There are so many people on Earth, so many figures, so many individuals. Everyone is good in their own way, and clothes create a mood and help hide flaws. Women skillfully use various styles, fabrics, and details for this purpose. Clothing designers specially develop patterns to sew outfits for overweight women, for expectant mothers, dresses that hide the belly or add a bust.

Habitual fullness or its temporary manifestation (pregnancy) require caution when choosing new clothes. The right thing to do would be to determine for yourself a model that can hide the belly, for example, a trapeze or a shirt, several basic elements of the cut - high waist, length below the knees, and then compare the choice with the offers of the store, salon, boutique.

Smart cut, color, print – and the belly is hidden

Any woman or girl can look beautiful and attractive, regardless of her figure, if she adheres to certain rules in choosing clothes. First of all, critically look at yourself in the mirror, identify what would be good to hide and what to emphasize. And take the advice of experienced designers on what dress to wear so that the excess is invisible, but the attractive one is visible:

• soft-fitting, elongated A-shaped or trapezoidal;

• with a V-neck, because beautiful breasts are worth it;

• high-waisted cut (hides the belly);

• with an emphasis on the high waistline (ribbon, soft belt).

It is advisable to wear clothes made of non-light, soft fabrics, since it is difficult to hide your fullness in light ones. Dark colors can be either pure or a variety of shades - electric blue, emerald, burgundy, purple, chocolate.

One of the models designed to hide unnecessary bulges of the hips and abdomen is a sheath dress. Without hugging the figure tightly, it creates its neat outline. This model, not very short, is quite suitable for both a cocktail dress and an office look.

Dress shirt

The ideal style for women who want to hide their belly and sides is a shirt dress. The basic cut of this style combines the advantages of a classic women's dress and a men's shirt, magically combining everyday life and celebration, versatility and sex appeal.

The lowered shoulder line hides the fullness in the upper part, the through strap gives height and slimness to the figure, a loose belt or the absence of one allows you to hide the lack of a waist.

Models with peplum

The cutting of dresses and blouses with peplum, from the point of view of tailors, is so simple that it is offered to beginners while learning to sew. The effect is achieved by a peplum - cut on an oblique wide semicircular part, which is sewn to the bottom of the bodice. The width of the basque is selected in accordance with the style, figure and need. A wider peplum makes the tummy with the baby inside and just a fat belly invisible, hiding the convex sides.

Variety of skirts

Skirts in dresses play a vital role, often defining the entire look. The complex cut of a straight skirt visually corrects the waist and allows you to change its actual girth. The main detail - the drapery of the right panel with a rounded edge, gave the model the name "". The model enjoys the attention of young girls, expectant mothers and women who are actively losing weight.

Another option, which was at the peak of fashion not so long ago, is also quite suitable as a screen for a wide waist. The skirt is two-layer, the upper fabric is gently folded along the lower edge, which is gathered into a seam to the lower, shorter one. Thus, the lower part of the dress becomes voluminous, and if you outline your waist, even if it’s not a thin one, with a wide belt, no one will pay attention to the extra centimeters.

A neatly crafted casual A-line skirt, cut separately or without a seam at the waist, creates the desired silhouette.

The choice of basic tone and color is important. Prints are also fashionable today - clear, contrasting with the main tone, distracting attention from small problems with the waist, helping to hide them.

Magic sleeve

A sleeve can transform an ordinary dress and make its owner interesting and attractive. Plump ladies should always pay attention. The wide, non-constricting cut provides freedom of movement without emphasizing the volume of the shoulder and forearm. This cut is all-season, as it fits well on thin fabrics like chiffon, silk, and also looks good on thick fabrics.

Also interesting is the sleeve, which fits softly and loosely around the shoulders. This style has its own characteristics - it fits better on silky fabrics that do not stick out; more suitable for a light dress; requires a belt or imitation belt exactly at the waist line or above. The whole model should be carefully thought out, but when executed successfully it makes the girl original and irresistible.

Convenient for mom, convenient for me

Ladies, while expecting a baby, should move a lot, walk, have fun, go out into the world, but their previous clothes become too tight.

Designers and image makers offer a separate fashion line for this happy period, not to shyly hide the belly, but to emphasize it, making it the highlight of the whole image.

