(sport style) – a free style of clothing, the main characteristics of which are comfort, practicality, functionality, and freedom of movement. The style is characterized by loose silhouettes and straight geometric cut lines.
Sports style and sportswear: differences
Sportswear is intended exclusively for sports activities, and a sports-style wardrobe can be used for everyday wear, with the exception of business and special events. Sportswear includes uniforms for various sports and fitness, sports underwear with protectors and seals, shoes for dancing, etc. Sports-style items have individual details of cut, silhouette and finishing characteristic of sportswear.
“Oh, sports! You are the world!
Pierre de Coubertin
Characteristics of sports style
Cloth
- Plain or printed and plain cut tops, T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, sweatshirts, straight cut. The sports-style top is distinguished by a variety of neck types: collars, hoods, trims, golf collars.
- , wide shorts or bicycle shorts, cargo shorts, tennis shorts, knitted and loose-fitting cotton shorts, . For a sporty style, trousers are more typical than a skirt. They do not have arrows and are often complemented by patch pockets. Skirts and dresses usually have a mini or midi length, as well as the decor typical of the style - pockets with flaps, yokes, decorative stitching. Skirts of this style sometimes have one-sided pleats on the sides.
- Loose-fitting jackets, down jackets, windbreakers, anoraks. Jackets often have pockets with zippers or buttons, and there may be a one-sided golf pleat on the back. Anoraks are performed in different options: short coat with hood and double fastening; waterproof jackets without fasteners, worn over the head; light summer jackets with a kangaroo pocket and a hood, with or without a fastener.
Cut: straight, trapezoid, semi-adjacent. Usually things have a loose silhouette, but some items can be tight (turtlenecks, bicycle shorts, leggings, etc.). Jackets in a sporty style are not fitted. The waist can be emphasized with a belt or drawstring cord, including on dresses. Typically, a sports style set combines tight and loose items (a turtleneck and wide trousers, a loose T-shirt and leggings) so that the look does not look like a workout.
Fabrics:
cotton, wool, plain or crinkled raincoat fabric, knitwear, knitwear with lycra, mixed or synthetic materials. 
Colors: the sporty style does not have preferences in the color palette, but its feature is the permissibility of contrasting color combinations (including the use of neon colors).
Prints: graphic, printed, Color Blocking, stripes, appliques, logos.
Sleeve types: shirt, one-piece. The sporty style is characterized by cuffs - with elastic or fasteners (Velcro, zippers, buttons).
Decor: overhead parts (including pockets, often with flaps), belts, folds, vents, tabs, yokes, stitching (double, decorative, contrasting, zigzag), piping, cuffs on sleeves and trousers, mesh inserts, stripes (including including neon), metal fittings, rivets, zippers and hooks.
Accessories
Shoes: lifestyle sneakers, sneakers, flat boots, tennis shoes, . The main characteristics of the shoes are a comfortable last, Genuine Leather or textiles. Winter shoes include insulated sneakers and boots with thick, grooved soles.
Hats: knitted and knitted hats and scarves, caps, hairbands, bandanas.
Body type: Traditionally, a sporty style emphasizes a fit, athletic figure. Therefore, such clothes are best suited for slender people. In particular, the sporty style emphasizes the advantages and hides the shortcomings of girls with a “boyish” body type - narrow hips and an undefined waist.
Subtypes of sports style
- Sport-chic (sport-glam)
The sport-chic trend has existed since 2004. After its appearance, the style quickly spread among the stars: Madonna and Jennifer Lopez appeared in public in pants with stripes and knitted tops. The main feature of the style is the combination of sports. The wardrobe is primarily designed for parties and nightclubs. Clothes in the sport-chic style are distinguished by straight, trapezoidal, semi-fitted and fitted cut types; one-piece, raglan or shirt sleeves; the presence of pockets, zippers, and decorative stitching on things. Sports glam is characterized by fabrics such as knitwear, varnish, synthetic and mixed materials, in particular natural ones with the addition of lycra. The colors of the style are predominantly bright. The main ones are black, gray, pink and metallic. Sports chic is also characterized by combined items: overalls, dress-coat, dress-vest, dress-shirt, blouse, etc.
The main differences between sport chic are the permissibility of high-heeled shoes, metallic materials, rhinestones, studs and sequins, as well as a greater number of tight-fitting clothes and bright makeup.
