Wedding dresses in the Greek style
Delicate, flowing, graceful, feminine, similar to the clothes of a goddess - yes, and these are all of them - wedding dresses in the Greek style. Of course, the list of their advantages is endless. This is one of the most popular styles that girls around the world choose for their wedding.
Such a memorable event, I want to be on top. An endless search for the perfect dress… Maybe you should try it on? We decided to talk about it in more detail.
Style Features
Each style of wedding dress has its own unique features. It can be a fluffy skirt, an interesting neckline, a waist line, amazing decor and much more. It's time to highlight the main features of our Greek style dress.
- This dress perfectly emphasizes the silhouette. Its gentle graceful lines and falling fabrics look simply seductive. This is one of the most feminine styles in the wedding fashion world.
- At the same time, it is very comfortable, does not constrain movements. You will feel comfort and beauty at the same time. Dresses are usually sewn from thin fabrics, this is ideal for a summer wedding.
- Its distinguishing features are light fabrics, waist line, delicately made frill and drapery. It would seem that Greek-style wedding dresses have approximately the same style, decorations and textures. However, this is not the case. It turns out that among them there is a variety, which we will consider in this article.
Designers don't stop there. In their collections every season you can see all the new images, models and decorative elements.
Who will suit
Dresses in the Greek style are suitable for girls with absolutely any type of figure.
Slender girls will be helped to look seductive, make the silhouette even more elegant, emphasize the chest, the beauty of the hands. If you are short, then a long skirt made of thin fabric will help fix this. Growth will add pleats and vertical folds.
Flowing fabrics are also suitable for plump girls, with the help of them you can present your figure in a favorable light. For such individuals, this is a real find. Evaluate your figure and decide what flaws you would like to hide. Focus on your strengths.
You can hide problem areas by focusing on other parts of the body. For example, neckline, hands, hair and makeup. The eyes of others will be focused on these bright details of the image.
At the same time, the high waist of the dress and the trapezoidal hem will hide your imperfections, for example, on the hips or buttocks.
For pregnant women, certain models in the Greek style are suitable, hiding an “interesting position”. These are models with a high waist and, of course, thin flowing fabrics that create delicate folds under the bust. It is the folds and draperies that will help hide the tummy.
Popular styles and models
Dresses in the Greek style have a number of styles, they should be considered in detail.
The waist line in such a dress can also vary.It can be clearly on the waist line, be a little higher or have a high waist. The last option is especially relevant in recent times. It happens that the waistline is emphasized, as it were, by a wide belt, separated from the chest and almost to the waist.
High waist and floor length visually lengthen the figure, stretching all the lines. This is ideal for short ladies, especially if you wear shoes with high comfortable heels.
The top can also be in different designs.
Strapless - emphasizes the ideal lines of the chest, neck and shoulders. This is a bold option and is suitable for girls with a slim silhouette. It focuses on the face and hair.
This top offers a variety of cutouts. One of them is a cutout in the shape of a heart. It will suit more the owners of small breasts, the neckline will visually enlarge the breasts.
If you prefer strappy dresses, there are a few options here too. Thin straps add a touch of sophistication to the look. They can be made from the same fabric as the dress. But sometimes designers resort to art and use threads with pearls.
Draped straps - can be narrow or wide. Wide fit for those who want to hide the shoulders or the fullness of the arms. But the narrow ones will look harmoniously on girls of a thin build.
One-shoulder armhole is one of the variations of such dresses. The bare shoulder will undoubtedly give you even more femininity. Often, the armhole can be made from another material, such as lace or sheer fabric.
This style is suitable for girls with small breasts, as it allows you to sew cups. The same can be said about the next style.
Cross-to-cross drapery on the chest is a trend of recent years. Such a design solution combined with pleats on the chest adds originality and emphasizes the beauty of the hands.
Dresses that give personality - dresses with sleeves. They emphasize the elegance of the hands. The sleeve can be long or 3/4. Depending on the cut: batwing sleeve, straight cut or flared shape; as well as a one-shoulder sleeve.
Sleeves can be sheer, lace, or the same fabric as the dress. If your wedding takes place in the cool season, then a dress with long sleeves is a suitable option.
In addition to the asymmetrical top of the dress, namely the armhole on one shoulder, the bottom can also be asymmetrical.
Layering is in fashion, the bottom can be made of several layers of the thinnest fabric. They can be arranged asymmetrically. This allows the skirt to flow even more gracefully when walking.
Dresses with a train look luxurious. The main thing is that the fabric is chosen correctly. A train is an elongated part of a skirt that flows along the floor. The falling train looks beautiful, usually coming from the dress belt. It can be of different lengths.
The train of course has a number of advantages, it looks very elegant and solemn. However, it also has several disadvantages. In a dress with a long train, you will not feel comfortable for a long time. It is better to choose a train shorter. There are models with a detachable train, with hidden buttons.
To make the train look airy, it is sewn from fabrics such as chiffon, tulle or organza, another option is openwork lace. Showiness is given by the details repeating the finishing of the upper part of the dress.
We are all used to long cut wedding dresses.This is, first of all, a classic, and secondly, it seems to us that only with the help of such a dress can one look feminine and beautiful.
However, you can be sure that the Greek-style short dress is especially original. They are also diverse and have different styles, waist and top lines. Such dresses are sewn from the same materials, using all the same draperies and folds. The top is also similar to the top of long dresses.
The difference is in the waist line. It can be overpriced, solid and with an allowance. A solid line is a tight-fitting distance from the chest to the waist. Usually this part is made of a different material or decorated with additional details. With an allowance - a line located at the waist and formed with a braid that captures the fabric, then it is added on top of the belt.