Of course, we must take into account that a bulging belly is not forever, but it is growing by leaps and bounds, so you will have to give up very tight styles. The main detail in all clothing for the pregnant period is gathers, folds, and bias cut, which softly and neatly fit the baby’s shelter, do not crowd him, and provide room for development. The waist line needs to be moved higher for a while, and it should be well outlined with a contrasting ribbon and a subtle ornament. It’s a good idea to decorate the bodice with decorative elements, but the sleeve remains loose and does not fit tightly around the arm.

The main rules in clothing for pregnant women:

• convenience;
• freedom in the abdomen;
• unhindered access of air to the body.

The fabrics, of course, are exclusively natural. It is good to use knitwear, soft suiting fabrics for cool times and light silks and cambrics in the summer.

The universal cut of a men's shirt is perfect for the first half of the term - loose, discreet, comfortable. Suitable for the office and for a walk, it gives room for imagination, it can be worn with trousers and leggings. When the tummy with the baby will not fit into a straight shirt dress, it’s time to switch to the everyday version of the “empire” style, excluding bare shoulders for every day.

For elegant clothing, it is good to choose a multi-layered dress made of light fabric that slightly covers the tummy and gives it room. The same “empire” style in an elegant design, variants of sundresses. This season's fashion involves color variety, play of colors, prints, and decor. Pregnant women cannot avoid this in any way, neither in evening wear, nor in cocktail dresses, nor in everyday clothes.

Sides and belly are not a hindrance to having fun or talking about evening dresses

Chubby women are attractive - minimal wrinkles, fresh skin, high breasts. This is something to be proud of. The sides that don't stand out in the best way and the thick belly can simply be hidden.

For evening dresses, ladies with a curvaceous figure can choose, for example, two-layer models in the classic combination of a satin lining cover and a guipure top in contrasting or identical colors.

A high-waisted model helps to look slimmer; the skirt at the bottom forms free flowing folds, possibly ruffled or pleated wedges.

If you want to show off your beautiful bare shoulders, the evening fabric should be light and flowy, such as chiffon.

Trend: crop tops

The coming summer season will delight all owners of flat stomachs: one of the most controversial and memorable trends from the 90s has come back into fashion. Now showing off an ideal figure is not bad manners, but a sign of good taste and sensitivity to fashion trends. The crop top will undoubtedly become the main element of the 2013 summer wardrobe.

Tops that reveal the midriff, along with leggings and oversized jackets, are considered key fashion trends of the 90s and early 2000s. T-shirts modified by Marc Jacobs and Anna Sui, stripped of sleeves and most of the length to reveal the midriff, were the favorite uniform of almost every pop star of the era.

The main fans of cropped tops were members of the cult group Spice Girls. Each of the legendary five chose their favorite model: Mel B preferred underbust tops in animal prints, Mel C gravitated toward sporty chic, Ginger and Baby Spice wore short T-shirts with skirts, and Victoria Beckham (then Adams) chose minimalism.

For a long time, the bold trend was exploited by No Doubt lead singer Gwen Stefani. The girl appeared in cropped tops not only at concert performances, but even on red carpets and social events.

Sleeveless, figure-hugging tops that reveal the midriff were often featured in films and TV series of the 90s. It was considered especially chic to mix shorts or high-waisted jeans with microscopic T-shirts, leaving a small strip of bare belly visible to the eye. Actresses from the TV series Beverly Hills 90210, Dawson's Creek and Charmed appeared in front of the cameras in such sets. The heroines of the cult show “Friends” loved to combine high-waisted skirts and trousers, short tops and jackets.

Having played enough with youth fashion and renunciation of haute couture, by the mid-2000s designers were gradually abandoning the controversial trend. Showing your bare belly becomes appropriate only on the beach. Those who remain true to their fashion passions, such as Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian and Britney Spears, are attacked by fashion critics. Overt sexuality becomes a sign of bad taste.

It seemed that cropped tops as a trend would forever remain part of beach seasonal fashion. Their loud return to the catwalks began with timid attempts by individual fashion designers to take a fresh look at this controversial detail of the women's wardrobe. In 2011, models of democratic brands Costume National and Band of Outsiders show forgotten short T-shirts, combined with elegant trousers and long skirts. By 2012, tops appeared in the collections of Miu Miu, Dolce & Gabbana; Prada, Nina Ricci and Blumarine recommend wearing sexy bustiers as the main part of the look.

