Modern fashion tends to a constantimprovement. The freedom of silhouette and the ease of style gradually supplant strict lines. However, all this dryness and severity dilutes the modern and fashionable ethnic style in clothes. Paradoxically, the return to folklore and history now brings a colossal newness and diversity, designers often compare ethnic clothing with fresh blood, which enriches the appearance of conservative collections on the modern catwalk. 
History of ethnic style
Often ethnos clothes are called folk orfolklore, but, strangely enough, the progenitors of this trend were hippies who popularized free lines and natural fabrics. Maximum naturalness and comfort - this is the basic framework, which adheres to folklore attire. More and more people of different nationalities plunged into the propaganda carried by the hippies, especially the people of Asia or Africa, which could not but affect the fusion of national dresses. It was not surprising to find Indian saris somewhere under Canada, authentic handkerchiefs, comfortable moccasins and colorful gypsy skirts in the progressive states of America. Ethnic outfits were always distinguished by simplicity and rationality, free cut contributed to the high comfort of such clothes. Another distinctive feature was the pompous decoration of the wardrobe products: appliques, all sorts of fringe, bright embroidery, fabric textures were often combined, knitted inserts were welcomed, variegated beads added, and some absurdity attached to fur. The main shades were considered pastel, close to natural. In no case are aggressive tones: brown and green were considered the most typical. 
We select an ethnic wardrobe
Let's try to find out the distinctive features that form the folklore image, typical outfits that can be found in the wardrobe and boldly relate them to the ethnic style.
- Colors most characteristic of the people'sdirections in clothing: bright mosaic prints, small colored patterns, floral ornament. Basically, it depends on the nationality to which the attire is attached, although assimilation has been taking place in recent decades to ensure maximum diversity;
- Silhouettes and fabrics that use this style: natural cotton materials, linen, silk fabric and woolen. The lines are flowing, free, without futurism;
- Traditional folklore products include clothing that is authentic for a certain mentality. Most often these are East Asian motifs with kimonos, Indian saris or loose tunics;
- Often there is a trend of Africa with its simple sarafans or dresses in the floor;
- You can also find gypsy motifs, which are represented by the vivid expression of long skirts;
- Directly American echoes, formed from the direction of the hippies, are flared trousers, which are abundantly present in the wardrobes of modern women;
- Often the sports style of our days is combined with ethnic elements in such clothes as sleeveless hoodies;
- Headgear is not devoid of the presence of ethnicspirit, especially strongly expressed in the straw hats, which are so fond of our compatriots. Berets allow you to create a touch of French chic, regardless of your geographical location;
- A special imprint of the mentality is superimposed onshoes: wicker sandals of the Mediterranean or wooden Latin American clogs, Asian slates. Many modern women no longer distinguish between these national products, correlating them with international culture.
- It is recommended to combine translucent, airytunics with waistcoats, shirts with collapsed sleeves are welcomed, harmonically fitting into the image may be loincloths and long scarves tied to the head.
Accessories in ethnic style
Certainly, the ethnic image can be supplementedfolklore accessories. This is not a standard set of precious metals. Not cold conservative jewelry, but original, taking as a basis only natural, natural materials. To textile accessories, you can safely include all kinds of capes with stunning patterns, scarves and unique checkered ponchos. Jewelry made of wood and stone is most often found among the peoples of Africa, they are usually very massive and include wide bracelets, long earrings. For Latin American and eastern countries, it is typical to include in the wardrobe of small beads on a long string, leather belts and bracelets. 
Ethnicity of the fashion of the countries of the world
Traditional Russian outfits includefree sundresses, massive fur hats, as in the lordly days, coats of sheepskin, sable or marten, down or colorful scarves. Typical decoration was embroidery, floral patterns, clothes were decorated with lace. The colors were bright, life-affirming: crimson shades, red, green. Natural fabrics were popular: linen and silk, velvet and cotton were also valued. Typical for African motifs is the predominance of fiery ornaments, animalistic prints (zebra, leopard, animal skins), the use of only natural fabrics and materials for ornaments. A special place is given to accessories: wooden or metal, ivory products. Usually it is massive, wide bracelets, in harmony with heavy earrings. Ethnic clothes in the African style can become insanely variegated if you combine animalism with an abundance of accessories. Indian style - closed and maximum multilayered. Sari or tunics, alladins and multi-tiered skirts ideally satisfy these two requirements. The main material in the creation of the attire is the fabric of silk, flax or cotton. Decorating with beads, embroidery with silver or gold threads is welcome. Famous designers of the world actually call modern fashionistas to supplement their image with accessories in ethnic style. It should be taken into account that conservative lovers of the classics also incline to this, which can eloquently testify about the uniqueness that the ethnic element provides in clothing. From all of the above, we can draw one conclusion: a woman must be diverse, combine the strict conservatism and lightness of the silhouette lines, the pretentious futurism and authentic, original elements in the wardrobe. Dear ladies, allow yourself to feel femininity, fanned by the color of other countries. This is guaranteed to provide you with brightness and extravagance, and a halo of novelty will favorably allocate you from gray everyday clothes. We advise you to read:
