Soviet fashion habits, which are long overdue to leave in the past

There were many things in the Soviet past that you just want to forget. Yes, indeed, someone has bright memories of those times, nostalgia. But we should not close our eyes to other moments, without which our picture of memory would not be complete. At least take the look. Now it seems strange, but in old photos people are somehow dressed, for the most part, dark. Is it a tribute to fashion or just nothing else? The answer, as always, is simple: dirt on dark fabric is harder to see, and washing was difficult at the time. That's the case.



Soviet fashion habits, once considered the pinnacle of style, can now seem shameful or outdated. However, time passes and nothing in this world stands still. But if, for example, in Europe, many, on the contrary, regret that the classic left them irrevocably. Many of us, on the contrary, only sigh with relief about this. The Soviet “classics” were harsh and merciless. The country didn't need fashionistas. She cared more about working hands and five-year plans.

Long ago, someone came up with an oral rule that headgear in the room is taken off. And they followed him mainly by men. Come in somewhere, take off your hat. In general, it still works. For both women and men. But before, the women’s side stubbornly refused to accept such rules of the game and remained in headgear, even if it snowed outside the window and the room was hot.



Why? In fact, there were plenty of reasons for that. Someone lived in small towns, where a high-quality hat could just whistle. You come to a small theater of some peripheral town. You leave things in the closet. You come back and they're gone. And you can't prove anything to anyone. For example, if a woman needs to show her status. Fur hat, chic, beautiful. Brilliant, in general. So why take it off, let everyone see that you're not a shrew. Let them be jealous. They don’t even know where to buy such a miracle. That's a big secret, too.

Well, or quite a banal reason: the hostess did not have time to wash her hair. So now, embarrass yourself? We'll pull the shaku deep and act like it's okay. This, by the way, is still practiced by some women.

What excitement appears in modern women at the words "sales / sales"! This is a great reason to buy everything that comes to hand in the store, to hammer home shelves with these things, and then sit and think about how to combine red shoes and a green blouse. Men do not know these movements, they do not know that buying clothes at reduced prices is a special feeling. Akin to fishing or picking mushrooms. You need to be attentive, fast and as cool as possible.



Perhaps, who knows, this is the same echo of the past, when Soviet ladies ran to the local department store to buy new clothes. And what to do when the shelves, mostly laid out the same things. What did every other person wear, if not the first? I want to stand out, it's just creepy! So I had to get up neither light nor dawn. Get ready. Take more cash and storm the shops of the city. The cheaper the better. Not even size always mattered. You can always exchange something with friends or even remix. Those were the times.

In the wardrobe of a Soviet woman there were things for every day and for holidays. Clothes could not be worn even on weekends. Not according to Senka hat, as they say. It was only worn when the date was marked in red. Or go to someone's wedding. Someone close. Otherwise, something simple was chosen, preferably dark, gray. So to speak, everyday style. Which was suitable for work and personal life. Very similar to those crystal glasses, which all year round fell with dust, but on the New Year got with awe and admiration.



Now the girls can take out the trash in a full parade. Why not if you want to. And it is already customary to go to work so that men turn their necks. This is now called the free style. And nobody's against it. Looking beautiful and feminine is the norm these days. Especially if you’re wearing great makeup. Why hide your beauty for certain dates when you can show it every day? Not using vulgarism, of course.

...and the little things. Knitting suits: Tight-fitting knitwear was at the peak of popularity among women. The combination of a skirt and a sweater or trousers and a jacket made of the same material was considered the height of fashion. Today, this image is considered too simple or even cheap.

Berk boots: Massive leather boots with a wide shin were common among both men and women. They were considered a practical and versatile option for winter shoes. These days, such shoes are perceived as rough and inelegant.

Sizeless sweaters: Huge sweaters with abstract patterns or images of animals were worn by both men and women. Now such sweaters can seem too bulky and clumsy. For their creation, mainly natural threads were used and they were worn for years. It’s not unusual for everyone to be tired at the moment. In some parts of the world, these clothes are still popular.



Dark things. Knitted vests: This element of the wardrobe was mandatory for both men and women. The vests were worn over a shirt or blouses. Today they are associated with outdated images of the last century. And to be honest, even some fashion gurus still consider them complete tastelessness. Personally, we don’t agree 100% with this, as we don’t think there’s any debate about taste.

Elk under the skirt: Women often wore colored leggings under a short skirt. It was considered stylish and modern. Now this image is perceived as a relic of the past. However, in some youth subcultures, retro is back in fashion. Sometimes it hurts when you see a beautiful young man dressed like a parrot. But it is a choice and can be treated in completely different ways.

kerchiefsA scarf on the head was a mandatory attribute of many women. She protected her hair from dust and dirt. Nowadays, wearing a scarf in everyday life can be considered strange. Unless your scarf is bought in a specialty store and does not complement some very specific image. Advice: do not choose a scarf from cheap materials. That's pretty obvious.



Synthetic clothing: Clothing made of synthetic materials, often bright colors and with unusual patterns, was at the peak of popularity. Today, preference is given to natural fabrics, and synthetics are associated with poor quality.

These examples demonstrate how fashion trends and perceptions of style change. Some habits come from the distant past. What was once at the top of fashion or etiquette today can be surprising or even embarrassing. But keep in mind that fashion is cyclical and many things can become popular again over time. The main thing is to keep an inner understanding of things and be true to yourself.