Fashionable dress-sundresses fall-winter 2015-2016

The sundress is the oldest clothing. Many researchers believe that the origins of this clothing go back to Ancient Egypt. And indeed, on Egyptian women "kalaziris" - the so-called clothes with straps, is very similar to a sundress. Others, the origin of the word "sarafan", refer to the Iranian word "sarapa" or "sarapay", which meant "from head to toe" or "honorable clothing".

The term "sundress" in Russia first appeared in the Nikon Chronicle.

Be that as it may, a sundress is a sleeveless garment with armholes for the arms, that is, a sleeveless dress, or a high skirt with straps. And as he was loved in Russia, so this should be discussed separately, but another time ...

And now, looking at the collections of the season autumn-winter 2015–2016, you can be sure that, despite the antiquity of this clothing, it remains popular today, albeit in a different, modern way. In the new season, designers decided to pay much more attention to it than in previous seasons, so you can see a dress-sundress in many collections.

How do designers present a new sundress dress?
As for a long time, so now there are straight and detachable sarafans in cut (the bodice and skirt are sewn), with help or with straps, assembled or smooth, wedge-shaped or swing, closed and open, etc.

Erin Fetherston, Mary Katrantzou
Temperley London, Giorgio Armani

The most "Russian" sundresses turned out in Alberta ferretti... The Russian sundress was always worn over a shirt. In modern looks, it can be a blouse, top, thin sweater or turtleneck sweater.

Photo from above - Alberta Ferretti
Photo below - Alessandra Rich, Jill Stuart

However, there are many options when designers offer to wear a sundress without additional underwear.

Christopher Kane, Dolce & Gabbana, Jill Stuart

The fabrics that designers use for sundress dresses, as in the old days, are different - silk, satin, and knitted, but there are leather and brocade.

David Koma, Prada
Delpozo

Photo below - Jill Stuart, Thakoon

In the fall-winter 2015-2016 season, trends in metal decor and quilted fabric textures, which are also used in models of sundresses, were noted.

Vivienne Tam, Zimmermann

The decoration of fashionable sundresses can be belts, belts with buckles, rhinestones, embroidery and other various elements of decoration.

Delpozo, Thakoon
Alberta Ferretti, Roksanda

The selection of sundresses in the collections of the 2015-2016 season is quite large. Brands M Missoni, Narciso Rodriguez, Thakoon, Julien Macdonald, offer many models, there are sundress dresses and Tommy Hilfiger, Ashley Williams, Daks, Erdem, Markus Lupfer, Matthew Williamson, Osman, Sibling, Fausto Puglisi, among which you will find amazing bright and extravagant models.

Clothing design is known to be influenced by the choice of color and fabric. In autumn and winter 2015-2016, various combinations with color and fabric allow you to create unique outfits. Fashion allows us almost everything - show your imagination to the fullest, but do not forget about prudence and moderation in everything. Only then will you look luxurious and elegant.