In fashion, the term ombre refers to the graduation of color in a garment. The term usually refers to a garment that is monochromatic but has a graduated variation in the saturation of the color. For example, a green ombre dress may be very pale green at the hem. The fabric becomes deeper in color the as it reaches from the bottom hem to the shoulder straps at the top of the dress, where the color might be a very deep forest green.
There are a number of ways to create ombre fabrics. With current textile technology, it is possible to create a piece of ombre fabric by using numerous threads that range in color saturation or a single spool of thread that has been specifically dyed to create an ombre effect. This kind of effect can also be created by dipping fabric into a vat of dye and very slowly pulling it out. In so doing, the part of the garment that is in the dye for the longest will have the deepest color. The variation in color will depend on how long each section of the fabric is left to soak in the dye.
While ombre fabrics can be used in any kind of garment and many kinds of accessories, it is most common in dresses. Many famous designers have featured such dresses in their clothing lines. Such designers include Alberta Ferretti, Zac Posen, Vivienne Westwood, Badgley Mischka, and Nicole Miller. Some fashion commentators have regarded ombre as the new tie-dye.
This kind of coloring in fabric can be either very subtle or quite bold. A scarf that is dyed to go from a light camel color to a dark chocolate brown color, for example, is a rather muted example of how ombre can be used. As with the previous example with the green dress, however, the vibrancy of the colors can be much more dramatic. Furthermore, some designers include numerous ombre fabrics in a single garment in order to create playful palettes of colors within their garments.
With patience and a bit of skill, almost any piece of fabric made from natural fibers can be dyed to give it an ombre effect. The process does require quite a bit of time and space. For this reason, many designers and even just people who enjoy making their own garments prefer to purchase pre-dyed fabrics instead of creating their own at home.
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blackDagger
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I like ombres fashion for a perhaps slightly different reason than many others. I am middle of the road lady; in my 30’s, but still feeling the 20’s.
However, I am mature enough to know that I shouldn’t run around in teeny-bopper outfits (even if I think they are the cutest things ever!).
For me, ombre design gives me the opportunity to dress up my clothes a little, but in an age appropriate way. My heart yearns for vivacious and bright – but my older body is rebelling against me at this point!
My mind isn't quite ready to take on cardigans and florals just yet!
By buying a few dresses and pieces that use the ombre technique, I am indulging my creative side while also admitting that I just can’t pull off some of those other (younger) pieces anymore.
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poppyseed
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Ombre design is a great kind of fabric technique that some designers use when creating dresses that will help to maximize ladys' good points and minimize their flaws.
For instance, a nicely done ombre fabric dress can take the emphasis off of a larger waistline or hip area, and draw the eye to a more desirable area.
I, personally, have some extra weight around the middle but a decently nice bust and hip line. When choosing this kind of fabric, I tend to get the lighter fabric further up, with it becoming deeper the further down that it goes. That way it elongates my frame, and also draws attention up and away from my slightly bigger middle.
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