Each country has its own culture, habits, lifestyle - they leave their mark on the style of clothing. Life in Denmark, according to emigrants, can be described as fair competition. If a neighbor bought an expensive car or went on a trip with his family, it is unlikely that the second neighbor will envy him, let alone look for a reason to brag about new products.
The indigenous population does not like excesses, hides them whenever possible. This can be seen in high-quality clothing and accessories - modest by Russian standards. How do Danish women dress? What is special about the Danish style and how to explain the huge number of its fans far beyond the country of the Vikings?
No waist style
The average city dweller prefers simple, comfortable, high-quality things. In Copenhagen and others major cities there are enough fashionistas in the country, especially in evening time, but today we are talking about the mass market category. Fashionistas do not belong to her.
The first thing that catches your eye is the loose fit of blouses, tunics, and trousers. They do not fit the figure, they are sewn in a straight line, flared from the hip or from the knee.
On many models of tunics there are no undercuts, deep necklines. Skirts and dresses, as a rule, cover the knee or reach the ankles. Mini is not in demand among Danish girls.
Trousers can hardly be called trousers either - baggy cut, baggy texture, sagging in the buttocks and hips.
Two sizes up
Russians who come to Denmark for the first time are surprised by the baggy and rough texture of clothes. Some tourists joke that ugly things are in trend.
They are close to the truth, because it is shapeless models that quickly sell out in specialized stores. For feminine styles of dresses with a tight-fitting form, the demand is not so high. Many Danes buy sweaters, T-shirts 1-2 sizes larger - from someone else's shoulder.
Youth style not much different from the style in others European countries. On the streets, there are often girls in tight jeans or trousers, tops with extreme cutouts on the chest or back.
Scarves and tunics
Scarves and tunics are in the top ten best-selling clothes. In the cold season, scarves take the lead, and with the onset of heat, they give way to tunics.
The loose cut of tunics corresponds to the ideas of Danish women about comfortable clothing, so they are used as casual, business, cocktail wear.
Residents of the country wear them with jeans, leggings, and if the length reaches the ankle - instead of a dress. A customer can order 2-3 tunics and pay for them without trying them on.
What do manufacturers offer?
prosperous life ordinary people in Denmark - a state with a stable economy, without corruption - gives self-confidence. This is guessed in appearance, behavior.
The average customer prefers clothes from Danish brands. There are enough such markets in Copenhagen and other cities of the state. Basically, manufacturers offer clothes for the middle class, again, given the mentality.
The collections are designed for consumers of any age and build: for young people, 30+, clothes for curvy ladies, 50+. The standard collection of the Danish brand contains:
- oversize sweaters;
- T-shirts, tops, tunics, blouses made of organic cotton;
- loose-fitting trousers;
- scarves;
- dresses;
- vests.
Women often wear tops and T-shirts under tunics, picking them up in the same color. Dresses are a wardrobe item for special occasions, they go to weddings, christenings, birthdays, romantic dates.
Models of European brands of the “must have” category do not take into account the specific taste of local consumers, therefore they are sold worse local clothing. Every second Dane, coming to the store, is looking for products of a certain brand.
The priority is domestic companies, although among them there are so many expensive brands that there is no domestic demand for them. Manufacturers have to export them to EU countries and sell them there.
Color spectrum
The basis of the Danish style is layering. Women use it so skillfully that seemingly incompatible things in the set look spectacular, emphasize the advantages and hide the flaws.
Concerning colors Here, too, practicality comes to the fore. Black is a favorite, olive, marsh, all shades of beige are also in trend. These colors are popular in any season.
Marry a Dane?
There are many emancipated women in the country, no one is surprised by separate bills in restaurants and a separate budget for spouses. For Russian brides, Denmark is not the most attractive country, because the local women are very beautiful.
Indigenous Danes tall, slender, blond. They have regular facial features, proud posture. Men are proud of their compatriots.
It is not difficult to imagine how Russian wives live in Denmark with foreign husbands. Local men love comfort, take care of themselves, are restrained in relationships, even cold, approach marriage rationally and coolly, they allocate little money.
Compatriots, moving to this country for permanent residence, leave the image of a beauty, a caring wife, a skilled housewife in Russia. Simply because the spouse does not notice it. Caring for children is the main family value Both parents are involved in their upbringing. Both spend a lot of time with the child.
Denmark is dominated indigenous people. The locals are wary of Russians, as they are of people from other countries. They behave coldly, emphatically polite, somewhat detached.
There are no problems with the language, even if the foreigner does not know Danish. Residents know English language- you can explain it.
The attitude towards a foreigner in a team, shop, transport largely depends on him. If a person is tactful and polite, they will hear him, prompt, explain, help. As an everywhere.
Are you planning to marry a Danish citizen? Then this article is especially for you. So, let's start this amazing story about the country, the men of Denmark and many other interesting things.
In a beautiful kingdom...
Denmark is the southernmost country of all the Scandinavian states. In Denmark amazing nature, whose beauty does not fit into traditional canons, but penetrates the heart forever, giving rise to admiration and sincere feelings.