In the spring-summer 2013 season, Ashish presented sports-chic looks: melange track pants were proposed to be combined with a metallic top with sequins. Sports-glam looks also appeared in Antonio Berardi, Chalayan, Ohne Titel, Richard Chai Love and. In the fall-winter 2013-2014 season, sports chic was demonstrated in some sets by BEssARION.
- Sports-casual
Sports-casual in its pure form appeared already in the 21st century, but its prototype can in many ways be considered the style. The main feature of sport-casual is the combination of sports style elements with. Straight models, perhaps slightly frayed, are preferred. Common to the sports style are many items of clothing: puffy sweaters, turtlenecks, polo shirts, loose trousers, etc., as well as comfortable flat-soled shoes.
Differences from sports style:
The main differences are: the use of jeans when creating a set, as well as the permissibility of accessories in the style - a variety of scarves, belts, hats, earrings, bracelets, etc. In sports-casual, natural materials are mainly used - cotton, wool, denim.
In the spring-summer 2013 season, looks in the sports-casual style were offered by Reserved. One of the options was a set of a bright coral-colored sports jacket, a top with long sleeves and a simple black floor-length skirt. Also, sports-casual sets appeared at DKNY and. The combination of sports-casual and ethnic was proposed by the Dutch brand Maison Scotch.
- Safari
Sportswear wardrobe sources
The basis of a sports-style wardrobe is clothing for professional and amateur sports, workwear, equipment for hunting and tourism, etc. The sports style borrowed most of the items from uniforms for various sports:
- from aerobics - leggings, short shorts and tops,
- from basketball - long sleeveless T-shirts, wide shorts and high sneakers,
- from bodybuilding - T-shirts size XXL,
- from football - socks and T-shirts,
- from tennis - tennis shirts, tennis shirts, shorts, pleated miniskirts and short skirts,
- from American baseball - baseball caps,
- from golf - golf trousers,
- from equestrian sports - a jacket shortened in front, tapered trousers and leggings,
- from cycling - tight Lycra shorts, ¾-length trousers,
- from skiing - knitted hats and sweaters with patterns.
History of sports style
First half of the 19th century
Sport in the modern sense appeared in England in the first half of the 19th century. The mass passion for Sunday sports has generated an increase in demand for ready-made clothing. Polish costume historian Andrzej Banach believes that the main reason for the appearance of sportswear-like clothing was walking in the mountains. For them, men bought ready-made suits, since it was impractical to use expensive, custom-made clothes outdoors. Ready-made suits of that time rarely fit the figure - the jacket often hung loosely on the shoulders. This nuance marked the beginning of sports-style clothing. Men at that time selected original details for their suits: long scarves, sweaters, boots, etc.
Early 20th century – 1930s
The popularity of sports has greatly influenced the design of women's clothing, simplifying it. At the beginning of the twentieth century, ladies began to play golf, croquet and tennis, ride on skates, horses and in open cars. To ride bicycles, women began to wear knee-length skirts. Later, tennis dresses with pleated skirts and suits for playing croquet, golf and skittles appeared. Ladies also adopted leather jackets and blousons from men. Gymnasium students from progressively minded women's educational institutions began to play hockey in machine-knitted jumpers. With the development of motoring, special warm clothing for women began to appear: special hats and tightly fastened capes. The spread of the sports style among women was greatly facilitated by women who hunted, rode horses, and also fished with a spinning rod. From 1926 to 1931, she created outfits for an active lifestyle: jackets, sports raincoats, ladies' English suits, men's cut.
With the advent of flying, the weight of clothing became an important parameter. In 1929, newspapers described the lightest suit of the Viscountess de Cibourg, who traveled around the world in her plane. Simultaneously with the advent of the ski suit, “après-ski” clothing arose - things that were worn indoors after sports, while eating or relaxing near the fireplace. These included comfortable trousers and embroidered knitted sweaters, shawls and warm ones. By the 1930s, a direct prototype of the modern tracksuit had emerged.
1960s
In the 60s, on the wave of popularity of the preppy style, T-shirts, T-shirts and polos appeared. The neckline was now designed in many ways: turn-down collars, stand-up collars, hoods, etc. appeared. The sporty style was finally formed in the late 60s in the and collections.
1970s
In the 70s of the twentieth century, aerobics, fitness, healthy image life. Gradually, sports elements began to appear on everyday clothes: trousers, skirts, jackets, blouses. In addition, the clothing of that period was influenced by movements such as feminism and the “sexual revolution.”