The coming season can already be dubbed the season of the crop top: even the most conservative fashion houses could not ignore the trend that had gained momentum. A new sexuality is coming into its own: revealing tops are mixed with laconic feminine jackets, man-like trousers and floor-length skirts.

Trend on the catwalks

New elegance

The first who managed to present a youthful and largely dubious element of the wardrobe in a new way was Nicolas Ghesquière. In his latest collection for the House of Balenciaga, the designer presented several models in short tops that exposed part of the stomach. With a tight bustier bodice, wide straps, a closed back and an asymmetrical cut, Ghesquière's tops were ideally combined with classic high-waist trousers and pencil skirts.

The Miu Miu brand also continued to cultivate the popularity of the cropped top. Models from the SS-2013 collection wear microscopic loose bodices that reveal most of the midriff, with straight 7/8-length skirts, fur coats and gloves.

The chic Balmain collection, focused on the aesthetics of the 80s, was also not complete without short tops. They are suggested to be worn with leather trousers with pintucks and jackets with sharp shoulders.

A touching and feminine top with ruffles from J.W. Anderson is completely versatile and can be combined with both strict classic suits and frivolous skirts and timeless denim.

Minimalism and geometry

The main task facing the designers was to demonstrate the tops in a completely new light. Fashion designers tried to get away from the traditional idea of ​​a top as an element of a youth wardrobe, suitable exclusively for teenagers or athletes. Several brands at once presented the top as a harmonious detail of a minimalist image. Laconic cut, absence of unnecessary decorations, simplicity and clarity of lines are the distinctive features of Osklen models. The brand dedicated the entire SS-2013 collection to tops. The designers mixed short sleeveless vests and truncated turtlenecks with high-waisted column skirts.

Ghesquière also presented simple hyperbolic forms: several Balenciaga models took to the catwalk in geometric tops, more like trapezoids and rectangles. Such models of exaggerated and laconic shapes go perfectly with complex flounced skirts, skinny jeans and voluminous harem pants.

The Costume National brand presented loose geometric sleeveless turtleneck tops, decorated with a laconic print. Perfectly symmetrical models are combined in the collection with wraparound skirts and hemlines of different lengths and short shorts to match.

Microtopes

The fashion community was divided: while those who wanted to present the top in a new light showed restrained and calm models, other brands decided to show all the strength and sexuality of the reborn trend. Extremely short shirts, T-shirts and sweaters that expose the midriff as much as possible have become a distinctive feature of the spring-summer collection of the 3.1 Phillip Lim brand. Knitted sweaters with long sleeves that only cover the chest, and simple wide strips of black shiny fabric are a new interpretation of the trend.

Balmain's spring-summer collection also features microscopic tops that almost completely expose the midriff. Made from denim, with wide straps and a discreet neckline, these models are best combined with loose trousers and flared skirts.

The Jonathan Saunders brand complemented the top in the form of an asymmetrical strip of black fabric with a pencil skirt with an abstract print and a black hoodie jacket.

Cropped jackets, blouses, shirts

The Rochas brand decided to modify the top into a short blouse or jacket, thereby turning it into an indispensable element of the wardrobe. The compromise length, which allows you to wear the model even to the most conservative events, the cut, reminiscent of a jacket, closed shoulders and the thick fabric from which the top is made, made it a hit. Diane Kruger and Scarlett Johansson immediately fell in love with elegant and feminine costumes.

Marc Jacobs also decided to remove a few centimeters of length from conservative closed sweaters. His super-successful SS-2013 collection for the House of Louis Vuitton is a new word in understanding the trend. Crew neck models with hypertrophied shoulders reveal only a narrow strip of bare belly.

However, in Jacobs' spring-summer collection there are also more daring options - for example, a jacket in a large black and white check with long sleeves and an extremely short length.

By the way, the designer continues to insist on the relevance of the top in the next season: the recently presented FW-2013-2014 collection suggests wearing a microbustier with rough man-like coats.

