Casual style. What is casual style? Casual style in clothes

Agata Vasnetsova

Style is a way of saying who you are without using words.

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Those who are interested in fashion have often come across such names as casual style or casual style - these are not just things from the new collection of a high fashion house, but a way of life. This trend acts as a contrast to the romantic, classic business style and offers fashionistas different options for combining their favorite clothes. If your life principles are lightness, comfort and freedom, you should give preference to casual style.

What is casual

Stylists initially developed casual as one of the types of office dress code, only with some features - simplicity of cut and an emphasis on comfort and convenience. However, today casual means a mixture of styles from different directions: sporty, formal, classic and street chic. This gave rise to a reason to allocate this trend a separate niche in high fashion, to endow it with clear attributes and characteristics.

History of appearance

There are several versions of the emergence of the casual trend, but there are only two main ones. The first originates in Britain in the 50s of the 20th century. Based on the active growth of savings, a new youth movement, Tedds, was born. Its representatives dressed as simply as possible, with a slight accent of negligence, although they could afford items of fashion trends.

Later, the casual style was forgotten for some time, and was revived again only in the 70s, again in Britain. This was facilitated by football fans who, instead of chants, decided to support their favorite team by choosing a certain stylistic direction in clothing. Their choice was so liked and liked by society that over time such images became popular among the masses. This is how a variety of casual trend appeared - sporty elegance.

According to the second version, the casual style appeared in Scandinavia, which was facilitated by the harsh climatic conditions of the country. Layering of clothing, voluminous scarves and hats, knitted sweaters, knitted coats - all these classics saved residents from harsh winters. At the same time, preference was given to those clothes that could retain heat for a long time and not hinder movements. In Scandinavian casual clothing, clothing elements are laconic, with minimalist accessories and a neutral color scheme.

Casual style - characteristics and its features

The word “casual” can be literally translated as casual, everyday, careless. It has a lot of advantages and characteristic features:

• lack of strict boundaries - in office attire you can attend a party, sit at a bar with friends or go out on a visit;
• your own individuality - to create an image, you don’t need to buy expensive brands, for this you can use the things that everyone has in their wardrobe;
• unusual combinations - the style involves wearing loose-fitting trousers with a classic shirt or sports shoes with a formal skirt;
• using layering – you can wear a shirt over a tee, a classic knit dress with a turtleneck, or allow your sweater to peek out from under your jacket.

Following the above, you might think that you can wear the first thing that comes to hand. However, in practice, everything looks a little different and this approach to creating an image will not work. Only those who know about the intricacies of choosing fabric textures, know how to correctly combine colors and combine different trends in high fashion can look truly fashionable.

Color spectrum

This style assumes using mostly unobtrusive, pastel colors, but designers suggest diversifying the color scheme with bright notes. In an office wardrobe, it is better to give preference to soft matte tones: light brown, blue, dark green, burgundy or gray. Street casual elegance can be emphasized with bright accessories, and a little leather items can be added to sportswear. In order not to look like a traffic light, it is important to follow a simple rule - do not combine more than 6 different colors in one image.

Fabrics and textures

Casual style is very democratic in terms of the combination of textures and materials. Preference should be given to denim, light cotton, knitwear and other items that do not require ironing. In their collections, designers have learned to intelligently combine expensive natural fabrics with synthetics, which complements the image of elegant negligence. Street fashion is available in combinations such as a patent leather sports bag and a classic wool jacket.

Accessories

When creating an image, do not forget about small details. As a rule, preference is given to silk or knitted scarves, which are worn with a casual coat or wrapped over a cardigan. You can often find headdresses - hats, caps, scarves or hats. If you need a belt, it is better to buy a wide or narrow leather one, and the dress can be decorated with a satin scarf at the waist.

Courageous youth can complement a fashionable look with a large bag; conservative women are more suitable for a small, comfortable shoulder bag. Backpacks are used in casual wear, but you don’t often see the classic version with a clutch. You should not buy bracelets, earrings or watches in a bright color. Casual jewelry is usually small in size and discreet in appearance.

Varieties of casual style

It is a mistake to consider casual as boring or monotonous. Wardrobe items can always be played out in interesting ways and interpreted to your liking. This style, like no other, is rich in a variety of fashion trends: sport casual, street fashion, casual chic. Each of them has its own characteristics and advantages. This assortment of choices helps you create your own unique look for any situation.

Smart-casual

This is a combination of a strict business style with a cheeky silhouette of an outfit. Smart casual can be found among home girls who dream of breaking away from parental control or representative ladies who want to emphasize their individuality. The basic set of things is:

• A woman's smart wardrobe must be complemented with classic jeans, a formal skirt, a blouse, and a turtleneck. For shoes, you should give preference to leather ballet flats, suede or classic shoes.
• For men, smart casual suggests wearing simple T-shirts with trousers, long sleeve shirts and a tie. Shoe options are moccasins, fashionable sneakers or slip-ons.

Street-casual

Casual urban style is what everyone sees in fashion magazines, in photographs of models or popular TV stars when they are captured in an informal setting. Street casual has no strict restrictions, which gives a complete flight of imagination and absolute freedom of choice to everyone. Casual style welcomes bold decisions when choosing clothes, its texture and color. The main rule is that you should feel comfortable.

The name sport casual already speaks for itself. This direction is for those people who choose a lightweight fit and comfort. If you want to create a sporty, casual look, get T-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, baseball caps, sneakers or sneakers, tracksuits and other sports items. Although you feel as comfortable as possible in such clothes, you won’t go to the gym. This is more of a look for evening walks, get-togethers with friends or going to the movies.

