Casual style in clothes for women, men. A photo

Today, modern fashion is represented by a variety of female and male styles... Casual is one of them. If we look at the photos of clothing models typical for him, you will notice that this style is quite democratic, comfortable and acceptable for all occasions, suitable for everyone, regardless of gender and age.

The main features of the casual style in clothing: conceptual features

Casual is considered an urban, practical and comfortable style. The very concept of Casual, in combination with different words and definitions, means: "randomly chosen", "accidentally chosen", "everyday attire", or "due to the peculiarities of the case." All of them, in the best possible way, characterize the casual as a style of clothing. Historically, the Casual was first established in the homeland of football, England.

It was in this country that many styles in fashion were born: Tedds, Modos (the famous "Liverpool Four" dressed in this style), Hippy, Punk (translated as "punks"). In the 70s of the last century, the football fan movement intensified. The fashion to root for your favorite team is still popular in Foggy Albion. The fans tried to dress like their idols. These were mainly tracksuits, jackets and shoes. The style of football cocky fans is called Casual.

Traditionally, groups of fans followed their idols from country to country. They bought from time to time sports clothing items in different stores, including branded ones. So very often football fans wore decent branded, quality outfits. These clothes were comfortable and could be worn in everyday life.

Groups of people following their favorite teams and their unusual, but at the same time, understandable and accessible style, attracted the attention of many fashion designers and stylists.

And now the casual (Casual) appeared on the catwalks, and then on city streets. He fell in love with designers, he remains popular and in demand to this day. This style is often transformed, depending on the time and fashion trends. Several different directions appeared for him. However, its convenience, practicality and independence from gender and age remain unchanged.

Subtypes of style

Life in big cities dictates its own rules. She is rhythmic and changeable. She often determines the style of clothing, forces designers to work on new details.

Women's casual style (photographs also depict male options) has several directions and types:

• Casual-street / casual-street (casual street). In this bright style, you can choose any garment, a variety of bold combinations of cut, fabric texture and color, as well as accessories.
• Casual-smart / everyday (casual-smart). This is an elegant casual business style for the office, which can be combined with a variety of styles, materials and colors.In a stylish look, you can combine jeans with a shirt, T-shirt, turtleneck, jacket or cardigan. You can also use a variety of accessories in a similar style.
• Casual-business / business-style for every day (casual business). In the creation of clothes of this style, which combines noble classics with freedom and democracy, fabrics of different textures and colors are used. In the image, it is permissible: wearing a shirt without a tie, unbuttoned shirts, tops, T-shirts, sweaters, long sleeves, sweatshirts and jumpers, worn over a jacket.
• All-out-casual / casual (casual casual). This is a somewhat casual style that easily mixes basic and sporty elements. To create an image, the emphasis is on comfort and convenience. In this case, things can be loose cut: jumpers, sweatshirts, T-shirts, jeans. Outfits in this style will be appropriate for walks, meetings with friends, on country trips.
• Casual-glamor / glamorous-casual (casual-glamor). The style is a collaboration of everyday clothing with a festive / evening or formal attire. The chosen image should be not only smart, but also comfortable, as required by the casual style. At the same time, it should not be overloaded with unnecessary additional decorations, accessories and details.
• Casual-sport / casual-sports (casual-sport). This style can combine sportswear with casual accessories and footwear, as well as denim.

Basic wardrobe

The word Casual, in combination with different words and definitions, translates literally as "randomly chosen", "accidentally chosen", "everyday attire", or "due to the peculiarities of the case." All of these phrases best indicate that a casual wardrobe can contain a wide variety of clothing items related to several styles, including classics. All these things should be practical, comfortable and comfortable to wear, as well as be well combined with each other, without creating dissonance.

It can be:

• jeans, which can be called the main item of the basic casual wardrobe (Casual); they can be combined with all elements of a stylish look;
• dresses and skirts of different styles and lengths, denim or wool sundresses;
• tunics, blouses, shirts, T-shirts, tops;
• denim clothing: jackets, vests, trousers of different styles and models;
• hoodies, sweatshirts, sweaters, jumpers, T-shirts, long sleeves;
• leather jackets, leather jackets, bombers, aviator jackets, pea jackets;
• cardigans, coats and short coats, trench coats;
• sports shoes: sneakers, sneakers of various types, trekking boots, slip-ons, espadrilles, sneakers;
• traditional women's shoes: boots and low shoes, ankle boots, boots, sandals, shoes with low steady heels, classic pumps.

