Every year, designers offer new fashion collections. Manufacturers improve the characteristics of models using innovative materials. Modern outerwear for boys is no exception. Let's figure out how to dress a child stylishly and practically.
Existing options
The range of clothes for boys largely duplicates the men's assortment. Let's consider the most popular options.
- Overalls;
- Sets of a jacket with overalls or trousers;
- Different types of jackets.
For the “warm autumn-spring” season the following are intended:
- Windbreaker, storm jacket – thin jackets that protect from wind and retain heat;
- Anorak is a windproof jacket without a flap, put on over the head. There is a kangaroo pocket on the stomach. The bottom of the product, the hood, and the cuffs are adjusted with drawstrings;
- Bomber - a short summer jacket with wide knitted elastic bands on the sleeves, at the bottom, and sometimes along the neck. Fastens with a zipper. It is sewn from nylon, leather, knitwear, or a combination of these materials;
- A biker jacket is a shortened biker jacket with a diagonal zipper.
Insulated models:
- Down jackets with natural or artificial filling;
- Parka is a long, warm, straight-cut jacket with a deep hood trimmed with fur;
- Quilted jackets – the insulation in such models is stitched together with the outer fabric;
- Double-sided jackets with no reverse side.
Functional 3-in-1 jackets are borrowed from sports equipment. The outer jacket is made of wind- and water-resistant material. The inner lining (fleece, quilted or down) is an insulating layer. This model can be worn all year round, combining layers at your discretion.
- Vests - down or quilted options with synthetic insulation are universal in use, so they are gaining more and more popularity. They can be worn as outerwear in the warm demi-season, and also as an insulating layer in winter. The presence of a detachable hood makes it possible to wear a vest with different types of jackets.
- Fur clothing - this includes sheepskin coats, mouton fur coats, rabbit fur coats, authentic clothing of northern peoples (malitsa, kukhlyanka, atkuk). Fur is increasingly being replaced by modern artificial materials.
- Coat, short coat:
- Chesterfield is a classic straight-cut coat;
- Duffle coat - a single-breasted coat with a hood and buttons in the shape of a fang;
- A pea jacket is a double-breasted coat with a voluminous turn-down collar and two vertical slit pockets;
- Sports models made of polyester, insulated with down or synthetic filler;
- Coats:
- A trench coat is a double-breasted raincoat with a turn-down collar and shoulder straps;
- Raincoats and ponchos that protect from precipitation;
- Insulated raincoat.
Features of materials
The most common fabrics for sewing outerwear are synthetic. They consist of polyester, polyamide, nylon, polyurethane. The most famous types of jacket fabrics are:
- Duspo – has a smooth surface, the fabric is quite thin, light, wind-resistant;
- Jordan is a fabric that is resistant to abrasion and fading;
- Taslan is a finely ribbed material formed by a rep weave;
- Oxford is very durable due to its weave;
- Ripstop is a reinforced fabric that is resistant to tearing.
Waterproofing of outerwear fabrics is achieved by special internal and external impregnations. Complete insulation from water is provided by taped seams. Wind protection, vapor permeability and water-repellent properties are provided by softshell fabrics and membrane materials.
Along with synthetics, natural fibers are actively used. Popular cotton fabrics for outerwear:
- Moleskin is a wear-resistant, dense, breathable material;
- Diagonal is a durable fabric with a twill weave and diagonal rib. It is used in sewing military-style jackets.
Wool, mixed and quilted fabrics are used to make coats. Insulation materials are divided into natural and synthetic. Natural materials include down, feather, sheepskin and wool. Artificial materials include thinsulate, primaloft, sintepon, isosoft and many others. Each manufacturer specifies the amount of insulation in the product and the recommended temperature range for using outerwear.
Selection criteria
There is no universal selection of outerwear for boys. Children of the same age have completely different physical parameters. Therefore, you should not choose things based only on the manufacturer's size chart; fitting is essential. It is recommended to choose a size with at least 5 cm of space for growth.
In addition, each child has his own sense of comfortable temperature. Depending on the temperament, children's behavior on the street differs in different manifestations of motor activity. It is necessary to take into account the taste of the little man. Let's note the main points that are important for the correct choice of outerwear:
- Season, weather conditions and temperature regime;
- The child's age, height, build;
- The purpose of the chosen clothing;
- Quality of materials, fittings, tailoring;
- Ergonomic cut;
- Practicality;
- The child's personal opinion;
- Relevance of design;
- Price;
- Brand awareness.
Choice depending on age
Outerwear for babies up to one year old - if the child's birth date is planned for cold weather, you will have to take care of the baby's first outerwear in advance. There are several well-proven models:
- Envelope bag;
- Blanket-envelope;
- Envelope with sleeves;
- Transformer jumpsuit.
