A dress is an indispensable element in a woman’s closet. You can love pants and shorts as much as you want, but a dress cannot be replaced. Only in a dress does a girl look as feminine and attractive as possible. At least one dress model must be in your closet.
And if we talk about one dress model, then it must be a flared model. Why? Firstly, such outfits are very practical to wear - they do not restrict movement. Secondly, such a dress can be worn anywhere. The flared style is ideal for a daily walk or office work, as well as for a special event. Moreover, a flared skirt fits perfectly on women of any size - with the help of this dress you can hide overly curvy hips or, conversely, add missing volume to the lower body.
It is also worth noting that there are no age restrictions for the flared dress - both young girls and mature women can wear this model.
Dress - the sun: patterns, cutting and step-by-step master - sewing class
Among the wide variety of modern models, a dress with a flared skirt occupies a special place.
This style has been popular among fashionistas for centuries. Despite the fact that the pattern of a dress with a circle skirt is very simple, it looks attractive on any body type. Skirts usually have one or two seams; there may be models without seams. The length of such dresses is also varied - from mini to maxi.
Dresses with a circle skirt can be either with sleeves of different lengths or without them at all. A fashionable shirt dress is ideal for the office, and a sundress with straps is ideal for a summer holiday.
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Types of skirts
The pomp of a skirt depends on its volume. Under the general name of the circle skirt there are at least four options for women's skirts:
- full sun;
- 3/4;
- 1/2 or half sun;
- 1/4 or quarter.
All types are shown schematically in the figure below.
The difference between cutting these models of skirts for beginners is shown in the following figure.
In addition to the skirts listed, you can also sew a dress with a double and triple sun skirt.
Layout of patterns on fabric
The arrows in the figures indicate the direction of the warp threads of the material.
With a fabric width of 1.4-1.6 m, the patterns are laid out offset. This option is also chosen for checkered fabrics, since it is possible to ensure alignment of the pattern. A three-seam skirt option is shown.
With a fabric width of 1.6 m, the patterns are laid out mirror-like. This option is also chosen for checkered fabrics, since it is possible to ensure alignment of the pattern. Shown is a version of a two-seam double sun skirt.
One pattern can be laid out on a narrow fabric folded into a scarf. For a two-seam double sun skirt, you need to cut out two parts.
When using fabric with a width of 1.6-2.0 m, the patterns are laid out along the fold of the cut. For a two-seam double sun skirt, you need to cut out two parts.
We offer you ready-made sun dress patterns for two sizes – 44 (euro) = 50 (Russian) and 46 (euro) = 52 (Russian).
Step-by-step sewing instructions
Having cut out the parts with allowances, we begin sewing. Sew and press the shoulder and side seams. We process the cuts of the neckline and armholes with an oblique facing. We sew a seam on the skirt, leaving an area for sewing in a zipper. We sew in a zipper. We baste the bodice and skirt. We sew a machine seam. We process the waist allowance and iron it onto the bodice.
Evening dress with sun skirt
To model the product, a simple basic pattern of a straight dress with two waist darts is used. Close the vertical dart by moving it to the side.
The modeling of the upper part of the front is shown in the following drawing. We shorten the side dart by 2 cm. Through the upper points of the darts we draw a pattern curve that limits the bottom of the cut-off part of the bodice. Lower the waistline 5 cm down. Along the line of the middle front we measure 24 cm from the bottom of the rollout. Through this (∙) and the bottom of the armhole we draw the pattern border of the cutting part of the bodice.
The part that will be draped is shown with blue lines on the pattern. We will retake it using a separate pattern. The draped insert is sewn from a double-length cut. Cut off the top of the dress and the middle part. We cut the last one along the darts, there will be raised seams.
Modeling of the back pattern is shown in the following figure. This piece is also cut along the darts to make raised seams.
To make a circle skirt, measure the OB at a height of 5 cm below waist level. The skirt consists of two parts. On the back panel you need to make a cut to sew in a zipper.
We reinforce the upper part of the bodice with thermal fabric and drape it. We also reinforce the elements of the middle zone with thermal fabric. We sew the bones into the raised seams.