Women's casual style (the photo clearly conveys its features) often contains elements of men's clothing that fit perfectly into the basic wardrobe.

These include:

• pants;
• jackets;
• jackets;
• coat and short coat;
• boots;
• hats.

Learning how to match and match items to create a casual look is not easy. Therefore, it is important to choose the right basic elements of the basic wardrobe, accessories and jewelry.

Stylish accessories and jewelry

Jewelry and accessories are an integral part of the casual look. They act as additional elements that reflect the individuality of their owner (Casual). When choosing jewelry made of precious metals for your stylish look, you should give preference to silver, which is in perfect harmony with the free simple urban style. Also, expensive quality jewelry can be good in this role.

The following will look appropriate in a stylish look:

• large earrings of moderate size with and without stones;
• laconic necklaces with semi-precious, modest, not flashy stones;
• chains with links of medium size and beads in soothing colors;
• brooches of the correct strict forms without a touch of romance;
• bracelets made of natural materials and leather.

The main basic accessories for the casual style can be:

• scarves and shawls of different colors and textures;
• caps of various models and hats, berets, caps and caps of various textures and shades;
• bags of various sizes and purposes, backpacks;
• gloves of different lengths;
• glasses of different models.

Accessories and jewelry can be safely mixed with each other. The casual style allows freedom of choice, because this is its main principle. The main thing is that all combinations are not flashy and pretentious, but look elegant and simple at the same time.

Casual shoes

Casual style demands comfort and quality for both womens and mens shoes. It can be a variety of models and types, as shown in the photo, made in any color. For a female look, depending on the season and purpose, in the Casual style, sneakers, sneakers of various types, trekking boots, slip-ons, loafers, sandals, pumps, espadrilles, sneakers, ballet flats, boots, boots, ankle boots may be appropriate.

For men, the choice of casual shoes is no less diverse.

It can be:

• Models for the urban "dandy" in the form of boots or shoes, decorated with perforations at the seams on different parts, called brogues.
• Sneakers, sneakers and loafers of any brand, model and color.
• Sandals of any style that are worn only on bare feet.
• Suede desert boots (desert boots), reminiscent of the military. They can have rubber or leather soles and come in a variety of colors.
• Shoes called monkstraps, monks (monks), without lacing and decorated with two or one buckle.
• High, to the ankle, lace-up shoes, called chukka. They can be of different colors, made of genuine leather or suede.

Color spectrum

A casual urban style should be balanced in details, textures and colors. It differs from all classical styles in freedom of choice. Only achromatic colors such as white, black and gray cannot lead in it. They can be applied in conjunction with other color shades. Natural natural shades are good in casual style: beige, grassy, ​​sandy. These colors will emphasize the naturalness of the chosen image and the naturalness of fabrics and textures.

More active colors and their shades are also applicable in stylistic solutions: yellow, purple, orange, blue, pink. When choosing the color of things for any wardrobe, remember the rule: there should not be more than three colors in one outfit.

Hair and makeup

Women's casual style (photos are often found on glossy magazine covers) does not provide for special rules in the selection of hairstyles. Freedom and convenience are important in that matter. Only pretentious accuracy and intricacy are prohibited.

Hairstyles

At the dawn of the appearance of the casual style, the "tail" was very popular and ubiquitous. Currently, this hairstyle for style remains in trend. It is only complemented by all kinds of modern execution techniques and various fashionable weaving.

In any casual hairstyle, there should be some slight disheveledness, carelessness and naturalness. Loose strands at the temples and on the back of the head, not very neat bunches, various braids, haircuts, laid easily and naturally are welcome. Hairpins, headbands and hair ties can be added to hairstyles.

Makeup

Makeup for everyday urban style can be either very natural, done in pastel colors, or more pronounced. It depends on the case for which it is performed. For work and play, muted shades of eyeshadow and lipstick are used. Natural nuances form the basis of the color palette. For special occasions and holidays, brighter colors, clear lines are acceptable. Casual make-up should look natural and emphasize natural beauty.