1980s
During this decade, much attention was paid to the beauty of the body. Men were engaged in bodybuilding, women – shaping and aerobics. Clothes for the gym began to be worn in everyday life. The sporty style of the 80s meant bright colors (red, blue, light blue, orange, fuchsia, yellow) and stretchy fabrics. Clothing that fits the figure has become popular: leggings, lycra shorts, leggings, bodysuits. Sweatpants and jackets, sweatshirts, sweatshirts, polo T-shirts, racer T-shirts, shorts, and windbreaker jackets have also become popular. Since 1984, branded sneakers have been used as everyday shoes. Women wore plastic decorations, bright hairbands, wide belts and sashes. The most common hairstyles were perm and a spikelet. Makeup was not natural: eyeliner and lipstick in red, brown or hot pink were considered fashionable.
In the USSR, due to the popularity of sports, a tracksuit was considered almost a cult, which only privileged members of the sports caste could afford. Tracksuits, sneakers and baseball caps were considered luxury. After perestroika, the sports style became generally available. Many began to wear counterfeit suits from well-known sports brands. Over time, trousers with stripes became a symbol of the “yard lads”. The Adidas brand is still most widespread in Russia. Presumably, this is due to the fact that the brand’s products were imported to the USSR since 1979 and were in short supply, as well as a large number of Chinese fakes of Adidas.
1990s
The 90s became the heyday of “marketing fashion”, and. They popularized American fashion around the world - a combination of comfort and elegance that emphasizes a toned, athletic figure.
In 1992, American designer Tommy Hilfiger designed a suit for rapper Snoop Dogg, which he wore on Saturday Night Live. Tommy Hilfiger clothing has become popular among American actors and musical performers. Sweatshirts and warm jackets in size XXL were a great success among US rappers. Hilfiger's hits were a loose classic Oxford, a sporty rugby shirt made from several color blocks, and a reversible tie made from fabric of different colors.
In the USA in 1996, the brand appeared, which first produced clothes for pregnant women, and then changed its focus to things in a sports style. The brand's main hit was its velor tracksuits, which quickly became popular among ordinary women and celebrities. Since 2002, men's and children's Juicy Couture lines began to be produced.
In Russia in the 90s, with the advent of Hollywood films, the combination of sneakers and a skirt became popular. Also in this decade, the fashion for the sports style of the 80s reached Russia: bright leggings, bicycle shorts, large jewelry. By the early 2000s, the mass popularity of sports style in Russia gradually faded away.
Spring-summer 2008
For the spring-summer 2008 season, Masha Tsigal presented the “Balance” collection in her traditional sport-chic style. The designer offered women's tracksuits made of velor and velvet sweatshirts, silk and satin harem pants. For evening outings, she created silver and gold tracksuits and T-shirt dresses. For men, Masha Tsigal offered a velvet dark blue tracksuit combined with a blue T-shirt. The highlight of the show was the “bride’s outfit” - swimsuit, sweatpants, veil and bouquet.
Spring-summer 2012
Sports style was one of the spring-summer 2012 season. The combination of a sports cut and romantic materials - silk, satin, chiffon - was especially popular. In his collection, Alexander Wang presented original suits with a sweatshirt and very tight sports trousers. Julien David offered cozy suits from a sweatshirt with a hood and a sports skirt. Due to the fabric and decor, she adapted her traditional sheath dress to a sporty style. DKNY and Kenzo combined sport and femininity in their collections.
Spring-summer 2013
In the spring-summer 2013 season, sporty style, especially sporty chic, has again become one of the trends. The main color of the sets was white - it was presented by the brands Guy Laroche, Richard Nicoll, etc. Fashion houses presented white both in its pure form and in combination with black and gray, as well as with bright acidic shades.
Donna Karan in the DKNY collection suggested wearing sports T-shirts with emblems and inscriptions, short tight tops and sports briefs in combination with stiletto heels. Victoria Beckham presented sports-cut dresses in her traditional minimalist design. The Issey Miyake brand offered geometric T-shirts and breeches, similar to athletics uniforms. Rag & Bone presented track pants with stripes, complemented by a classic white untucked shirt, a cropped jumper and unusual ones.
The most unusual embodiment of the sports trend was a knitted jumpsuit with shorts, shaped like a diver's suit, in the Prada collection. suggested combining it with a classic bag and Japanese-style shoes reminiscent of.
Moschino Cheap & Chic combined bright fitted dresses, skirts and blouses with multi-colored sports sneakers.
Ohne Titel offered traditional sports style prints - stripes, geometric figures, color blocks.