Modeling a dress for a “Triangle” (pear) body type
The pear-type figure is very feminine, but sometimes brings the owner some difficulties when choosing a ready-made dress due to the difference in the circumference of the hips and chest. Don't be upset. First, let's figure out which style to choose. We narrow the bottom and focus on the upper part: a boat-shaped neck, a large collar, a neckline, a bright print in the upper part of the dress, the bottom can be slightly flared, do not forget about the use of contrasting inserts running along the dress and visually modeling the figure, as well as a little high waist, heels and tights that match your shoes will make you look slimmer. We try to avoid decor in the hip area, patch pockets, draperies, transverse stripes and large prints.
For a modeling example, we will choose a simple sheath dress created on a base pattern with an adjacent silhouette. The style is interesting because the model lines forming the silhouette demonstrate the lower type of female figure in the best possible way. Dark inserts running along the side seams will help visually hide the width of the hips, and a white, widening silhouette will bring a slimmer silhouette to the fore. But here you can’t go overboard with excessively narrowing the skirt, and if the difference between the girths of the chest and hips is large, it is better to widen the skirt a little towards the bottom.
Modeling. On the back and front pattern pieces, draw model relief lines running from the armholes to the bottom of the dress through the waist darts; on the back, transfer part of the solution to the midline of the back, for the greatest fit in this area. Open the chest dart in the armhole; read more about moving darts here. All that remains is to mark the allowance for the slot. If the difference between the waist and hip circumferences is large and the openings of the darts for fitting are more than 3-3.5 cm each, the dart needs to be divided into two, otherwise unsightly creases will appear in the finished product in the waist area.
In the second modeling option, we suggest widening the skirt towards the bottom, making it a so-called A-line silhouette; you can also make the dress cut off at the waist.
Skirt double sun
This floor-length skirt is popular in theater costumes and dance outfits. This cut can also be used for summer dresses made of thin draping fabric.
The double sun skirt pattern is very simple, it is presented below.
Step-by-step master class on sewing a gypsy skirt
For a skirt 95 cm long you need:
- bright fabric with a floral pattern – 4.5 m;
- satin – 3.5 – 4.0 m;
- chiffon – 1.5 m.
Let's start by taking measurements:
Let's calculate the length of the main part. We take the width of the belt = 4 cm, flounce = 20 cm. Total length of the main part = 95 cm – (4 + 20) = 71 cm.
To cut out the main pattern, we define two radii.
R1 = FROM:6.28 = 59:6.28 = 9.4 cm. We divide the result by two, since our skirt is a double sun. We get R1 = 4.7 cm. Calculate R2 = R1 + length of the skirt without frill = 75.7 cm. Immediately add allowances to the result (= 2 cm). We are making a pattern.
Since we are sewing a double sun skirt, we need to cut out four semicircles.
Then we cut out the shuttlecock. Patterns for various flounces can be easily found on the Internet or in sewing magazines, for example in the Burda magazine.
Lay out the shuttlecock pattern on the fabric and cut it out. Then we measure the length of the upper cut and calculate the required number of flounces. To do this, divide the total length of the lower section of the skirt by the length of one flounce. In our case, it came out to 9.5 pieces.
Now let's do the frill. Its width is 10 cm plus 2 cm for seams. We use a coefficient of 1.5 to calculate the length of the frill. Multiply the length of the hem (= 10.4 m) by 1.5. We got 15.6 m. With a fabric width of 1.5 m we get 15.6: 1.5 = 10.5 stripes.
For the belt, we cut out a strip 12 cm wide and 102 cm long. The width of the elastic band is 5 cm.
Let's start sewing a skirt by joining the skirt parts with an overlocker.
Fold the seam allowance over to one side and stitch it.
Sew together the edges of the elastic.
We sew together the ends of the belt blank.
Fold the belt 8 times and smooth the edges.
Sew the belt to the top edge of the skirt, evenly distributing the excess length along the waist. We fold the parts right sides together when sewing.
We mark eight sections on the elastic band. We combine the marks of the belt and elastic bands and secure with pins.
We attach the elastic with an overlocker. At the same time, we stretch the elastic, equalizing its length with the section of the belt.
Finished seam - see photo below.
