Colour Psychology: Burgundy Red can signify confidence, self-assurance, authority, commitment, focus, passion and success. This shade represents high society, luxury, wealth & maturity. Red can be effective in attracting attention and generating excitement to hold peoples focus and attention.
“Burgundy is a shade lighter than the color maroon. It is a mix between brown and red that has a purple tint. Many people confuse it with maroon which has a slightly more red-brown tint and lacks the purple hue that burgundy has. The color of burgundy was named after a drink that had the distinctive red shade of color. More specifically, it was named after the color of the red wines coming from Burgundy vineyards in France.Gypsy or bohemian clothing is a nomadic style of dressing that originated in the 1700s after the french revolution ended. This political upheaval led many people into poverty, which made them opt for a simple lifestyle with what was considered unfashionable at the time – loosely fitted clothes and messy hair. If only they knew that many years later it’d grow into one of the biggest subcultures and be everyone’s source of inspiration at Coachella and other music festivals! But by the 1800s, this boho way of dressing was already starting to be seen as creative expression and individuality.
History of Folk FashionFolk style is one of the most creative and youthful flows in the fashion world, having gained popularity still in the ’60s. Now it is exercised more and more frequently especially in the summer collections of popular fashion designers. It was back in 1976 that Yves Saint Laurent demonstrated his view of the national costumes and their modern interpretations in fashion. There exist a wide number of different styles and vibes of the folk fashion trend and each person is free to choose just one option out of them being more suitable and comfortable. Comfort and harmony are the most important factors that should be taken into account here.Characteristic Features of Folk FashionThe folk style has become the fave option for many ladies. And one of its main peculiarities is that it includes some ethnic inspired details and vibes in it very often. One can find details and elements from very many nations and cultures in the silhouettes of this style, be that a belt with a special ornament, a headband, or just some prints. The influence of folk vibes makes the overall image second-to-none and unique, and looks pretty extraordinary. The best option is to pick a cultural vibe of one single nation, not mixing too many of them together.The basic silhouette of the folk style is the trapeze dress, characterized by the relaxed and slightly effortless feel. Such dresses are described by the specific synthesis of those national features and costumes and not just the mere imitations of the originals. At times the main hit of a look can be a single detail, revealing the influence of the garment being under Indian, Scandinavian, Russian, Latin or other nation’s style influence.Folk style is ideal for the casual looks for home and walks, since the garments of this style generally fit the body nicely. Being made of natural fabrics, they not only copy the national costumes but also add some characteristic features to them. This is the reason why many of the designers opt for such exciting vibes especially for the summer collections.Blouses adorned with ornaments, designs, headbands, cotton pants and many other pieces are the key details for folk style. They are the clues that add some mystery and softness to the images. That’s why another trick suggests using the ethnic inspired details of an old piece of clothing for remaking a certain type of garment to spice it up a bit. This is especially true about the blouses.The national costumes of the world nations and cultures have their specific characteristic traits, typical only of them. It can be a shade, a type of fabric, a type of embroidery, or anything else. As a rule, the national costume is made of a specific type of fabric and more preferable coming matched with bright shades or some neutral overtones. Shades like black are very rare here, and as for the accessories, beads, lace and geometric bijou are more frequently used. The details are no less important here, carrying an important part of the overall philosophy of this or that nation or having some symbolic value. Those can be metallic, wooden or stone elements. Handmade details or garments in general are the other descriptive element of the folk style.
Our dark shade of deepest red looks fabulous on all skin tones.
Made from soft comfortable viscose material.. similar to cheesecloth.
The waist sits high up just below the bust-line skimming the hips beautifully
The underskirt sits behind the lace waistlineSpecifications:
Fully lined with Polyester/Spandex - No underskirt required
Elasticated waist
Length: 44-48 inches (112cm-122cm)
As a guide.. the hem rests just below the knees if you're 5ft 6"
3/4 bell sleeves
Easy Care: Machine Wash, Hang Dry
Regular fitUnique deep red mid length dress with lace trim and 3/4 sleeves.
