In the wardrobe of any fashionista, there are several types of skirts. The material of the product can be any, but the brocade skirt is the pearl of the collection. It is not in vain that corruption was considered a symbol of wealth. In past centuries, only wealthy people wore clothing made of such material. And in our time, exquisite fabric makes a touch of luxury in the wardrobe of man. A dress, jacket or brocade skirt will be a great purchase for any woman.
Types of Brocade
The fabric described is from China. Outfits were made for emperors. Over time, brocade began to be produced in many countries, including Russia. Currently, from the method of manufacturing this fabric, the fabric is divided into types:
- Yamdani. This is a handmade fabric. They are made in India mainly for wedding dresses.
- Viscose brocade. In the fabrication process, lurex is added to viscose yarns.
- Natural brocade. Made from silk by weaving or embroidery.
- Nanjing brocade. Hand made. Such a fabric is considered the pride of the Chinese nation.
- Kinhab. Indian fabric from silk threads with a metal pattern.
- Lycra brocade. The fabric is made from different fibers. Such material is the cheapest of all the assortment provided.
Brocade clothes
Elements of clothing made of such material are always extravagant and quite bright. A woman in such clothes always captivates the admiring glances of men and the envious eyes of women.
Chic dresses, trousers of various styles, breeches and shorts are made from brocade. Dresses from this material are mainly purchased for celebrations, and not for everyday wear. Other things can be worn both for celebrations and holidays, and for every day. Let's stop on the skirt and consider the options for socks.
What to wear with a brocade skirt?
More recently, wearing things from spoilage in the daytime was considered bad form. But times are passing, fashion is changing, and a smart skirt can be harmoniously combined with simpler elements of clothing. If you choose the right style and add the necessary accessories, such a bow will look harmonious and very stylish.
A brocade skirt can be worn both at celebrations and in everyday life. For the holidays, skirts are preferable to choose long or lush. Top made of transparent fabrics. It can be delicate blouses, tops-corsets. A veil draped over your shoulders can be a great accent in a gentle way.
How to combine spoil skirts for everyday wear? There is one answer to this question - the top should always be much more restrained, since the skirt itself is already a bright spot in the image. As shown in the photo, the brocade skirt looks great with turtlenecks and blouses of restrained, not bright colors.
Do it yourself
Many fashionistas dream of having a beautiful skirt in a single copy. Any woman can try to sew a brocade skirt. Besides the fact that she will be individual, wearing it, you will be proud of your skill.
Work plan for tailoring the product:
- The length of the web should be long enough. This is necessary so as not to stitch a skirt of several pieces.
- We measure the circumference of the hips. And determine the length of the product.
- Cut a rectangle where the width is the circumference of the hips, and the length of the material should correspond to the length of the skirt.
- The resulting piece of canvas is folded in half. We align the cut edges so that they fit snugly together.
- Having bent the edges one and a half centimeters, we sew our fabric. The product is sewn along a zigzag seam.
- We bend the upper part of the skirt to the desired width of the elastic, stitch it with a zigzag.
- We insert the gum into the product.
- The bottom of the brocade skirt is adjusted by a centimeter and stitched with an even seam.
Our skirt is ready to wear.
When and what skirt to wear
For each case, a specific outfit is required. For holidays or a gala evening, a flared brocade skirt is perfect. Very massive skirts are also suitable only for such events. Narrow miniskirts should be worn by girls with a perfect figure, and so that she does not look vulgar, add a modest jacket or a transparent cardigan to your kit.
For every day or at work, it is recommended to wear skirts of medium length. They should not be decorated with additional decorative elements. A pencil skirt is perfect for office work. The jewelry should not be bright or shiny, since the brocade skirt, by itself, will already attract eyes to your image.
Baby clothes
Mostly clothes are made from spoilage for girls, not for boys. Like adults, it can be dresses, skirts and trousers. Such products look very romantic and beautiful. An elegant brocade skirt for a girl in the sun style will be an excellent outfit for the New Year holidays or for a birthday. Skirts-bells will add young ladies airiness and fabulous mood.
We must not forget that the fabric must be carefully looked after. After all, as we already know, brocade is an interlacing of threads of various textures.
- On the product, examine the manufacturer’s label, which indicates how to wash and how to iron.
- If the product is very expensive, it is recommended to pass in dry cleaning.
- Children's things need to be washed manually or on a delicate mode in the washing machine.
- You need to dry things from brocade in natural conditions and avoid high temperatures and direct sunlight.
- Damage is material that does not crease. Products from it do not need ironing. The only thing that can be ironed seams of the product from the wrong side.
- You should store things on a coat hanger, and expensive items also in special covers for clothes.
Every girl should have at least one thing in her wardrobe made of such an interesting fabric as brocade.