Compromise options for tops for those who are not ready for extreme exposure of their naked body were presented by the Jonathan Saunders brand. Sanders decided to significantly shorten classic T-shirts with the ever-current large horizontal stripes and mix them with narrow pencil skirts.

Balmain continued to exploit the bold trend, deciding to turn a complex model with accentuated shoulders into a top. The main rule of compatibility is to choose a bottom with an uncompromisingly high waist.

American designer Michael Kors presented a set that was brilliant in its simplicity: a half-flared skirt and a knitted jacket in grunge aesthetics (remember Cobain’s favorite red and black sweatshirt), actually shortened by 20 cm.

Stars are trending

As soon as crop tops began to appear on the catwalks and thus be considered officially recognized by the fashion community, fashion victims from show business began to implement the hot trend. The first to appear in the canonical model from Balenciaga was the muse of the brand, the face of the Flora Botanica fragrance Kristen Stewart.

Actress Diane Kruger also decided to support the trend, appearing at a photo shoot dedicated to the Golden Globe nominees in an elegant and bold suit from Rochas with a cropped jacket.

Victoria's Secret angel Doutzen Kroes chose a suit from Michael Kors, with a knitted sweater that exposed her midriff.

Actress Liu Wen decided to gradually follow the trend, choosing a discreet classic dress from Michael Kors with an asymmetrical neckline that exposed her midriff.

The main fan of cropped tops is the human chameleon, singer Rihanna. The girl readily modified her concert images for real life.

The trend also appealed to Miley Cyrus, who, having completely changed her image, was forced to abandon her usual romantic images.

The crop top is rightfully considered one of the main fashion hits of this summer., which shows off your bare tummy in all its glory. Of course, it’s worth considering that your abs must be perfect if you decide on this style.

It is also important not to overdo it with bareness: if you are wearing a very cropped top, then complement it with a knee-length skirt or trousers. If you want to wear short shorts, then limit yourself to not a completely exposed belly, but only a small strip of open body.

What to wear with crop tops? The answer is simple:

With a skirt, shorts or trousers made of the same fabric. Choose a set to match yours. This outfit will look harmonious. Just keep in mind that accessories should stand out from the general background.

A separate item worth noting is a short top with a pencil skirt. Choose a plain skirt and a bright colorful top, or vice versa. Don't forget about lace options. It looks very elegant and sexy at the same time. A cropped lace top and a pencil skirt made of the same fabric look beautiful.

The crop top goes well with trousers, both tapered and flared. This outfit is perfect for a date, for a walk, and even for the office.

For a party, a tight-fitting crop top with a cool print is perfect, pair it with skinny skinnies. This outfit will be stylish, daring and sexy.

Also, a cropped top can be complemented with an elegant jacket or an elongated vest. Don't forget about high heels and then you are guaranteed admiring glances.

The 90s for fashion are like the Middle Ages for history - complete devastation and appalling bad taste. Back then, everyone wore short tops that exposed their navel. Fed up with revealing outfits, fashion outlawed exposed midriffs for the next couple of decades. Until now, it was believed that this look was only acceptable for relaxing on the beach, however, stars have recently been actively demonstrating the revival of the fashion for bare midriffs, proving by personal example that with the right selection of clothes, a vulgar outfit can be transformed into a noble, elegant and sophisticated one. sexy image. Socialites and Hollywood stars will give several style lessons on how and what to wear with bustiers, short tops and cropped jumpers.

TO Ilie Jenner relied on the classic combination of black and white. Half-sister Kim Kardashian proved that she knows how to play up risky things so that the overall look looks stylish.

N Miranda Kerr's outfit would be completely boring and expressionless if it weren't for the strip of bare belly peeking out from under a short white top. This detail gives the rather banal combination of a laconic top and a calf-length lace skirt a piquant twist.

X loi Kardashian breaks stereotypes - it turns out that horizontal stripes and an open stomach can be enjoyed not only by “size zero” models. The star of one of the popular American reality shows knows how to present her figure in a favorable light: it is enough to choose a high-waisted skirt with a short top, so that only a very small area of ​​skin is visible between them, and effectively crossed legs will help visually build an hourglass silhouette " Ideal for photos!

AND Irish TV presenter Laura Whitmore is confident that on the red carpet, a luxurious evening dress can be successfully replaced with a spectacular outfit with an open belly.

