What to wear with nautical style skirts?
The image of a girl, created in a marine style, makes you pay close attention to yourself.
Style Features
- Marine style came to us from sailors, who have long been considered representatives of a very complex, but filled with romance profession;
- Clothing in a marine style evokes memories of the sea, beaches, the sounds of the surf;
- This style is perfect for everyday life;
- His true season is summer;
- Marine images can be relevant both during a regular walk and at a gala event, a theme party, in a restaurant and even in the office.
A bit of history
A sailor is a profession that has always deserved great respect. At the same time, the sailors dressed in striped T-shirts, vests, by which in any port one could easily recognize the representative of this craft.
Among people of other professions, marine clothing became popular thanks to the Queen of Great Britain - Victoria. She sought to raise the level of patriotism in the country, for which she often dressed her own son, the prince, in officer sailor suits. Fashionistas who tried to be in trend adopted this idea, starting to dress their own children. So, gradually, marine wardrobe items became an integral attribute of boys, young guys in the UK, and then throughout Europe.
The popularity of the nautical look in women's fashion has skyrocketed thanks to Coco Chanel. She used the idea to create a collection of women's clothing that was unique at the time. But the apogee of this boom in marine style was the appearance of the designer himself on the beach, where she came out in a striped blouse and short dark blue trousers.
Popular colors, shades and prints
- The main colors and shades are blue, light blue, dark blue, white. For more original, bold looks, use nautical-style clothes made in gold, black, red tones.
- The most important print is the stripes. They can be in different quantities, different lengths, different widths and frequencies on clothes. But it is impossible to create a marine image without them.
- Decorative elements are symbolic, associated with ships, anchors, laces stylized as sea ropes, golden buttons, representatives of marine fauna. All this will give the image of individuality.
How to choose
To choose the right skirt, made in a marine style, rely on a few tips.
- The optimal length for any girl is above the knee;
- Tulip skirts look good on slender beauties with graceful legs;
- Marine skirts are combined only with a plain top. It is impossible to use prints, stripes, various colors on a skirt and on other clothes;
- Striped midi skirts destroy the correct proportions of the figure, so discard them
What to wear
- Choosing a striped skirt, choose only a plain top for it;
- If the skirt is plain, the top with a strip will help to give a marine mood;
- The perfect summer combination is a skirt with a T-shirt. Which of them will be "marine" is up to you. But not both elements;
- The choice in terms of shoes is huge - shoes, sandals, ballet flats, sneakers, sandals;
- A striped skirt with a short plain jacket looks good.
Aqua skirt
This color skirt has its own rules of compatibility.
- Use the inner color scheme of your skirt - blue, light blue, green, turquoise.
- To create a gentle, elegant look, pearl, gray, beige shades are suitable.
- The original combination is a sea wave skirt and golden, bronze elements of the wardrobe.
- Paired with a chocolate palette, the skirt looks elegant and neat.
- Orange and yellow wardrobe items will give the image a cheerful mood, brightness, serenity.
- Coral color will help to give an image of contrast, scream.
- Black and white tones are the perfect partners for your aquamarine skirt. Here you can safely experiment.
fashion images
- A white and blue skirt with a wide stripe looks great with a regular plain t-shirt. Use accessories to make the look brighter;
- A very advantageous striped skirt is emphasized by a contrasting, bright red color. You can tie both wardrobe items with white inserts and light-colored shoes;
- An airy, light striped dress can create a beautiful image on its own. A few accessories and you are like a mermaid;
- To create an elegant sea bow, use striped sweaters with decor. You can add a simple white skirt. Easy, but incredibly effective.