One of the trends for the spring-summer 2013 season was visors in a sporty style. Various variations were presented by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, Hussein Chalayan, Goga Sabekia, Gaetano Navarra.
Autumn-winter 2013-2014
Included in the autumn-winter collection 2013-2014 were dark gray tracksuits made of thick material in combination with a matching cap. DKNY presented elongated jackets with a sporty cut, as well as a hybrid of sports and classics - trousers with creases and contrasting knitted elastic cuffs. Juicy Couture added a traditional black and pink tracksuit to the collection. At Moncler Gamme Rouge, the sporty fall-winter 2013-2014 style was manifested in “Eskimo” furs. They complemented the black sets with bright sneakers with snow-white lacing. Brand 3.1 Phillip Lim offered an oversized sports jumper with appliqué.
Sports style and other directions
Sports style in its pure form is rarely found in designer collections. Basically, fashion designers present stylization, or combine this style in various proportions with elements of other trends. The most common combinations are a symbiosis of sports and safari, classics, romance, glamor. Features of the sporty style in clothing of other styles are large patch pockets, straps, cuffs wide elastic band, decorative stitching, zippered pockets, a combination of bright contrasting colors in one set.
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Topic: History of the creation of sports uniforms
Introduction
Popular wisdom says: “There is no bad weather, only bad clothes”! Indeed, it is clothes and shoes that allow us to feel comfortable in hot and cold, on a sunny and rainy day. Thanks to rational equipment that meets hygienic requirements, a person can live and work productively both in the tropical zone and in the harsh regions of the Arctic.
The history of clothing and footwear goes back to the era of ancient civilizations. Thus, during the time of the Egyptian pharaohs, for physical exercise, games and entertainment, preference was given to a comfortable dress without frills in decoration, which did not restrict movement. The shoes of men and women of that time are similar to today's sandals. Made from animal skin or tree bark, it was secured to the leg with cords and allowed one to walk freely, easily run and jump, and perform various exercises with objects.
The tracksuit, which appeared in the 19th century, experienced lightning development during the 20th century. For urban wear, it would be many centuries before men stopped wearing dresses and women adopted trousers, while in the sportswear sector, ingenuity and innovation in shapes and materials have grown steadily over the last 150 years. This type of clothing has become the subject of in-depth research, a pillar of global marketing, a symbol of a new lifestyle, and ultimately a driver for the renewal of urban fashion, which has become quite worn out by time.
Until this point, sportswear remained loosely defined; sport was considered as a form of entertainment, a game for which no special equipment was provided. No specific clothing was prescribed, everyone improvised according to their own taste, adapting everyday items. Proto-football and lawn tennis players took off their jackets and played in shirtsleeves rolled up.
The purpose of this work: to characterize the patterns of development of sports form.
The work consists of an introduction, main part, conclusion and list of references. The total volume of work is 9 pages.
History of the creation of sports uniforms
The history of the creation of sportswear goes throughout a person’s life. Since ancient times, man has fought for survival, and while participating in wars, gladiator competitions, and hunting, he was forced to be dexterous and strong. Since then, there has been a need for comfortable clothing to demonstrate strength and agility. Our ancestors knew very well which parts of the body needed to be protected from enemy attacks, so they made special belts and capes from animal skins. Primitive people created their own shoes, it is clear that this bears little resemblance to modern shoes in their perfection, and yet this was the beginning of the development of clothing.
Sportswear developed gradually but constantly, year after year it was improved, fabrics, technologies, and designs changed. Many creators of sportswear have registered their trademarks, thereby opening up a wide path for themselves into sports spaces - world-famous companies REEBOK ADIDAS PUMA NIKE. The universally recognized achievements of these and other companies satisfy the needs of both world sports stars and ordinary people all over the planet.
In Rus', when participating in fights, they also wore wide trousers and tightened them with belts. With the development of man and society, with the advent of new horizons of civilization, sport has also changed. At the end of the 19th century, the first species began to appear special shoes for running, these were the first shoes with spikes; they wore underpants - shorts, T-shirts and T-shirts.
In Russia, sports and physical education have developed widely after the events of 1917. At that difficult time for the country, sportswear was extremely simple. T-shirts, T-shirts, sneakers, and shorts were made from simple but durable fabrics. Physical education as a subject was introduced into the school curriculum. Everyone was involved in sports, created sport sections, new sports developed, and clothing for sports changed accordingly.