Casual chic

This trend was brought into fashion by the Italian fashion designer, famous designer Nino Cerutti. He advised his fans to combine simple fabrics with expensive accessories, complex cuts with cheap fabrics, and simple wardrobe elements with more complex ones. Chic is also often called casual evening wear, for its elegance, unpretentious luxury and presentable appearance.

All-out-casual

It is not customary to dress this way in business circles; you won’t go to work or a business meeting this way; all-out will be an ideal option only for relaxing in nature or with friends. You can choose comfortable sportswear or loose-fitting street fashion models and complement your look with original accessories. Improvisation and freedom of choice are his main laws.

Business-casual

A combination of strictly business style and casual, but more in the classic variation. Business and smart casual are considered similar trends, but if in the second option you can wear a classic jacket with sneakers, then in business you can only wear a shirt without a tie. Business casual was designed as an office wardrobe for employees who are allowed liberties on short holidays or Fridays.

How to make a wardrobe

The ability to combine incongruous things, different fabric textures and accessories - this is how you can briefly describe the casual style. However, behind the slight carelessness and loose fit there are many pitfalls. For example, even here the Russian style, beloved by many, is unacceptable - a suit with sports sneakers or flip-flops with socks. A few simple tips on creating a basic wardrobe will help you avoid such primitive mistakes when choosing a set.

Basic items

The first must-have item in men's and women's wardrobes is jeans. The rest of the appearance is built around them. You can choose the cut or style of the pants at your discretion, but it is better to have several options in reserve for different occasions. Women can replace trousers with denim skirts or complement them with a men's shirt, jumper, bright top or strict blouse. For men - a sweatshirt, sweatshirt, turtleneck or oversized sweater.

Separately, it is worth mentioning the dresses. They are not part of the basic wardrobe, due to the fact that such clothes force one to be feminine, which is different from a free, relaxed lifestyle. However, this clothing option is also not forbidden. If you want to spice up your look, invest in a long sweater or a casual dress that resembles a men's shirt.

Casual clothing

We should also talk about outerwear. The following will help you put the finishing touches: knitted jackets, jackets, vests, and an elegant coat. In order not to overdo it with simplicity, you should pay attention to a laconic cut, natural materials and classic colors. Oversized jackets, long jackets, knitted cardigans and vests are considered very fashionable. They will help add zest and create a complete image.

Casual shoes

It would be logical to assume that the casual shoe options are sneakers, moccasins, and sneakers. This choice has a right to exist, but it looks gray and boring. Shoes can become almost the main accent. Don’t be afraid to experiment, feel free to complement your looks with fashionable loafers, shoes with wide heels, feathers, ballet flats with stones or English boots, boots with leopard print. In brand stores, such shoe options can be found marked statement - which literally translates as glamorous shoes.

Bags and accessories

An everyday bag should perform the only important role - to contain everything you need. Small backpacks, messenger bags, and shopping bags will fit perfectly into the outfit. When choosing a business direction or evening chic, it is better to use classic options: clutches or envelope bags. They pair perfectly with sophisticated pumps or a stylish dress.

The look will seem incomplete without bright accessories. Basic things are considered: scarves, belts, watches, glasses and neckerchiefs. Don't forget about hairdressing supplies. These can be voluminous or bright elastic bands, interesting or unusual hairpins, original hoops. Wedding hair and makeup will be complemented by decoration in the form of a huge flower or a wreath.

Casual brands

It is a mistake to think that this trend is street style and does not figure in any way in modern fashion trends. Clothing creators, on the contrary, are trying to introduce the current casual style to the masses, willingly experimenting with new looks. Such well-known companies and clothing brands as specialize in this area.

Convenience, everyday life and fashion are intertwined, helping us to remain beautiful in the whirlwind of daily affairs. Today, the focus is on the style created by the frantic rhythm of megacities - casual clothing 2020.

What is casual and a little history

Casual is an everyday style of clothing with an emphasis on convenience and comfort. The most popular style in the 21st century was invented in the 70s in Great Britain. The ancestors of the style, without knowing it, were British football fans, whose wardrobe was full of polo T-shirts, jeans, sneakers, jumpers and other comfortable things.

Italian fashion designer Nino Cerruti was the first to notice the clothing style that had emerged in society. The Italian skillfully transferred the “mood of the streets” to the fashion catwalk, combining simple cut items with high-quality fabrics.

In the 90s, Giorgio Armani picked up the baton and actively used the “everyday” in his collections. So what is next…. you know it yourself - casual has taken over the world.

Rules for casual clothing

1. Convenience and comfort are the manifesto of everyday style. Here you will not find 10 cm heels, a sheath skirt, or a lace dress. But T-shirts, loafers, basic trousers are easy.
2. Mostly calm colors, in other words, achromatic colors. Grey, beige, black, white, brown and a million variations on their theme.
3. Modern cut. Casual items have simple silhouettes and, at the same time, a fashionable modern cut.
4. No shocking, glamorous and even normcore. Things in the casual style are devoid of feathers, sequins, and pronounced signs of other style trends, just like the impersonality characteristic of normcore.
5. Compatibility. Things should fit well together and not give the impression of being “taken out of context.”

Basic casual wardrobe

A basic wardrobe is a collection of interchangeable items of clothing in the same style, suitable for a particular person and reflecting his lifestyle. This is a kind of construction set, where you always have at hand the necessary, suitable thing or something that can easily replace the missing one.

A basic wardrobe in a casual style is exactly the same construction set, but in a casual style.

Forget about a black skirt, white blouse, white T-shirt and blue jeans. Each girl's basic wardrobe will be different, even if it is made in the same style, because there are no identical people with the same lifestyle, hobbies and taste. We are all different and our wardrobes are different too!

