American skirt - this is a very interesting product, which is very different from the usual skirts with a simple cut and a tight fit. An American skirt for women is a combination of a ballet tutu and flared skirt-sun. It consists of several layers of frills that impose on each other creating a volume. Down below an American woman is decorated with ruches. A lavish American skirt is made of tulle, organza or chiffon. More moderate models can be made of soft cotton or thin jersey. A distinctive feature of this model is the emphasis on the waist using a corsage tape or a wide belt.
Fashion history: American skirt
Initially, these skirts appeared in the 16th century and served as underwear. They were worn to give a gorgeous dress. The lower skirt also visually increased the volume of the hips, while the waist thus remained of natural size. As a result, the woman received the figure "hourglass" with pronounced bends.
At the end of the 19th century, dresses began to be worn with a white American skirt. Here the waist was emphasized by a corset, and the magnificent bottom of the outfit created the necessary volume. The most vivid example of the use of an American of that era was Scarlett's skirt in the video "Gone with the Wind". She was wearing this outfit. At the end of the 20th century the American became a favorite subject of the wardrobe of representatives of subcultures (goths, emo and others).
In 2002, pettiskirt returned to fashion thanks to the talented American designer Kendi Lightner. She created a retro collection of lush American women, which included skirts brought from different corners of the planet. As a result, the firm Fred Segal invited Candy to sign a contract, after which the sale of skirts began to be carried out under the name Kaiya Eve. One of the admirers of a skirt-pack of an American was Dakota Fanning, who appeared in the company's skirt Kaiya Eve at the Teen Choice Awards. People magazine published a picture in Dakota in the original dress, after which everyone wanted this skirt.
Why do they appreciate this detail of clothes? There are several reasons:
- gives the silhouettes of a woman of sensuality and grace;
- the American skirt is suitable for both adults and teenagers;
- well combined with different tops;
- singles out from the crowd;
- does not constrain movement.
This skirt has earned the attention of such legendary brands as Christian Dior , Curlyhouse, Betsey Johnson, Alexis Mabille, LiberaVita, Sela and Colin's.
With what to wear an American skirt?
This skirt can decorate both the everyday wardrobe, and complement the image for a bright party. But in order for the skirt to be appropriate it is necessary to distinguish between models and be able to properly combine them. At the moment, you can distinguish several styles of skirts:
- Super fluffy American skirt made of organza. There are models that resemble an air cloud that envelops a girl. They are made from a variety of ruffles and several layers of fabrics. The skirt can be worn on theme parties, combining with a tight fitting top of the right color.
- American in the floor. This skirt is suitable for creating an image in the style of country. It is made of several tiers and can combine several fabrics - cotton, silk and lace. There are also more democratic models from a lightweight monophonic fabric and translucent inserts.
- A short American. Usually this is a magnificent skirt , the volume of which is achieved due to overlapping several short layers of fabric. Suitable for sultry summer and beach image.
When choosing an American one should try to select tight tops, for example corsets, shirts, narrow jackets and "jackets". Club image is better complemented with a bright corset or a shiny T-shirt, and as shoes, choose ankle boots. For the style of kizhual it's better to choose shoes easier, for example, ballet flats with playful bows.
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