Women's shirt: from the middle ages to modern times

Today in the wardrobe of almost every girl has a shirt, and it is quite logical, since this thing is universal:

• convenient;
• practical;
• not hot and not cold;
• goes well with many bows.

Given this demand, designers have worked tirelessly to create the most interesting and unusual models:

• multicolor;
• solid classic colors;
• with prints;
• decorations;
• button;
• with pockets;
• beads;
• on the clasp;
• long;
• short;
• with a deep neckline and collars.

List of varieties is endless. But surely few people wondered what her story is, and what is hidden in this seemingly modern and truly a favorite part of wardrobe.

Take a look into the past

If you look into history, that in ancient times women also actively wore the shirt, and it was his way of stressing the person's status and place in society. Popular in the middle Ages was the tunic, worn it a few pieces at a time asymmetrically: one was worn on top of the other (the bottom was supposed to be white and long sleeved).

In the Renaissance chemise was exclusively male, as ladies began to wear dresses exclusively lush. A bit later in fashion again returned, and the fair sex began to wear linen shirts, and the status and financial condition was determined by their color. The rich white and crisp, the poor – greyish, sometimes with a yellowish color. The reason is quite simple: average people could not afford proper care for the things that are washed in the river without any means and senseval to the holes.

In the 17th century, the shift was finally "domesticated", and in these years appeared the first cufflinks. In the 18th the French couturier presented the model with a frill that 50 years was a "modified" English fashion designers (by the way, they are most of all similar to our modern).

Fashion grew with wind speed and conquered different areas, where the local designers in their own way interpret classic versions. In the 19th century it was one of the most popular things USA and there for the first time firmly established in the military sphere, becoming one of the components of the uniform.

During this period, the blouse has gained us the usual design began to button up buttons and not slide through the head, a trend was starched stand-up collars.

Greetings from Coco Chanel

In the early 20th century shirts were worn exclusively by men, and the word itself is derived from the combination of "clothes of coarse fabric", so initially nothing female here and not breezed. But this trend has completely destroyed the famous fashion designer Coco Chanel, presenting to the public this thing in a completely different "guise". It was quite a bold step because it was difficult to predict how such a trick to take the public.

Fortunately, expectations are more than justified – the fairer sex were considered, as it stylishly sits on the models, emphasizing their femininity, fragility and at the same time adding them confidence and a certain freedom (it is known that in the presented period ladies actively fought for their rights, which also explains its popularity).

After this the stores began to appear EN masse in the new collection, which instantly sold out. And to afford such a luxury could not just women with money. Had the opportunity to purchase both luxury and more budget clothes depending on:

• tissue;
• accessories;
• cut;
• design;
• brand.

This is another advantage.

The postwar years

During this period, designers are beginning to experiment by combining the blouse with other clothing items. So, becoming a very fashionable suit, consisting of blouse, skirt and jacket. And the greatest popularity gained products, made of the same material (or very similar), and the lining of his coat.

Became popular and the accessories for girls:

• ties;
• cravats;
• scarves.

Our time

After such a long, but quite interesting and unpredictable way, the shirt came to us in a completely new, different and delightful colors. Not to say that nothing remains of those times. So, it's safe to say that most of the cuts, collars, shapes and materials – all of it came from past centuries.

Today, it goes well with almost all styles, and most suitable for her Street Style, urban or casual. And given the fact that these areas are very unpredictable and in most more, today, the shirt can be seen in the most original combinations. However, it already absolutely other subject...