In this country, sandy coasts give way to winding fjords, beech forests that look into lakes transparent as tears. Even Copenhagen does not evoke the feeling of a metropolis, it is not the representative center of the country. Copenhagen is a place to live. There are a lot of good things in this country, but there are no mountains. Most of land territory - these are the plains that lie on the Jutland Peninsula a hundred meters below sea level.
Denmark is a state of ancient Viking fortresses with the involuntary names Fyrkat, Trelleborg, Aggersborg and others.
In Helsingor there is a castle that Shakespeare chose as the site of his tragedy. Theatrical performances take place here every year.
The dynasties of the kings of Denmark rest in the unique Roskilde Cathedral.
In this country, local citizens celebrate holidays such as Christmas, the birthday of Queen Margaret II and Easter with great pleasure.
By the way, in the country royalty is not fake. Here the queen herself appoints the government, she has the right to dismiss the prime minister or dissolve parliament. She is also the head of the church (state), as well as the commander in chief of the armed forces. Every four years, local citizens elect a parliament under the supervision of the monarch.
State flag, freedom and laws
Modern men of this country perfectly combine two qualities (mutually exclusive): law-abiding and freedom-loving. The Danes value personal freedom and the freedom of others, as well as state values regulating public life generally. A local man will be indignant if he is forced to read a book that everyone reads, but he unconditionally pays all taxes and fees, and also completed his entire service life in the army.
If you want to become the wife of a local citizen, then you need to get used to the slightly wild spectacle: the state flag will fly over your site. If you live in the city, then your husband will hang a flagpole near the entrance.
Is it possible to marry a poor Danish citizen? No, you won't succeed!
In this country live laconic, humble men but at the same time they are very temperamental. All actions are evaluated in terms of utility: initially for society, then for the family, and on last place- for myself. Everything happens exactly the same way and nothing else. All citizens who have reached working age work in the state. This has been happening since ancient times, when work was the key to survival, both for the country as a whole and for each person separately.
But now Denmark is one of the most developed countries not only in Europe, but throughout the planet.
A woman who marries a Dane need not worry that her husband will be poor, even if he talks about it.
A Danish citizen is only allowed to have a "foreign" family if he is over 24 years old, he works for permanent place and also has an income not lower than the required level. Note that the unemployment benefit here is such that you can live on it together, there will be no problems with a cozy life and interesting pastime.
The Danish husband is the most real gift fate
A typical Dane is a decent and hardworking person who is attentive to the one he loves. In addition, he is tolerant of everyone. The Dane is the master reasonable compromises, an intellectual and, of course, a gentleman. Local men are narcissistic, proud, but very indulgent.
Local citizens consider their society, country and, of course, character to be the pinnacle of perfection. Oddly enough, but it is precisely because of this that the Dane can be easily dealt with. A citizen of this country will never be offended by you for a mistake, but only smile, and also take up the education of his wife from a foreign country in national spirit Denmark.
If you become the wife of a Dane, then you will need to lead a sports and healthy lifestyle life, take part in the protection of the environment (celebrate religious holidays and sort household waste, etc.). All these activities are very enjoyable. Note that the husband will happily share the cares of the house, raising children, and he will also relax with you, take you to dinner in restaurants or cafes, and introduce you to his friends.
A secret mistress and drinking late - such thoughts will not come to the head of a local citizen. Note that in this country the sale of alcohol is carried out freely, they drink here, but less than, for example, in Norway and Sweden.
In Denmark, family does not equal marriage
If you want to marry a Danish citizen, then you need to know that with great love for children and family comfort, they attach very little importance to official marriage. This country has the highest divorce rate in Europe, and almost the largest number couples who live together without registration. Concepts " bastard”, which is known in the Russian Federation, is not here and, in principle, cannot be. All children are surrounded by the attention of both the state and parents. In college, no one will ask a neighbor if his parents are married.
Have you ever seen on wedding ceremonies you can meet angel children about seven years old who carry a train wedding dress? If not, then know that they do exist in real life. There is nothing unusual in this country. By the way, if you marry a Dane, divorce him after the baby is born, and then legally marry again, most likely the child will have two mothers and two fathers who will take care of him with almost the same diligence! Socially secure women, families and children in the country are heaven on earth. Here they do not know what a paid maternity hospital is, since they do not need such services. The state provides full, high-quality medical care to all future parents and young mothers. In this country maternity leave given for 14 weeks, and both parents can receive it. By the way, they are paid 90% of the monthly salary. Any child under the age of sixteen receives an allowance in the right amount for a full-fledged upbringing. Every elderly person has a pension, even if he has not officially worked in the country for a second.
"Hygge" and "Janteloven" are the keys to the character of a Danish man
If you want to fully understand the Danish man you are planning to marry, then you need to understand two concepts. They are constituents main value citizen of the country. Janteloven is moral code citizen. In the local Janteloven, it is clearly stated that each person is an individual who is very important for society, in the country all people are equal, greatest pleasure- do things together. And Hygge is comfort, although special: spiritual comfort, which is achieved not in solitude, but during communication, and it doesn’t matter: in friendly company, family or group.
