, boots-boots will be a great addition to the balloon skirt. Low girls can visually lengthen the silhouette, if you wear a skirt, tights and shoes of the same color.
Skirt cylinder can be used to embody a variety of bows, so it looks great with different accessories. For a party it is worth picking up an elegant small handbag and expensive jewelry.
For everyday use the handbag should be more for ease of use, and the choice of jewelry is more modest.
Girls who lead an active lifestyle prefer denim balloon skirts, as well as pick up maxi length models. For the embodiment of the bow in casual style is to combine a balloon skirt with simple T-shirts or blouses.
How to sew their own hands: patterns and master class
First you need to decide on the pomp of the model, the use of the pattern depends on it. In the tailoring of this style of skirt, a half-sun or sun pattern is used.
To properly sew a balloon skirt, you need to know its feature, which is the different lengths of the upper and lower skirts.
This style is a mix of two skirts: main or top and bottom or lining. To create a pattern for the main skirt, you need to take a half-sun or sun model.
Its hem should be thirty centimeters longer than the desired length of the product. The lining is made on the same pattern, but only ten centimeters less than the length of the skirt.
Next, you need to grind all the side seams. Then you can proceed to the connection of two skirts, which is carried out on the hem.
The bottom of the main skirt should be carefully prisbarit to the width of the bottom, and then stitch on a typewriter.
After that the petticoat must be worn under the basic one. If desired, the lining belt can be rotated ¼ of the circle relative to the belt of the main skirt. This technique will help create an exquisite twisting effect like a screw.
Further, both skirts should be sewn to the waist. To decorate the top of the model, you can use the yoke.
