It is not at all surprising that for several years in a row, the glamorous style of clothing has confidently occupied a leading position in the modern fashion world. Obviously, this is due to the fact that glamorous clothing remains fashionable, because it perfectly emphasizes the natural beauty and hidden female sexuality. Perhaps many of you have repeatedly wanted to try on the image of a glamorous girl, but did not know where to start. To find out, we need to go back to the very origins of this sophisticated and sophisticated style.
Glamorous look
Glamorous style dates back to the mid-70s of the last century. The first glamorous representatives were visitors to elite disco clubs. Because, as in such ancient times, it was believed that everything that sparkles and shines will certainly attract as much attention as possible. Girls sought to decorate their clothes with a large variety of artificial stones and catchy shiny accessories, which gave their image special originality and extravagance.
Glamor style clothing
Today, the style of the “elite of the 70s” has changed a little, but its content remains the same: dazzling shine, rich colors and, most importantly, stylishness!
Modern glamor style outfits are, first of all, fashionable, branded items that belong to the collections of famous world designers. Girls who prefer a glamorous style pay special attention to glamorous makeup, high-heeled shoes and glamorous jewelry. Because glamorous accessories look luxurious. Especially when it comes to original jewelry made from various semi-precious stones, including turquoise, amber, coral and many others. Also, the trends of the approaching spring are returning to bright and original glamorous hairstyles.
Glamor style involves wearing various dresses with deep necklines and short skirts. Dresses in the glamor style are designed to demonstrate the slender legs and wasp waist of their owners. Basically, the color scheme of the glamorous style offers bright and rich colors, but the most fashionable and sophisticated is pink, which to this day has not given up its leading position.
How to create a glamorous look?
Of course, today a modern and confident girl has every right to create her own unique glamorous style, selecting and combining things at her own discretion. However, it is necessary to remember that it is important to be able to correctly focus attention on your appearance, and not to cross the line that separates the natural chic and shine of glamor with obscene vulgarity. Try to be not only overly expensive, but also dazzlingly elegant ladies!
In his book The History of Glamour, a professor at the University of Warkin writes: “At the heart of this fashion phenomenon are... incompatible couples.”
The main thing is to surprise and fascinate. Can you agree? The history of the word “glamor” is no less interesting. Turns out, glamor- derived from the Old French grimoire, which means "witchcraft book, magic." Having moved first to England, then to Scotland, the word became the verb “to bewitch, cast a spell” and became widely used thanks to Walter Scott. In the poem The Lay of the Last Minstrel, the author described the magic that turns people into better versions of themselves.
What glamor has become in our country is a different story. In our country, glamor usually refers to the standards of clothing and life advertised in glossy magazines. The phrases “glamor queen” and “glamorous character” have become entrenched in the dictionary, although with a tinge of irony and condemnation. It’s not the word’s fault, it’s just that our glamorous characters’ taste is often far from impeccable. But the style itself insists on visual excess, on the wow effect. Fashion historian Alexander Vasiliev describes the glamorous beauty as follows: “Impeccable physical characteristics. Her face looks a little like an enlarged Barbie doll. The lips are larger than those of a carp, the eyes are larger than those of a pug, and the nose is simply a sight for sore eyes. She has blonde hair extensions and nail extensions. She has high heels - of course, with an indispensable attribute in the form of a bright red sole. The glamor girl has a whole battery of bags from certain brands. And my most faithful friend is a little toy terrier.”.
Actually, glamor and style are different concepts. Style is a commitment to a certain type of clothing, a certain direction in fashion, emphasizing individuality. The French - true connoisseurs of beauty - believe that glamor is, first of all, the ability to present oneself, sophisticated charm, the ability to stand out, and elegantly. Let us agree with this and comply.
The word “glamour” became fashionable in the years 1930-1950, strongly associated with the heyday of the Hollywood “dream factory”. This style is currently only for a select few: silent film stars and jazz stars. In the 30s, they wrapped themselves in capes, boas and lush boas made of arctic fox and fox, combining them with dresses made of natural silk, brocade and satin. True, the term “glamor” was not used then. They said: secular, brilliant, luxurious...
We can say that Marlene Dietrich in her famous tight-fitting lace dress, and a little later Rita Hayworth in a spectacular black dress and long gloves, became the first icons of this style.
In the 50s and 60s, glossy fashion magazines appeared in post-war America, and Marilyn Monroe’s style became popular all over the world: everyone tried to imitate her. Then Grace Kelly, Brigitte Bardot, Elizabeth Taylor are chosen as idols, who were certainly glamorous - each in the style of their time.
