Flag Day: what to wear today

On 23 August Ukraine marks the Day of the State Flag of Ukraine. On this day blue and yellow become especially visible — on city streets, at celebrations and, of course, in what Ukrainians wear.

If you want to join the spirit of the holiday and create a Ukrainian look, there is no need for a complicated outfit. One of the finest options is a vyshyvanka, which is easy to combine with everyday clothing.

At the Vyshyvanochka.ua online store you can find embroidered clothing for women, men and children, so a festive look can be put together for the whole family at once.

What to wear on Flag Day

The simplest option is to take a vyshyvanka as the foundation of the look and complete it with plain pieces.

Women will find embroidered shirts, blouses or dresses work well with jeans, trousers or a skirt. Men can pair a vyshyvanka with classic trousers or jeans.

If you are looking for a design for a festive look, take a look at the women's vyshyvankas category. Here you can find various cuts and kinds of embroidered clothing.

For a men's look, a classic embroidered shirt works beautifully. It can be worn not only on national holidays but at family occasions, celebrations or even in everyday life. Men's vyshyvankas have a section of their own in the store's catalogue.

How to add blue and yellow to a look

Flag Day does not mean every garment has to be blue and yellow. On the contrary, small accents are quite enough.

A white vyshyvanka, for instance, looks wonderful with blue jeans. Yellow can be added with a small accessory — a ribbon, a piece of jewellery, a bag or another detail.

And if the vyshyvanka itself carries a blue or yellow ornament, very few additional colour accents are needed.

The main thing is not to overload the look. The embroidery is already a decorative element, so the rest of the clothing can stay as simple as possible.

A festive look for the whole family

Flag Day is a good reason to put together a shared family look.

There is no need to buy absolutely identical vyshyvankas for everyone. It is enough to choose designs that go together in colour, ornament or general style.

Mum, for instance, can wear a women's vyshyvanka with a floral ornament, dad a restrained men's shirt, and the child a design with similar embroidery colours.

For children you can find separate designs in the children's vyshyvankas catalogue. The category holds options for boys and girls.

What should a child wear?

For a child on Flag Day, what matters most is that the clothing be not only beautiful but comfortable.

For a girl you can choose a vyshyvanka with a skirt, a plakhta or jeans. For a boy, an embroidered shirt with trousers or jeans.

If the child will be moving about all day, it is better to choose a comfortable cut that does not restrict movement.

Family photographs look especially good when parents and children are dressed in vyshyvankas worked in a similar palette.

Which accessories suit a vyshyvanka?

A vyshyvanka is a noticeable element of a look in its own right, so many accessories are not needed.

Women can add restrained jewellery, a small bag or a ribbon in the hair. A men's look can be completed with a watch, a belt or another understated accessory.

If you want a more expressive Ukrainian look, you can use traditional details — a sash, a flower crown or a piece with Ukrainian motifs.

The main rule is one or two accents rather than a great many decorative details.

If you need a festive look today

If there is no time for a long search, the simplest solution is to take the vyshyvanka you already have in your wardrobe.

A white or light design goes wonderfully with blue jeans. Dark trousers create a more restrained look for a formal occasion. For a walk, choose jeans and comfortable footwear.

If you do not yet have a vyshyvanka, you can quickly look through the Vyshyvanochka.ua catalogue and choose a design to suit your style, size and occasion.

Flag Day is a reason to wear something Ukrainian

The Day of the State Flag is more than a date in the calendar. For many Ukrainians it is a chance to show once again their respect for the state symbols and for Ukrainian culture.

That is exactly why a vyshyvanka is such a natural choice for this day. It brings together tradition and modern style and fits easily into a festive and an everyday wardrobe alike.

There is no need to create a complicated look. A vyshyvanka, some basics, a few blue and yellow accents — and the festive look is ready.

And if you want to make the day special for the whole family, you can find women's, men's and children's vyshyvankas in one style at Vyshyvanochka.ua.