We bend the belt to the wrong side and, carefully straightening it, attach it.
While stretching the belt, we perform a chain stitch, stepping back a little from the edge.
Repeat the line at short intervals.
View of the belt from the wrong side - see photo.
We thread a strong cord along the central section.
Iron the skirt and attach it with clothespins to the hanger so that it hangs.
We sew together the parts of the flounce and attach the allowances to the fabric. We repeat the previous algorithm.
We sew the details of the frill, sew the edge and gather it.
Since the skirt is cut with a variable direction of the grain thread, the material is also stretched unevenly. This is clearly visible in the photo.
We trim the length, cutting off the excess. It is more convenient to do this in several passes with scissors.
We get a smooth edge.
Attach the frill and flounce with an overlocker, leaving a small free area.
If, when attaching, we get extra length of the frill and flounce, cut it off. Then we sew the ends together. We cover the remaining area.
You can watch how to cut a double sun skirt directly on the fabric in a detailed video tutorial.
Sundress with sun skirt
For this model you need:
- stretch fabric – 1.4-1.5 m;
- the same fabric in a contrasting color - 0.9 m.
The sundress pattern for several sizes is presented below.
- bodice;
- skirt;
- insert – strip 7 cm wide (including seam allowances).
The length of the skirt is 50 cm, the finishing strip is 15 cm wide.
How to sew a sundress
We make ties. We sew together the details and turn them inside out. We prepare the bias tape - we sew together the parts and iron them in half along the length.
Ready-made patterns for flared dresses
Dress patterns are made for several sizes.
You can select the desired option by checking the measurements below:
- 36 (chest-waist-hips): 82 cm - 66 cm - 88 cm;
- 38 (chest-waist-hips): 86 cm - 70 cm - 92 cm;
- 40 (chest-waist-hips): 90 cm - 74 cm - 96 cm;
- 42 (chest-waist-hips): 94 cm - 78 cm - 100 cm;
- 44 (chest-waist-hips): 98 cm - 82 cm - 104 cm;
- 46 (chest-waist-hips): 102 cm - 86 cm - 108 cm;
- 48 (chest-waist-hips): 106 cm - 90 cm - 112 cm;
- 50 (chest-waist-hips): 110 cm - 94 cm - 116 cm;
- 52 (chest-waist-hips): 114 cm - 98 cm - 120 cm;
- 54 (chest-waist-hips): 118 cm - 102 cm - 124 cm;
- 56 (chest-waist-hips): 122 cm - 106 cm - 128 cm.
Dress with a sun skirt: create a charming image
Dressy and casual, lush and fitted, playful and romantic dresses with a sun skirt are always popular. The secret is their versatility and femininity. Silk flirty models from Dolce&Gabbana, exquisite styles from Moschino, mysterious contrasting dresses from Prada captivate fashionistas at first sight. A dress with a sun skirt suits almost all girls without exception!
Historical reference
Dresses with a sun skirt have a long history. They were worn by medieval women. Much water has passed under the bridge since then, but the round sun skirt is still easy to sew. The only change is its length.
Styles with a flared skirt gained relevance in the early 60s of the 20th century. The length of the dresses first reached the knees, and then began to reach the floor.
Over time, dresses were shortened; around the 80s, girls began to wear a short dress with a sun skirt. From that time until today, fashionistas have boldly worn both short and long versions.
Fashionable flounces
A dress with frills, frills and ruffles will decorate your wardrobe not only in the summer, but also in the autumn-winter period 2021-2022. Brands like Lavin and New York are sure to inspire you to buy a wide dress this season. Details are in the photo.
Styles and models
Interpretations of the dresses vary considerably. The collections of popular designers include fitted, flared, cropped and long models. The most important characteristic of this style is considered to be a minimalist silhouette, a full skirt with two seams or without them at all.
Regarding the length, which can be mini, medium and maximum, designers show plenty of imagination. In the collections of fashion designers there are models made of cotton, silk and flowing satin. Often, a summer dress with a sun skirt is made in bright colors, decorated with feminine designs. Models in checks, stripes, polka dots, and animal prints look especially expressive. Products with puffed sleeves, contrasting sleeves and a bright skirt look interesting. Options with flounces and ruffles help to embody a gentle and romantic look. These sun skirt dress models are especially good for summer parties and walks.
