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What are the styles of clothing. Clothing styles. What factors influence the choice of style

Who among us does not want to be fashionable and stylish? To do this, it is not at all necessary to blindly follow fashion trends that replace one another with lightning speed. It is quite enough to find your own style of clothing that will be in harmony with your image.
It is very important to distinguish between the concepts of style and fashion.
Style is a distinctive feature, the individuality of a person, manifested in the choice of clothing, makeup, behavior.
Fashion is just a direction that designers offer to society. Fashion is fleeting and changeable.
Style, if it is chosen correctly, remains with a person forever and ultimately affects both a person’s life and his behavior, as well as manners and attitude.

What is style?
The simplest definition of style sounds like the ability to choose among fashion items (clothing, accessories, jewelry) those that in a certain way correspond to your figure, appearance, lifestyle, habits and interests.
Style is, first of all, the correspondence of clothes, shoes and accessories to each other, the season, the venue of this or that event or the event you are at, your mood, your appearance and character. Each person can have their own style, which is hard work to find.
How to find your style?

1. Analyze your desires

First, decide how you would like to look: strict, elegant, eccentric, playful, sexy, elegant ... Think about how you would never want to look like never and in no case.

2. Pick a color scheme

Determine your appearance color type. Choose your color scheme of clothes depending on your type of appearance. Decide on the best color combinations for you in clothes.

3. Analyze your figure

Determine the type of your figure, mark for yourself all the advantages and disadvantages of your figure. Pay attention to your height, shoulders, waist, hips. Analyze all options for visual correction of the figure. This will be useful to you not only in choosing a style, but also in choosing a cut of clothes, in choosing textures and patterns of materials.

4. Analyze your environment

After you have analyzed your desires, also analyze what lifestyle you lead, what goals you pursue, who surrounds you, in what environment you are most often and how you will be most comfortable dressing. Take a look around how your colleagues dress, the friends you are with, the people in the restaurants, cafes and clubs you visit. This gives an excellent hint in which direction to move on.

5. Analyze fashion trends

Coco Chanel once said that fashion goes out of style. Like everything ingenious, this phrase is ugly simple, although it is even more obscenely true. However, it is impossible to be stylish and not to follow fashion, not to look closely at it. Fashion complements style! Therefore, it will not hurt you to analyze fashion trends either.

6. Analyze ready-made descriptions of clothing styles

After a detailed analysis of your desires, your appearance, your surroundings and fashion trends, you can begin to analyze the style trends in clothing and directly choose a style that suits your individual image. Here, our section, which contains descriptions of various styles of clothing, can be a great clue. Read carefully the description of each style, consider the illustrations for it. Choose for yourself exactly the style that will best match the conclusions obtained as a result of the preliminary analysis.

If in the process of choosing a style you have difficulties, then you can turn to professionals for help (Ask a Camomile stylist a question campaign).

There are a lot of clothing styles and it's up to you to decide which one is yours. Sometimes it is not easy to describe an individual style in one single word.

Linen (Lingerie-Stil) - a style that was relevant in the 90s, in which outerwear resembles linen: for example, bra tops or slip dresses (developed in particular by Studio Versace).

Bohemian - airy and carefree. Layering is allowed and even welcomed here, but in general it is also distinguished by simplicity. His "highlight" is not so much bizarre combinations of objects as the use of loose and flowing fabrics. Of the accessories, belts and belts are especially popular. Celebrities who prefer bohemian style: Kate Moss (Kate Moss) and Sienna Miller (Sienna Miller).

Vamp - clothes with open shoulders, often the shoulders are visible through the slits in the sleeves, a flounce or frill can also pass below.

Western film. Clothing in the style of the pioneers of the Wild West: lightly worn with leather patches, usually with long fringes. The woman's hair is pulled back from her face; at the top of the back of the head are tied with a natural-colored suede ribbon.
The heroine is dressed in a checkered blouse with a stitched yoke and collar corners made of silver metal. She wears a brown suede vest on top, possibly fringed. Of the decorations - a small diagonally folded neckerchief, a belt with silver decorations or in the form of a corsage. Prefers indigo jeans or a long, wide flounced skirt.
Boots are obligatory on the legs - either long with bells, or short without a back with a leather belt around the top and a bow on the side.

Vintage (Vintage-Look) - a romantic style, which is characterized by clothing and accessories, as if unearthed at a flea market or in a grandmother's chest: for example, fringed handbags or crocheted shawls.

Garcon - a strict, "masculine" style in women's clothing, expressing the desire for emancipation; gained popularity in the 1920s after the publication of Victor Marguerite's novel La Garconne (The Woman-Boy); a tuxedo suit, coats and jackets of a male cut are characteristic.

Guards - strict coats and suits similar to military uniforms.

Girlie-Look - clothing in the style of the soloists of the Spice Girls group, popular among young girls in the 90s, expresses the so-called "power of femininity" clothing in this style is distinguished, on the one hand, by teenage, girlish spontaneity, with the other - it is emphasized sexy, combined with boots on a high platform and other elements, the hair is often braided.

Jungle - clothing in the style of "rastafi" or "military", appears in the early 90s along with the music of the same name in fast break rhythms.