The concept of “glamor” initially related more to a lifestyle than to fashion, and it came into use in the mid-70s of the last century thanks to the regulars of disco clubs. Since that time, flashy outfits made of leather, denim and silk, adored by glamor, decorated with sparkling rivets, chains, zippers, and massive artificial jewelry, which added radiance to fashionistas, have been in big fashion. This direction was called glam rock. The transformation of glamor continued in the 90s and at the beginning of this century. Then he still had an idea, a dream, a desire to achieve a beautiful, “shining” existence.
Of course, the glamor style is not suitable either for the office or for a university audience. His sphere is parties, show business, nightclubs. But fashion never recognized the ghetto and, naturally, spilled out onto the streets, giving birth to a new version of the style - everyday glamor, the trendsetter of which is Jessica Simpson. Although many give the palm to the “glamorous princess” Paris Hilton. And designer Ralph Lauren, for example, considers the Spanish actress Penelope Cruz to be the most glamorous woman.
Street style fans include Dita Von Teese, Kylie Minogue, Eva Longoria, Nicole Richie, Rihanna, Victoria Beckham, Halle Berry and other celebrities. Just recently, they all, as if by agreement, wore branded sunglasses and designer bags in combination with plush tracksuits. For example, Britney Spears could be seen on the street in ripped jeans and a boozy T-shirt, but at the same time with a Louis Vuitton handbag and Dolce&Gabbana sunglasses.
The final stage of development of the glamor style is the so-called glamor-light, when appearing in a chic look on the red carpet (in a club, at a party) is organic and appropriate, but the everyday version should still be restrained and, which is very important, as natural as possible .
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Each of us who strives for a glamorous style must first know exactly what glamor or a glamorous woman is. I would just like to say: a glamorous woman is Ah! What a woman!.... But I'm afraid that under this exclamation, everyone can understand and give their own definition. Therefore, it’s better to start by giving a precise definition. Glamor translated from English means charm, charm, charm. Yes, this is a woman who can charm or even bewitch with her appearance. This is not just the one who, when you meet, you immediately forget, this is not the one who, when you look at her, you smile ironically. In a glamorous woman, everything that is called the same for everyone is beauty. But just don’t rush and talk about yourself in disappointment - but I’m ugly. We are talking about, that is, a woman creates her external charm with the help of makeup, clothes, accessories and of course the ability to present herself or, as we say, the ability to show herself. But as for inner beauty, this question is much more complicated; unfortunately, we often forget about the beauty of the soul altogether, or it fades into the background.
And so, now we know that a glamorous woman does not always have real external beauty, and not always internal beauty.
This is a commitment to a certain direction in fashion, this is an internal attitude towards beauty and clothing. Glamorous things show us in the right light. Glamor creates the appearance of beauty. Simply put, all of us, looking at a woman dressed in a glamorous style, will say: “She looks chic.”
It seems that we have figured out what a glamorous woman means and what a glamorous style means. Now we know that if you apply more foundation to your face, silver shadows on your eyes, and “smear” something like silvery white-pink lipstick on your lips, “pout” your lips, put your finger in your half-open mouth, lower your “naive” look, you won’t.
Glamorous style of clothing. Here everything should be in moderation, and things should be in harmony with each other - they should be friends, not argue. When you look at glossy magazines, don’t choose a blouse from one model, a skirt from another, and shoes like your friend’s.
Fur has always been and is popular in a glamorous style, especially fur with long pile. Jackets, stoles, and boas are fashionable now. Of course, real fur has its own natural beauty. Faux fur is also no less beautiful. Its color can be unusual - pink, purple, orange. You just need to know what you will wear such fur with...
Glamorous headdress. Now there is a large selection of glamorous headwear: furry fluffy berets, caps, and large hats. A headdress like a turban is also beautiful. Its beauty lies in the unusual shape and brightness of color. This headdress was often seen at the beginning of the 20th century on the legendary Russian actress Vera Kholodnaya, about whom biographers say there was no one else like her. Then the turban appeared in the 40s, then in the 70s, and finally we met again. But if you have tied a turban, do not try to overload yourself with other accessories. I think that it will remain the leader among hats for a long time. But as for the complete absence of a headdress, think about it. Especially on winter days, you should not go outside without a hat. Your hair becomes dry and brittle, splits and as a result, you lose it. Therefore, put your health first, otherwise no clothes will help you look “chic”.
Glamorous gloves. Usually these are gloves made of good, thin leather. The glamorous style trend is elbow-length gloves. Gloves have long emphasized style and elegance. There was a time when showing your hands without gloves in public was considered bad manners. Hollywood beauties Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Vivien Leigh wore gloves, dictating fashion. There are also lace gloves that our Yelets lacemakers weave using bobbins. Gloves add femininity and romance to outfits. Famous couturiers often use this item of clothing in their collections.
Glamorous shoes. If we talk now only about winter shoes, since a snowstorm will soon begin to swirl, then the most glamorous winter shoes are high-heeled boots. These can be over the knee boots and even with spurs or chains. In these boots you will be both seen and heard.