Now you know how your husband will treat you, if, of course, he is a true Dane, that is, not only by documents, but also by blood and spirit!
This is the first thing that surprises foreigners. The Danes, in general, are incredibly punctual and always follow the established rules in a disciplined manner. If it is forbidden to cross the street, then none local will not step on the road, even in the absence of cars or bicycles.
2. Cycling
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The Danes love to ride bicycles. In business suits or fashionable dresses and high heels, alone or with children, heading to work or school - they sit on their bikes. In Copenhagen, 50% of people use this mode of transport every day. There are more bicycles here than people.
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Do you think that's how they care? environment? Almost guessed. But bicycles are also preferred, because this is the fastest and easiest way to get around the city.
3. Lack of social niceties
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"Please". "Sorry". "Thank you". These are not the most popular words in Denmark. Most likely, you will not hear them, and you are unlikely to have to use them. The Danes are polite and respectful, but don't be surprised if you walk into a bar and hear, "Give me a beer." They say that the polite addresses we are accustomed to in their language are simply absent.
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4. Alcohol
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Beer has been part of Danish culture for over 5,000 years. There are currently over 100 breweries in Denmark. Drinking this drink usually starts at the age of 14. Non-drinkers find it difficult to stay sober in a country where almost everyone drinks beer. Alcohol is available from school parties and is not a problem as long as the drinkers are in control.
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5. Danish flag
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The Danes call their flag Dannebrog (Dannebrog in Danish). You can see it everywhere in the country: it can flutter from flagpoles installed on buildings, in gardens, or even on birthday cakes. The Danish flag is an important symbol for most Danes. It expresses love and affection for his country.
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6. Danes love licorice
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From savory foods to sweets, the Danes have all sorts of liquorice foods. Lollipops, ice cream, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, meat dishes, pastries - everything with licorice can only be found here. After visiting the Licorice Festival, you will understand why they are so drawn to licorice. (Do you like licorice?)
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7. Equality
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Danish culture is characterized by values such as equality, consensus, trust, autonomy and the ability to balance family life and work. Among other things, foreigners are shocked by the daily routine and their manner of communicating with each other. They seem to be rude to each other.
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8. Privacy
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The Danes highly value their privacy, therefore, when meeting, they do not automatically say: “Hi, how are you?”. And it's not at all a lack of friendliness, they just don't want to invade your privacy. Ambitions, aspirations, political and religious views Better keep it all to yourself. Surprise visits? No, don't (please).
9. Babies
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Do not panic if you see a child sleeping in his stroller on the street. This is normal in Denmark. Whether it's raining or snowing, kids in Denmark can sleep outside as long as they're dressed for the weather. In addition, parents can leave their babies at the entrance to a store or cafe. No one is worried that someone will steal the child.
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10. The Danes have their own sense of joy.
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The Danes have "Hygge". This word does not have an exact translation, but it means a warm, vague feeling, a feeling of friendship. It's like being surrounded by the people you love, enjoying beer and having fun surrounded by lots of candles.
God did not think for a very long time about the appearance of the Danes (he was more interested in Italians, Spaniards and Irina Shayk). He created half of them simply by cloning Rooney Mara, and the other half fit the genes of Tilda Swindon.
WITH Danish men The creator did profilonil in the best examples of a top manager Russian company before the audit. Having spent all the time in the jacuzzi of the oceans, smelling of ambrosia cocktails, a minute before the project was completed, he painted the image of a fair-haired tall and broad-shouldered bearded man with blue eyes and threw it on the conveyor.
So, at least, it can be judged by all samples of the Danish football team in all world tournaments. Especially the one in 1992, who also skipped all the training on the beaches and suddenly foolishly won the European Championship. Everyone remembers the dark dyed nape and native blond bangs in the amount of eleven bollards in a row. Well, Laudrup, yes. These were the exception, these were the angels that the Creator gave to Denmark, apologizing for past mistakes.
Of course, I would like to think so, but we all understand that in spite of the current globalization and total incest, all this is a terrible stereotype. Sometimes you can't tell a Dane from a Spaniard, and some quite French people are actually Chechens and Mordovians at the same time and have an apartment in Grozny and Saransk.
7. Well, I gathered as many of these stereotypes during my trip to Denmark, no less than shrimp in the Copenhagen fish market.
Stereotype one. The closer to the northern lights, to the formidable hammer of Thor and the lightning of Odin, the more often fans of the vocal-instrumental ensemble Hammerfall and other musicians in the genre of all shades of Heavy metal meet on the streets. Literally every eleventh Laudrup wears torn black T-shirts, leather jackets, tight-fitting leather pants and lace-up boots. True, there is one less stereotype: Scandinavian metalheads prefer a beard to traditional long patlas to the shoulders.