Brash/Provocative:
This is a very frank and slightly vulgar style - it often borders on bad taste. This is the style of bold young girls who love experiments. Clothes in this style are sewn by Dolce & Gabbana, Roberto Cavalli, sometimes Dior, MJ, and, no doubt, Tracey Feith. Celebrities who prefer this style (in our opinion): Paris Hilton (Paris Hilton) sometimes Mariah Carey (Maraih Carey), Little Kim, sometimes Gwen Stefani (Gwen Stefani). By the way, Gwen Stefani is a great example of how to strike a balance between bad taste and the avant-garde of fashion.
Denim style. Jeans are preparing to celebrate their 150th anniversary. But even in the newest and most extravagant denim, there is a memory of the history of jeans and a lifestyle of work, nature and courage. For a century, jeans were the workwear of miners, gold prospectors, and cowboy farmers. And only in the last 50 years, jeans have become a symbol of the democratization of fashion. The question of whether or not to accept jeans, which once so scandalously excited society, has been finally and irrevocably resolved. Jeans have become an "eternal thing." They are valued for strength, convenience, democracy ...
The beginning of the 1990s turned the denim style towards the classics - to trousers with five pockets and a jacket just below the waist, on the belt. Based on the classic model (the width of the trousers at the bottom is 22 cm), allowing only some innovations in details, jeans are created.
Denim style almost never lost its popularity, changing only in details, in color and shape. If you are an adherent of convenience and practicality in clothes, denim style will suit you perfectly. But we should not forget that a denim suit is not suitable for wearing to the service. Unless, of course, you work as a riding instructor.

Disco - a style of clothing popular in the 70s, in which they usually went to discos, was influenced by the cult film "Saturday Night Fever" with John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John; it is characterized by everything shiny and sparkling, for example, “metallic” fabrics, lurex, sequins, tinsel, rhinestones, etc .; again relevant in the retro collections of the 90s.

Zwiebel-Look is a style from the 90s, in which it is customary to wear many layers of clothing that can be seen from under each other.

Imperial - a style of dress that became widespread during the reign of Napoleon I (1804-1814); characterized by a straight cut, loose folds of dresses and coats, with a very high waist, passing immediately under the chest - a style that was then turned to almost at all times.
lumberjack style
Clothing in the spirit of American lumberjacks, pioneers of the Wild West: a denim shirt with checkered fabric trim - on a checkered yoke, with cuffs on the sleeves, flaps on the pockets, collar, also trimmed with checkered fabric.
The men's jacket is long, with a blind fastener, usually made of coarse checkered woolen material.

Cossack - a style based on elements of a traditional Cossack costume; with stand-up collars, fur downs, braids and fasteners with flip loops.

Camouflage - clothing made from fabrics with a camouflage pattern, popular among Freaks in the 60s and 70s and among hip-hopers in the 90s.

The cancan is the main element: crinoline skirts decorated with lace, modeled on the skirts of cancan dancers in a cabaret.

Country - a classic British, laid-back style of clothing, adopted by high fashion in the 70s;
Fashion designers working in this direction fantasize about the urban dweller in the countryside and vice versa, intertwining different cultures and eras. The colors used are mostly muted, pastel - all shades of brown, gray, beige, ocher.
Fans of country style introduce into their wardrobe only those novelties of the season that are in tune with their state of mind. Wardrobe options for a woman dressed in country style are: a suit with a wide-cut jacket, leather buttons, a trouser skirt, coarse knitwear. For models, she chooses woolen materials, thick fabrics such as plaid, checks, tweed. Wears thick stockings and shoes with flat, thick soles.

Caribbean - the main element: a skirt that fits the hips and is strongly flared, very fluffy at the bottom.

Carmen - inspired by Spanish flamenco dresses: with tight-fitting hips and flared skirts from the knees, decorated with wide frills, and with a neckline that opens the shoulders, trimmed with a frill or ruffles (carmen neckline); since 1977 it has been relevant for fashion in folklore style.

Classical/conservative style of clothing - the basis of this style is simplicity and accuracy. All things should be elegant, without frills and bells and whistles, rather modest and discreet. Usually this style is characterized by simplicity of cut - no layering - and neatness. Bold, but not frilly accessories of good quality. Classic style clothing can be found in the collections of Ann Taylor, J Jill, Banana Republic, Gap, Calvin Klien, Donna Karan. Celebrities who prefer conservative style: Catherine Zeta-Jones (Catherine Zeta Jones), Charlize Theron (Charlize Theron).

College - inspired by the clothes of American college students; sporty neat style; it includes shirt-cut blouses, formal dresses with white collars, pleated skirts, blazers and knitted twos; in European fashion since the early 50s, is considered a classic.

Color Blocking - the technique of using parts or parts of clothing that contrast in color, thanks to which it gives the impression of an object of graphic art; characteristic, for example, of the Courrège style.

Coordinates - different materials or items of clothing that fit together, coordinating with each other in color, pattern, texture, etc.

Courrège - created by the Parisian couturier André Courrège under the influence of op art and space flights, fashionable in the second half of the 60s.

Lara - a style reminiscent of the Cossack style, became fashionable after the release of the film "Doctor Zhivago".

Mao - clothing reminiscent of the traditional working suit of the Chinese, as well as the uniform of Mao Tse-tung: a long, closed single-breasted jacket with a stand-up collar; for women, this is, first of all, a trouser suit with such a jacket; gained popularity in England in the late 60s, was in fashion for a relatively short time.

Military or military - style, in both men's and women's clothing, in the image of a military uniform, usually in gray-green or olive colors.
Fashionable style in clothes - women of fashion take a little from each actual style. This style does not impose strict restrictions on things and trends, but bizarre combinations and “fun” things are most common. Usually this style is rather restrained, but allows the use of accessories and minor details. In fact, a variety of current styles makes it easy to pick up fashionable clothes to your taste. Celebrities,
Preferring fashion style: Jessica Simpson (Jessica Simpson), Hillary Duff (Hillary Duff), sometimes Lidsay Lohan (Lindsay Lohan) and Nicky Hilton (Nicky Hilton).

Youth
Jeans; styles corresponding to musical trends: disco, funk, rave, hip-hop, etc. As well as micro styles, for example, “unisex”.

Marine - clothing for sports and leisure, mainly in white and blue, appears around 1880, dark blue blazers, gold buttons, white trousers, caps, etc. are characteristic.

