The still-elegant and fashionable classic Greek goddess dress style can be described as fluid, swathed, and elegant. Its fluidity makes it respond to every movement of the female body. It is a swathe because it gently and loosely wraps around the body. And suave as in stylish, feminine, smooth, gracious in a casually sophisticated, ethereal look.
Traditionally, the Grecian dresses of ancient Greece were primarily made of two long swathes of soft cotton fabrics draped around the body. Each piece served different functions, one was an undergarment, a chiton or peplos, and the other served as a cloak called a himation or chlamys.
Although its form and silhouette today differ from the ancient styles, dresses fashioned after the Greek Goddess attire remain timeless and body-flattering. They come in styles ranging from casual to formal and simply elegant.
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| Greek Goddess dress designs. Notice the apparel style of the Greek statue. |
8 Ways to Dress Greek-Goddess Style
A mythical goddess-inspired dress is a sleeveless dress that cascades gently to the floor. What differs is the way the neck cuts shape out. There are a few shape variations – the V-neck, small round, and wide-off-shoulder cuts. Dresses are mainly worn at ankle length but can also come in mini and mid-calf lengths.
Because every woman’s sense of style differs, today’s version of the Grecian clothing design comes in different variations. However, the basic silhouette of a simple draping effect remains the same. It all boils down to how creative you are. Bold and daring or modest and understated.
Basically, the traditional design consisted of a Chiton or rectangular cloth, like a wide shawl, draped around the body. It can be wrapped and twisted in several ways, held in place at the shoulders with a large statement brooch. Some other characteristics typical of the style are:
1. Fabrics
2. Colors
3. Patterns
4. Detailing
5. Style
6. Headpiece
7. Hairstyle
8. Footwear
Elegant Greek woman in traditional Greek-inspired attire.
Fabrics
Soft light, breezy and sometimes sheer fabrics like silk, soft wool, chiffon, organza, satin, cotton, and linen.Colours
Traditionally pure white, modern Grecian dress styles come in light colors, soft pastels, off-white, and champagne. There are also white and gold or white and silver combinations.Patterns
It is uncommon to find overtly patterned fabrics made into Grecian-style dresses. Traditionally, patterns varied with the times and status of the wearer.Detailing
For a sophisticated look, the main piece can come with gold or silver thread detailing, and the fabric sashes trimmed with ornate gold or silver rope works. A thick rope sash can replace the fabric sash as long as it holds the main dress’s folds firmly at the waist.Style
The dress forms of Greek mythological goddesses had longer flowing gowns, unlike the shorter versions you’ll find on the statues and in images of the mystic gods of Greece. However, both forms were bound with wide sashes at the midriff. Other features include:- Asymmetrical hemlines.
- Sleeveless and strapless pieces.
- Cap sleeves for women who prefer to have some sleeves.
Head Piece
Although we associate the Greek dress look with headbands, the style can be accessorised with or without headdresses. With this vintage-inspired couture, you don’t need to go head-to-toe goddess look. You do not need to appear as if you stepped out of a Greek mythology fable. It is best to go with a dramatic hairstyle.
Hair Style
Add a classic hairstyle to your fashion ensemble. French plaits, Dutch braids, and fishtail braiding are great hairstyles that enhance a Grecian Goddess-style outfit. These pretty hairstyles have been around for centuries. They are mentioned in art history documents from the Early Greek, Celtic, and Sung dynasties.
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| French braid hairstyle. |
Footwear
In ancient Greece, sandals may have been the most common type of footwear, but today, in modern trends, you do not have to wear them with your dresses and gowns. It is good to note that clunky, heavy-looking shoes are not the best footwear for this look. If you don’t want to wear sandal-like footwear, open shoes like stiletto heels, slip-ons with simple embellishments, are the best to glam up your outfit.
Important Note
If you prefer girly styles, pretty colours, frills, trimmings, and voluminous layers, then the Greek goddess style is not for you. Its timeless look, fragility, breeziness, and ethereal feel, inspired by the ancient Greek style, is definitely not for every woman.
