A few years ago, the military style came into fashion, and with it pants with the interesting name "breeches." They have their own cut features, which distinguishes them from other models. In addition, stylish pants are worn by both men and women.
What is breeches?
A special cut is the main thing that distinguishes riding breeches from other types of trousers. They expand significantly in the hips, visually creating additional volume, and then taper towards the knee, covering the last and lower leg.
Jodhpurs are trousers that are able to discreetly hide or profitably emphasize the flaws of the figure. This model is ideally suited to slim and
tall girls who will not hurt the extra volume on the hips. But magnificent women should not wear such trousers.
The origin of breeches
The appearance of trousers of a special cut is obliged to one French general - Gaston Halif. During the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871, he was seriously wounded, as a result of which his thigh remained twisted. To hide this physical flaw from prying eyes, the "fashionable" general came up with such trousers. But how could he think that they would become so in demand.
The breeches, the photos of which are presented above, were initially worn only by cavalrymen. Pants wide in the hips made it possible to feel free in the saddle and did not restrict movements in battle. Later these pants began to be used by other types of troops not only in France but also in other countries. In addition, they were narrow in the lower leg, which allowed you to put on high boots much faster.
Thus, breeches are, first of all, military clothes, and after that - the fashion trend of world catwalks. And by the way, it was these trousers that became the hallmark of the modern military style.
Fashionable details of women's and men's riding breeches
Loose hips trousers are a universal unisex thing that suits people of both sexes and different styles: from classics to sports. The thing is that they are sewn from almost any fabric. Silk and cotton pants are a summer version of breeches. Female models are presented in a wide variety of colors, for example, with an original floral print or oriental pattern.
A win-win option - trousers made of denim. They are in great demand among both women and men. Mandatory fashionable and practical detail of riding breeches are pockets. They can be internal, overhead, secret, and the more there are, the better. However, breeches are not only convenient in pockets. Thanks to detachable coquettes with decorative stitches and tucks, breeches for men or women fit perfectly on any type of figure.
The presented trousers differ not only in the variety of styles and textures. Popular models are offered in very different lengths - from traditionally long to shortened. Such trousers tightly fit not the lower leg, but the knee.
How to sew a breeches: features of the cut
Anyone who has a desire and minimal experience in tailoring, it will be easy to make stylish pants with their own hands. A breeches pattern is performed similarly to regular trousers, but taking into account the features of the style.
- First of all, you need to choose a fabric for trousers. It all depends on personal preferences, but it is good if it is more durable.
- When constructing a pattern, it should be borne in mind that the breeches in any style are located up to the knee, then it narrows strongly, covering it and the lower leg. Leg length is selected individually.
- To help build a pattern, you can use prints, or enter all of your data into a special program that will make the drawing yourself. It remains only to print it.
- When the pattern is ready, it is transferred to the fabric, not forgetting to add allowances to the seams.
- Now you should proceed directly to sewing the product. To do this, pockets are first attached to the front and back, and then the side seams of the two halves are connected. Then you should process the belt and sew on the buttons.
Depending on the chosen style of trousers - with tucks, with yoke, with lacing - the sewing sequence may vary. But in general, anyone who knows firsthand the sewing machine will be able to perform these actions.
What to wear with breeches?
Whose riding breeches are ideal, these are tall and thin girls who do not have enough volume in their hips. But they should think through their wardrobe to the smallest detail. It is especially difficult for girls with small breasts, because it is desirable to balance the top and bottom. But if you need to focus on the hips, you can depart from this rule.
Almost everything is combined with breeches: shirts, tight-fitting tops and T-shirts, turtlenecks, fitted blouses and fur vests. The only rule is that the length of the product should end where the trouser belt begins. In addition, blouses should not be too voluminous. Therefore, shuttlecocks on the sleeves and wide shoulders can be forgotten.
Depending on the style of the breeches, you can choose different shoes. If the trousers are more reminiscent of a classic cut,
high-heeled shoes or
sandals are ideal for them
. For a sporty style, sneakers are worn under the breeches, preferably if they are wedges.
Among the youth, jodhpurs are especially popular. Boys and girls wear them with athletic shoes or high ankle boots.
Jodhpurs for overweight women
Fat women try to avoid riding breeches. The main reason lies in the width of non-standard trousers in the upper part of the legs. It seems that the already magnificent parts of the body will become even more outstanding. But in fact, designers do not advise full women to abandon riding breeches. They hide the imperfect tummy very well, and the hips can be corrected with their help.
In fact, tight-fitting trousers show a full figure from the worst side, emphasizing all its shortcomings. But the riding breeches, which will stand for a line of hips for a couple of centimeters, on the contrary, make a positive impression. The folds on the trousers hide the fullness of the hips and they no longer seem so wide.
Thus, it is recommended to wear stylish riding breeches for everyone: both men and women, and overweight, and skinny. Moreover, this year they are again in trend.