Casual - in contrast to the business style or the style of "city" (urban), not exactly cheap, but not thought out to the last detail, the style implying slight negligence and consisting mainly of universal elements that combine well with any clothing.
Style "N e p". Who doesn't know this word? Any person with even the slightest knowledge of history will tell you that the development of the NEP in Russia falls on the 1920s. Women then dressed in fildepers stockings (“one lace appearance”, according to the famous Bulgakov’s dog), tarred cigarettes in mouthpieces, wore knee-length dresses with a low waistline, and cut their hair short. Men, in turn, became "dandies" and preferred smart suits (often in black and white checks). Canes, hats and gloves were in use at any time of the year.

Oversize (Oversize-Look) - the style in which it is customary to wear things that are several sizes larger; was fashionable in the 80s, in the 90s; love Gauthier.

Over / Under Look - a style that combines various simple elements of clothing, such as a calf-length dress and tight trousers.

Op art - a trend in fashion in the 60s, inspired by the optical art of op art; characterized by geometric, abstract ornaments, bright, saturated colors contrasting with each other, for example, a combination of white and black.
Hunting style. This style is not so peaceful and quite specific. For country life and country trips, it is just perfect. Imagine a gentleman (and, if you wish, a lady) in a loose cape with slits for the arms, in breeches and high boots (with a hint of “marsh”) boots. It would be nice to complete the ensemble with a small hat with a feather and long, bell-shaped gloves to heighten the effect. The fabric should be exceptionally soft, natural, pastel (even earthy) tones, without a pattern (only the famous “cage” is allowed the exclusive right to be present).

Casual / casual - jeans, t-shirts and sweaters are the main elements of this style. Layering is present, but within reasonable limits. This fun and creative style is based on a combination of primary colors. Casual clothing lines - Juicy, Perse (jeans, sportswear, etc.). Adherents of this style: Nicky Hilton (Nicky Hilton), Drew Barrymore (Drew Barrymore), sometimes Jessica Simpson (Jessica Simpson).

Transparent - clothing made entirely or partially of transparent materials through which the naked body or underwear can be seen.

Purist - restrained, concise, discreet, neat style of clothing.

Retro - the use in a more or less modified form of elements of the fashion trends of the past. However, this should not include well-defined classical styles (for example, Gothic or Empire).

Romantic - common in the 60s and 70s, the use of folklore elements, elegant embroideries, flowers, draperies, frills, frills, ruffles, bows are typical. Flying long dresses in printed cotton fabrics with a tight top. ... It suggests beautiful, but from a practical point of view, useless details. Evening dresses are traditionally created in a romantic style.

Rustic style. This is a micro style of folk style or country style. Clothes are sewn in a rustic or folk style, quite simple. For example, a thick woolen skirt, over it a spacious, loose-fitting flannel shirt, and on top of a sweater with an accentuated coarse knit, thick woolen stockings.
Fabrics in rustic style have a rough surface, weaves of threads are visible.

Safari or Colonial -
Safari is a style of the English colonialists that appeared in the 60s.
Its most characteristic details are: elements of military uniforms in the tropics, rather narrow silhouettes, many patch pockets with a fold in the middle, belts, shoulder straps, valves. set-in sleeve. The use of light, wear-resistant fabrics in beige, brown and khaki is typical. A special detail is a light hat with small rounded brim.
The style of the shirt is usually a cross between a blouse and a blazer, the sleeve is semi-long. Comfortable Bermuda shorts, knee-length socks. Large shoulder bag. Flat shoes made of linen or leather.

Slinky-Look - figure-hugging dresses made of flowing materials, fashionable in the early 70s, modeled on the fashion of the 30s.

Slit (Slit-Look) - a style of clothing fashionable in the 70s, in which short shorts or a mini skirt were worn under a midi or maxi skirt with a front strap unbuttoned to hip height.

Tuxedo (Tuxedo Style) - (tuxedo - in American English means "tuxedo") - the use of a tuxedo in everyday, including women's clothing, is typical.

Sports (Sportswear)
It is formed on the basis of clothes for professional and amateur sports, equipment for tourists, uniforms. Initially, many of its elements are borrowed from the form of athletes.
The components of this style are simple designs, comfort, bright colors, a variety of trim elements (clasps, pockets, hooks, Velcro), the use of prints (printed font). Variations of sports style are - "safari", "military", "club".

Folklore style - absorbing elements of national costumes from almost all over the world and combining them into a new whole. Costumes in this style are sewn from natural fabrics in natural colors. Embroidery, hemstitching, lace, ruffles, lacing, weaving are used when finishing products ... Sometimes there are applique and patchwork techniques. The whole ensemble or a separate part of it can be stylized. Popular since 1976 thanks to Yves Saint Laurent, in the 90s it was distributed in the form of ethnic mixes. The most common pattern is geometric, well combined with the structure of the fabric. It is interspersed with colored beads, beads, etc. Emphasis on the waist is possible, for example, a wide belt with lacing. Now there is a fascination with oriental motifs (Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, Indian, etc.). As a variety - the "hippie" style - a mixture of several folk styles; styles "country", "ecological". Wide long skirts or dresses, blouses with sleeves heavily gathered at the armhole are common. The neckline is often with a high fastener or round with a cord pulled into the drawstring along the neck. As additions, large scarves with tassels, small colorful pouches are used. On the feet - white cotton stockings or crocheted knee-highs, shoes with wooden soles, simple shoes with low heels or without it at all, but with a strap.

Gypsy - came into fashion along with the folk style in the 1976/77 season. Focuses on a stylized gypsy costume (individual elements of this costume were popular back in the 19th century); typical skirts with frills, flounces and trains, as well as blouses decorated with frills, tied at the navel with a knot and / or with a “carmen” neckline, lush jewelry in the form of chains, beads and monisto.