For one, the casual style base is ballet flats and a bag with a long strap. For another, it’s a sweater, a leather jacket and Chelsea boots.

Let's look at examples of different basic sets of clothing.

A basic set of clothes in casual style for a young girl. Suitable for studying, dating, gatherings in cafes and cinemas, etc.

A wardrobe for a working girl who knows how to rest and relax + knows a lot about clothes.

Watch fashionable looks in Casual power in this video

Varieties of casual style

Business casual

The name speaks for itself. Business casual is much more formal and businesslike. He does not allow jeans, sneakers, or bright T-shirts. The jacket is an obligatory component. You can also wear bright colored trousers, silk blouses, blazers. Combine clothes with flat business shoes, and don’t forget about accessories: a stylish watch, a chain around your neck, basic earrings - they will perfectly complement your look!

Casual chic

Here our ordinary everyday life is complemented by some super stylish item, painted in a brighter color, and “overgrown” with interesting details. Go casual chic with stiletto heels, ballet flats with sparkly hardware, a chunky necklace, an on-trend skirt, and more.

City casual

This is just our casual in the classical sense. This is your everyday look for those days when you're not flitting from one business meeting to another or attending a super fancy party. Enjoy relaxation with soft trousers, wide shirts, loafers, cardigans and more.

We exchange loafers for sneakers, boots for sneakers, put on looser styles and walk our sportswear.

Everyone constantly talks about the style of French women, for some reason forgetting that Italian women have amazing taste. These luxurious women can add a twist even to a casual style that will make their look memorable for a long time. Italian casual is all about the finishing touch.

Watch in this video how to create fashionable looks in casual style

Brands and designers in casual style

The main leader among designers of everyday clothes is Giorgio Armani.

Fred Perry is a well-known casual clothing brand.

DKNY – collection Ready to wear.

Ideas on how to dress casually in 2020.

• Summer

Summer casual style means denim shorts, soft khakis, striped T-shirts, one-shoulder tops, pleated skirts, etc.

Lady 50+, the rules are the same for you. Light pastel colors in clothes are the hit of summer 2020. Also focus on denim and denim items. Complete your looks with denim shirts, dresses, and jackets.

Men should focus on shorts this summer. If you don't have a strict dress code at work, try pairing long khaki shorts with a white shirt, a soft cardigan and loafers. For street style, combine shorts with striped T-shirts and knitted sweaters. Buy a denim shirt, wear it naked or over a T-shirt - jeans and denim are on trend. For shoes, focus on, again, moccasins, top siders, sneakers, sneakers, espadrilles.

• Autumn-spring

Autumn is a dream for casual clothing! Come fall, you can pull out all your favorite cozy cardigans, sweatshirts, sweaters and other knitwear. You can tie yourself with your favorite kilometer-long scarf, wrap yourself in a stole and go to the park and kick leaves.
In autumn and spring, wear soft pastel coats in the Max Mara style; last year's checkered coat is also suitable.

Don't forget about lightweight sheepskin coats and long chunky wool cardigans - they will be in fashion this fall. Wear jeans (take 7/8 models) with Chelsea, Derby and Chukka boots. Bidi hats, voluminous scarves - all these are also favorite autumn companions.

Watch in this video the top 50 fashionable looks in casual style 2020

Casual for plus size: 5 stylish ideas

Here are some good ideas for creating casual looks for plus size girls:

• Total jeans

  Denim has taken over 2020, which means it’s a must! Create a set of jeans + denim shirt. You can tuck it in or let it out. If you have a pronounced waist, be sure to accent it with a belt. Congratulations, you've created a casual outfit!

• Long cardigan

  A long cardigan is your best assistant. It will help elongate your silhouette, which will visually make you look slimmer.

• Vest

  Or rather, an elongated vest. Your second assistant after a long cardigan. If you add a bright accent, for example, red pumps, you will create a casual chic look.

• Pleated skirt

  A pleated skirt combined with sneakers and a fashionable T-shirt is a great idea for a summer look with a sporty touch.

Stylish images in casual style for obese women, in this video

Star casual

Karlie Kloss looks very stylish in simple jeans, a white T-shirt and a gray wool coat.

Sarah Jessica Parker pleases with a stylish casual look. The actress is wearing blue jeans, a green sweater, sneakers, a laconic stylish coat and a funny hat.

Sandra Bullock dresses in casual city style when she travels. Jeans, a white shirt, a raincoat and a bright scarf help the actress feel comfortable.

Victoria's Secret models love the casual chic style. Leather trousers, a mini skirt, a wide-brimmed hat or a snake print can help create this look.

High flat boots will be a great purchase this fall. Be sure to create a basic casual outfit that includes shoes for different seasons. Then you can wear the same boots with a raincoat, coat, blazer, jacket and even a fur coat.

They don't wear it like that anymore!

Well, how can you ruin casual? - you ask.
- Very simple! And we will prove it!

It would seem, why not the usual casual look? Let's explain! Look at the top - a tight, clingy shirt made of cheap knitwear (look how it clings to the body) combined with the same tight-fitting slim jeans - this is the last century. The fact that a girl is wearing a white shirt and jeans does not make her look casual. Red patent leather shoes are the icing on the cake. Hello 2005!

How to fix?
We choose a wide shirt of a men's cut. It should sit quite loosely and in no case should it tighten the body like film on a sausage stick.
We throw out the shoes and replace them with basic shoes: loafers, Chelsea boots, sneakers, etc.

Casual? God no! Those T-shirts are clingy again! Ladies, tear them into rags, they don’t wear them like that anymore!

How to fix?
Throw out the T-shirt, buy the same straight cut (not tight).
Shorten jeans to 7/8 length.
Replace shoes with basic ones.