Winter models are distinguished by a simple cut and solid colors. To produce such products, dense fabrics are used; a comfortable midi length predominates. You can choose a knitwear product that gives comfort. For special occasions, a lace dress is relevant, and only the sleeves or the hem of the skirt can be guipure.
Styles of dresses with a sun skirt, which has a pleated shape, remain stylish; this is one of the most popular trends.
To embody a business style, you can use outfits whose tops are similar to a men’s shirt. Strict models have medium and long sleeves.
Robes decorated with a skirt made of light and translucent fabrics look elegant. In the cold season, we advise you to give preference to wool, warm knitwear, and leather. At any party or disco, a dress with a leather sun skirt will be relevant. This is a unique piece that combines femininity and playfulness.
To create an attractive formal look, you should purchase an evening dress with a sun skirt. Such models are made of velvet, gabardine, brocade and jacquard. A product with an open back will emphasize your elegance and flirtatiousness; one-shoulder models look original and sexy. Evening dresses are often decorated with beads, sequins, rhinestones and bows.
Materials
The material for the dress is selected in accordance with the purpose to be achieved. Here you need to clearly define what the product should look like and what functions it should perform. For example, to allow air to pass through or to keep its shape well:
- Linen, cotton or chintz are excellent materials for summer. They are natural, breathable and quickly absorb moisture.
- Knitwear can be used for flared dresses, but the material itself must be of high quality and dense, otherwise the clothes will not last long.
- Neoprene is a synthetic fabric that does not allow air to pass through, but holds its shape very well. This fabric can be chosen for an evening dress, but this material is not suitable for everyday wear.
- Leather or semi-leather material is also very actively used for making dresses. This material can be suitable for a winter or autumn outfit. Leather is very practical and comfortable to wear.
For whom is a dress with a sun skirt suitable?
This option is relevant for girls with any body type. Thanks to the natural folds in the fabric, the figure becomes more graceful and sophisticated, creating volume in those places where it is lacking and hiding problematic parts.
For slender girls with a not too expressive waist and hips, a dress slightly above the knee length suits them. It will highlight the waist and make the hips more appetizing. The option with a petticoat in this case will look very good.
The long version is indispensable for girls of any figure and age. A maxi dress hides any leg imperfections and short stature.
Girls with a pear shape should pay attention to a skirt that flares out from the hips. Thus, it is easy to hide the volume in this part of the body and make the image more delicate and light. Avoid shiny satin and silk items.
The sun - bell-bottoms wonderfully emphasize and enlarge the hips of girls with an inverted triangle body type. The shoulders are also balanced, the figure visually becomes more harmonious.
The style looks great on both petite and tall girls. If you are short, choose a fitted dress of short length. We advise tall representatives of the fair sex to pay attention to long options.
Features of choice
Length:
- midi and maxi: for young ladies with developed hips, we recommend sewing a flared dress with a length below the knee. A long dress would look ideal, but this length is acceptable for evening dresses or summer and beach models;
- mini: young girls with a proportionate figure can afford to wear a short flared dress.
Flare level:
- from the armhole: the model of choice for ladies with an extra belly, including pregnant women. This dress distracts attention from problem areas of the figure;
- from the chest: a long dress in the Empire style emphasizes the beauty of the shoulders and arms, a short dress draws attention to slender legs;
- from the waist: for beauties with a narrow waist and hips;
- from the hip: for those with a perfect flat stomach and beautiful buttocks.
Shoes and accessories
To create a harmonious image, girls will definitely need original accessories. The dude style includes bright jewelry, a neckerchief, a wide belt and long gloves. You can complement your summer look with earrings, a bracelet or a necklace to match your outfit. If the dress itself is bright and expressive, limit yourself to a minimum of jewelry. This could be a thin belt and long earrings.
The most suitable shoes are high heels and platform sandals. It is acceptable to wear ankle boots. You should give up sports shoes - sneakers and sneakers. The only exceptions are elegant moccasins with stones to match the summer dress.