Fashionable looks for men

Casual (Casual) style in fashion for modern men, perhaps the most successful choice.Freedom, comfort and practicality, which define it, are the best way for the representatives of the stronger sex to show their character and express themselves. This is very much appreciated by real men.

Correctly and tastefully selected kits are good both for office work and for free time. In casual clothes, a man always feels confident and comfortable. In order to make the right choice, creating a stylish look, men need to have basic things in their wardrobe.

It can be:

• classic jeans and other models;
• plain T-shirts in basic colors;
• shirts (it is enough to have a few pieces);
• classic suit;
• trousers of different styles and colors (there can be only 2-3 pairs);
• club jacket;
• jumper, sweatshirt, longsleeve;
• Leather Jacket;
• coat, short coat, trench coat;
• shoes that match the style;
• hats, caps, bags, gloves.

There may not be many basic things, but they should be made of high-quality, natural materials and be comfortable to wear.

Youth solutions

Young people love casual, casual style. They can afford stylish clothes in brighter colors and more sportswear. In the warm season, it can be chinos trousers (chinos) of different colors, a plain T-shirt made of natural cotton, light moccasins, sneakers of different models, styles or sneakers. You can complement such an image with a sports bag or backpack, glasses.

In other seasons, jeans, club jackets, jackets, jumpers, long sleeves are always good for young people. In shoes, you can give preference to sneakers, boots of any model.

For men 40 years old

In adulthood, many overestimate their tastes and preferences. After all, what looks actual on a young man does not always look harmonious on an adult man. You can opt for loose trousers made of heavy cotton, called slacks trousers, in natural shades from sand to gray-blue and brown. They can be combined with polo shirts, cardigans and jumpers, plaid shirts, as well as jackets made from natural fabrics and materials of various textures.

Suits made of solid fabrics, plain shirts, jeans, trousers and jackets made of natural fabrics look harmoniously on forty-year-old men. These wardrobe items are good with shoes in the style of brogues (brogues), monks (monkstraps, monks), suede boots, desert boots. All selected sets of clothes will be relevant both in the office and in everyday city life.

For men over 50

Men over 50 years old are not without a desire to dress fashionably and modernly. In the casual style, they usually prefer the casual-smart, elegant and free, in which you can combine a variety of styles, materials and colors. Jeans with a shirt, T-shirt, turtleneck, jacket or cardigan will be good in a stylish look. Solid trousers made of natural wool in soothing shades, jumpers and sweaters look great on adult men.

Good-quality trend coats, jackets, cardigans of dense knit shirts made of natural cotton fabrics look advantageous on adult men. From accessories, you can use hats and caps of high-quality textures, scarves of various natural shades, leather and cashmere gloves. The choice of footwear also contains the main advantages of the casual style - freedom, quality and comfort.

Casual style in clothes for women

The casual style for women (photos below) is more diverse and richer than men, like any other. When choosing stylish sets, you should be guided not only by your preferences. It is important to observe a sense of proportion and not to forget about the principles of casual style. Keep in mind the natural materials and colors used in wardrobe items. Women who choose a democratic and comfortable urban style of clothing can successfully combine jeans with jackets and T-shirts, complementing them with either sports shoes, or shoes with steady heels, or classic pumps.

The main thing is that it is convenient. You can opt for trousers, or a trouser suit in combination with a basic T-shirt or shirt, long sleeve or jumper. On top of the set, put on a trench coat or coat, complementing it with a scarf, bag or backpack. Comfortable boots or ankle boots, closed shoes or even sneakers will look harmonious in this outfit. Knitted dresses made from natural materials are quite popular and occupy a worthy place in a casual wardrobe. They can be combined with any upper and with any shoe. The main thing is to be practical and comfortable.

Pants and skirts of any laconic model are also easy to combine with basic wardrobe items. Therefore, initially it is worth purchasing the basic things mentioned above. It should be remembered that overly revealing things, rhinestones, sequins and numerous jewelry have no place in a stylish casual look.

The advantage of the casual style is its democratic character. It will perfectly fit into women's and men's wardrobe. Photos of various looks confidently prove that this style can be applied at any age. The main thing is not to forget about its basic principles.

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