Boring!! Casual urban style doesn't mean you don't have to go into detail. Simple clothes should still be modern, and modern styles are a little oversized. Moreover, your casual look should be filled with accents, details, and accessories, otherwise you will simply turn into a gray mouse.

How to fix?
Never wear such a set.
Put the turtleneck in the back drawer and use it only for a ski trip.
Choose trousers with a looser style.

Casual clothing style is not as simple as it might seem. Sometimes we look for simple answers to our questions, but there are no magic pills. Whatever style of clothing you choose for yourself, it requires your attention, quality choice and a healthy approach!

What exactly is “casual” style?? we often hear these words and often see them in magazines

Let's figure it out

convenience, practicality - that’s what casual is!

But as usual, where the style itself came from is always debatable! There are several versions:

• Britannia. In the post-war 1950s, the Teddy-boys (Tedds) youth culture began to actively form in England. Such young people did not have the opportunity to get into the highest aristocratic circles; they were not accepted in secular society; they did not have a good pedigree or higher education. But considerable amounts of money were spinning in their hands. They had the opportunity to wear expensive clothes, but with their entire appearance they sought to demonstrate their disdain for high society. This position was emphasized in clothing: expensive, but extremely careless, branded, but as comfortable and simplified as possible. This is how a new fashion was born on the English streets. The casual style of clothing later came under the influence of other movements and subcultures - skinheads, punks and even sports fans.
• Scandinavia. There is also an assumption about the origin of the style. After all, Scandinavian clothing is characterized by layers, simplicity, and the overlay of various substyles.

Casual is varied and has many faces! But you can’t mix it with home clothes! After all, casual clothing is not appropriate in the workplace, and at the same time, no one sits in a smart casual look on the sofa in front of the TV.

from English “Casual” is translated as “everyday”, “casual” and “free informal”. “casual clothing” is, first of all, relaxed and comfortable wardrobe items that can be worn in your free time: these can be T-shirts, sweatshirts, jeans, pullovers, kangaroo jackets, etc.

During working hours, adjustments are made to Fridays in a casual style, when employees are allowed to come in a more relaxed look, in jeans and checkered shirts, for example.

Karl Lagerfeld described the image in this style as the appearance of everyday life in all its diverse incarnations. The word casual means “a casual way of dressing.” Therefore, women who follow it can safely discard fashion stereotypes and concepts and experiment freely.

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What are the types of casual style?

All-Out-Casual

- This is a street style, and its use in business circles is not approved, but it will be an excellent option for relaxing with friends.

The rather eccentric look of this trend is precisely due to its extreme negligence and stands out from the style. The wardrobe's appeal in certain fashion circles lends itself to streetwear options. However, it is not welcome in the business world. But a stylish, memorable holiday with friends or a walk in the lap of nature would be quite appropriate.

This is an aristocratic version of the casual style, which unimaginably combines the strict silhouette of the outfit with cheeky simplicity.

As for the Smart casual style, it is distinguished by its emphasized aristocracy, which includes moments of deliberate simplicity and aristocratic severity of the silhouette of the outfit. Similar images are found among students - proper girls, because there are elements of representativeness in it. Such outfits are comfortable during various walks, including romantic ones. The famous brand Redgreen used this style in its fashion show.

Smart casual for women means trousers, jeans or a skirt, a blouse or turtleneck, a fashionable belt, a jacket, a vest or a sweater that matches the outfit, ballet shoes made of leather, suede or fabric, or low-heeled shoes. Earrings or a bracelet, as well as a fashionable but not too flashy bag will help complement the outfit. Smart casual is a combination of elegance and everyday life, harmony of colors, fabrics, shoes and accessories, making any weekday comfortable.

For men, this style involves dress pants or jeans, long-sleeved shirts, a tie (although you can easily replace it with a scarf), leather moccasins or fashionable slip-ons, patterned or plain dress socks, and a sports jacket. A balanced combination of formal and informal clothing elements creates an aristocratic smart casual look.

Casual-Glamour

- a style similar to the previous one, the distinctive additions of which are romantic folds and flounces on skirts and dresses, expensive accessories, small glamorous handbags, and refined silhouette lines.-

What seemed too free for a dressy casual style will allow you to wear casual glamour. This style will help you create a sensual, mysterious and exciting image that combines femininity and independence. Do you want to look like a real woman, but not look like a dressed-up doll? Are you a little ironic about fashion, but can’t resist high-heeled shoes and flowing thin fabrics? Choose casual glamour.

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Dressyccasual

Dressy casual translates as “casual elegance.” This is the most suitable clothing for evening outings. Of course, if you are famous and are going to the Oscars, then you better refuse dressy casual and choose a luxurious dress from a famous designer. But if you're visiting the local art gallery, having lunch with friends at a country restaurant, or celebrating your favorite aunt's birthday at a café, dressy casual is your best bet. This style is similar to smart casual, but excludes jeans. Shoes should be chosen more elegantly, a dress should be made of fabric with a richer texture.

For women, dressy casual involves a trouser suit, dress, or separate “top” and “bottom” made of elegant fabric. Dressy casual requires perfectly matched toiletries and well-chosen accessories. No one will be able to say that you are “dressed up,” but you definitely won’t go unnoticed.

The men's version of dressy casual is trousers, a turtleneck or long-sleeved shirt, a tie, and a jacket or straight-cut jacket.

Sport-Casual

Sports elements occupy an active place in this style. Such clothes are comfortable, emphasize the elegance of the figure and at the same time do not belong to purely sports outfits.