The UK is considered to be the birthplace of modern sportswear. The first attempts to create special equipment are associated with the most ancient entertainments, such as horse riding and hunting. The riding coat (from the English riding-coat) will be popular from the beginning of the 18th century as protection from bad weather during long horseback rides. This thing will go the way formation, similar to the history of numerous things for sports, invented since the beginning of the 19th century: it will be “kidnapped” by the townspeople, will enter the everyday wardrobe, becoming practically the uniform of the bourgeois of the 19th century.
In England, the tendency to unite in clubs based on interests, most often hunting or cricket, contributed to the emergence of sports uniforms - blazers, caps, shields, scarves or ties. In the 19th century, the growth of industrialization and the emergence of factories in urban suburbs attracted the rural population, former peasants became workers. Football, a form of entertainment for villagers, is becoming a city sport. In schools and universities, teachers strongly recommend sports activities for the harmonious development of youth. Each educational institution has its own uniform to distinguish itself from its opponents during sports matches.
If athletes unite in clubs, federations and associations, the first and foremost task of the costume is to emphasize social affiliation to maintain social decency. As for comfort and functionality, we still had to figure that out!
In select sports intended for members of the aristocracy, elegance is the main quality, to the detriment of convenience and practicality.
Women's costume remained the most powerful bastion of tradition. The first tangible attempts to capture this fortress were made by the American Amelia Bloomer in 1851. The famous fluffy short trousers that horsewomen wore at the beginning of the 19th century shocked gentlemen strolling in the Bois de Boulogne.
The new rise of the Olympic movement is inciting manufacturers to invent new equipment options that can increase the physical capabilities of champions. The transformation of sportswear is also generated by the development of individual sports: for example, a suit for playing hockey at the beginning of the century included tapered pants like those worn by speed skaters. At the beginning of the 20s, hockey became tougher, and shin guards were added to the clothing to protect the hands and shins, and in the 50s, armor and a helmet with bars were added.
Despite some progress (the appearance of short shorts in the wardrobe), sports equipment, which we can see in old photographs, required serious improvement, with the exception of certain sports - for example, the marathon, where, as in our days, shorts and sleeveless T-shirts were used.
The 20-30s of the 20th century became a turning point in the history of sportswear. From now on, physical activity is seen as a developmental ideal for human beings. Women's beauty is no longer based on the tricks of the toilet - corsages, long voluminous dresses that hide the figure. A fashionable silhouette can now only be achieved through serious work on improving one’s own body, based on gymnastics and diet.
For certain types intended for the elite (tennis, skiing), famous couturiers create exclusive items. In the 20s, numerous Parisian fashion houses opened sportswear departments - Jean Lanvin, Jean Patou, Elsa Schiaparelli and others. The famous champion Suzanne Lenglen shocked the audience at the Wimbledon tournament in 1919 with her little white dress with short sleeves from Jean Patou, but the fashion for this style would later be picked up by all tennis players.
Some sports disciplines practiced in special conditions, for example skis, will contribute to the emergence of new, specialized things. In the 1930s, skiers replaced long skirts with sweatpants called Norwegian pants, with wide legs tied at the ankles with knitted ribbons.
The transition from casual bathing to serious swimming will be accompanied by the adaptation of the tight-fitting jersey swimsuit, formerly known as the circus suit (first worn by female swimmers at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics).
Story American clothes will receive a new trend - mixing with sports, embodying the ideal of morality and democracy of American society. The first "College Shops" in the 1930s would dictate fashion for schoolchildren and inspire the development of sportswear towards a loose, "casual" style.
The name of Olympic champion Emile Allais is associated with two inventions at once: the new Rossignol skis with an anti-stick effect and tapered trousers, which he has been wearing since the 30s. This model will be made first from tricotine in 1935, later - from elastic in 1938, and from 1952 - from elastic wool fabric with the addition of nylon. In 1956, skier Toni Seiler improved the trousers by making them even narrower to reduce air resistance. A new type of sports ski trousers is worn with jackets - anoraks of northern origin.
At the end of the 60s, a new sport made a splash in America - jogging. Practiced in the city center, it helped the urban eye become accustomed to the sight of residents dressed in tracksuits and sneakers. Old-fashioned outerwear no longer held in high esteem, it is now customary to appear on the street in sweatshirts and sweaty sweatpants from American brands.
Nike, a fledgling Oregon sports firm founded by two former athletes, will quickly ride the running craze and dethrone former athletic shoe leader Adidas.
