The variety of fashion trends allows you to create an image in accordance with personal preferences. Recently, there has been a tendency to popularize primarily comfortable clothing. That is, not only external attractiveness is valued, but also the comfort of wear, as well as the feeling of freedom that is felt at the same time. Women's sports style meets similar criteria. What is the concept of this fashion trend and how to create an image based on its principles?
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A little history
To begin with, you should clearly separate the concepts of training clothing and sport style wardrobe items. The first one you wear for a run, fitness classes, etc., and the second ones are things with a characteristic sports style, which implies ease of wear, practicality, functionality and freedom of movement.
The idea of developing special clothing for active pastime began in the second half of the 19th century. This was facilitated by the popularization of various sports.For men, playing badminton or golf, swimming, sailing on a yacht was more or less convenient, which could not be said about girls and mature ladies. It was difficult for them to enjoy active recreation - long dresses got in the way.
Fashion designers and clothing manufacturers are thinking about creating special sports uniforms. Initially, their developments were aimed at making men's wardrobe items, but emancipated women, rebelling against uncomfortable outfits, attracted attention to women's clothes. The first “lightweight” suit for outdoor activities appeared in 1849. It included bloomers and a short skirt, but there was no corset. At first, only progressive women of that time wore the innovative outfit, but gradually the circle of fans of such clothing expanded.
Sports style is still relevant today. The long history of its development and almost enduring popularity allows us to consider it an “eternal” topic in the fashion world.
Features of sports style in clothing, its directions
Sport style is characterized by a loose style and geometrically straight cut lines. Clothes for everyday wear are based on the silhouettes of training uniforms and have their own finishing details, but sports-style outfits are still noticeably different from special equipment.
Mostly natural or mixed fabrics are used to make things - light, durable, practical. These include hlOpok, wool, knitwear - with or without lycra thread, raincoat fabric. A wide variety of colors are acceptable - when choosing, you should focus on your color type and fashionable shades of the season. Contrasting combinations are often used in clothing - the technique is especially popular color blocking. Current prints - various inscriptions, brand logos, stripes, graphics.
Typical decorative elements include patch pockets, different types of stitching, stripes, cuffs on the sleeves or legs, straps, and metal fittings.
Reference. Sport style items are predominantly loose-fitting, but there are also tight-fitting elements. When creating an outfit, it is better to combine them with each other - a loose top and a narrow bottom or vice versa - this way the image will be harmonious and not like a training one.
Clothes in this style look most successful and original when combined with elements from other fashion trends. Depending on the combination options, sport style can be one of the following types:
- Sport chic or glam. Appeared in 2004. It implies a combination of glamorous or classic clothes with sports-style items. Colors are predominantly bright, and bold combinations of shades, materials and textures are encouraged. As a rule, looks in this style are suitable for parties and visiting nightclubs. The sport style variety, like no other, demonstrates a harmonious combination of elegance and comfort. Similar looks are loved by celebrities such as Madonna and Jennifer Lopez.
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- Sports casual. The main feature is the combination of sport style items with jeans. Looks in this fashion trend are a comfortable and stylish option for everyday wear.
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- Safari. Formed on the basis of hunters' equipment, this fashion trend is also considered sporty. Many details of the cut of safari clothing, providing comfort and freedom of movement, are similar to the styles of the classic sport style.Characteristic are natural shades (beige, brown, grassy) and fabrics (chlOpok, linen, leather).
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Create a sporty look
Having understood the main features of sport style, you should decide on the basic items that you need to have in your wardrobe to create looks:
- T-shirts - polo models, T-shirts, printed or plain;
- plaid shirt - usually worn over a T-shirt;
- sweatshirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, sweatshirts;
- straight cut jumpers;
- turtlenecks;
- tracksuits - knitted, velor, mixed fabrics;
- jackets of loose styles;
- dresses and skirts made of jersey or cottonOT-shirt, mini or midi length, loose, straight cut or trapezoid style with characteristic elements - patch pockets, stitching, folds;
- trousers, trousers, shorts - always without creases, cargo models, leggings, Bermuda shorts, jeans (for casual looks);
- jackets - loose fit, parkas, down jackets, windbreakers;
- traditional-style caps and baseball caps, knitted beanies.
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Sports shoes - sneakers, sneakers, moccasins, top-siders. If you want to create a sporty chic look, wear pumps with heels. Current bag model - backpack.
Convenience, stylish appearance and versatility in combinations explain the incredible popularity of sport style. Any modern fashionista should add elements of this trend to her wardrobe.
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