Edwardian new - correlating with the Edwardian style that appeared at the end of the 19th century, the style of men's costume, popular in England in the 50s; neat single-breasted rather closed jackets, waistcoats, tight trousers, bowler hats and handkerchiefs in the breast pocket are characteristic. Ethnic - fabrics, colors, ornaments and decorations oriented towards the decorations and ornaments of primitive peoples.

Extravagant - Catchy colors and finishes, originality, "challenge", sexy.
The main offshoots of the extravagant style are the "vamp", "glamour" and erotic styles.

Ecological style. The style is characterized by the colors of the earth and simple stone, sand and clay, tree trunk and leaves. Drawings on fabrics repeat the silhouettes of herbs, flowers, branches…
The fabric used is soft, natural, without a pronounced pattern.

Elegant
Emphasis on the lines of the figure, high heels, jewelry, furs, hats, noble fabrics, femininity. Excellent quality and impeccable cut, sharp lines, respect for proportions - everything that creates a harmonious image. As a variety - retro style.

Elegant conservatism:
The predominance of bright pastel shades and impeccable cut - these are the features of this informal and at the same time thoughtfully conservative style. The most popular items: short "tennis" skirts and polo shirts are very fresh, neat and "correct", which in itself, of course, is not bad and fully reflects the essence of this style. Cotton clothes combined with simple to primitivism, but bright details will never look careless or sloppy. Brands that produce such clothes include Juicy (partially), LaCoste (one hundred percent), Burberry (quite often) and Calvin Klien (occasionally), Abercrombie, Gap and Banana Republic.

I hope, despite the fact that the article is not devoted to knitting, it will be interesting due to the fact that it analyzes and classifies styles in detail.

Style is everything

Stylistics is the selection of an individual style for each person. What is style? This is a reflection of the internal state, the attitude of the individual, expressed in external forms. And if the internal and external are harmoniously correlated, then we can say that a person has found his own style.

Style is formed by clothes, makeup, manners, and tastes of a person. Finding your own style is quite difficult. A competent stylist-image maker does it professionally. He unmistakably identifies landmarks, based on which he creates the ideal image of a particular person. And the stylist takes into account in his work such factors as color type, features of the figure, type of human activity and even the place where he lives - in a metropolis or a small town. Based on these many factors, the stylist gives recommendations on choosing a hairstyle, type of makeup, what clothes to choose in order to most advantageously emphasize all the advantages, hide possible flaws and show your inner self as fully as possible.

Our salon employs professional stylists who will advise you on all existing styles (they will be discussed in this article), as well as help you find the image that is worthy of being called your individual style.

Quick Style Guide

It is better to start the selection of your style not with the purchase of fashionable clothes from different brands, not with experiments with your hair and makeup, but with an understanding look directed inward. To be stylish, you need to realize your individuality, originality, dissimilarity to others. Love yourself and joyfully carry your image into the world. A person who is self-confident, self-sufficient, disposes those around him with his individuality. This is especially true for women. Therefore, professionals advise: first: love yourself, and second: contact specialists. With them, you can try on a series of images and choose the best. You will avoid typical mistakes, a professional look will immediately reveal the main thing and find an individually correct solution. Contact salon stylists and you will be satisfied with your individual style.
Considering in our article the main features of the main styles, we will not talk about the origins of each of them, but will focus only on a brief description. So, among modern clothes there are such styles:

Classic style. It doesn't need separate introductions. These are classic suits, dresses, but now jeans are also included in this style. The colors and patterns of such clothes are traditional: a check and a strip, a herringbone, etc. All lines of the silhouette are strict and precise, the cut is simple and concise.

READY-A-PORTE style. Translated from French, this expression refers to ready-to-wear clothes (as opposed to haute couture products). It is used to denote high-quality mass-produced items of various price ranges, from middle-class items to luxuriously expensive items.

constructive style. In such clothes, elements of various styles can be used, the main thing is the technique of focusing attention on the shape of clothing (with the help of seams, trim, cut).

Business style. Creating things in this style, fashion designers mainly work with wool, thick cotton. The cut is simple, all silhouette lines are very clear. The arsenal of business style items is great, but they all have the characteristic features of discreetness, conciseness, and functionality.

Walking style. As the name implies, these are specialized clothes for walking. Its purpose is to be practical. Here you can find voluminous jackets, rather wide trousers, warm stockings and leggings, but shirts and jackets are also used. All this is combined, creating a unique flavor.

Work clothes. Now it includes any clothes for work and leisure at home, in the country, for outings into nature. These are all kinds of functional suits, sundresses, overalls. The main feature is practicality, but these things often look very stylish due to the layering and room for combination.

Club style. This style has something in common with sports, but is intended for clubs and discos, so the traditional models here have a more sexy cut, and are also decorated with buttons and a variety of elements, often gold, silver tones. Emblems and labels are also used.

Sporty style. These are clothes of bright colors: suits, T-shirts, sweaters, shorts, T-shirts. Things are sewn from knitwear, elastic, and other fabrics. They have many pockets and zippers. Such things are now used not only for sports, but also for urban life. The image is complemented by sneakers, socks, headbands, wristbands, sports bags and backpacks, caps.

Romantic style. The purpose is to emphasize the finely organized nature. These are graceful, refined things with laces, ruffles and pleats. Veils and scarves are widely used. Fabrics are usually used delicate and "expensive": silk, velvet, satin. The cut is refined, the mini is not welcome, everything has the character of restraint and sublimity.

Ecological style. It is characterized by fabrics without a pronounced texture, emphatically natural. The colors of ecological things can be easily found in nature: these are sand and earth, water and greenery, wood and ears of corn. All muted shades and necessarily without contrasting patterns, and those patterns that are available repeat the elements of nature itself.