The second place in the global market of leaders in sports equipment is occupied by Reebok, a recognized champion in the production of models for new sports and outdoor activities, such as aerobics, dance sports and fitness; the famous women's “Freestyle” sneakers brought Reebok enormous fame and made them the main “shoemaker” of sports women’s feet.
The history of modern tracksuits dates back to the 19th century. Before this, in the countries of ancient Rome, Greece, Egypt and Japan, men fought without clothes. And in the 1st century AD. it was in Rome that the first, kind of sports, appeared woman suit, reminiscent of swimwear.
In the middle of the 17th century, clothes for riding in a side saddle called “amazon” came into use, which included:
- fitted jacket and long skirt;
- shirt or shirt;
- a hat in the form of a man's top hat (with a veil);
- gloves, boots and neckerchief.
The first woman to wear men's riding trousers was the well-known Catherine de Medici, although Great Britain is considered to be the birthplace of this kind of clothing for hunting and sports entertainment.
In Rus', those participating in fights wore wide trousers with tightened belts. At the end of the 19th century, with the development of sports, the first types of special shoes with spikes for running appeared, and athletes wore T-shirts, tank tops and shorts as clothing.
Today, sportswear is loved by all segments of the population. The main reason is convenience.
Any modern online store of sportswear, shoes and accessories presents a wide range of famous world brands: Adidas and Everlast, TITLE MMA and Affliction, TITLE Boxing and Ringside, Nike and Xtreme Couture, Reebok and Champion, Shock Doctor and Tapout, Twins and Lonsdale, Cleto Reyes and Underarmour, Rival and many others, which in most cases began their development in the 60-80s of the last century.
For example, in the 60s of the 20th century in large US cities, residents en masse and enthusiastically “got sick” with jogging. From that moment on, people in sportswear for women and men began to appear on the streets, and sneakers, especially Adidas, and later Nike, became popular.
With the development of active recreation and new sports, such as sports dancing, aerobics and fitness, many new clothes, for example, the famous women's “Freestyle” sneakers from the famous sports company Reebok. In the 80s, models of such “three-in-one” clothing became fashionable, embodying laconicism, convenience and comfort. Nowadays, on the streets you can meet many people in tracksuits, sweatshirts and sneakers; they are used for daily walks, going to the store, etc. The practicality and convenience of this clothing have made it incredibly popular all over the world.
From funny swimsuits with knee-length skirts through the ages to neon Nikes and leggings with incredible prints: the history of the tracksuit!
1900
It was at this time that knitted clothing first appeared, which stretches with the body and perfectly absorbs moisture. Also, for the first time, the idea of swimsuits was born, which is why swimming becomes more and more popular. But completely different sports are in fashion. Here is a list of competitions held around the world in 1900:
- In the Russian Empire: speed skating championship and the All-Russian chess tournament.
- In the world: the 1900 Olympics - the Summer Olympic Games, the European Championships in speed skating and figure skating, championships in checkers, rugby, football and hockey.
Sports at that time were classified as outdoor activities, a kind of recreation - custom-tailored, but rather unpretentious clothing was worn for it.
For sports, girls wore an English blouse: a women's blouse with a cut like a men's shirt and a high collar.
To drive cars, women wore a special headdress - a “motorcycle veil”. For cycling, walking, playing croquet and tennis, girls wore a sailor's boater hat with a wide brim. This is what sport is like.
1920s
The emergence of the “cult of the body” dates back to this time. Sport is becoming an everyday part of the life of every “advanced” modern person. Bicycles are already common; cars have gone from being a luxury to a means of transportation. Tanning has finally come into fashion: it is no longer considered the prerogative of the working class. Golden youth relax on the Riviera, lying all day long on the beach with champagne. Sportswear is starting to resemble modern clothing.
This is the time of popularity of jumpers: then they were still considered part of a tracksuit. Wide woolen breeches are made for golf. A little later, golf trousers with a wide slouch to the shins appeared. A cap was always included with the tracksuit.
At this time, the “unisex” style was emerging (then it was called la garconne in honor of the novel of the same name by V. Margueritte, popular at that time). A girl of the 20s drives a car, smokes, plays golf and tennis, brightly paints her lips and eyes, wears short haircut, dancing in trendy clubs all night long. The female ideal of beauty has changed dramatically. Thinness, a boyish figure, a flat chest, narrow hips, and long legs are in fashion. Clothes are designed to hide curvaceous, if due to an oversight they still remain. The “trend” of that time included corrective corsets that flattened the bust and hips. Underwear generally becomes simpler: if there is nothing to hide, then the lady wears only a bra and a garter belt. Skirts become shorter, and “French” trousers (loose-fitting) or “directory” trousers with an elastic band at the knee are worn underneath them. Under their dresses, girls wear a knee-length undershirt with straps. And Coco Chanel introduces the norm for practical knitted suits.