T Op model from Germany Toni Garrn focused on lace, which draws the eye precisely to that part of the outfit where the bare belly is visible.

D Disney actress Bella Thorne demonstrated that even a strict black dress can look creative if it has such a detail as a shaped cutout at the waist.

TO ate Mara, who recently became a blonde, is the standard of taste. The actress of the mega-popular TV series “House of Cards” chose a spectacular monochrome outfit, which, despite the vintage style, does not give the impression of an outdated dress from grandma’s chest, thanks to her bare midriff.

D For the red carpet, Django Unchained star Kerry Washington chose a rather bold combination of a full maxi skirt and a cropped pullover. A very memorable outfit in the spirit of the latest fashion trends.

P an example of not the most successful combination of things. The expression on the face of British pop singer Eliza Doolittle suggests that she herself is not sure whether her outfit is really that good. Indeed, even the sexy pose doesn’t save the matter – the image turned out to be overloaded and overly aggressive.

IN Anessa Hudgens created an incredibly stylish and elegant look, wearing a monochrome black outfit, leaving only part of her waist uncovered.

A American actress and model Zoë Kravitz is a maximalist in everything. She used the bare midriff trend to the maximum in her image - there was nowhere else to be naked...

M Model Elisa Sednaoui has well mastered the main rule of combining things with an open midriff - no flashy prints or complex details, only pure colors and an extremely simple cut. Pairing a cropped white blouse with an elegant maxi skirt and platform boots is enough to stand out from the crowd without looking vulgar.

IN A crocheted short top, wide flared trousers with a bright print and a straw chest bag are ideal for summer. Model Jessica Hart channeled the hippie vibe with flat sandals and casually loose hair.

N The real art lies in showing off the body without exposing too much of the belly and never exposing the navel. Actress AnnaLynne McCord seems to have mastered this art to perfection. A long flared skirt with a high waist in combination with a bustier top and a flirty hat worn to one side is a noble and feminine ensemble in the style of the 50s with a subtle hint of the ultra-fashionable trend.

TO This Perry is not distinguished by chic taste and sense of style; her outfits for the carpet are always a little strange. However, this time the pop singer hit the mark - a set with a psychedelic print, consisting of a figure-hugging skirt just below the knee and a micro-bustier, favorably emphasizes her appetizing figure and corresponds to fashion trends.

B British model Daisy Lowe is another example of sophisticated taste. Knowing that belly-baring items already attract attention, she chose a monochrome look in black and abandoned accessories. A great idea for an everyday casual outfit.

U Rooney Mara's ability to transform the most ordinary and inconspicuous at first glance things into an elegant and trendy outfit is amazing. Girls with a non-standard appearance should follow the example of the American actress, who is equally talented in her profession and in the field of fashion.

D Iana Kruger is rightfully considered a Hollywood style icon. The actress confirmed her title by demonstrating an outfit that combined two fashion trends at once - a red leather skirt with a high waist and a short white blouse that exposed her stomach.

R Ita Ora has found a balance between classic elegance and trendy sexiness. The risky length of the top, which exposes too much of the body, balances the elegant black suit with a satin sheen. White platform sandals add some frivolity to the look, however, they do not cheapen it at all.

WITH The lifestyle change benefited Nicole Ricci, who recently became a mother. The former party girl now doesn’t miss a single fashion show, thanks to which she has learned to skillfully combine things. Her choice is a cropped top, an asymmetrical skirt made of flowing fabric and vintage lace-up boots. A simple but effective look.

Z The star of the Twilight film saga, who until recently so clumsily combined a short top with ridiculous pants and a sports jacket, has matured and changed her image. In this outfit, Kristen Stewart looks completely different - elegant and sexy. Classic trousers, pumps and an original bustier top emphasize the femininity of the actress.

IN Anessa Hudgens once again demonstrates a stunning set in milky cream tones - a delicate lace top and a flowing skirt in the boho style, complemented by pastel pink shoes with an open toe, evoke a spring mood.

P The singer and actress Selena Gomez, popular among teenagers, presented her version of an outfit with an open belly. The rich color of the high-waisted skirt and the Hawaiian print of the bustier top perfectly complemented the nude pumps. A technically competent image from a fashion point of view.