Long tunics are one of the most sought-after items in both summer and winter wardrobe. The variety of their styles and colors is simply amazing: in this variety you can find one that seems to fit any event in life.
The history of tunics
Tunics as a piece of clothing appeared in ancient Rome. Both men and women wore them, but it was indecent to appear in a tunic in public - after all, in those days it was a kind of underwear. The first tunics were two pieces of fabric sewn together with cutouts for the arms and head. To know, she wore long white tunics with trains of heavy fabric, decorated with draperies, stones and lace. The common population wore shorter tunics, knee-length, muffled, grayish flowers.
How does a tunic compare favorably with other wardrobe items?
The first and most important advantage is the visual correction of the figure. Long tunics are ideal for both overweight and slim women. In the first case, the tunic, due to its flowing, free form, will not emphasize the flaws, but visually stretch the silhouette in the vertical direction, allowing it to look harmonious and attractive.
For slender girls, a tunic, on the contrary, will add forms. A free cut will add femininity to the silhouette, make bends more alluring and attractive. A loose long tunic can be emphasized with a belt at the waist, visually forming the silhouette of an hourglass, which is so lacking for thin girls.
How to choose a tunic by season?
There are a great many models of tunics: they vary in length, in cut, in colors and, of course, in material. A long tunic is a wardrobe item that can rightfully be called universal in terms of weather and temperature. The only question is what materials it is made of.
For the cooler season, you should choose models from a denser material. Outwardly, warm tunics resemble simply elongated knitted sweaters. If the tunic is with a long sleeve, then it can be worn just like a dress, without adding any additional wardrobe items to it. But if the tunic has short sleeves, as a rule, it is worn over a fitted or fitted T-shirt, shirt, golf or sweater.
Summer tunics are very diverse. Tunic-shirt, tunic-dress, tunic-t-shirt - all these summer models are usually sewn from light fabric. Summer tunics most often have short sleeves, but there are models with sleeves of three quarters, and without them at all. The neckline is most often V-shaped, round or a boat, also collars and collars are found.
Slender girls can afford any bright, even flashy prints and colors of tunics, girls with forms should give preference to more plain, calm models.
Long tunics with cuts are very popular, since it is in the summer that such a detail on clothes looks the most interesting and appropriate. Cuts on the tunic can be located not only on the sides, but also on the back. It is very convenient and practical, as in such clothes it is comfortable to be in the heat in the summer for a long time. Side sections divide the hem of the tunic into two parts, and it is not necessary that these parts should be equal in length. Sometimes the front of the hem is shorter than the back. It turns out a mallet tunic. This style is now very popular and is at the peak of fashion.
Where to wear a tunic?
Of course, there are many models, many of which are acceptable for wearing in the office with a not very strict dress code. But the tunic still more refers to a more informal style. Tunics (both winter and summer) are ideal for meeting friends, for walking around the city and outdoor recreation (if you combine them with leggings, jeans or trousers).
Returning to the topic of office, I would like to say that there are models that will be acceptable for wearing at work, for example long tunic shirts. They can be combined with office trousers, or, if the tunic is long enough, worn as a dress-shirt. Of course, the tunic to work should be light and plain. If any relief in the dress code is allowed, then the colors should be as restrained and organic as possible: light small peas, a light translucent strip without pronounced contrasts are allowed.
How to wear a long tunic?
You can wear tunics with almost anything. They are perfectly combined with any things and make the image noble and refined.
It is important to consider the following: the vast majority of tunics have a loose fit, so the bottom should be chosen for them more tight-fitting, or at least straight. Overly loose trousers will make the silhouette too shapeless. We work in contrast (loose tunic and tight-fitting trousers) to create a harmonious silhouette.
A similar rule works with flowers: if the trousers are bright and noticeable, the tunic should be more pastel, soft, muted color, and vice versa.
Long tunics can be worn with skinny jeans, straight jeans, skinny pants. Many wear them with jeans and cotton shorts, this option is more suitable for young people.
Very light, translucent tunics are, in fact, beachwear: they are worn with swimsuits.
Tunic dresses are worn just like regular dresses. If a tunic dress with a calm basic shade (white, beige, gray, black, navy blue), you can combine it with unusual tights. It will be very fresh and interesting to look for small peas, a narrow vertical strip (it always affects our figure well, visually stretching and lengthening it) or a fine mesh. By the way, the original tights are suitable for girls who do not have visible flaws in the figure below: on large legs, stripes, polka dots, a net and other decorative patterns will look ridiculous and ugly. Unfortunately, for the office, such options are often unacceptable.
Tunic shoes
Tunics are very loyal to the choice of shoes. Winter and demi-season models can be worn with boots, boots, ankle boots, boots, sneakers, sneakers, etc. Stricter tunics will go well with ballet flats, pumps, boat shoes, or low-heeled shoes. The long tunics in the photo will look great with high-heeled shoes, because the vertical silhouette will visually stretch the legs, and the heel will lengthen them even more due to the rise.
Tunic Accessories
With the choice of accessories for a tunic, usually also there are no problems. Again, harmony works in contrast (the simpler the tunic, the more vibrant and elaborate decorations we can afford, and vice versa). Pendants, necklaces and necklaces are selected in accordance with the neckline of the tunic. The larger and more frank the neckline, the longer the decoration can be worn.