The passion for sports is becoming so serious that for the first time couturiers are beginning to create special sports collections.
The 1921 Wimbledon tournament introduced tennis star Suzanne Lenglen to everyone. She took to the court in a light, sleeveless tennis dress with a skirt that fell just below the knee. The legendary tracksuit was made for the tennis player by Jean Patou, a pioneer of sports fashion. Jean Patou opened his sportswear store in 1925, and called it “Sports Corner.” Each room in this innovative store was dedicated to various types sports, including horse riding, fishing, golf, aviation and tennis.
The example of Suzanne Lenglen inspired other women: leisure clothes slowly became exactly the same as what she wore on the court.
1930s
Both women and men are actively working on their bodies, heading to the courts and gyms. Former athletes are entering the fashion industry: after completing their main careers, they are engaged in clothing. Tennis player Rene Lacoste created his own company in 1933, which began with a polo shirt for golfers and tennis players, and turned into a transnational corporation.
The fame of fashion designer Madeleine de Rauch dates back to the thirties. She was a real woman of the new era and was seriously interested in sports: she rode a bicycle, was an excellent ice skater, and played tennis. After her marriage to hockey player Alfred de Rauch, she opens her own fashion house, where she creates clothes for comfortable leisure. Madeleine de Rauch is one of the most important sportswear designers of all time.
Suit by Madeleine de Rauch
Another “pillar” of sports fashion is the Frenchwoman Vera Borea Countess di Regoli. She opened her fashion house in Paris in 1932. Her passion for sports led her to create inexpensive sportswear from knitwear, linen, cotton, tweed and flannel.
1940s
Sports have been forgotten: there’s no time for it now, it’s a decade of war. Where fashion still exists, they dress in military style. Designer Anne Taylor Bonfi, a member of the US Olympic alpine ski team and an aviator and US Navy instructor, begins designing ski suits. And her friend, the famous Diana Vreeland, editor of Harper's Bazaar magazine, is promoting the new product. Anne Taylor herself becomes a model for her costumes and is included in the list of "100 Greatest Beauties of the World".
1950s
Sport becomes a regular part of life and fades into the background a little. Hollywood showcases stars in elegant sportswear - jumpers with short sleeves, tennis skirts.
Knitwear, until recently a rogue fabric created for low-income people, is becoming part of the wardrobe. This is the time for warm sweaters and jumpers, jumpers, cardigans and jersey suits. Designers are bringing knitwear to the catwalks; it is no longer perceived as something second-rate.
1970s
This is a time of democratic fashion, including sports fashion. The time of American designer Geoffrey Beene, who creates simple and elegant clothes in a sports style. American fashion designer Ralph Lauren creates the Polo Ralph Lauren brand with the famous logo of a polo player. At first, his store sold exclusively ties, but then other sports items appeared, including women's ones - for example, white shirts, tailored in a men's style, and polo shirts.
Other famous fashion designers who promoted sports fashion include Bill Blass, Anna Klein, Calvin Klein and Roy Halston. The seventies were the time of jeans mania: clothes that were not sportswear, but which later became part of the sportswear style.
1980s
Boom for sports, sports fashion and aerobics! The eighties are considered one of the most tasteless decades, but in sports everything was great - neon colors, swimsuits over leggings, bright leg warmers - it's great! In 1982, American actress Jane Fonda released her first video program with aerobics exercises - and the whole world became addicted to aerobics.
Jane Fonda was such an ardent sports fan that, according to friends, she began doing push-ups at any break. A sporty lifestyle became an ideal; it was broadcast from the pages of magazines and television screens. Leggings, sneakers, elastic hairbands, T-shirts, baseball caps, and sports bags came into fashion.
2000s
Sports entered life, and the scope of sports style expanded. The sport chic style has appeared - the direction of a sports-domestic mix. Sportswear has become an undoubted attribute of everyday life and has penetrated into evening and business fashion. Denim and knitwear hang in everyone's closet.
Tracksuits, sneakers and T-shirts are part of life. Juicy Couture velor tracksuits are not intended for sports at all - they are fashionable for walking and even in a cafe.
