Winter is no reason to deny yourself femininity. Trend lists are full of warm dress options. A craving for femininity is no reason to deny yourself a sporty attitude. A similar mix of options is also available.
fashion observer, constitutional stylist
Fabric type, model, décor and print – these parameters determine the stylistic mood of an item. If they reference sports, the mood is obvious. The more of them come together, the more confident the mood will be.
By what signs do we send a thing to the category of sports? The first is the material. When it comes to jersey, such associations pop up automatically. Also here come dense cotton fabrics and raincoat. But these are, rather, demi-seasonal options. In winter you want something more cozy.
Next we look at the cut. It may not be directly related to sports, but when combined with the fabric, it gets it. Usually these things are versatile. There are more targeted hits – when there is a direct quote in the product. For example, a polo dress or a hoodie dress.
Cosing under the sporting fittings: lock-zipper, waders, laces. Typical decor: patches and logos. In the field of prints, geometry is responsible for the sporty mood. Most often such associations are caused by different types of stripes. How can all these nuances be combined? Let’s consider specific options.
Laconic knitwear
Knitwear creates a sporty mood in itself. It can be enhanced or thwarted. The first scenario is to choose a neutral model. This is a tight-fitting or semi-fitted dress of a straight silhouette. It can even have a belt at the waist. The main thing is not to go overboard with femininity. Do not add lantern sleeves and ruffles.
The sporty attitude is either tight-fitting (a la longsleeve) or tight straightness. If we step towards loose or flowing dresses, the associations change. Textured knits are more about hunting and fishing. Delicate angora is a curtsy to the style of lady likes. Choosing any of these, we realize the second scenario – we bring down the sporty mood.
Thin knitwear doesn’t fulfill your warmth needs? On top of one dress (rubber band or t-shirt) you can wear a second one. Let it be a sweatshirt or a hoodie. Layering is a timeless trend.
Sweatshirt
If in the field of soft tight knitwear everything is complicated, then the sweatshirt is simple. The sporty vibe here is obvious. But you can work with it too. The more neutral the model, the easier it is to adapt it.
To make the sweatshirt dress look organically with heels, you should exclude additional sporty hints. This is about logos and patches, which are often found on sweatshirts. This rule does not apply to fashion divas, for whom the combination of incongruous – a favorite trick.
Hoodie
The hoodie was originally created as warm clothing for workers. This was in the 1930s. Gradually the thing migrated to athletes. Now it is impossible to imagine even a closet far from sports without it. Hoodie is a symbol of fashionable comfort.
If the ultra-sporty mood is what you need, it remains to complement the thing with sneakers or dutiks. If you want to balance on the edge of styles, you should look in the direction of tights and chelsea.
Polo
The theme of things a la “polo” is very relevant. In the field of dresses there are both classics of the genre, and something resembling it very remotely. The main feature of these models is the lapel collar. Plank and buttons may not be.
The choice of materials is vast: from thin jersey to voluminous knitting. Associations with the T-shirt “polo” have such a stylistic force that can attract to sports even a dress made of suit fabric.
With a lock
Both thin, dense and very loose materials can take a decisive step towards sport thanks to one element – the snake lock. Associations with the sports windbreaker are at work here. We are accustomed to calling such Olympics. Its other hardware manifestations – laces, waders – are an additional strengthening of the sports mood.
The most diverse mixes of options are possible. The main lifehack to expand the closet possibilities of the dress is not to give yourself to sports entirely. It is better to choose a neutral model, which will be easily completed with different shoes.