Fashion never stands still, and clothes made from shiny fabrics, so popular today, have already returned several times to the wardrobes of real fashionistas in the 80s, 90s and briefly in the 2000s. Shimmering with many colors, it always attracts the eye to its owner, but with sequins, rhinestones, and lurex it is not so easy to keep it in moderation and successfully walk the line between chic and vulgarity. Next, we’ll tell you in more detail how to wear shiny clothes correctly and what fabrics they are made from.
Main types of shiny fabrics
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Classic, light and flowing satin shines with a soft, almost pearlescent sheen. It is perfect for women's clothing that is not overloaded with details, closer to the classic style: evening dresses with draperies or trains, bell and half-skirts with soft folds, blouses.
The trend is satin crop tops, which look luxurious and daring at the same time, but not provocatively. They go well with a calm, non-shiny bottom and a minimum of jewelry.. The most daring fashionistas can try wearing a satin bralette under a fitted jacket or a formal shirt with a deep neckline. And, of course, we must not forget about satin kimonos, which last year went beyond exclusively summer looks and became a stylish element of everyday fashion.
Also, now is the time to try on a satin suit as an original evening dress. Pay special attention to the kits:
- A jacket over a naked body plus tapered trousers in a men's style will make any lady the queen of the evening.
- A bandeau top or crop top with loose trousers is perfect for young people.
- In a snow-white suit of a floor-length skirt and blouse, especially with lace trim, you can appear at a social event or even at your own wedding.
The color scheme of satin can be very different, but it is better to avoid things with unnatural, “acid” shades - they are perceived as cheap and tasteless.
Velvet
A classic black or sapphire velvet dress can easily be passed down by inheritance along with family jewelry - the fabric is still in trend and is unlikely to soon cease to excite the minds of fashion designers. The most fashionable shades of the 2019–2020 season: powdery, wine, terracotta and dark honey, golden.
In addition to elegant classic styles of dresses, today it is worth paying attention to more modern ones - with lace inserts, sleeves or a skirt made of translucent mesh fabric to match. Velvet blazers and jackets do not lose their relevance; an original combination can be achieved if you add jeans to them. Accessories will also add charm and chic to your look: shoes, handbags and gloves. Connoisseurs of comfort will love soft and stylish suits with wide trousers and a robe jacket.
Velvet is not only shiny, but also quite heavy fabric. She always emphasizes figure flaws.
Fabric with added lurex threads
Clothing with lurex is still quite popular. It looks interesting, but discreet, and is more suitable for everyday looks than previous types of fabrics. It’s especially beautiful when metallic threads are woven into dark knitwear and add a touch of frivolity to even a strict office look.
It is difficult to overdo it with Lurex, so you can safely wear a shiny top and bottom, but we must not forget about the simple rules of combining things.
Pleated skirts shimmer provocatively. Shiny clothes of a simple cut with lurex look stylish with a hint of provocation: dresses of any length with a neckline, pullovers and tops. A suit with a contrasting geometric pattern and splashes of metallic threads is perfect for a party.
Fabric with sequins
Things with sequins sparkle mesmerizingly even in the dimmest light, and the woman who dares to wear them immediately becomes the object of close attention. The main thing is not to overdo it and correctly balance the shiny thing with a uniform or “neutral” background. Examples of great combinations: over a white T-shirt with jeans, wear a light shiny raincoat or bomber jacket, a dress or suit completely embroidered with sequins - on bare skin with a minimum of makeup and jewelry.
Jacquard
Jacquard is often decorated with complex patterns and embroidery with gold and silver threads. The fabric is very dense, but depending on the composition it can be light for summer or heavier for winter, it will not wear out for a long time and will keep its shape perfectly. The last property of jacquard is used by designers when creating complex architectural dresses, where every fold is thought out to the smallest detail.
In everyday life, jacquard dresses are often chosen as sophisticated evening wear due to their beautiful shine and variety of patterns. In an everyday wardrobe, a discreet one will look stylish, plain top with patterned jacquard skirt style:
- tulip – visually widens the hips;
- barrel – maintains volume even along the bottom edge of the product;
- bell – very feminine, narrow at the waist, usually widening towards the knees or calves, good for summer;
- straight – ideal for business style with a twist;
- a - silhouette – good for the office, and also visually lengthens the legs.
Jacquard trousers also look great with oversized sweaters and plain shirts in men's style.
Don't be afraid to experiment with shiny fabrics and wear them for any occasion.
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