Safari style dresses, their features

The prototype of modern safari-style clothing was the special equipment used by hunters, explorers and travelers who literally flooded Africa after its colonization. The first runway presentation of this fashion trend took place in 1966. The safari-style collection (roughly meaning “expedition for the purpose of hunting”) was created by the eminent couturier Yves Saint Laurent, inspired by his stay on African soil. Since then, this fashion trend has practically never left the catwalks - while maintaining its characteristic features, each designer interprets it in his own way. Let's try to understand its features and find out what stylish safari dress models look like.

Safari style features

The characteristics of any fashion trend include the types of fabrics used, colors and prints, cut options and other nuances. There are a number of features of safari that make it possible to distinguish it from other styles that have some similar features (animalism, ethno, military). This:

1. Practical, natural fabrics. These can be dense and at the same time light materials that protect from the scorching rays of the sun and allow air to circulate freely - linen, cotton. In addition, leather is used to create safari clothing.
2. Restrained, natural color palette. These include: brown, beige, khaki, olive, yellow, ivory. A modern interpretation of the style allows the use of bright accents - elements of blue or burgundy.
3. Animal print. Drawings in this theme are perhaps the only ones inherent in clothing in this style. When choosing a wardrobe, do not overdo it with leopard or other animal colors, so as not to create an image in the style of animalism. One detail will be enough.
4. Simple, loose fit. Clothing can be fitted, but not tight-fitting. The style should be loose, not restricting movement, but not baggy.
5. Practical decor with military-themed elements. Wardrobe items may contain patch pockets, lacing, shoulder straps, and flaps.
   

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Reference. Safari style is not divided into varieties. It is only accepted to divide it into classical and modern movements, which have only minor differences.

Safari dresses 2020 with photos

The popularity of the safari style is easily explained - the characteristic loose cut of the clothes allows women with any body type to wear them. Many models of dresses in this fashion trend can be called universal - they can be easily combined with other wardrobe elements and create a variety of looks with them. Typical styles include:

• shirt model;
• tunic dress;
• option with rearAhome;
• trapezoid model;
• case.

Let's look at some successful examples for creating a safari-style look.

An olive midaxi length dress with buttons looks original and stylish. Accent elements are a belt that emphasizes the waist, a neckline in the shape of an inverted triangle, demonstrating the beauty of the neck and the grace of the line of the collarbones. Quite voluminous patch pockets make the figure more proportional.

A shirtdress in a lighter shade with distinctive details will create a slightly relaxed yet elegant look.

In a straight-cut dress with a turtleneck and pockets, you can go to the office. A slightly fitted but not tight cut, a fairly wide belt emphasizing the waist, make the look elegant and attractive.

The following dress in a more saturated color is also suitable for working days. The fitted style and V-neck make the look elegant and feminine.

A long dress of an original cut with loose sleeves, a flared skirt and a wide accent belt is quite suitable for an informal event.

The dress makes any look more elegant and feminine. Safari models are a universal solution for creating a laconic and stylish outfit.