Clothing of this style, contrary to the name, does not imply direct sports activities. Rather, it is relevant for a lazy and relaxed pastime on a weekend. You can watch the sunrise, go for a morning jog along the city embankment, or do meditation in the park. Or you can be sweetly lazy all day, just enjoying the rest and silence. And a frivolous home outfit is best suited for this: cotton wide pants, shorts or jeans, a loose T-shirt, hoodie, bomber jacket, tennis shoes.

Activeccasual

If you love sports and cannot imagine your life without morning jogging, tennis and the gym, then you need clothes in the active casual style. This is an excellent solution for those who prefer active recreation, but at the same time do not forget to admire themselves in the locker room mirror or the reflection of a shop window. Suitable clothing for urban sports does not restrict movement, allowing the body to improve and the soul to rejoice.

Street-Casual

– everyday street style, emphasizing the beauty and naturalness of a woman and giving complete freedom of imagination and movement.

If you like to stroll along the crowded streets of the city in the evening or prefer to relax, combining active shopping with lunch in a cafe, street casual style is a great opportunity to show everyone your excellent taste. The street crowd, dressed mostly in anonymous black and gray, provides the perfect backdrop for an unusual, unconventionally dressed man. Fans of this style know how to make their image noticeable with a couple of original accessories and unusual combinations of familiar things.

Brave fashionistas love to experiment with leg warmers and knee socks - stripes, checks, geometric patterns. Another advantage of street casual is the opportunity to play with hats. A flirty knitted hat or an extravagant green hat, an intricately knitted scarf or scarf, hooligan caps - the choice is endless, and everyone will find a stylish solution to their taste.

Two concepts are very close: business casual and smart casual. But in business casual fashion we are talking about a higher style. For men, for example, if it is believed that smart casual allows for high quality jeans and a polo shirt, then business casual involves choosing a more luxurious classic suit, but without a tie, for example.

Business casual combines smart casual and dressy casual, but at the same time differs from them in the specific office clothing code. This style gives comfort and freedom to those who are burdened and tired by a strict dress code and who want to make their office wardrobe more relaxed.

This style has another popular name - “Friday office fashion.” The distinctive feature is elegance, but in a more simplified form than regular business casual wear.

This is a unique embodiment of Friday office fashion, characterized by gentle elegance. Quite often this image is used during tense negotiations and meetings. This wardrobe is characterized by a lesser degree of formality than in a simple business, office style. Its outfits are more simplified, which is why the style is widely popular among famous business women. The shows of the Redgreen brand are filled with such outfits.

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Rugged casual is warm and durable clothing, including military style, suitable for physical work and outdoor activities. Helping your friends move an antique sideboard from an antique store? Have you decided to help your friend tidy up her garden and flower garden? Are you going to have a snack by the fire and roast sausages, but it’s windy and chilly outside? Then it's time to find woolen socks, heavy hiking boots, a flannel shirt and jeans, a Hemingway sweater and a parka with a hood. Voila! Rugged casual is a range of sports, fishing and hiking stores: windproof, waterproof and heat-retaining equipment for hunters, fishermen and those who like to wander through the valleys and mountains with a backpack

Street style is characterized by a similar layering of outfits. If previously it was customary to avoid layers of clothing, today girls are tempted by an irresistible desire to dress up in a variety of outfits that differ in texture and purpose. The city streets are full of options for combining short-sleeve dresses and thin turtleneck socks. And as a result of combining short summer dresses with straight jeans, you get a great outfit. You should pair it with a blouson with cheerful polka dots or stripes. At first glance, women's clothing in this style seems to be characterized by a certain absurdity. However, if you take a closer look, you will notice the detailed thought and clear completeness of the entire image. Such an unexpected ensemble helps a woman show her originality and subtle sense of style.

What happens on Casual Friday?

The concept of “free Friday” arose already in the 50s in the United States, when many entrepreneurs and banks with strict dress code rules allowed people to appear in the office on Fridays in more casual clothes, thereby setting the mood for the upcoming weekend. “Informal Friday” really took off in the 80s and then became widespread in Europe. Today, “Casual Friday” has lost much of its meaning, as casual dress codes such as business casual or smart casual have gained acceptance on the rest of the week.

In fact, some creative entrepreneurs and companies where a more casual style of dress prevails, on the contrary, introduce “Formal Friday”, when employees deliberately dress more elegantly.

How to master the art of casual style?

Although it seems simple, it is deceiving! There must be a sense of style! Style obliges its wearer to have a sense of ideal taste, the ability to see in ordinary everyday things the very basis for creating a unique image. What needs to be done?

• This is not grunge, and sloppiness does not fit here! add accents, avoid sloppiness and laxity in your image. Learn to layer, combine incongruous things and see what happens, the main thing is not to overdo it!
• Think about where you will wear the look: lunch with friends??? or evening dinner??? Your appearance should be strikingly different in each incompatible case: for example, an outfit for work or for going to the movies is unlikely to overlap in any way.
• Casual style is not characterized by excessive elements of glamor or chic: jeans with rhinestones, a huge amount of shiny jewelry, and similar elements do not fit into the restrained casual image. The same goes for shoes: high stilettos and heels, leave platforms in the past, convenience and comfort are at stake, which means moccasins, ballet flats, low-top sandals, sleepers, sneakers, uggs and other types that are easy to wear on the go.

Excessive shocking, clear rules, unrestrained race for fashionable new items, neglect of one’s appearance - no. Complete freedom of choice, a stylish wardrobe at low financial costs, comfort and an adequate look in almost any environment - yes. All this is casual clothing, in demand, versatile, ideal for everyday wear. In fact, this is what most modern people look like, but only a few make you want to imitate their style of combining incongruous things in casual outfits from the most ordinary things. If you want to be in the street fashion trend, read, look at photos, get acquainted with casual style.

