The fashion concept of the figure skating dress and boots as we know them now originated in 1920's and should be credited to the legendary "Queen of Ice" Sonja Henie who won numerous Olympic and World titles before becoming a movie star and producer.
Sonja Henie's contribution to the world of ice skating fashion is the introduction of the short embellished dress which is as much part of the competition as the skaters' skills. Before that the skater's attire consisted of regular street clothes. The idea of women wearing white ice skating boots was also originated by her when both genders wore black boots. Sonja ice skating look reflected 20's flapper dress with shorter hemlines, slightly mannish bodice and cloche hat.
Sonja Henie's contribution to the world of ice skating fashion is the introduction of the short embellished dress which is as much part of the competition as the skaters' skills. Before that the skater's attire consisted of regular street clothes. The idea of women wearing white ice skating boots was also originated by her when both genders wore black boots. Sonja ice skating look reflected 20's flapper dress with shorter hemlines, slightly mannish bodice and cloche hat.
Micro, mini or maxi skirt length were acceptable in 1970's fashion world
and lighter weight clothes started being more popular with introduction
of central heating in enclosed space and easier travel. The fashion
included many fashion movements ranging from hippie to disco. Hippie
movement fashion influence
extended into ethnic silhouettes, flared and bell bottom jeans.
Preppies wore color coordinated separates. Dark punk and rock inspired
fashions were alongside skin tight glitzy Disco spandex. The 70's laid a
way to new fabrication development, hot-fix Swarovki crystals and other
embellishments. Along with the mainstream fashion the ice skating
dresses became more lightweight with better performance fabrics, covered
less skin and showed crystal based embellishments. "America's
Sweetheart" trend setter and Olympics gold medal winner Dorothy Hamill
gave the world her famous "wedge" hair style along with a deep v-neck
crystal embellished dress with fluid and lightweight fabric.
information taken from fashion/fashion-evolution-of-ice-skating-dress-885813.html
Here are some of my favourites of today.
"a splash of hippie vs vintage/retro"
"a splash of hippie vs vintage/retro"
ASOS -
Midi Dress With Kimono Sleeve In Floral Print
Barry M Textured Effect Nails
note: all accesories have been put together by asos.
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BOOHOO
June Latina Elastic Waist Skater Dress
Lets go Nude -
stunning velvet rose patterns in nude, peach and pastel green.
elesticated waist band to gently highlight your most womanly feature.
Lets go black -
again, here we have a more vibrant floral rose pattern yet suttle with the pastel green and slight hint of shadowed grey, also with the elasticated waist band to gently highlight your waist.
flaunt those curves!
Zara
I was hoping to find a pair of less vibrant slightly suttle nude leather heeled sandals, and where better to find them then zara.co.uk. This sandals are the start of a new trend, theyre elegant, not so difficult to walk in and with the strap based above the ankle, theyre even comfortable to wear during the day time.
both looks contribute to a look of modern vintage and yet has the cool vibes from the hippie culture. I cannot wait to purchase these items from both
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