Country style. Combines elements of styles of different eras of the inhabitants of cities and villages. Distinctive features: pastel palette (beige, soft gray, brown shades); attention to accessories (buttons and belts, stockings, fringe and trim); preferably textured materials (leather, wool, tweed); shoes - low rise, low heels.

Folklore style. The modernized use of elements of national clothes is characteristic. The fabrics are mostly natural, the palette is natural. A variety of embroidery, lace and braid, lacing and other ethnic elements are widely used. Actual use of applications, as well as a variety of scarves as an accessory. The cut is free, geometric. Long skirts and comfortable low shoes are popular.

Rustic style. This is a modern rethinking of the country or folk style, suggesting deliberate simplicity and emphasizing naturalness in the texture of the fabric, its colors, and cut. Things are sewn in such a way that one can see how they are made: deliberately rough knitting or a rough surface, emphasized free silhouettes.

lumberjack style. Behind such a brutal name lies a fairly common style of clothing. These are things made of denim and cotton, in a characteristic blue color or in a stylish cage. Finishing lapels, pockets, belts is welcome.

Mods style. Mostly teenage clothes, characterized by underlined accuracy. Business card style - elegant Italian suits. To represent the manifestation of the mods style, one can recall the type of clothing worn by the early Beatles.

Safari. This is a very popular style of clothing, characterized by layering, many elements, such as lapels, pockets with an abundance of rivets and tags. Adherents of this style wear hats and large bags. All things are sewn from fabrics of a beige-brown palette. Materials - linen, cotton and leather. Shoes are comfortable, with thick soles, low heels.

Western style. Here fringe and artistic patches, vests and neckerchiefs, various belts that complement skirts, jackets and trousers in blue and brown shades are used. Jeans are allowed. And high boots are a necessary attribute.

Gaucho style. This style is easily identified. Its owner can be recognized by the poncho and wide-brimmed hat, specially cut trousers that have a somewhat baggy look. Also obligatory are leather boots, belts, from accessories - neckerchiefs. All clothes are distinguished by an abundance of applications and rivets, as well as other stylistic elements.

Indian style. His marker is white cotton. This is a great style for relaxing and summer walks. Free fit, emphasized naturalness makes such things very pleasant and functional.

East style. Or oriental style. All elements of the art of creating clothes in Japan, China, and Indonesia are actively used here. Characteristic fabrics, colors, cut features are often rethought and get a new sound in modern clothes.

Military style. Now he is at the peak of his popularity. Things in khaki, brown-gray shades are sewn in the manner of a military uniform. Jackets and overcoats, blouses and shirts with shoulder straps, belts, riding breeches, all this is used not only for male but also for female models and looks very stylish. Accordingly, heavy and high shoes are used.

Sea style. It is easily recognizable by its pleated skirts, sailor collar, characteristic "striped" colors, all sorts of combinations of blue and white shades. Red tones are also used. And also - a lot of edges and emblems. A characteristic beret becomes a stylish addition.

Derby style. Originally sportswear for racing, which has become widespread in urban fashion. Pants, skirts and jackets complement hats and low-cut shoes.

Denim style. One of the most popular today. The signs are familiar to everyone: the characteristic side double stitching, mainly denim as a material, buttons and rivets made of metal. Loose fit and patch pockets are also hallmarks of denim style. There are many sub-styles in this style, especially jeans.

Retro style. Under this style, quoting the main trends of any era can be hidden: NEP, 30-60s. Each era looks different. If the NEP is used, then this is an asexual, “boyish” female image, if the 30s, then characteristic dresses with a narrow waist and a wide skirt appear, if the 60s, flared trousers, wide belts, platform shoes come to the fore. In retro style, all elements of the past get a modern rethinking.

Haute Couture style. Literally means "high craft". The main feature of such things is their uniqueness, singularity. Most of the work is done by hand, special attention is paid to details and finishing. Unique embroidery and other expensive elements are used. High fashion in our time is the products of famous designers.

Vamp style. This is an accentuated brightness, often created with the help of contrasts. This is a neckline, aggressive colors and tight-fitting silhouettes. This is how an image of a self-confident sexy woman is created, skillfully underlined by details: belts and jewelry, a clutch bag and stockings.

Zoot style. These are clothes with Latin American roots. It is not uncommon for long jackets to reach the knees, while the line of the shoulders is emphasized by expanding with the help of false shoulders. Accessories such as belts, chains, large ties, watches are actively used. The waist line on trousers is often overstated. The look is completed with boots with narrow toes.

Bodyfashion. The main features: tight-fitting silhouettes, colors that create the effect of a naked body, as well as a bright sexuality of the image.

Aviator style. Features: specially created “worn” effect of things, fabric colors are preferably gray, loose cut with elements of a sporty style. The fabrics are deliberately rough.

Gangster style. The hallmark of this style is an elegant classic suit. Distinctive features are also a striped pattern, a combination of dark shirts with light ties, an abundance of jewelry (gold). Men dressed in this style wear shoes with a narrow toe, made of expensive matte or patent leather. If a tie is not worn on a shirt, then its collar will be carelessly thrown open. The image is complemented by an elegant hat. This image differs from the classical style by emphasized negligence, which gives a special chic.

ballet style. These are clothes for a holiday, for going out. High bodices, slim waists, plunging necklines, spaghetti straps and charming tutus.

Fantasy style. Its feature is unusual forms. The boundaries of style are not clearly outlined, the main thing is invention in the field of construction, form, playing with silhouette lines. Much attention is also paid to decor and decorations.

New look style. These are new solutions for vintage silhouettes, when long skirts or wide sleeves, bodices and corsets undergo metamorphosis and are refracted at a modern fashion angle.

Space style. Any clothing is translated into a series of space if it is made of shiny fabric and trimmed at the folds and seams with special inserts in a contrasting color.