Nowadays
Designers of the 21st century continue to develop sport-chic, combining the simple and the status. This is an innovative fashion trend that produces interesting results. Modern sportswear is a work of both art and science: it is ergonomic, sweat-wicking, supportive and supportive during your workout.
Sportswear has come a long way, but in the end it has become an integral part of the life of a modern person - just like sports itself, I suppose!
The fashion for sports and a healthy lifestyle has swept the whole world: selfies from fitness clubs on social networks, entire departments healthy eating in supermarkets, sneakers, baseball caps and bomber jackets - on the streets and photos from fashion blogs. Sports style of clothing is one of the most current trends of the current and upcoming seasons.
The history of style goes back several decades: the more popular an active lifestyle became in society, the more relevant comfortable and functional clothing became. In the 50s and 60s of the last century, fans introduced some attributes of sportswear into their everyday wardrobe - golf and polo shirts, shorts, pleated tennis skirts.
In the eighties, the cult of women's aerobics made bright, acid-colored leggings, leg warmers, lycra bodysuits, and wide belts popular. The 90s are the era of R`n`B, wide and oversized tracksuits are at the height of fashion. The new century and fitness fashion have breathed a fresh breath: sporty chic does not leave the pages of magazines and photos in fashion blogs.
First of all, it is worth separating sportswear from sportswear. The first has a rather functional purpose - to make training as convenient and comfortable as possible, has the ability to remove moisture, maintain optimal temperature, does not hinder movement and keeps its shape perfectly (pictured).
Sports style clothing is intended more for everyday wear - it has a cut similar to training suits, similar details and trim, but will not be suitable for real sports. This also applies to shoes: functional running sneakers - for sports, and platform sneakers - to create a fresh look in the sport-chic style.
Distinctive features of sport-style clothing
Practicality, convenience, functionality, laconic cut - distinctive features sportswear.
The iconic sports-style wardrobe items include:
Shoes are bright and at the same time comfortable and functional, with flat soles or small platforms for girls (such as in the following photos): sneakers, sneakers, platform sneakers, moccasins, slip-ons, topsiders, boots.
Romantic, casual, chic - sets can be different
Sports style in clothing can be divided into several areas:
Creating images
It’s not difficult to create a light, casual and dynamic image, you just have to remember a few rules:
- An iconic wardrobe item is a sweatshirt with a logo or print. It can be worn with jeans, leggings, and a short skater skirt.
- Leggings with stripes or bright prints, as well as microshorts (pictured below) - for girls who are confident in the beauty of their legs. For the more modest - trousers with cuffs, jeans, cargo trousers.
- You shouldn’t give up skirts: she wears tennis dresses and skirts, tight-fitting skirts made of plain textiles - short or knee-length.
- Choose comfortable shoes of current design - bright sneakers, sneakers, platform sneakers, slip-ons, boat shoes. In the cold season - Timberland-style boots (such as in the next photo) or high-top sneakers.
- Outerwear should match - a bright down jacket of a simple cut, a windbreaker, a bomber jacket. A combination of materials is relevant, for example, sewing in leather sleeves.
- either voluminous textile, plain or with inscriptions and logos, or baseball caps.
- - voluminous, made of textile or leather. Backpacks made of leather or combined materials are popular.
- Avoid jewelry: classic gold jewelry, pearls, and semi-precious stones are inappropriate. A sporty style of clothing allows only a small amount of jewelry made of leather, plastic or rubber.
Makeup and hairstyle
Don't forget about hair and makeup: if chosen incorrectly, they can cheapen and ruin the entire look. Don't overdo it with styling: your hair should look natural and alive.
If you have short hair or shoulder length, leave them loose or accessorize with a colorful headband or headband. Long hair put it up in a high ponytail or bun, or braid it. Loose curls look no less impressive.
Makeup should also be as natural and natural as possible: clean, glowing, healthy skin with a light tan, neat eyebrows, cheekbones and lips natural shade, slightly highlighted eyelashes.
The exception is for adherents of the R`n`B style, in which case makeup is welcome. Take a look at the photo of Jennifer Lopez: metallic shadows, false eyelashes, lips and cheekbones with a wet shine.
And, of course, do not forget that such clothes look best on a toned body. Don't forget about proper nutrition and regular exercise in your favorite sport: fitness or running, rollerblading or alpine skiing, or even long walks in the park will certainly change you for the better. Let bright, comfortable, comfortable clothes encourage you to be even more active, cheerful and healthy!