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Prerequisites for the appearance and essence of casual style

The birthplace of the young, democratic trend in clothing is Scotland, the city of Aberdeen. In the 70s of the twentieth century, fans of the football club of the same name came up with an original chip, instead of the traditional decoration with the symbols of their favorite team. Dressed in items from the collections of Sergio Tacchini and Fila, they made these brands their calling card.

Fashionable fans became recognizable in the crowd and could already afford to expand their wardrobe without losing their image. New brands and regular non-collectible clothing were added, and young people far from football were happy to copy their images. Thus, a practical, surprisingly comfortable, unpretentious casual style appeared.

The word casual is translated from English as:

• random;
• careless;
• everyday;
• ordinary;
• informal.

All these qualities best reflect the characteristic features of a modern urban image both in women's clothing and in the wardrobe for men.

Distinctive features of casual style

The absence of strict boundaries, freedom to express individuality, the ability to combine different textured items, while dressing inexpensively, looking interesting and feeling comfortable - the casual style offers all this in unlimited quantities.

Advantages:

• versatility - in one look you can go to work, to a party, or for a walk;
• functionality - all wardrobe elements can be combined with each other;
• individuality - you yourself create a fashionable image from what you have;
• independence from time - sets can remain relevant for several years.

It is quite difficult to list all the elements of casual clothing. In short it is:

• jeans, trousers;
• shirts, pullovers, T-shirts;
• mid-length and maxi skirts;
• loose or shirt-cut dresses;
• informal jackets, jackets;
• sweatshirts, sweaters, scarves;
• knitted, short raincoats, coats,.

Any color scheme, only black and white is undesirable. Styles - without pretentiousness and deep necklines, clear no - ruffles, flounces, sparkles. Natural fabrics are preferable: cotton, wool, denim.

Casual style opens up a lot of scope for the stylist in oneself and is divided into several subtypes.

Urban– elegant and practical, the best choice for busy women. Complemented with accessories, stiletto heels, elegant handbags, airy scarves are possible.

Sports– these are not fitness clothes, but loose sweatshirts, jackets with hoods, hats and baseball caps, and sneakers. Suitable for girls, young and active.

Business- an outfit for Friday, when the strict dress code allows liberties: jeans with a jacket instead of a traditional suit, bright blouses, cropped trousers.

Free– for relaxation, meetings with friends, outings, walks with children. There are no restrictions for self-expression, the main thing is comfort and simplicity.

Create your own look: choosing casual clothes

A slight ripple of negligence hides the underwater pebble of thoughtfulness, tripping over which you risk turning into a gray mouse. A few tips for girls, as well as for men, their companions, will help avoid ridiculous mistakes and doubts about the correct selection of sets.

The basic item of casual style is jeans. Everything else is built around them. The style depends on your preferences. It is better to have several options, so to speak, for all occasions. If you prefer comfortable trousers - please, but jeans should still be there. And then you add them:

• a men's shirt;
• a simple cut blouse;
• polo, T-shirt, top;
• turtleneck, jumper;
• a sweatshirt or sweatshirt;
• a voluminous or short sweater.

Repeat the same with the skirt. Love dresses - loose silhouettes, shirt style, knitted, youth with a hood are for you. Shorts and various overalls are welcome. Can be combined with a short dress.

In cool weather, complete the set with a knitted cardigan, vest, casual jacket, denim or. A comfortable down jacket is the best clothing for winter. For spring and autumn - short and medium-length raincoats, parkas, coats without unnecessary decoration.

The man next to you, who prefers casual, should look decent. For him:

• clothes that fit, not too loose, but not restricting movement;
• no synthetics, fabrics are natural;
• a polo shirt is the ideal choice;
• good quality cashmere sweater;
• sweatshirts, T-shirts without camouflage and specific prints;
• shirts with sleeves rolled up and buttons not fully buttoned;
• slightly distressed jeans without large rips;
• shorts and - only for slim and athletic people;
• shoes and belt preferably brown;
• no ties, cufflinks or braces.

Casual clothing can be combined with almost any style, except classic, dandy, and empire. So you can create your fashionable type gradually, improving over and over again.

Your feet should be comfortable. This basis for a democratic image is most relevant for shoes. Choose:

• sneakers;
• stylish sneakers;
• espadrilles and;
• shoes and sandals with wedges;
• boots and ankle boots;
• If you can't live without a hairpin, you can.

The main thing is stability, a comfortable last, a minimum of decorative elements.

Bags – roomy, voluminous, soft shapes, backpacks. A variety of scarves, colored scarves, and stoles are welcome. Headwear to suit your taste - hats, berets, knitted caps, caps and baseball caps.

Desirable accessories are belts, voluminous bracelets, watches, beads and necklaces made of natural materials, or discreet ones - thin rings, chains, stud earrings. Glasses have modest frames, without rhinestones or shiny elements.

Makeup and hairstyle

A casual hairstyle is something you can create in just a few minutes. Simplicity and deliberate negligence are the main criteria. The classic of the genre is short haircuts, but it is not at all necessary. Braids, buns, loose hair - anything will do except complex designs.

For makeup, choose pastel colors. Mother-of-pearl, rich shadows, blush and eyeliner, powder with a radiant effect - all this does not fit into everyday urban style. If the image lacks brightness, focus on the lips, matte lipstick.

Who and for what situations is casual suitable?

Casual style in clothing has no restrictions on gender, age, build, social status, status and other characteristics. It is simply impossible to find arguments against him. There is no problem creating an image that is feminine, sporty, dynamic, romantic. Experiment, combine, combine in different variations and find your golden mean.

Where to go without causing confusion among others? Anywhere except business meetings at the highest level, official events, gala receptions and receptions, work with strict dress code requirements. That's probably all. Everywhere else you look and feel great.