For a newborn, options 1 and 2 are the most comfortable. A blanket with a ribbon is only suitable if you do not plan to travel by car.
It is important to know that not all envelopes are equipped with slots for holding devices. Sometimes it is impossible to thread the fastex of the car belts through the slots. Therefore, it is necessary to try on the envelope to the car seat in advance to assess the ease of use. A three-month-old baby needs more freedom, which will be provided by models with sleeves. From six months, when the baby learns to sit, it is advisable to put on a jumpsuit with separated legs. Two zippers, or one diagonal, reaching the middle of the leg, will ensure quick dressing. It is better to choose clothes with special lapels that cover the hands and feet, or with fastened mittens and booties. The hood should be adjustable.
Outdoor clothing for children from one to three years old - almost all boys of this age are very active. Outerwear should be appropriate - light, not restricting movement, well wicking moisture away from the body, protecting from piercing wind and getting wet. The baby often falls, sits on the ground wherever he wants.
Therefore, an important factor is the ease of care of the fabric. This is especially relevant in rainy autumn and when spring comes. Ideal models for this age period are overalls and sets (semi-overalls + jacket). A useful detail is the stirrups at the bottom of the trousers, preventing the legs from riding up.
Clothes for preschool children — children aged 3 to 6 years, usually attend kindergarten. The child learns to dress independently. It is necessary to pay special attention to the quality of the fittings of street clothes. Buttons and snaps are not the best fasteners for training. A zipper is much easier to zip up. It should be reliable, have a design that excludes spontaneous opening, and sewn in so that the lining fabric does not get into the runner. Chin protection on high collars is a necessary element. The presence of a sealing strip with Velcro fasteners on the jacket in case the zipper breaks is welcomed. Preference should be given to quick-drying and water-repellent fabrics. It is advisable to have a spare set of outerwear.
Outerwear for schoolchildren - the choice of a comfortable model for attending school depends on the type of school uniform. For example, semi-overalls are inconvenient to wear with a jacket. Overalls are no longer suitable for a school-age boy as everyday outerwear, but are relevant for winter sports. Most often, parents choose sets (jacket + trousers) for school. In the off-season, more and more schoolchildren can be seen in stylish coats. For walks, a practical option of clothing is required.
The young owner will like the many zipped pockets, including internal ones. Reinforced inserts made of thickened fabric in the knee, ankle, buttock, and elbow areas will help extend the life of the items. Snow-protective cuffs replace the stirrups. The hood is needed not only to protect against cold and precipitation, but also in case of loss of the hat.
With the beginning of school life, the student is increasingly on the street without parental accompaniment. The presence of reflective elements on outerwear makes the child more visible in conditions of insufficient autumn-winter lighting, thereby increasing safety.
It is worth remembering about the sharp growth spurts in school-age boys. Turn-ups on the sleeves or sewn-in inner cuffs allow you to wear the item for a long time during the period of intensive growth. By the age of 12, the child may be so tall that outerwear for teenagers will be too small for him. In this case, you will have to choose a wardrobe in the men's department, focusing on sizes XS and S. The teenager is already able to independently choose outerwear at his own discretion.
What's in fashion now
Color – the trend of using solid fabrics of “adult” colors in boys’ outerwear is being consolidated. Even overalls for babies are made in dark colors (black, anthracite, gray, brown, sea wave, dark pine, khaki). A deep base color, emphasized by geometric decorative stitching, combined with contrasting fur, indicates that you are dealing with a serious young man.
However, bright colors have not been cancelled. Juicy red, orange, yellow, light green, emerald are still in fashion. Saturated tones are more often used in demi-season and sports clothing models. Timeless and competitive - blue of all shades from ultramarine to cornflower blue.
Print – new ideas for printed fabrics appear in each collection. Designers offer images on the theme of the tropics and safari for boys’ clothes. Contour figures of fauna representatives (bears, raccoons, penguins), realistic bird prints look touching. The marine theme is represented by whales, sharks and other fish, anchors. Dinosaurs have been decorating boys’ fabrics for several seasons in a row. Often, the pictures imitate children’s drawings.
Checkered pattern never goes out of fashion. Letters, numbers, words actively decorate teenage clothes. In addition, urban landscapes, stars, abstraction are used. Interesting origami prints have appeared.
The military style is still in trend, so camouflage of all types does not give up its positions. Casual, grunge, classic and sporty outerwear for boys is in fashion. The Family Look trend has also captured the stronger sex. Clothes "like dad's" emphasize family continuity. The trend allows children to feel like adults, and adults to return to childhood.
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