During the golden era of Hollywood (30s - 50s of the last century), femininity acquired special value. The seductive forms of the actresses were emphasized by the shiny texture of the fabric and flowing long dresses.
The fish style of evening dresses suited this concept perfectly. Mariam Hopkins, Julia Wilson, Jean Harlow regularly appeared on screen wearing toilets of this silhouette. It's no surprise that designs that showcase endless sophistication and sophistication have been back on trend for the past few years.
A little history
Some stylists say that the fishtail style is modern. Although mentions of it have appeared since the Victorian era, when the dress fit the girl’s silhouette to the knees and then expanded. The first round of popularity of the style arose back in 1880.
The last century was the period of the second peak of relevance of the “fish” style. Hollywood stars used it in their arsenal, wearing it for social events. Over time, the popularity of the style reached global levels. In our country, the fish dress style was unknown until the 70s. Features of the style
As already mentioned, the dress assumes a style that fits to the knees and widens downward. Designers implement it in a variety of ways by inserting wedges into the bottom, as well as sewing on an additional strip of material. The design of the hem of the product is varied. The tail of the dress can only be seen at the back as a train, but some designers choose to extend across the entire hem, like flamenco dancers.
It is noticeable in the photo that the dress looks incredibly sexy, highlighting the femininity of the figure. To wear such a product you must be in good physical shape and have beautiful skin.
Variations on the “fish dress” theme are very diverse. Sleeve length and neckline shape vary significantly. Thanks to this, it is possible to regulate the degree of nakedness of the body. “Mermaid” with long sleeves and a collar does not look very revealing, but at the same time it has its own zest. The option of a strapless neckline and a V-shaped neckline is also relevant.
How to style your hair to match the style of your wedding dress?
Bride in a magnificent dress
Many brides choose a magnificent dress , because it is a classic of wedding fashion. Every girl wants to feel like a real princess once in her life. And then she thinks about what hairstyle to do for the wedding for a fluffy dress. The most important rule is that it should not be too voluminous. Create a full-fledged princess look - tie your hair up and decorate it with a sophisticated tiara, matched with a silver necklace.
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Medium length hair can be curled and left loose. The image of court ladies in the Middle Ages would be suitable - at that time girls wore lush outfits with corsets and looked impeccable.
When choosing a Greek dress, it is better to abandon the veil . In this case, the hairstyle should be special, because all attention will be drawn to it.
Styling for a Greek bride's outfit
- Long hair can be decorated with a tiara or flowers.
- For short hair, voluminous styling is suitable. However, no one canceled hairpieces. Choose them if you dream of long hair.
Different interpretations of slightly careless braids and buns will do. Ribbons and flowers can be woven into braids.
The fish dress has its own sophisticated style. The styling should be exactly the same. Most often, stylists recommend creating large curls (which are suitable for almost any face shape) and laying them on one side. You can gather the strands up and form a miniature curl, and if you wish, decorate your head with a small crown.
Hairstyle under a fish dress - elegant curls
A closed wedding dress with sleeves is chosen by modest girls with good taste. This outfit looks impressive and elegant. It is recommended to choose discreet styling for a closed dress.
Layering under a closed dress for a wedding
- Short hair can be styled without creating excess volume
- Long curls should be collected - this way you can focus attention on the outfit.
- When using a veil that looks perfect with a closed dress, you need to choose a modest styling (it should not overshadow the veil in its appearance).
Most suitable:
- modest bouffant;
- small bun;
- A beautiful side-swept braid.
A bride in a closed wedding dress with a beautiful braid.
If you decide to choose a hairstyle for a wedding dress with open shoulders , then you can leave the curls loose. This option is suitable for owners of medium or long hair. They can be picked up in a voluminous bun (bottom, top or side). This look will allow you to let out a few flowing strands on both sides of your head. The bun goes well with the veil.
If you need to choose a wedding hairstyle for the bride under a lace dress with an open back, then you can lower the curls or part of them down the back so that they slightly cover the bare skin. Thanks to this, the image will become playful and complemented.
Hairstyle for a lace dress with an open back
The same styling option can be used under a trouser suit.
Models and styles. Who are they suitable for?
There are many options for “godet” dresses. Most of the models belong to evening and formal wear; such dresses are unlikely to be useful for everyday wear. Therefore, outfits are made from expensive and iridescent materials - satin, silk, guipure, openwork, muslin, crepe, jacquard, taffeta. Based on the material, the dress can be either tight-fitting or complexly sewn. The color variety of the models is inspiring! Often, fashion designers offer fashionistas monochromatic options, but there are also contrasting models.
The option with a lining that differs in shade from the base material looks impressive. This color is ideal for a high-neck item: when walking, the cut becomes more visible and the unusual print stands out.
When imagining such a style, a fishnet wedding dress immediately comes to mind. This is a unique outfit that makes the bride’s gait more graceful, soft and sophisticated. However, long walks and dances in such attire become impossible, so most brides buy additional attire. Designers complement a fishnet wedding dress with a full skirt with beads, pearls, glass beads, and Swarovski crystals, creating a truly royal look.
Features and Benefits
By choosing a mermaid dress as an outfit, fashionistas of our time will not go unnoticed by strangers. In this outfit you can safely go to a gala event, to the theater or to an official banquet.
With its external design, the dress really resembles the image of a fish or a mermaid. A corset-style top will effectively highlight the chest line and focus attention on a thin waist. The tail-shaped skirt of the dress draws everyone's attention to the woman's hips.