Choose the color of your shoes based on your own intuition and taste. Designers and stylists advise moving away from the usual black and beige shoes, giving preference to brighter and more expressive options. For example, white and gold shoes will go well with a long blue dress. Choose light pink shoes for a raspberry outfit, and chocolate-colored shoes for a turquoise outfit. A burgundy or red dress is best paired with shoes of the same color.
Be bright, fashionable, but most importantly, be yourself! And remember that fashion changes, but your own style always remains with you.
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How to Wear Flared Pants
If you're thinking about purchasing bell-bottoms, I have some great tips on how to wear them, as well as 3 options that I'll show you. I did quite a bit of thrifting shopping during my time in New York (article on that to come), and for a while I was looking for bell-bottoms to replace my old white sailor pants.
I don't usually look for pants at consignment or consignment stores as I prefer to look for more fashionable items there, but this store was quite small and these pants caught my eye. They seemed to fit my requirements for white pants as they are stretchy without too thin, with pockets, flared and my size. I noted that they were from Theory, a brand that is very famous in the US, and that I also purchased other items.
You might also like my tips on how to wear wide leg pants.
I think the pants were made for me because they fit like gloves. I had over 40 readers at the time and they all agreed that I should buy them. An easy decision since they were very affordable.
Of course I put them on as soon as I could. When fashion week started, the weather cooled down a bit, so it was perfect weather for pants. I didn't have a fashion show, but I was going to meet Jamie today and later attended a special meeting with Garence Dore. I wanted to have clothes that didn't attract too much attention, were comfortable all day long, but were still fashionable.
I decided to pair it with a summer top from Stella Carakasi and a (very old) stretch denim jacket. The icing on the cake was a new necklace and earring purchased earlier at a street fair from independent designer AC Agates, who makes the most exquisite handmade jewelry.
How to wear flared pants?
Some tips on how to wear flared pants, especially ones (like these) that aren't too tight at the top.
- Make sure they fit well around your waist and buttocks. You don't want them to be too baggy here.
- You can choose to have your pants fit snugly at the top of your legs (like my Paige Flare Jeans) or have a more relaxed fit and skin hugging look, like the white pants.
- Make sure your top is not too long. You want to show that your pants fit snugly over your top, making the look more streamlined, longer, and flattering.
- Flared pants look best with a pointed heel. My white and blue flared jeans can only be worn with heels as they are too long to wear with flats. Make sure your pants almost touch the ground when wearing heels. Don't think you can't wear bell-bottoms when you're short! They can lengthen greatly if you follow the tips above.
- Want even more lengthening illusions? Wear pointed shoes in the same color as your trousers.
This is how I wore white flared pants in Singapore.
Paige flared jeans
I bought these Paige flared jeans in Vancouver. They fit like a dream and my legs feel really long. They were exactly the right height for me when worn in heels. I really like these jeans with cropped blazers. You can either tuck your tops in or have a crop top underneath.
Who am I?
For a little laugh, check out this fun series of images. 40+ style photographer Denton thought it would be fun to photograph me amid the chaos that was the first day of fashion week. Apparently the woman approaching from the left was unhappy.
That's what I think was going through her mind.
- I'm coming... Wait, who is this woman blocking my path? ……
- Doesn’t she have eyes in her back and doesn’t she see me coming!….
- Seriously, are you taking pictures of this? Did I have to change my path for this woman? She looks ancient! Who does she think she is?!!
I guess next time I have to check my immediate surroundings, I don't block "important" people before posing...
Outfit Details
Top outfit: pants, thrifty, Theory brand, denim jacket, old, Sportsgirl, asymmetrical top, old, Stella Carakasi, Lisa Tucci shoes, AC Agates necklace and earrings, Sistaphyre ring
Medium Outfit: Outfit silk top (on sale), leather and jersey jacket purchased on sale, Arma brand collection, Lotus pumps (one of the most comfortable pumps ever!, here is the closed heel version), Sistaphyre ring and bracelets , red ring Saskia de Vries Design
Bottom outfit: Paige flared jeans, very old tank top, H&M blazer, Lotus pumps
Do you like wearing flared jeans?
Photo of the first outfit by Denton Taylor
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