Linen style. This is a style rooted in retro. The clothes are reminiscent of high-class vintage linen with embroidery, braid and lace. Things are very elegant and stylish, they are sewn from thin fabrics (cotton, silk) of natural colors.

Style BABY USD These are clothes for grown-up women in the style of things for girls. Laces, frills are welcome here, but in general, children's nightwear of the 19th century is the basis of the style.

Style Abundance: Combining everything with everything, we get an abundance of styles. These are bright colors, unexpected silhouette solutions, stylish layering and unbridled imagination of designers.

Purism. Here, on the contrary, conciseness and simplicity reign. But individuality is brought to the fore. There are no unnecessary details, decorative elements and decorations in the things of the purism style.

Floor style. Or, in other words, multi-layered. It features many options for combining the items of the kit, the more layers you end up with, the better. At the same time, it is easy to create a play of colors and shades, as well as fabric textures.

Pajama style. Very loose fit, many pockets and large flat buttons. A lot of things are sewn in such a narrowly specific style at first glance, and they all look unexpectedly stylish.

Graffiti. Style of youth clothes with characteristic drawings and applications. The abundance of inscriptions, layering or, conversely, minimalism.

Grunge style. The name comes from the English word "dirt". Accordingly, supposedly emphatically ugly things are in fashion: baggy dresses, worn jackets, shabby sweaters. The effect is created by choosing either too large or too small clothes, as well as unraveling some of its seams. Popular today, outward seams, as well as torn edges, fraying and decorative holes, have their roots in grunge.

Disco. Features: extravagance, kitsch brilliance, brilliance and flashy finishes. Things are sewn from stretch materials, as well as from other elastic fabrics.

Art Deco. Again and again in fashion, although it first appeared in the 20s of the 20th century. These are feathers, glass beads, beads, a lot of sparkles. The most popular material is chiffon.

diffuse style. A combination of incongruous to create a new image. A mixture of many styles in one set of clothes. For example: a suit and sneakers.

Kitsch style. These are things that imitate unique haute couture pieces but recreate them in the style of popular culture. At the same time, clothing loses its high artistic value and becomes deliberately pretentious or beautiful, even outrageous.

Of course, all style boundaries are rather blurred. You should not strive to attribute your things or your entire wardrobe to a certain style. But, forming your new image, it is better to contact a stylist who can choose from the entire existing variety of styles what will play for you.

Men and style

For many years it was believed that taking care of style was the prerogative of the female. Of course, men who, on duty, needed to follow their style, did this, but most of the stronger sex did not bother with such issues. However, the 20th century was a turning point in men's style. At the same time, following the ideals of masculinity is no longer necessary. And going beyond them is no longer perceived as demonstrating a non-traditional orientation.

Men experiment with images and clothes. Today, long hair in men, manicures, men's platform shoes and even skirts are already normally perceived. The main features of the new style for men are the sophistication of clothes, the flexibility of forms. In relation to such men, the word metrosexual is used. This is the style of youthful men with money, paying increased attention to their image. Thus, with the birth of a new term, the right of men to find and preserve their own style was recognized by public opinion.

Modern men can be divided into adherents of natural style; dressing in the style of "gentleman", "farmer", guided by the style of secular dandies; traditional fans of the classics. A very common type of style is "free artist", classic dandy, as well as sporty style, classic and modern.

The boundaries between styles are blurred, and each man can belong to several styles and categories at the same time. Experienced stylists are always ready to help you choose a style that will be the best fit for your work and lifestyle, but in which you will feel comfortable and be yourself, while causing the respect of others and the admiration of ladies.

In conclusion, I would like to say that the image is not only clothes. This is a lot of elements - perfume and hair, manners and makeup. Only professional stylists and image makers can create a holistic image that will harmoniously combine the internal state of a person and his external manifestations. Everything is important here - both psychological and sociological factors, and fashion trends, and the study of your social circle.

Fortunately for the girls, they came up with a fashion, thanks to which any charmer can find many new discoveries and pleasant surprises for her self-expression.

In this article, I will tell you about clothing styles to make it easier to navigate the fashion space and find your own individual line in the portrait of your own image.

Style - Retro

Great nostalgia, romantic luxury, femininity and mystery - that's what retro style is all about. Retro style, this is the style of a mysterious sophisticated woman with the scent of Ko-Ko from the 80s, a catchy look from under the brim of the wide hat from the 30s and a small elegant handbag from the 60s.

Style - Retro is the wealth of the timeless past in the fresh breath of the present. Personally, I find this style very feminine and I think that a modern woman could do with a bit of that charm from a mysterious stranger from the past.

Sports style in clothes

Sports style primarily implies convenience and comfort. If these are sports trousers, then they must be non-constricting movements, light, durable and well absorbent, or vice versa, do not absorb moisture - this is already what they are designed for.


T-shirts, t-shirts, blouses of various colors should also be, first of all, comfortable and made of fabric that must fulfill its primary function - to provide comfort for the body.

A good natural make-up that emphasizes a healthy complexion and a bunch of small amenities in the form of badges, striped socks, cute sneakers will make your sporty look even more energetic and memorable.

Business women's clothing style

Business style in clothes became fashionable thanks to Yves Saint Laurent, he presented a woman in trousers as strong and at the same time, albeit restrained, but sexy. True, initially, the woman "climbed" into trousers because of the need to wear comfortable clothes. The First World War took a lot of male power into its vent, and women had to work in factories, and you will agree that doing this in lace skirts is not convenient.


But the truly feminine business style was put on the pedestal by the ageless Coco Chanel. She made women's business suit elegant, stylish and fashionable. No squeaks, let alone cries of fashion, everything is restrained and tasteful.