Combination rules
To make the image complete, think through all its components. Exquisite earrings, a necklace and a delicate bracelet made of stones, rhinestones and precious metals will look perfect with a floor-length outfit.
Shoes and sandals should have stiletto heels and look neat and graceful. Choose shoes that match the color of your basic outfit; the height of the instep should correspond to your height: the shorter your height, the higher the heel should be.
You can put your phone and keys in a small and neat clutch bag. A delicate translucent shawl will come in handy on a cool day.
Who is it suitable for?
The “fish” style suits those with model figures, as well as tall girls. A dress of this cut will look spectacular on girls with triangle and rectangle shapes. Representatives of the fashion world do not recommend mermaid-style dresses for girls with small breasts and women with an inverted triangle figure, since this model visually highlights the shoulders and further emphasizes the disproportion of the figure.
Hairstyle
Since the product has a vertical silhouette, loose strands that cover the shoulders look great with it. Hairstyles in which the front strands are gathered at the back of the head and styled high are ideal for this dress model. The combination of an outfit with a strict bun looks elegant. This way you can highlight the slightly elongated and slender silhouette of your own outfit.
Create a romantic, gentle and luxurious look with a fish dress. Feel like a real queen!
What body type is a fish dress suitable for?
This clothing has a built-in corset that visually tightens the waist and lengthens the silhouette. This means that fishnet evening dresses will fit perfectly on a large bust. They will make busty beauties slim and tall. As for body types, a year-old dress is best suited for:
- girls of average weight with a pear body type;
- "rectangle".
This trompette dress will give your figure a seductive hourglass shape, highlighting your hips. The latter should be taken into account by those who wish, on the contrary, to hide this area. In addition, the “inverted triangle” should remember that the fish dress fits the hips, highlighting the broad shoulders. This makes the figure disproportionate. Who this outfit does not suit is:
- "apple"
- complete "pear".
Length
An elegant evening fish dress in modern conditions is made in completely different lengths: from mini to maxi. The choice of length depends on many factors: the level of the event and its dress code, the girl’s personal preferences, and body features.
Long to the floor
The most popular model of evening wear is a long, tight-fitting fish dress. This is not at all surprising, because such a product emphasizes a luxurious figure and gives a royal look to any lady, regardless of age and position in society.
Long models will fit into high-level events: receptions, social events, awards, concerts, weddings. Extravagant one-shoulder options add special piquancy. An elegant fishnet with a train and one long sleeve will impress even the most advanced Hollywood fashionistas.
Shortened
A wonderful option for parties with friends, club get-togethers and dance evenings is a shortened godet dress. A white fishnet robe with a short skirt is perfect for a wedding celebration. Not all brides like floor-length dresses, this is especially true for an outdoor wedding with a varied dance program.
A short
Very beautiful fishnet dresses of varying lengths have been offered to modern fashionistas lately. Leading designers create original products with multi-level hemlines: a short skirt in front, much longer in the back. Beauties with gorgeous legs have long appreciated this non-trivial novelty. It is worth noting that these products are more versatile and comfortable to wear.
Transformable dresses, which can replace several outfits, are becoming a trendy item in the women's wardrobe in 2021. The fish dress in a shortened design is equipped with a long translucent skirt at the top, which can be unfastened if necessary.
Details
The godet dress comes from the 19th century. When crinolines were replaced by bustles - linings on the buttocks - narrow dresses came into fashion, which emphasized the hips, diligently covered with corsets, and diverged from the bottom like a bell, an elongated train.
Photo: Mary Truffle Tren's wedding salon - an absolutely wonderful detail that visually pulled out the figure from the back and made it more mysterious.
Fortunately, it has not lost its relevance today, because in many modern models of evening and wedding dresses there is not just a mermaid tail, but a long, flowing tail, billowing with the wind or playing with the amplitude of the step. Such a dress can be embroidered with pearls, woven from kryzhevs, or can be completely minimalist and maximally covered from white dense satin... The secret of its femininity is not in the decor, pattern and fabric. Its secret is in the shape of the female body. This is the main thing. Everything else is secondary, although beautiful.
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Fabrics and textures
Today there are many different options for mermaid dresses in fashion. From such an abundance of styles, every girl will be able to find the most suitable model for her. For dresses in the Godet style, light fabrics are mainly used: silk, satin, satin, chiffon, cambric.
New items from designers
The “mermaid” style is actively used by famous designers when creating new collections. For example, Oscar de la Renta emphasized the “fish” image with the asymmetrical cut of their outfits. Christian Dior has diversified its range of dresses with peplum styles. In such dresses, girls look more feminine and sophisticated.
Current colors and finishes
Any color is suitable for an evening dress. To look harmonious, you should give preference to shades that match the girl’s color type.
Some representatives of the fair sex try to express their feelings or inner state through a certain image.
Red color corresponds to passion, unbridled energy. In a red dress, a girl will certainly become the center of attention at any celebration.
The blue color reflects aristocracy; it amazes with its depth and beckons.
The ivory color symbolizes a girl’s refined and refined taste.
Black color will emphasize the elegance of the image if you choose the right accessories and jewelry for it.
To make the image more expressive, you can add decorative decorations: rhinestones, beaded embroidery, stone trim, openwork inserts. The decor will be appropriate only on one element of the dress (corset, waist or full skirt), otherwise the dress may lose its elegance.
