Coat

Double-breasted coat

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What is a double-breasted coat?
Models
Length
Textile
Colour
How to choose?
What to wear with?
Spectacular images

Unlike a single-breasted coat, which has narrow sides and only one row of fasteners, a double-breasted coat has two rows of buttons, as well as several other characteristics. Which ones, we will consider in this article.

What is a double-breasted coat?

The double-breasted coat has wide double front flaps and two parallel rows of fasteners (one row each side). The traditional number of buttons is six - three on each side. In addition, double-breasted coats usually have another inner button. There are also models with a hidden clasp.

Initially, a double-breasted coat was more versatile - it could be fastened on both sides, but now more often one of the rows of fasteners performs an exclusively decorative function.

Historically, the double-breasted coat was designed for soldiers. Army tunics had to be very warm, so the style with a deep smell of coarse woolen fabric was out of competition. Later, the American fashion designer Calvin Klein adapted the purely masculine version into a stylish double-breasted women's coat.

This required a softer fabric, flared cut, belt and subtle decor. But the main elements inherent in a classic double-breasted coat remained - these are shiny buttons, lapels on the chest, shoulder straps, tabs and slots on the sleeves. A woman in such a coat looks very personable and elegant.

Models

A double-breasted classic coat in a conservative design has, as a rule, six or eight buttons. The top buttons are farther apart than the bottom buttons, and they are not fastened at all.The strict classic "pardesus" for women is usually sewn with a fitted silhouette. Conservative double-breasted women's coats go well with an elegant business dress code.

The coat in the traditional English style is called the "Readington". It is often double-breasted, fitted style, widening downward, has wide lapels, "gold" buttons, as well as "English" collar and pocket flaps, trimmed with velvet. The typical length for this model is up to the knees.

The Ulster double-breasted coat got its name from the Irish town from where it spread. This long and rather loose double-breasted product with characteristic rounded lapels, a strap at the back and a wide collar is made of coarse wool, the so-called "beaver". A hood or cape is attached to it.

Military is a current style direction, suitable for both men and women. A girl in a "soldier's" outfit makes a particularly gentle and defenseless impression.

Pea coat is a short double-breasted wool coat with a voluminous collar, wide lapels, shiny buttons and welt pockets. Historically, it was worn by the US and European navies. ?

Overcoat - a long double-breasted woolen coat up to the knees and below, with standing lapels, a tab, with rolled up sleeves and deep pockets on the sides, the style also switched from military uniform.

A trench coat (from English - "trench coat"), a double-breasted product made of moisture-resistant fabric, with a belt, epaulettes (epaulettes) and a wide turn-down collar, at the back there is a characteristic yoke and a slit. A modern women's trench coat is often sewn with a lining in a bright color or with a checkered print. Trench coats, like other "army" styles, are in great demand among the fair sex.

This collarless double-breasted coat is specially designed to show off a beautiful woman's neck. The strict top is offset by the rest of the feminine details - bright buttons, patch pockets, contrasting trim, and a belt.

Sporty and youthful style will help to embody a straight double-breasted coat with a free cut. The women's cocoon-shaped O-silhouette coat, wide at the waist and tapering downwards, is gaining popularity, hence the name.

The retro style is often double-breasted. The lowered armhole of the sleeves, wide collar, buttons at the level of the abdomen - all this is designed to wrap a fragile female figure in a cozy and warm "cocoon". An extraordinary look will help create a practical oversized double-breasted coat, its loose cut in general, and the sleeves, in particular, will not restrict movement.

A fitted double-breasted coat made from light raincoat fabric will come in handy more than ever in the rainy off-season. Usually this feminine cut is complemented by a spacious hood.

Length

In the conditions of the Russian climate and cleanliness, a classic woolen double-breasted coat "on the floor" is a dubious purchase, although it looks quite aristocratic and elegant.

A long coat is suitable for a tall girl and women, but for the fair sex with a short stature, this length can visually make it even shorter.

This double-breasted, cropped midi coat reaches approximately knee length - attractive, practical and can be combined with many things. Such a coat will suit ladies of high and medium height, it is able to harmoniously balance their proportions.

Mid-thigh length is more of a youth choice. Most of all it is suitable for short girls, visually increasing their height. Also, a short double-breasted coat will be appreciated by avid motorists.

Textile

A double-breasted coat is sewn from a dense woolen or semi-woolen material (alpaca, beaver, boucle, vigogne, gabardine, diagonal, drape, cashmere, crepe and tweed), as well as from raincoat fabric, bologna, denim, leather, suede and even fur.

The advantage of fabric for a double-breasted coat will be its heat-insulating properties, crease resistance, ability to keep its shape and resistance to arbitrary deformation.

Colour

Solid colors are ideal for a double-breasted coat. Most girls and women prefer a black coat because it corrects the imperfections of the figure. The double-breasted black coat is elegant, it is always and everywhere appropriate.

A black coat is not very practical in its use, specks of dust and hairs are visible on it, so it is better to replace it with a shade of brown, gray, blue or green.

In addition to black, women love the white coat for its ability to give the image a royal look. Young girls prefer bright juicy colors, especially with regard to cropped models. Modern fashion designers offer double-breasted coats in rich reds, yellows, limes and turquoise tones.

How to choose?

When choosing a double-breasted coat model, you need to focus on the basic style of your wardrobe. Conservatives will appreciate a classic coat that matches a business suit. Romantic girls will love flared and fitted styles.

For lovers of the casual style, models in a practical sports or military style are suitable.

As for the choice for the type of figure, ladies with full forms should choose a double-breasted coat of a straight cut or slightly flared models. Cocoon or oversize can be recommended to hide the prominent belly. For women with wide shoulders, styles with a V-neck and a small collar will go.

The owners of a lush bust should try on a coat with small lapels and narrow sleeves. We advise girls with narrow shoulders to choose a double-breasted military coat with shoulder straps. Young ladies with small breasts should give preference to a double-breasted coat with large elements in the upper part.

What to wear with?

Classic style double-breasted coat looks great with formal pantsuits and office dresses. Fashionable and feminine skirts and dresses will emphasize the severity of the military. This double-breasted coat can also be worn with a coarse leather belt, "men's" boots, or wide-toed boots.

The loose-fitting coat is combined with skinny pants, skinny jeans, a chunky knit hat and flat boots.

A double-breasted coat with a flared or pleated hem will look good with a scarf, flirty hat, small purse, and high-heeled shoes.

The cropped cut of a double-breasted coat is successfully combined with trousers, short skirts and boots with heels.

A sporty look is easy to embody with a warm oversized sweater, knitted hat, and sneakers.

Spectacular images

A long double-breasted woolen overcoat with a fitted silhouette in a juicy green shade, decorated with a neat fur collar, large patch pockets and embossed gold buttons. The image is complemented by a bag of strict shape matching the color of the buttons.

A feminine fitted dark blue pea jacket looks good on a short girl. A short cut accentuates the slimness of the legs, while wide lapels create the necessary volume in the chest area. A large bag and knee-high boots complete the stylish look.

An oversized double-breasted O-line coat in a pleasant pastel shade is complemented by a snow-white knitted turtleneck, slim trousers with an unobtrusive print and black patent high-heeled ankle boots.