First, Japanese clothing
Japanese dress is a formal dress for social activities during the day, such as opening ceremony, banquet, wedding, garden visit, official visit and other occasions. It is not as formal and rigorous as evening dress, but more casual, lively and romantic, aiming to show the good manners of the wearer. A dignified suit can be used as a day dress. Japanese dresses are usually elegant, dignified and subtle, and most of them are made of wool, cotton, hemp, silk or silky fabrics. Small ornaments should choose the style corresponding to the clothing.
Second, evening dress
Evening dress, also called evening dress or evening dress, is a formal dress worn in ceremonial activities after 20: 00 in the evening, and it is also the highest-grade, most distinctive and fully expressive style among ladies' dresses. Evening dress originated from European dress customs and was first popular among court women. Later, through the constant innovation of designers, it eventually evolved into the perfect dress for women to attend dances, concerts, dinners, nightclubs and other activities.
There are two forms of evening dress: one is a traditional evening dress, which is a low-cut, strapless, backless and close-fitting dress, suitable for high-end and safe occasions; One is modern evening dress, which emphasizes the change of style and color and has a bold and innovative sense of the times.
1. Traditional evening dress
The traditional evening dress emphasizes the feminine waist, exaggerates the weight of the skirt below the buttocks, and adopts the dress style of topless and bare back, which fully shows the shoulders, chest and arms of the body and leaves room for gorgeous jewelry. The low neckline design is often used, and the noble and elegant dress effect is highlighted by means of inlaying, embroidery, collar pleats, gorgeous lace, bows and roses, which gives people the impression of classical and orthodox dress. In the use of fabrics, in order to cater to the luxurious and warm atmosphere at night, some gorgeous and noble materials such as mercerized fabrics, sequined satin, taffeta, gold and silver interwoven silk, chiffon, lace and so on. Decorate with various embroideries, pleats, beading, edging, snap fasteners, etc. The fine sewing of the craft highlights the exquisiteness and luxury of the evening dress.
The traditional evening dress pays attention to collocation, showing a calm and beautiful classical tendency with exquisite hairstyle, exquisite makeup, luxurious accessories, gloves and shoes. Jewelry can choose high-quality accessories such as pearls, sapphires, emeralds and diamonds. And if your toes are exposed, you must modify them synchronously with the makeup of your face and hands. Evening dresses are often paired with gorgeous, romantic, exquisite and elegant evening dress bags, and are made of blended materials such as patent leather, soft leather, velvet, gold and silver silk through inlay, embroidery and weaving.
2. Modern evening dress
The evening dress with modern style is influenced by various modern cultural thoughts, artistic styles and fashion trends, but it is not too rigid in the limitation of style, paying attention to the simplicity, lightness and novelty of the style, with the characteristics of the times and the flavor of life. Compared with traditional evening dresses, modern evening dresses are more comfortable, practical, economical and beautiful. For example, suits, jackets and long skirts, the combination of inside and outside, and even the reasonable collocation of pants have become evening dresses.
Third, the wedding dress
Marriage is a great event in one's life. In order to show its special significance and express the joy and blessings of the married people and their relatives and friends, people often hold grand and warm ceremonies to celebrate. In the whole wedding ceremony, the wedding dress is an essential dress content, which involves the types of dresses of the bride, groom, bridesmaid, best man and companion. The wedding dress worn by the bride is the most luxurious and beautiful dress form and wedding highlight of all wedding dresses. Through its elegant fabrics, styles and exquisite workmanship, it embodies the warm and naive love and yearning for a better life in the future, and embodies the scale of wedding ceremony. Wedding dresses can be divided into western-style wedding dresses and Chinese wedding dresses according to styles.
1. Western wedding dress
Western-style wedding dresses originated from European dress habits. In most western countries, when people get married, they will go to church to receive prayers and blessings from priests or priests. The bride should wear a white wedding dress to show sincerity and purity, and match it with a hat, headdress, veil and flowers to set off the beauty of the wedding dress. The bridesmaids wear relevant dresses as a foil to match the bride's wedding dress. As a symbol of angels, accompanying children wear white miniskirts.
Western-style wedding dresses also have some established rules in shape, color and fabric. Most of them are X-shaped fitted long skirts with a princess line on the front of the upper body, which saves the back and folds the waist. The skirt type can have a layered feeling. The collar, waist and hem of a dress can be decorated with similar knots and lace according to the design needs. In order to show the shape of the wedding dress, nylon net, silk screen, nylon cloth, tulle and other materials should be used as the skirt in the dress. The color is usually white, which symbolizes sincerity and purity. Generally, taffeta, crepe satin, silk, yarn and tulle are used as fabrics. Accessories include homemade beetle (white wedding dress), white gloves and white satin high heels. Among them, white shawl can be embroidered, white gauze satin and beaded.
2. China wedding dress
China brides' wedding dresses are mainly traditional short-sleeved dresses or cheongsam, which are mostly self-cultivation, mainly in the style of Chinese stand-up collar and snap button, with strong traditional characteristics of China. Slim tailoring combines the characteristics of western-style dresses, which can show the charming figure curve of women, which is both modern fashion and elegant temperament unique to the East. The color is mostly red, which symbolizes happiness, auspiciousness and happiness. Traditional auspicious patterns, such as dragons and phoenixes, peonies, etc., are mostly used in patterns, which show the magnificence of wedding dresses and the expectations and good wishes of the married people for their future life. Most fabrics are made of silk, brocade or tulle. Embroidery, hand-painting, beading and sequins are often used to express luxurious or elegant styles. Men usually wear China uniform dresses that are not exactly the same as robes and jackets. Dresses such as bridesmaids and accompanying children are also matched with Chinese dresses accordingly.
Fourth, cocktail dress
Cocktail party dress refers to the dress worn by women at cocktail parties, semi-formal or formal occasions, which is between day dress and evening dress. Compared with luxurious evening dresses, cocktail party dresses pay more attention to relaxed occasions and atmosphere, and their styles are relatively simplified, more elegant and subtle.
Cocktail party dresses need to show some skin, but not as much as evening dresses. The length of the skirt is generally above the knee and below the knee. According to the fashion, you can choose a one-piece dress or two-piece or three-piece clothes. The colors are mainly black, white, pink and gold, with rhinestones and sequins. Most fabrics are made of natural silk, brocade, synthetic fibers and some new high-tech materials, and plain, shading and small-sized fabrics are often used. Accessories are mostly pearl necklaces, earrings or pendants, and more than three strings are used in more formal occasions. The matching shoes are very decorative and slightly shiny. You can choose bright colors or show some feet on more formal occasions.