Star Casual style

Do you want to be stylish and modern and at the same time dress comfortably and appropriately? Create casual looks.

What is casual style? Where is it appropriate? What accessories and wardrobe items does this style involve? Every girl interested in fashion asks these questions. In fact, everything is simple: casual is everyday comfortable clothing, appropriate in most life situations.

It turns out that everyone dresses casually? Of course not. Clothes should not only be functional, but also fashionable, modern, and relevant.

• high-quality, expensive, well-fitting things,
• simple, basic clothing,
• bright, interesting accessories without frills,
• harmonious combination of colors and prints,
• multi-layering.

• old, out of fashion clothes,
• things are not in size,
• cheap synthetic fabrics,
• tasteless accessories,
• deliberate sexuality.

Translated from English, casual means “everyday, careless, relaxed” and all these words perfectly characterize the style of the same name. Convenience combined with good taste - that's what casual style is.

This fashion trend has become widespread in the modern world, so several subtypes of style have appeared that are appropriate in different circumstances.

Varieties

Business casual

How do you dress at work? Very strict: covered shoulders, stockings at any time of the year, a skirt below the knees, a shallow neckline, high heels, or are some informal details allowed: a soft cashmere sweater, a playful scarf around the neck, flat shoes? If the second option is more suitable, your work dress code is Business casual or business casual.

Business casual is a style that allows for some informal or even sporty details in clothing and accessories.

A strict business style is not always necessary, and in some professions it is even inappropriate: for example, a designer in a pencil skirt and classic pumps will look unconvincing. In these cases, business casual comes to the rescue. A person dressed in business casual style looks quite professional, but at the same time feels more relaxed.

How can you dilute a strict dress code and turn it into business casual? First of all, accessories will come to the rescue: an intricately knitted neckerchief, expensive, medium-sized and not too bright, jewelry, an original watch.

Color will help soften the sharpness of the lines a little. Soft colors will make a women's business suit more relaxed. In this case, the color can be any, but in a pastel, diluted version - beige, melon, lavender, peach, snow blue.

The choice of shoes is also important - low heels, a small platform or even ballet flats will certainly be more comfortable than stilettos and will add a slight sporty touch to the image of a business woman.

Fabrics used in business casual clothing should be soft, stretchy, and have a pleasant texture. In winter, knitwear is perfect, which, however, should be expensive and of very high quality. In summer, linen and thick cotton will be appropriate.

A few quick tips for creating a business casual look:

• Clothing in bright, flashy colors is inappropriate. The best option is pastel shades;
• Large, overly shiny jewelry will not work. The ideal choice is elegant, sophisticated jewelry of small size;
• Clothes, no matter what material they are made from, should look expensive and of high quality.

Smart casual

The smart casual style was first mentioned in one of the American newspapers at the beginning of the twentieth century.

The unusual name of one of the varieties of casual is translated from English as “intellectual, smart style.” Usually, when it comes to smart casual, we mean men's looks, however, guided by the basics of this trend, you can create a women's wardrobe.

The cornerstone of style is everyday, simple, but at the same time expensive and high-quality things. A person dressed in smart casual clothes does not stand out from the crowd at first glance, but if you look closely, you can understand that this simplicity is not cheap at all. Smart casual is appropriate when meeting with family and friends, walking around the city, visiting exhibitions and opening days.

The main elements of the style are high-quality fabrics (fine wool, cotton, linen), elegant neckerchiefs and scarves, things with a classic pattern: soft checks, stripes, herringbone.

As for shoes and bags, you can approach their selection more informally. Quite rich colors and interesting styles would be appropriate. At the same time, it is important to maintain a balance: you need to select clothes of neutral colors for colored accessories and vice versa.

Briefly about smart casual:

• Comfortable, expensive clothes in discreet colors;
• Classic styles without trendy trends;
• Quite a variety of accessories: colored bags, shoes, scarves and shawls. High-end jewelry is also acceptable.

Sport or sporty casual

Contrary to the name, these are not sportswear. Sports casual is more suitable for outdoor recreation, trips to the forest, walks in the park. The basis of this style is things that we wear every day: jeans, T-shirts, sweatshirts, sports jackets. Comfortable city shoes, sneakers, sneakers, slip-ons, perfectly complement a casual, relaxed look.

Sports casual clothing does not require a large number of accessories, but some of them will look quite harmonious: a wide scarf, an oversized knitted hat, a fitness bracelet.

So, sports casual is:

• Sports style clothing and accessories;
• Comfortable, relaxed styles;
• Soft comfortable materials.

Active casual, a type of sporty casual, is intended specifically for full-fledged sports activities. Clothes of this type include tracksuits, leggings, bra-tops, various T-shirts and tank tops.

Casual glamor

As the name suggests, this style is feminine and glamorous, yet simple and free. Elements of casual glamor include cocktail dresses with a circle skirt or baby-dollar style, small elegant handbags, and low-heeled shoes. That is, everything that looks solemn and elegant, but at the same time does not hinder movement.

The image should not be overloaded with details, too heavy or too sexy. Rather, it is a gentle girlish image with elements of glamor and chic.

The main differences between the casual glamor style:

• Elegant, but not pretentious and comfortable clothes;
• Fine, elegant accessories;
• Simple styles, not overloaded with details.

Dressy casual - similar to casual glamor, but involves more formal evening wear. At the same time, the image should not be strict and too official, as for a formal ceremonial event. Rather, clothes in the dress-casual style are suitable for evening receptions outdoors or by the pool, going to a restaurant or celebrating an event with friends.

