In this article, we will talk about the types of women's outerwear and its purpose. Outerwear is important not only as a way to stay warm in cold weather, but also as an element that complements a fashionable look.
Varieties
Like any wardrobe item, women's outerwear has a huge number of varieties. It would seem that the most important factor when choosing should be the weather conditions (season), based on which the purchase is made. However, the varieties of women's clothing range also differ greatly depending on style, age, lifestyle or personal preferences.
Jackets
Jackets are the most comfortable and sporty type of outerwear, which are often worn in more delicate or formal looks than the original style dictates.
The following types of jackets have earned particular popularity and recognition:
- Sports jackets (the German company Puma is very popular today);
- Downy;
- Lightweight down jackets;
- Leather;
- Leather jackets.
The most fashionable outerwear of this season is lightweight puffer jackets, they are made of raincoat fabric and filled with down. Thanks to the stitching with a medium-sized pattern, the jacket does not look voluminous, but at the same time it is quite warm.
Leather jackets are widely used today by women of any status in everyday life. A designer jacket can add luxury to your look, and can even complement an evening dress or a classic business suit.
Biker jackets are a type of leather jacket that is no less popular among fashionistas or girls belonging to various subcultures. A rougher version made of thick black leather is distinguished by a large number of stripes or inscriptions. There is a myth that the fashion for biker jackets appeared not only because of various subcultures, and material, and various elements that were previously used on military uniforms. Not only jackets took their distinctive features from there, coats can use shoulder straps or buttons in two columns, which looks very impressive.
Coat
The coat has always been considered a certain classic in both men's and women's wardrobes. However, today's fashion trends have certainly greatly expanded the possibilities of wearing this item of clothing. Now it is not necessary for the coat to have a straight or fitted cut and to be worn exclusively with a dress or business suit.
In a woman's wardrobe, demi-season outerwear is especially important, as you spend most of the year in it. Depending on the weather, shoes, accessories, and other components will change, but not coats. Straight styles in muted colors look great: gray, beige, black, ocher, brown. Clothes for older women should also be chosen in this color scheme. To "revive" gray sets and make them brighter, it is better to use large accessories in noble, but not boring shades. This category includes high-quality jewelry, glasses with matte frames, stylish hats, thick scarves, and bags.
For women's outerwear of large sizes, especially coats and raincoats, it is better to use dense fabrics. In addition, the right size will help a large woman hide the flaws and volume of the figure due to the fact that the outerwear will not cling to the body.
Raincoats
Stylish outerwear that can make any look elegant and modern. For several years in a row, nude raincoats (less often in black, ocher or khaki) remain at the peak of trends for both girls and women aged 40, 45 and older. Trench coats have become the second love after berets for Parisian women, trendsetters among women all over the world. The combination of outerwear with such a headdress also looks great. Raincoats or trench coats are used by them everywhere: going out or walking in the park with a dog - by choosing the right shoes and accessories, you can create hundreds of thousands of unique looks with the same raincoat.
Coats go well with trousers, jeans, shirts, sweaters and, in general, with any style; they are a universal item in their own way. They are present in the collections of many designers in absolutely different variations: a black patent leather coat, a classic beige one with a leopard belt, a coat with a marine theme (like in the latest Chanel show), delicate or absolutely spring. List of brands and brands of women's clothing:
- Zara;
- Gap;
- Baon;
- H&M;
- Lost INK;
- Mango;
- United colors of Benetton.
If you are interested in luxury brand clothing, then you should consider:
- Prada,
- Hugo Boss,
- Givenchy,
- Louis Vuitton,
- Massimo Dutti.
Italian outerwear brand Tommy Hilfiger in the new season is complemented by unusual belts, large brooches, which place the right accents, making the sets absolutely unique. Elite clothing is very different from the usual one precisely by the abundance of details, due to which the status of the owner is shown.
The belts of the outerwear are often made of the same material as the clothes. In other cases, it is leather or colored fabric woven into a tight rope. Such belts are most often used for raincoats, which creates an ideal combination with the image. In fact, it is worth considering that outerwear should be perceived not only as a separate item serving to retain heat, but also as the main part of the image.
Windbreakers
Are you planning a spring walk, but are you not sure if it will rain? Most often, a windbreaker is the solution. It is lightweight, and it is the women's outerwear that is best suited for the park. Models can be strikingly different: a high-quality sports raincoat from Finland or a jacket with flower prints or with abundant decorations. Finnish outerwear is practical, the main goal of the manufacturer is to protect girls from bad weather during long walks or hiking in the mountains. Designers try to add multifunctionality to practicality, so that the windbreaker can serve as a beautiful addition to a summer dress or suit. Today, women's sports outerwear is quite elegant and can be presented on world catwalks along with other popular trends. As for the manufacturer, not only jackets and windbreakers, but in principle all Finnish women's clothing has earned great trust from Russian customers, thanks to excellent quality and a pleasant price.
Review of materials
Women's outerwear should not only look attractive, but also perform its basic functions. Let's look at different types of clothing depending on their characteristics, season and direct purpose. First of all, the functionality or purpose of outerwear depends on the materials and fabric used.
Women's jackets and down jackets are most often made of light, thin material and filled with a thick layer of insulation, so that you will not freeze in a down coat even during severe frosts. Artificially synthesized fibers are usually used as the outer layer, on the basis of which the fabric is made: polyester, nylon, polyamide. Their main advantages are durability, practicality, low price and a wide variety of shades and designs. Bird down is used as a filler, which has water-repellent properties, goose down is the most popular.
In the production of sports jackets, a special "membrane" technology is used, which allows controlling the temperature difference between the human body and the surrounding air. To create this effect, the jacket is coated with a special composition. But be careful, with repeated washings the quality of the coating deteriorates.
Coats are divided by seasons, wool is worn in winter, looks noble, elegant and incredibly warm. There are many variations of insulating linings: from synthetic padding to natural fur. Wool-based materials are used in the manufacture of coats, but they are considered worse than their ancestor, if you do not take into account angora and cashmere.
Cashmere is a very soft and expensive material made from the highest quality wool. It is much easier to find a coat made from tweed, drape, boucle or similar fabrics. Drape is a type of wool fabric that, depending on the manufacturing method, can have a different fiber structure.
Leather jackets and biker jackets are made from different types of leather: genuine leather, artificial leather, eco-leather, suede. You are probably familiar with the qualities of the first two materials, let's look at the rest. Suede has a velvety structure, quite sensitive to touch. However, the material is very durable and has water-repellent properties. Eco-leather is an analogue of natural leather, which fully corresponds to its technical and visual characteristics, except that animal skins are not used in its production.
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