Jackets for girls

How to choose the right children's jacket for autumn or winter? What points should you pay attention to? What materials are best for sewing children's clothing? What kind of insulation does not cause allergies? These and many other questions arise before every parent when it comes to choosing an autumn or winter jacket for a child.

The following article will help to facilitate the choice and help to acquire the thing that is ideal in all respects.

Before proceeding to a more detailed study of materials, fillers, fashion trends, it is necessary to determine the question of choosing a suitable style. After all, a jacket should not only be fashionable, warm and beautiful. First of all, it must be comfortable!

A child, regardless of his age, should be comfortable in outerwear. It should not hinder or restrict movement.

The jacket must be of sufficient length and have all the necessary additional elements, for example, a hood, cuffs, belt, pockets, drawstring. Everything to keep the child warm and comfortable in the most windy or frosty weather.

Almost all modern winter jacket models are equipped with reflective stripes. This is one of the security elements, you should not neglect it.

It's good if the jacket has a simple and comfortable lock. Most often, it is lightning. Many models are available with duplicate locks, for example, the zipper can be supplemented with buttons or buttons.

As for the styles themselves, modern children's fashion is in no way inferior to the adult in terms of the availability and variety of models.

Jackets can be loose and close-fitting, long or short. It all depends on the season and climatic conditions for which the jacket is selected.

The design of a children's jacket can also be different.Jackets for girls are made in a laconic sporty, classic or romantic style with a lot of decorative ornaments, appliques, embroidery, etc.

Material is the next point to look out for when choosing a jacket. One of the most popular materials in the new season is polyester.

It is distinguished by its high strength, wear resistance, practicality, and excellent decorative properties. It resists wind loads and is highly water repellent.

Polyester is easy to clean, easy to wash, dries quickly, and dirt that accidentally gets on the jacket can be easily removed with a damp cloth.

Denim is an equally popular material for sewing jackets for girls. Most often, denim is used to create a spring / fall wardrobe. It has high strength characteristics and is perfect for sewing a wide variety of models - from a cropped jacket to a denim parka.

Artificial leather is often used for sewing autumn and spring jackets.

This material is suitable even for the smallest children. In this case, you should not choose overly complex and "adult" styles, preference should be given to jackets of the simplest cut.

The outer fabric for the jacket should be soft and pleasant to the touch. It should be windproof, withstand low temperatures well and be waterproof.

Some materials are also dirt-repellent, which is especially important when it comes to children's clothes. It is good if the material "breathes", so the child will be comfortable even in the coldest weather. For example, membrane tissue possesses such properties.

Heaters that are used to fill children's jackets are divided into several groups:

1. Down (sometimes a feather is added to it). The most popular type of filler. Down has excellent thermal insulation properties, it is very lightweight, and quickly regains its shape. Its only drawback is that it does not belong to hypoallergenic materials. Down jackets for children require special care. When buying such a thing, you should pay attention to the conditions of its washing and drying.
2. Holofiber (isosoft, sintepon, firetech, thinsulate and other synthetic fillers). This group of heaters is not inferior to natural down in terms of lightness and warming ability. Insulation quickly regains its shape after washing and drying. The exception is synthetic winterizer, which can significantly lose thickness. Synthetic materials do not cause allergies.
3. Wool lining. Differs in high wear resistance, keeps heat well, has hypoallergenic properties.
4. Fur, cotton, fleece, flannel and other materials are also used as insulation.

The insulation should be spread evenly over the jacket without clumping. The seams should be straight and crisp.

Children's models of jackets are still distinguished by the abundance and variety of decorative elements.

Faux fur of a bright, saturated color is used as a contrasting trim for the collar, hood, and cuffs.

Rhinestones, sequins and other glittery decorations are not as popular today as in past seasons, but nevertheless they are still used to decorate girls' jackets.

At the peak of popularity - applications made in the patchwork technique - patchwork mosaics. The decorative element can be made in the same tone as the jacket or, on the contrary, from patches of contrasting color.

Jackets in a romantic style are relevant - with all kinds of frills, ruffles and flounces. Such models look girly, gentle and touching.

Young ladies who prefer a more strict style of clothing will definitely appreciate the classic cut of the jacket, decorated with decorative stitching in contrasting colors. Stitches can be used as an independent decorative element or form intricate designs.

Denim jackets decorated with delicate, airy lace look beautiful. This openwork material is perfect for decorating yokes, cuffs, collars or backs.

All shades of bright red and green are in fashion. Scarlet, burgundy, crimson, cherry, grassy, ​​aqua and other shades are very relevant in the new season.

Older girls or those who prefer calmer and lighter colors are advised to turn their attention to pastel-colored models. Pale shades of lavender, fuchsia, light blue look great on women of fashion of the most tender and young age.

One of the trends of the new season is jacket prints.

Butterflies, flowers, balloons, cartoon characters and other drawings will be especially popular this year.

Girls who prefer the classics can choose for themselves models with a bright checkered print, which is also very popular this season.

In order to choose the right model for the cold season, you should pay attention to some important points:

1. Characteristics of the material and insulation. This information is indicated on the product label. The material should be as breathable as possible so that the child does not sweat during active games in the fresh air.
2. Comfort. The child should be comfortable in the jacket. It should not hang on it too loosely or put on end-to-end. In the coldest season, preference should be given to elongated models of jackets.
3. The presence of a hood, cuffs, additional lacing, reflective stripes, etc. All these additional elements will definitely come in handy during the cold season. Warm knitted cuffs keep snow out of the jacket. If they are not there, then it is desirable that the sleeves are supplied with elastic bands. The hood can have detachable fur, which will greatly simplify the procedure for taking care of the jacket.
4. Collar. In the buttoned state, the collar should not rub the child's chin, prick it and cover the mouth. It is best if the stand-up collar is low and double.
5. Pockets. The jacket should have at least two large outer pockets. They are useful not only for storing small things, you can put gloves in them or hide frozen hands.
6. Sewing quality, accessories. The zipper should be with a convenient, large key ring, so that the child can easily handle the fastener without pulling it.