Trousers breeches

This season, this type of trousers, borrowed from men's fashion, is becoming relevant again. And if until now you did not dare to replenish your wardrobe with such a thing, now is the time for this.

Trousers breeches will be a bright touch both in casual and evening wear. The main thing is to be able to choose them according to your figure and correctly combine with other elements of clothing. We will teach you all these subtleties.

The style of breeches trousers is notable for the fact that such trousers are greatly widened in the hips and significantly narrowed in the lower part of the legs, hugging or almost hugging the lower leg.

In everyday wardrobe - first for men and then for women - such trousers came from military uniforms. Breeches appeared at the dawn of the 19th century, during the Franco-Prussian war. The name of the style was given in honor of the French general Ghalifa.

The appearance of such trousers as military uniforms for French soldiers is literally a new milestone in army fashion. Until then, the military wore tight-fitting leggings. However, in one of the battles, General Ghalifa suffered a serious wound in the thigh, which was never restored, and the general's leg remained twisted. And so that the commander could feel comfortable at social receptions, trousers of this style were specially designed for him.

Gradually, this fashion was adopted throughout France, and then throughout the world. The key to the success of riding breeches was the fact that, despite their unusualness, they were very easy to tuck into boots, which made them not only stylish, but also practical. In the XX century, riding breeches migrated to the casual men's style, and closer to the XXI century - to the women's.

So, then speaking to the front, then receding into the background, breeches trousers have long become a familiar element of the wardrobe.And today the interest in them is growing again.

A clear drawback of breeches trousers is the fact that they, of course, are not suitable for everyone. However, those happy owners of a figure compatible with this style should appreciate all the advantages of riding breeches. They are invaluable because they help to visually correct the figure, bringing it to the ideal.

Having picked up the correct model of trousers breeches, you can hide such figure flaws as:

• X-shaped silhouette of the legs;
• too narrow a pelvis;
• excessive fullness of the legs;
• too thin legs;
• uneven skin relief in the thighs.

Even if you do not have obvious flaws in your figure, you should not give up the opportunity to emphasize its charms. So, properly selected trousers breeches will accentuate your slender waist or accentuate luxurious long legs.

Of course, breeches will always look great on long-legged skinny women. And even more: such pants will visually “ground” women of impressive height, which will add self-confidence and grace to them.

Such trousers make a flat figure more feminine, appetizing. But since we talked about the fact that riding breeches are also a means for disguising figure flaws, we can definitely say that these trousers are not only for top models with ideal proportions.

So, the trousers of the breeches style can be safely addressed to girls with a figure of the "inverted triangle" type. This type is characterized by wide shoulders and a narrow pelvis, as well as a not very pronounced waist.

To achieve the optimal balance of the silhouette, additional volume is required in the thigh area. And breeches allow you to achieve it.

If a woman's height is medium or tall, and at the same time her hips and buttocks are too full or have sloppy contours, breeches will help hide these shortcomings. A more advantageous model here will be a model, the legs of which are narrowed at the very end, in the immediate vicinity of the ankles.

It is very difficult for owners of a rectangular figure to create a feminine image, since they have practically no waist line. And here the breeches will become a lifesaver. They increase the difference between the waist and the hips, and due to this, the figure becomes more seductive.

To all of the above, it should be added that it is better for thin women to choose breeches from thin materials, and more magnificent ladies - from thick... This is due to the fact that the first need to create additional volume, and the second - to keep the shape.

It is strictly forbidden to wear breeches for girls with short and full legs, as well as with small breasts. Such trousers will only aggravate all these imbalances.

Among the rich variety of models of women's breeches trousers, three main groups of styles should be distinguished:

• The first is that the pant leg begins to taper only in the ankle area.
• The second - the pant leg begins to taper in the knee area.
• The third - the pant leg begins to taper from the middle of the thigh.

In all these cases, a significant additional volume is always created in the thigh area. Moreover, it is achieved through a variety of techniques. The point here is not only in the features of the pattern of this style. Multiple pleats help to add volume in some models, and in others - internal side pockets.

The variety of models of breeches trousers is also due to the fact that today you can find them, made in almost any fabric. Women's breeches are sewn not only from dense materials, not only from costume fabrics, but also from thinner and more elegant ones. You can find models made of denim, velvet, chiffon, silk, satin and even brocade!

In addition, the designers play with the leg length. It can be either standard or shortened. All this gives scope for creating on the basis of breeches not only everyday or business attire, but also an ensemble for solemn or festive occasions.

Since the style of breeches trousers itself is very bright and shocking, then you need to be restrained and careful with the color.

First and foremost, such trousers should be monochromatic. Any multi-color performance or use of prints will look absurd.

The color of breeches trousers should be deep, intense, saturated. At the same time, girls with more curvaceous forms should give preference to models made in darker colors.

Since the relevance of the military theme is not weakening this season, the breeches of dark green tones, olive or khaki will become an acute trend. Mustard, beige, chocolate, sandy will also be interesting and in demand.

The top for such trousers should be monochromatic. You can give preference to monochrome combinations, you can create contrasting ensembles. However, you cannot use more than two colors. In the matter of creating an outfit based on breeches trousers, this would be inappropriate and even unacceptable.

So, with breeches of any color, a white top will look equally advantageous, in almost any color - a black top. If you are creating the military look described above, you can use a brown shade top.

As you already understood, the combination with breeches should be simple and minimalistic. So, a classic ensemble can be called a combination of breeches and a strict blouse, or breeches and a simple tight-fitting blouse.

A turtleneck, a bodycon tee, or a strappy top can also be a nice touch to complete this look.

In the cooler months of the year, riding breeches is more difficult to wear, as you need to think over a warmer outfit while maintaining a commitment to minimalism. On top of a blouse or turtleneck complete with breeches, you can choose a cropped jacket with a fitted silhouette. This formal suit is perfect for business meetings, for everyday office work.

For a less formal setting, short blouses are suitable, a vest can be draped on top. Anything long and worn outside is contraindicated. Any top that is not shortened must be tucked into the breeches.

A perfectly logical rule - the jacket should also be short. Cropped sheepskin coats, bomber jackets, short down jackets will look very stylish with breeches.

Shoes should be as closed as possible.

Either a very low or a very high stable heel would be ideal, a stiletto heel is possible. Choosing shoes to match the breeches, you can achieve a visual lengthening of the legs. The military look will be completed by strict low-heeled boots or Martins-type boots.

The bag under the breeches can be selected both massive and miniature. Maybe a shoulder bag or even a leather backpack.

For a festive occasion, it is allowed to add all kinds of jewelry to the breeches. It is especially stylish this season to wear it over clothing.

Combine breeches with other garments using our recommendations above and get inspired by the ensembles published below!

Breeches, tapered from the middle of the thigh with a bold upper part achieved through side pockets. This model goes well with a simple white top, a cropped knitted blouse with a deep neckline and two-button fastening is worn on top.

And everything should be sustained in two primary colors and additional shades from these two scales.

Oddly enough, but trousers, which once consisted exclusively in army circles, today can create a romantic ensemble. Judge for yourself: thin flowing fabric, delicate pastel colors, and only accessories - shoes and a belt - in a contrasting brown color. So you can go even on a date, even on a daily walk.

You will find even more bright and original solutions in our gallery!