In general, if you want to become glamorous, imagine that you are some kind of royal person. By the way, they said about Jacqueline Kennedy that her appearance at the Elysee Palace looked so regal that the press awarded her the title “Her Majesty Elegance.”
Glamorous style in your bedroom interiors
How to decorate a bedroom in a glamorous style?
The first condition is the color palette of the glamorous bedroom style - pastel and boudoir colors.
These palettes allow you to create an atmosphere of tenderness and light, in which romance and luxury reign.
Transparent accessories add lightness, tenderness and femininity.
The glamor effect in the bedroom is created by a combination of shiny and fluffy textures. At the same time, tenderness, shine and lightness are better for bed decor, and fluffiness is better for a carpet on the floor.
The furniture should also be elegant, better than a light color. Your bedroom is incomplete without a lovely bedside table or dressing table.
It is important what wallpaper you choose for your bedroom. They should have an elegant pattern in pastel colors.
The glamorous interior will remain if you still use dark shades (burgundy, crimson, purple) in some items in your bedroom for contrast. However, try not to use a color that is too dark. For a glamorous interior it will look a little dramatic. Don't fill your bedroom with trinkets.
What else can you afford? This is flowers. Of course, fresh flowers are better, and only fresh ones. You can decorate your bedroom with them, arranging the bouquets in an artistic “disorder.”
Please note that a glamorous bedroom, and indeed the interior of your entire apartment or house, should also be harmoniously combined with the style you have chosen.
This is the glamorous style, and it seems to me that nothing threatens it, glamor will not disappear anywhere. Of course, over time, glamor will change, but this is a natural process, nothing stands still, even religions that have existed for thousands of years change under the influence of modern technologies, new discoveries and knowledge, new elements of the worldview.
Glamorous style for Militta Magazine
A little history
People started talking about glamor at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries. Then seductive society ladies appeared, the image of which later migrated to the screens of black and white cinema. Languid manners, bright eyes, chic clothes - all this became part of the style, as well as the constant furs and long strings of pearls. Many tried to imitate the founders of glamor. He was especially popular with bohemia, which included artists and theater workers. For many, luxury was the meaning of life back then, and it was possible to bring it into life with the help of clothes. Many had nothing left for their souls, the money was spent, but their appearance still had luster and luxury.
Later, all that remained of the style were shiny fabrics and an abundance of jewelry. Aristocracy, good manners, and education - all this has become a relic of the past, as well as the fact that only representatives of the art world dressed glamorously.
Style Features
1. Dresses
Dresses in the glamor style are products made from expensive fabrics, luxurious, feminine. The silhouette of the dresses is most often tight-fitting, and they themselves are very low-cut. Clothes should be elegant and stylish. White or pink tones are often chosen. Also, glamorous girls prefer short skirts, which should highlight the girl’s slender legs.
2. Fur
Glamorous girls have always been partial to fur. The look would be incomplete without a gorgeous fur coat, cape or boa. Typically, such a fur cape covered the bare back, which stood out against the background of a luxurious long dress. Nowadays, glamorous beauties often buy faux fur rather than real fur.
3. Shoes
If you want to dress in a glamorous style, you will have to get used to wearing only high heels. Heels help you look much slimmer and lighter.
4. Gloves
Previously, representatives of bohemians went out only in long gloves, which was an obligatory part of the glamor style. They emphasized the beauty of the hands, making them even more seductive, and to some extent inaccessible.
5. Makeup
Nowadays, the glamorous girl doesn’t emphasize her eyes as much as before, content with light shadows and barely noticeable eyeliner. But you shouldn’t skimp on lip gloss; the brighter and more noticeable they are, the better.
6. Decorations
If you don't like jewelry, the glamorous style is not for you. A girl should sparkle with diamonds, adorn herself with gold and pearls. If you don’t have money for real ones, you can buy artificial ones. The main thing is the abundance of rhinestones that decorate clothes, shoes, and even accessories.
Glamor is a word that has come up very often in recent decades. Sometimes its meaning is lost. It is worth figuring out what this word means.
Definition
Glamor is a style of clothing characterized by luxury, brilliance, emphasizing femininity and beauty. This style is always at the peak of fashion, its popularity does not lose over time.
The word itself appeared a very long time ago. Initially, it meant something completely different from what it means today. This word has a whole history. Glamor - what is it? Let's take a closer look.
History of appearance and development
The origin of the word “glamor” goes back to the Latin “grammar” - the science of language. The concept came to French and formed two words there:
- grammaire - grammar;
- grimoire - a book with magical information and magic spells.
Later, the second form of the word appeared in England and Scotland in a sound close to ours - glamor. The word meant "witchcraft." This was the period of the Middle Ages. Glamor in our understanding appeared much later.