Today, every business lady has a business women's suit, because in it a woman always remains on the pedestal of business activity without unnecessary feminine nuances, while always remaining a woman.

hippie style

Make love Not War! - said peace-loving hippies and everywhere propagated their pure ideals. Hippie flower children, as they called themselves.


Bright - colorful ethnic clothes, knitted baubles on the wrists, sweaters with large knitting, torn flared jeans, t-shirts with embroidery, striped trousers - all this is hippies.

The hippie style is dominated by the brightness of colors, free casualness and some kind of childish immediacy, which corresponded to their philosophy of life. No seriousness and pomposity, everything is just bright and loud - that's what the hippie style is.

Protest style. Can garbage be beautiful? Most will answer no. But punks do not have the goal of being “beautiful”, besides, the opinion of the majority is of little interest to them at all. Street swearing, trash and aggression, that's what punk style is all about.


Vivienne Westwood introduced the concept of punk style and demonstrated with her models what fashion can be in the language of aggressive protest. Leather jackets with sharp, even seemingly protruding spikes, holes in T-shirts, jeans - fastened with numerous pins - aggression against the "hypocritical world".

Punk style firmly takes its place because there will always be many who disagree with reality, and the aggressive form of protest through its appearance is unlikely to go away. In Japan, for example, non-trivial styles of clothing are in fashion. See how modern Japanese girls dress up.

Military style

This style of dress, as well as the female business style, initially appeared not because of the creative research of the couturier, but because of need.


The First World War de-energized the resources of the state and it was impossible to find beautiful clothes made of silk, chiffon and other elegant fabrics. But there was an abundance of khaki fabrics, camouflage clothing and other practical things of yesterday's soldiers.

And then the women managed to adapt. Dressed in overcoats sewn to fit their size, blouses with a camouflage pattern, in tarpaulin boots with high lacing, the female part of the population discovered a new style of clothing, which is called military.

The paradox of this style lies in the fact that many of its coarse attributes are very inviting and look good on delicate female figures, calling men to action - to win and conquer. Military style coat looks very stylish!

A style that is designed to depersonalize, it is for this reason that it suits any person. Classic is a choice when you need to go where you shouldn't stand out.

The classic style harmoniously fits into the business space of serious offices, conference rooms and other places where minimalism in individualization and the ability not to stand out are welcomed.

A person dressed in a classic style of clothing is perceived as serious and representative, it is for this reason that many charlatans use this style to win over the victim, to lull vigilance, because: “Such a serious person, in a suit!”. Classic, it's calm and without accents, that's how I would characterize this style.

Of course, there are a lot of styles in clothes, I have listed only a few of them. It is important not to get lost in a huge variety of stylish trends, and at the same time, you should not look for something that is definitely unique to you.

You are a woman - changeable and, for good, not constant. Style is relevance. Therefore, it is best to learn to understand in what situation what style will provide you with the necessary comfort and help you achieve your goal.

Experiment and keep going!

Style and fashion are completely different concepts. A person who follows and dresses in accordance with fashion trends in his life can visit different images, since fashion, in accordance with the laws of the genre, is forced to switch accents from one direction to another, so as not to bore its fans. Today, a woman may look like a Greek goddess in the Empire style, and next season as a nun, dressed in and covered from head to toe. But there are people who remain adherents of only one style throughout their lives and it is he who reflects their attitude to reality. Each style has its own beginning, its own history of origin and development. Exists classification of modern clothing styles, which helps to navigate in all their diversity.

Style is a figurative solution to a costume, with the help of elements that are distinguished by artistic and plastic uniformity.

Throughout the history of fashion, some styles have evolved over the centuries and rarely change. Unlike them, today the style in its pure form is not often found. Currently, there are five traditional styles of costume:

- classic style

Romantic styles include:

Sporty style

Finally, this style was established among the population in the 20th century. This is a time of active technological progress and the mass popularity of various sports among men and women. He is handsome and comfortable. Clothing is designed to provide comfort to a person when moving and at the same time emphasize the harmony and sportiness of the figure.

Today it has a great influence on other styles. So a business suit with the help of certain details can become a little sporty. The main decorative details are: zippers, holnitens, metal buttons or buttons, shoulder straps, stalemates, finishing stitches and other elements. the most diverse: from bright color combinations to pastel, delicate tones. With the development of light industry, more and more new fabrics are constantly appearing, which are primarily used in sportswear.

Sports style today is one of the universal styles, the elements of which can be used both in everyday clothes, tourist trips, and in an elegant look. It is included in the wardrobe of people of all ages - from children to adults. Shoes related to this style are the most diverse: sneakers, slip-ons, as well as specialized shoes for sports.

Sports style consists of many macrostyles:

Eclectic lovers are distinguished by their love of freedom, informal attitude to clothes and ideas about fashion. As a rule, these are people of creative professions, free from certain limits and attitudes, able to combine sometimes incompatible things.

The eclectic style includes:

- casual style

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Every person strives to dress beautifully, regardless of age, social status and income level. Learning how to create a harmonious Look is easy.

In order for the images to turn out bright and harmonious, you need to find your own style that matches your lifestyle and position in society. To do this, you will need the following information:

Classification of clothing styles

In total, there are several dozen fashion trends, which can be conditionally divided into several categories. The main ones are:

  • classical;
  • romantic;
  • sports.

It is not necessary for you to choose one and create a wardrobe exclusively from things in a classic or sporty style, especially mixing and bold experiments are in trend. A romantic skirt with lush frills can now be worn with a T-shirt with a brutal rockers print, and with a classic “pencil” it is appropriate to wear sweatshirts and polo shirts, which were originally considered sportswear. Ideally, you need to have several capsules:

  • clothes for work and study;
  • for outdoor activities and travel;
  • smart clothes (for celebrations, parties, etc.);
  • "Party", corresponding to the hobbies in your circle of friends.

