The modern school uniform is radically different from the one that was only a few decades old. It can have many variations, styles, be executed in different colors, only its essence remains unchanged - a strict, official, business style. This is a kind of dress code for a single school or even class.
A school uniform for girls may include several items — a dress, a sundress, a pantsuit, but of course one of the most popular elements of a school uniform is a skirt.
Features
- The school skirt can be monophonic or have a print permitted by the school.
- The skirt can be of different lengths, the optimum is considered - to the knee, slightly higher or lower.
- Depending on the season, the school skirt is sewn from different fabrics: wool, tweed, knitwear, cotton, etc.
- It is recommended to choose skirts from natural fabrics, perhaps a small addition of synthetics.
Do not use a large number of jewelry: embroidery, appliqués, etc. The form should not distract the child from the educational process, it should be practical and convenient.
Styles
Modern school skirts are presented in several popular styles:
- Straight cut. The classic model is straight or slightly narrowed downwards, often with a small incision. It goes well with monochrome blouses, turtlenecks and classic jackets. For such a skirt are best suckless fabrics.
- Pencil skirt. Often performed with a basque or smell, may have a small incision, decorated with side pockets, etc.
- Flared model, sun skirt and half sun. Creates a gentle, romantic image. Most often chosen for primary school students. Looks great with a classic blouse with sleeves, lanterns, shirt, waistcoat. The wide skirt is often complemented by a yoke.
- Skirt balloon. Very feminine, elegant option, which is often used not only in everyday life, but also for special occasions, festive lines, etc.
- Pleated skirts. One of the most popular models. Suitable for girls of different ages and body types. Pleated looks equally good on solid and checkered material. Folds can be small and large. Pleated skirts are perfectly combined with different cut blouses. They are suitable for a festive event and for every day.
It is worthwhile to select a suitable style for the skirt, starting not only from the requirements of the school, but also from the body type of the student. For example, skinny girls will fit almost all styles, but chubby ones should pay attention not to puffy models, but to skirts of a trapeze or straight silhouette.
Choice by age
6-12 years old
School skirts for girls of different ages may differ significantly. This applies to the length, style, number of decorative elements, etc.
The youngest creatures are still at that tender age when you want to look like a princess, wear bright, lush, beautiful things. Fortunately, today's variety of children's clothing, including uniform, allows you to find suitable options.
For the youngest schoolgirls, it is recommended to choose wide skirts, not constraining movements. The best option is a pleated half skirt or the sun. The most suitable length for such models is up to the knee or slightly lower.Universal model is suitable for combination with various blouses, shirts and turtlenecks.
For teens 13-18 years
Older girls are much more demanding on the choice of school clothes. At this age, you want to quickly feel like an adult, put on a more elegant thing, emphasize your individuality as much as possible.
To replace the pleated skirts, sun and half-sun come more stringent skirts, pencils, narrowed models with a slit, smell, skirts, balloons. The length of the skirts and design options may vary.
Popular colors
In most educational institutions, preference is given to dark colors of clothing. It can be black, gray, brown, green, beige, burgundy and other colors. This color scheme is neutral and goes well with plain blouses, shirts and turtlenecks.
School uniforms in other schools can be combined in several colors, for example, blue and green, blue and red, black and white, etc.
Blue
Blue color - one of the most popular and often used for tailoring school uniforms. It is believed that this color has not only a calming effect, but also has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, stimulates thinking and learning.
Black
Universal color of a school uniform and business wardrobe in general. The popularity of this color is due to the fact that it is perfect for any clothing. Black color looks great on models of different styles and perfectly combined with the top of any color.
Gray
Another color, without which it is impossible to imagine a business suit or part of it. Strict, calm, practical colors blend harmoniously with clothes of any cut and color range.
With red elements
Bright red elements make it possible to decorate a skirt made of dark, monophonic material. Inserts, cells, contrasting seams or other decorative elements in red will make a strict school uniform more elegant, attractive and stylish.
In a cage
The cage is one of the most popular prints for school skirts. Plaid skirts differ in practicality, such models even after several months of constant wear look neat and elegant.
Plaid skirts are suitable for a special occasion and for every day. They blend perfectly with the top of any color and style.
The cage can be of a different size, be executed in a single color range or in a combination of several colors. The most successful combinations are: blue and red, red and green, white and black, etc. A large plaid skirt (tartan) is a traditional element of school clothes in many countries around the world.
The skirt can be completely checkered, or a cell can adorn its individual elements - a yoke, pocket, frill, basque, etc.
In the crease and corrugation
A pleated skirt is a classic element of a business wardrobe that suits both a primary school student, a high school student, and a business woman.
Comfortable, practical, feminine model perfectly combined with various options of the top. The folds can be wide and narrow, long or partially stitched. For such skirts, fabrics are selected that keep their shape well - wool, cotton. A pleated skirt goes well with a checkered print.
Fashion Trend: Japanese School Skirts
A school uniform, like any other clothing is subject to fashion trends. Modern clothing options for students amaze the imagination with a variety of styles, breadth of colors, abundance of decorative ornaments, etc.
A real sensation in the world of school fashion a few years ago produced the Japanese style of clothing. Today, you can meet a teenager dressed in school uniform not only in class, but also on the street, in a shop, cafe, cinema. School uniform has become an integral part of the everyday wardrobe of Japanese youth.
School uniforms in the Land of the Rising Sun are radically no different from most options from other countries: a pleated blue or blue skirt, a white blouse, high knee-high socks, dark leather shoes. Sometimes a narrow tie or even suspenders are added to this dress.
So what is the reason for such success? It's all about the historical past of uniforms. School dress code appeared in Japan in the 19th century. Then wearing the uniform was considered mandatory, and the clothing itself looked unattractive and was not particularly popular among schoolchildren.
In the 80s of the last century, students of Japanese schools began to advocate massively for the abolition of the form. The administration was not ready to allow free clothing, but found it possible to propose a reasonable solution: the form remained mandatory, but the design for it was developed anew taking into account the wishes of the students. The school uniform has become prettier, more modern and wearable. In addition, the official style allowed to dilute with accessories - fashionable caps, bright golf, bows and decorative ornaments.