Actual colors
Undoubtedly, the most popular colors are white, cream and beige, as well as a range of their shades. These include - the color of champagne or the shade of "baked milk". Of course, number one is white, it looks especially solemn.
Other manifestations of flowers can be: ivory (ivory), tea rose and many others.
The dress can combine several shades at once, for example, beige and white. It may also contain minimal gold-colored details. As a rule, gold is used on the straps and belt under the bust.
If you want to experiment with colors, you can choose the following shades: a slightly darker beige - cocoa with milk, light peach.
It is better not to choose colors brighter than these shades, since the general concept of the Greek dress will be violated.
Fabric textures
The fabric in the dress is especially important, because it is the basis of the image.Such dresses are sewn from especially smooth and delicate materials. These include chiffon, silk, viscose and the finest knitwear. The most popular fabric is chiffon.
The fabric should be matte, without any sheen.
Often, lace is used when sewing, it gives the image of mystery. Usually it is used for sleeves, belts, multilayer elements.
Natural chiffon and silk are ideal for summer, and for cooler times, you can choose denser fabrics.
Finishing
You should not be too zealous with the decoration of the dress, it in itself is a sufficient work that needs only a little addition. Sometimes it is simplicity that makes a dress truly beautiful.
Usually the decoration consists of embroidery or lace, adding silver and gold threads.
Stones can be sewn onto the fabric, usually on the chest. In this case, it is worth using a minimum of other accessories. Otherwise, the image will be overloaded. Instead of straps, elegant chains or thin straps adorned with pearls can be used.
One of the latest trends is the use of a brooch on a belt under the bust.
Shoes
The choice of shoes is very important. Despite the fact that the shoes will be hidden most of the time, you should be responsible for the harmonious combination of them with the dress. Stick to Greek motifs to keep the overall concept of the outfit.
Choose elegant shoes and heeled sandals, keep in mind that you will have to be in them for a long time. Stop your choice on graceful models, thin straps, not rough heels. Sandals are suitable for tall girls.
Shoes can be leather, thin suede, patent leather. Trims can be satin, such as ribbons or flowers.
Primary colors: white, beige, silver, gold. Shoes can be decorated with metallic details or stones.
Accessories
The image should not be boring. Accessories will help to emphasize the beauty of your neckline, arms, wrists and make a few accents in your image. The main thing is not to overdo it.
If silver or gold threads are used in the dress, then the choice of other accessories should be kept minimalist.
If your dress is plain, put on a large bracelet, a pendant on a thin chain around your neck, a necklace with pearls.
Opt for subtle, delicate jewelry in gold, silver, or platinum. Earrings can be decorated with medium-sized stones.
An integral element of a wedding is a veil. It is lace or made of the finest fabric. The veil can be worn in a classic way or pinned to the hair using beautiful hairpins or a flower.
In general, there are a lot of options for how you can play with a veil. Use a diadem along with a veil. Secure it with a wreath decorated with the most delicate white flowers.
Older ladies may wear a wide-brimmed white or cream hat instead of a veil.
The bride's bouquet is an important element of the image, as if completing it. It must be very gentle. A truly Greek image will help support callas, orchids, peonies.
If you don't want the bouquet to blend in with the white outfit, you can choose brighter shades. It can be lemon, emerald, pale pink. Tulips, hydrangeas, freesias, violets and other flowers will add colors.
It should be noted that the bouquet should also be combined with the overall color of the wedding.
Hairstyle
If you have chosen a dress in the Greek style, accordingly, your hairstyle should match your image.Undoubtedly, freely developing curls correspond to the Greek style.
Twist the hair, then you can pin it all up, pin a few strands and leave others to hang down. Usually use various hairpins, scallops or stealth.
You can leave your hair loose, falling over your shoulders, only by removing the hair from your face with a hairpin.
Another option is braids and spikelets, they can be casually stabbed in a semicircle.
You can add decorations in the form of a delicate flower or a beautiful hairpin with graceful lines to your hair.
Makeup
Girls with any type of appearance will find it easy to choose makeup for themselves.
It is important that the makeup looks natural. Make accents on the natural skin tone, emphasize the eyes, lips and eyebrows.
Your skin tone should look healthy and radiant. You will also have to powder the neck area of the delta so that they do not differ from the face. Choose a matte foundation with reflective particles. Slightly emphasize the cheekbones with peach blush.
Emphasize the eyebrows, but don't overdo it. Let them be of natural color and sufficient width. Eye shadows choose brown and beige shades, add a little golden pearl. Do it with eyeliner.
For lips, use lipstick or gloss in delicate shades - light pink or beige. It should be resistant and have the effect of wet lips.
Stylish images
And now it's time to consider all our recommendations in practice.
- Snow-white dress in the Greek style. Pay attention to the delicate fabric, draperies and train. Originality gives an asymmetric top. The belt of the dress is quite wide - from the chest and almost to the waist line.
- Dress with an asymmetrical bottom. Femininity emphasizes the V-shaped neckline.It focuses on the chest and décolleté.
- Layered Greek style chiffon dress. V-neckline and wide sheer straps make the look even more delicate. The waistline is accentuated with a thin belt.
- Greek style dress with sleeves. A high waistline elongates the silhouette. The top layer of the dress is made of lace. The sleeves are made from a single layer of sheer lace, emphasizing the beauty of the bride's hands.
- Truly Greek dress. The effect is added by details on the belt and on the back. The drapery on the chest and the fabric that falls on the back add sophistication.
Greek style wedding dresses are truly a masterpiece in the world of wedding dresses. They are very light and elegant, yet comfortable. It is the purity of the lines that makes this dress unique.