French luxury
Glamor originally meant much more than just clothing style. This is the path of life. Its origins began to emerge under King Louis XIV in France in the 17th century. He was called the "Sun King". It was Louis who made France the center of secular fashion throughout Europe.
The ruler loved noisy holidays, stormy celebrations, feasts, and dances. Representatives of the aristocracy dressed in many costumes, which were previously not easy to wear. The costumes were made of heavy velvet material and decorated with silver. Later, costumes began to be made from light fabrics - satin, silk, and decorated with gold. The Baroque style became the forerunner of modern glamour.
Since the 19th century, luxurious living began to be glorified in France. Literary works were dedicated to her, describing the details of such a lifestyle. People began to be judged by external components - by clothes, hairstyle, manners.
Hollywood sound
With the advent of the 20th century, glamor increasingly captured the minds of people. Mass communications played a significant role in this process. True, the very concept of “glamor” did not exist then, but essentially everything that happened conveyed its meaning.
Women dreamed of being like movie stars. Pictures with their images appeared on sale. A jazz culture emerged, initially glamorous in design. Style icons during this period were Marlene Dietrich and Greta Garbo. They conquered the world with their seductive appearance and ability to present themselves.
Thanks to Hollywood actresses, the image of a glamorous beauty in a long flowing silk dress with an open back and a fur cape on her shoulders was formed. The audience was delighted with such images. And since then, Hollywood began to dictate appearance standards for the whole world from the screen. Actors became role models.
In the 40s, doll beauty became fashionable. Initially, soldiers placed pictures with similar images in their barracks. But soon the girls wanted to be like these non-existent doll beauties.
In the 50s, glossy magazines began to be published - an invariable attribute of a glamorous lifestyle. Their pages showed not only clothing styles, but also demonstrated elements of glamor as a lifestyle. Of course, he was beautiful, but completely far from reality.
In those same years, a new style icon was born - Marilyn Monroe. She managed to become a sex symbol of that era and establish new parameters of appearance.
Disputes began about the glamor style, the meaning of which was actively discussed in society. Some strove for it, others considered it a sign of lack of spirituality and emptiness.
New standards
The 70s added a new flavor to the collective image of glamor. At this time, glam rock became popular. Glamor has also captivated men. The hero of this time is David Bowie. The concept of “metrosexuality” appeared. Male rockers, no less than women, fell in love with bright makeup and unearthly images.
Sexless beauty was embodied in the image of Twiggy, who looked like a teenage boy. The feminine forms of Marilyn Monroe are a thing of the past.
In the 90s, brands came first. In this era, glamor is what is hyped. Famous brands have conquered everyone.
In our time
Today's glamor includes many components. This is still a whole philosophy. Glamor and fashion travel together around the world.
If we talk about clothes, trousers and skirts can be different - long, short, narrow, wide. Fur plays an important role. These include vests, stoles, and jackets.
The glamorous style is replete with the number of colors. They can be bright (pink, fuchsia, orange) and calm. In the latter case, a sense of style comes first.
Long gloves are incredibly popular; adherents of this style wear them with pleasure.
Nowadays, glamor is an important part of social life. It can be interpreted in different ways, but it is impossible to close your eyes to its existence; it has entered too tightly into modern life.
Now it becomes clearer what glamor is. However, this concept should not be confused with gloss. Glamorous style implies individuality and originality, and gloss means an exact copy of an image. It is not for nothing that in any era, fashion was dictated by special women, unlike others. They knew how to create a unique style.
How to dress in style?
If glamor has captured all your imagination and the strongest desire to follow it in everything, then you should consider several points:
- You should start studying this style with the films of the era in which it originated. The stars of the era of black and white cinema were the first to decorate themselves. It’s worth learning from them the details of the images.
- Imitation of style is impossible without the presence of extravagant things. Let the materials be expensive. Fur and silk are perfect. Don’t be afraid to mix styles; you should use both the latest trends and timeless classics.
- Details complete the look. It is important to choose the right accessories, jewelry, jewelry. It is precisely such subtleties that can highlight the charm of the style.
- The correct understanding of glamor is not to be a diva, but to gain confidence in yourself and your image, to find your own uniqueness.
- The speech of a glamorous person has a connotation of sophistication and sophistication, do not forget about this.
Well, a little bit of tar. Men love to look at luxurious glamorous ladies, but not everyone dares to approach one. Winning an independent woman is not always easy. For this reason, representatives of this style often remain lonely. So before you plunge into the glamorous life, you should weigh the pros and cons.
Men can be glamorous too. What should a young lady do if she is lucky enough to meet such a betrothed? Of course, match!
Thus, glamor, the definition of which we have examined in detail, is not an empty imitation of glossy images. It is a way of life, thoughts and behavior. And before deciding on such a transformation, you need to answer the question of whether the game is worth the candle.