Street casual

Urban street fashion in all its diversity is street casual. This image will be appropriate in all situations related to everyday city life: shopping, visiting a cafe, walking in the park, meeting with friends.

Street casual, first of all, is convenient and comfortable clothing, but, at the same time, fashionable and modern. Various combinations of colors, textures, textures, bright memorable details will be quite appropriate for going out into the city. The only thing to avoid is boredom and total dullness. Even one interesting thing, a scarf, shawl, or unusual bag, can decorate the whole look.

The basic items of a street casual wardrobe are jeans, shorts, comfortable pullovers, sweatshirts and sweatshirts, quilted jackets and sweatshirts.

Important information about street casual:

• Casual, urban clothing, comfortable to wear;
• A bright detail that decorates the entire image;
• Things made from high-quality, expensive materials.

Casual style in summer, winter and off-season

Summer is a great time for relaxation, picnics, and meetings with friends, so a casual look will be quite appropriate. Light, comfortable, loose, slightly casual clothing will make you feel comfortable in the sweltering summer heat.

Basic elements of a summer wardrobe:

• jeans of various styles: straight, tight, boyfriend,
• shorts and Bermuda shorts, not too short and covering the hips,
• loose-fitting dresses and sundresses made from natural materials,
• ballet flats, sneakers, slip-ons or sandals on a low platform.

In winter and in the off-season, when it gets cold and rainy, we need cozy warm clothes more than ever, while the image should remain fashionable and modern. In inclement weather, casual style is perfect, because it implies comfort combined with modern trends.

Casual style in winter is:

• wide-cut pullovers, sweaters and sweatshirts made from natural fabrics,
• jeans, trousers of current style made of thick fabrics,
• loose coats,
• quilted jackets and vests,
• leather moccasins, ankle boots, boots with low, stable heels.

For different ages

Young girls seem to be created to wear casual clothes. Youth is freedom in everything, including in appearance. There is no work yet, which means there is a strict business dress code and social events with their mandatory rules, and you can allow yourself to look free and informal. In addition, youth implies an active lifestyle: playing sports, traveling, visiting nightclubs, so you need to dress comfortably and casually.

Middle-aged women can also dress casually, especially outside of work hours. Outdoor recreation, shopping, going to a cafe - in all these situations, a casual look will be quite appropriate. Comfortable, loose and at the same time fashionable clothes are ideal for young mothers: caring for children requires the most comfortable wardrobe. As for work, business casual will come to the rescue - a fairly strict style, which, however, allows for some relaxations.

Older ladies often think that casual clothing is not for them and choose more conservative and formal items. This is a misconception - a comfortable and fashionable style suits everyone. Wardrobe items such as jeans, soft knitted pullovers, and cotton shirts will be comfortable for everyday wear and will give their owner a more youthful appearance. For a more elegant look, you can use items made from plain fabrics in neutral shades: beige, sand, khaki, steel.

Casual brands

When it comes to casual clothing, we usually mean brands that specialize in the production of clothing for mass consumption: Zara, Gap, Benetton, H&M, Mango, Sela. A lot of comfortable, practical, everyday clothes are also offered by companies whose main focus is selling clothes through catalogues: Bonprix, Quelle, La Redoute. From time to time, various sports brands - Adidas, Reebok, Nike - also release collections of comfortable urban clothing, and recently the release of such collections has become regular.

However, companies producing exclusive, expensive clothing are also developing more comfortable and practical items, especially in ready-to-wear lines. One of the first famous high fashion designers to pay attention to comfortable, street style was Nino Cerutti, who named one of his collections “Casual Chic”. Giorgio Armani took up the initiative and introduced a free urban style into men's fashion, adding a touch of lightness to boring business suits.

Now many fashion designers, such as Donatella Versace, Sonia Rykiel, Donna Karan and even the eccentric John Galliano, from time to time release collections in casual style, especially in ready-to-wear lines. And let fashion critics grimace with displeasure, arguing that these images have little in common with the art of high fashion, but marketers are rubbing their hands - such clothes sell out much better.

What celebrities wear

Famous popular people, in fact, are no different from you and me and, just like everyone else, in everyday life they prefer to wear comfortable, comfortable clothes. At the same time, in any situation, stars must look stylish, because paparazzi lie in wait for them literally everywhere. Casual comes to the rescue, offering a relaxed and at the same time fashionable look.

Alessandra Ambrosio, Taylor Swift, Jessica Alba
Miranda Kerr, Emma Watson, Sarah Jessica Parker

Look at photos of famous people in everyday life - no one wears a low-cut evening dress while shopping or high heels when playing with children. In such situations, everyone prefers simple and laconic, but at the same time stylish, things.

Casual look

How to create a casual look and what to pay attention to? Some tips on creating a wardrobe and selecting accessories from the world's leading stylists:

• First of all, buy a few basic pieces of clothing that will create your entire look. This could be classic jeans, a voluminous pullover or sweatshirt, a men's cut shirt, or a blazer. The color scheme of basic items is neutral and calm. Pay attention to quality - the basis of the wardrobe should consist of expensive items made from good fabrics;
• Various accessories will help complement and diversify the outfit: scarves, scarves, bracelets, earrings. Their colors may be brighter, prints may be used;
• As for bags and shoes, their choice depends on the season. In winter, it is better to prefer restrained colors and strict styles; in summer, you can use whiter, playful options;
• When dressing in a casual style, try not to wear overly sexy and revealing clothes: lace, transparent fabrics, and a deep neckline will look vulgar. Stiletto heels and large flashy jewelry are also inappropriate;
• Create multi-layered looks - it's not only stylish, but also very convenient, especially in the off-season, when the weather changes several times a day.

As you can see, dressing casually is not at all difficult. Improvise and you will become the queen of the big city.