The main influence on the choice of style is exerted by age and lifestyle. A young guy in a classic suit will look normal in a lyceum and at a celebration, but not in a nightclub or at a rollerdrome, and a respectable man will look ridiculous in skater clothes. A babydoll dress will suit a young girl and a slender young woman, but it will not cause tenderness on a lady of Balzac age and with curvaceous forms. What is popular in modern fashion, and what is right for you?

Modern styles in men's and women's clothing

Among the variety of clothing, there are several main Style men's and women's clothing and their subspecies. Most of the fashion trends are designed for people of all ages. The exception is teenage and youth fashion. In this case, there are restrictions on age categories, conditionally up to 25, 30, 35 years. The most popular styles now are urban casual, variations on the theme of sportswear, boho-chic and some others, and the boundaries between them are sometimes very blurred.

urban fashion

Fashionable direction Casual emerged in the mid-seventies of the last century among the citizens of Western Europe. Casual clothes that combine comfortable wardrobe items in various style solutions have become very popular among young people and middle-aged people. In the new century, this direction occupies a leading position among all other fashion trends.

The characteristic features of casual style clothes are laconic design, dense high-quality fabrics, stylish accessories. Urban style ensembles are easy to distinguish from others by casual elegance, they are characterized by layering, bold combinations and an abundance of accessories.

The most popular fashion trend can be divided into several main types:

  • Sport Casual is a sporty style adapted to everyday life.
  • City (Street) Casual - urban casual or street style. Boho-chic wardrobe items fit into the urban style.
  • Smart Casual is an elegant casual style and Business Casual is an office or business style, which is often confused with the classics (conservative style). He has a lot in common with the English style and teddy girls. Garcon style (men's clothing in a women's wardrobe) and Chanel style fit into this framework.

All variants of casual clothing have something in common with each other. Based on the basic wardrobe, it is possible to create fashionable looks for work and leisure for all seasons.

Military, khaki, safari, derby (jockey style), colonial, marine fit into the urban style. New-look in the best traditions of French fashion and art deco (retro) are popular with ladies.

boho chic

Boho chic is a fairly young fashion trend that declared itself in the early nineties of the last century, although its presence was observed earlier. It took ten years for it to establish itself as an official direction. In 2004 and 2005, the boho style in clothing for women occupies a leading position and remains at the peak of popularity to this day. In the collections of famous fashion designers, much attention is paid to ethnic motifs, the influence of popular subcultures of the second half of the 20th century, in particular, hippies, is traced. Ethnos, folklore, rustic (country), gaucho (Spanish-Indian), eco-style are similar to boho-chic. The trend is vintage items that were in fashion at least 30 years ago.

romantic images

Feeling fragile and weak is easiest in a romantic way. Such clothes are well suited for relaxation and celebrations, but are completely unsuitable for an office setting and serious events. Sublime images in a romantic style emphasize femininity and sophistication. These are ruffles, flounces, light fabrics.

Romantik Style also includes:

  • provence;
  • empire;
  • Greek;
  • Pin up in the spirit of America of the middle of the last century.

Sporty style

Sport Style clothing is designed for outdoor activities. These are T-shirts and T-shirts, joggers, sweatshirts, sweatshirts, comfortable pants made of practical fabrics, bomber jackets. In a word: these are clothes that you cannot wear to the office, but are comfortable in everyday life.

Unisex

Dynamic life and gender equality brought Unisex into fashion. These are clothes that men and women wear with equal success. Unisex classics - jeans, t-shirts and sweatshirts, windbreakers, hoodies, shorts.

Youth fashion: popular styles

Not so long ago, the concept of “hype fashion” appeared, which is often heard in a youth get-together. This is not a new Fashion Style, but the ability to dress in an original way. First of all, things should emphasize the individuality of guys and girls, attract attention. All youth trends one way or another have just such an orientation.

Streetwear, SWAG, Oversize

Age from 12-13 to 25 years old can be considered the most active, so the clothes should be appropriate. Of course, in the wardrobes of boys and girls there is a place for classic and purely sporty things, young ladies dress up in romantic dresses and boho-chic sweaters, but there are fashion trends that are suitable only for young people. The most popular among the youth is Street Style.

  • Streetwear are comfortable and practical things that will be comfortable all day long. Sweatshirts and T-shirts, joggers and jeans, caps, baseball caps are worn by boys and girls.
  • SWAG is that streetwear, but with an element of glamour. A cap embroidered with sequins and a top in sequins can no longer be attributed to Street Style, but they are perfect for looks in the fresh.
  • Street fashion is, first of all, comfort, which can be achieved with the help of voluminous things. This style is called Oversize. It is characterized not only by large sizes, but also by layering.

Modern clothing styles for girls

Modern girls are not far behind the guys, but they also have a few "own" styles.

  • The style of Baby Doll is deliberate naivety and defenselessness, youthful freshness and lightness.
  • Lolita and Gothic Lolita are "doll" images that came to us from Japan.
  • One of the latest trends is the Tumblr style, which is somewhat reminiscent of Glamour. These are things in which girls look beautiful in the photo. Tumblr is a well-thought-out casualness that emphasizes individuality.

Popular clothing styles: the influence of subcultures

Various subcultures also serve as a platform for the emergence of fashion trends. Among them are:

  • hippie;
  • punk;
  • hip-hop;
  • rocker (metalworkers);
  • skater;
  • biker.

Most styles, such as hip-hop and skater, are subspecies of the popular streetwear. For all clothes, one way or another connected with subcultures, common wardrobe items are characteristic. These are jeans and knitwear with prints. Pants differ in cut and color, and the designs on T-shirts have their own theme.

Finding your Style is easy for anyone who wants to dress with style. Modern fashion trends make it possible to create a Fashion look for a successful businessman in the prime of life and a young skater, a brutal biker and an elegant metrosexual.