Coat

Short coat

Features and Benefits

In autumn, when you don't have to wrap yourself up in voluminous fur coats, and in spring, when you already want to show yourself in all its glory, a short coat will be the best solution. This is perhaps the most fashionable and feminine style at the moment. A mid-thigh coat is quite versatile and practical; it is loved by both young girls and older ladies.

In addition, today it is enough just to replace a bored jacket with a beautiful short coat, and the image instantly acquires sophistication and elegance.

The mini coat was originally intended to be used in open cars. Such coats were then made of almost non-creasing fabrics, thanks to which the driver could have a pretty decent look after the end of the trip. Today there is a huge selection of various models of a short coat, differing in style, length, color and decorative trim. Below we will take a closer look at this wardrobe item.

Models

When talking about short coat models, you should start with the classics. Straight or fitted traditional models with a belt and an English collar will be relevant, it seems, forever. Designers can only offer consumers every new season fresh color solutions of a classic short coat that correspond to fashion trends.

In addition, manufacturers often dilute conservative single-breasted and double-breasted short coat styles with active feminine trim: shiny buttons, zippers, buckles, rhinestones, fur, fringe.

Loose models of short coats are quite popular, these are, first of all, oversized styles, wide and almost dimensionless with a soft and smooth cut.The A-shaped trapezoidal silhouette of a short coat and a bell coat will appeal to ladies who want to disguise their existing tummy or overly curvy hips. These models look especially fashionable and stylish in combination with sleeves of a complex cut or “batwing” style. Turn-down collar or stand-up collar.

Designers, as they can, adapt the brutal cut of military uniforms to the female taste and style. These models have a precise cut "to the figure" and perfectly emphasize the feminine silhouette of the "hourglass". A double-breasted military-style mini coat with a stand-up collar and metal buttons looks very stylish.

Despite the fact that the biker jacket was originally considered a man's style, modern girls and women cannot deny themselves the pleasure of wearing a short coat with an oblique zipper, made of soft and plastic woolen fabric. There are leather jackets with buttons or, at all, with a secret fastener. These models are available both with a turn-down collar and with a stand-up collar. The belt is usually not provided.

Cardigan coats are produced with a minimum of decorative elements. The styles of these models are very different - from conservative, in a masculine style to the ubiquitous "Chanel", emphasizing the grace and fragility of the female figure.

Another cropped coat style that is gaining popularity is a cape or cape coat. Raglan sleeves and shoulder pads of varying thickness ensure a precise fit over the shoulders. A neat turn-down collar or a petite stand-up collar continue the expressive shoulder line. Sleeves of such clothes are either absent altogether, or instead of them there are narrow slots. Recently, there have also been models with very wide flared, heavily shortened sleeves.

Cape-style mini-coats are often decorated with strips of fur. Decorated as individual details - pockets, collars, armholes of sleeves, and the whole hem. Fur elements, however, can be present on any other models of a short coat. Natural smooth short-haired fur is usually taken for decoration; it is able to both decorate its owner and warm her with its presence on functional details.

A short hooded coat is a kind of salvation for those who do not wear hats. The hood is present in many styles and models of cropped coats in a wide variety of styles. It goes well with both minimalistic options for a short coat and loose-fitting models.

Fashion trends

The main fashion trend of recent seasons is femininity, which means that it is necessary to emphasize it in every possible way with a successful elegant cut and decor. Fitted cuts, shawl collars, patch pockets, asymmetric cut, fancy sleeves, trimming with fur, leather, suede, fringe - all this is present in abundance at fashion shows.

One of the most fashionable trends is the use of a short coat when forming a grunge look. This is a combination of the incongruous. For example, the combination of a brutal pea coat with glamorous louboutins, rough leather of the main fabric and elements of the finest lace.

Material

The main material for sewing a short coat is woolen fabric, made from both pure wool and with the addition of artificial fibers. The main types of coat woolen fabric: alpaca, boucle, vigogne, gabardine, diagonal, drape, cashmere, crepe and tweed. From cotton fabrics in the production of short coats, preference is given to moleskin and corduroy.

A mini-coat made of raincoat fabric is in the wardrobe of any fashionista. A waterproof raincoat fabric with additional insulation with padding polyester is the best fit for rainy and dank autumn weather, and it warms up no worse than a woolen coat.

At the height of fashion - floral print, but not only traditional, but also patterns and monograms of furniture upholstery.Designers use not only patterns, but also the very texture of the upholstery material, for example, such as plush, herringbone, matting, texture of coarse and knitted fabric, and so on. Designers often combine materials and fabrics, resulting in quite interesting designs.

Contrasting stripes of leather, suede, fur, raincoat fabric, knitted fabric. Often, patch pockets, collars or sleeves are completely replaced with other materials.

Colour

As for the color scheme of the short coat, today, in addition to the classic white, black and red, beige, gray, blue, purple, lemon, cherry, pistachio and pinkish shades are especially relevant. Admirers of mini-coats in military style can be advised by soft green and dark blue tones. Although many stylists advise to emphasize femininity, preferring purely "masculine" styles in atypical colors, for example, caramel, light pink, violet, pearl gray, pistachio, mint, bleached yellow, that is, in all shades of delicate floral and berry colors.

The most daring fashionistas can recommend a short coat in a bright cage of various "caliber", in a contrasting strip, in a large "goose foot", with juicy floral, animal and ethnic prints, as well as neon shades that do not go out of fashion.

"Leopard" today can be painted not only in its natural colors, it is even found in blue, purple, yellow, green and turquoise colors.

How to choose?

Mini-length coat models suit almost everyone. But in order for the created image not to violate the proportions of your body, but to look harmonious and emphasize your merits, it is necessary to take into account the physiological characteristics. How to choose the right model of a short coat for your body type?

The happy owners of the hourglass silhouette will suit absolutely any model of a mini-coat; they just have to highlight the thin waist with a strap that matches the style and color. Girls of short stature should choose a straight silhouette short coat with a length just above the knees. A product with a bright color will look especially advantageous. Alternatively - a gray coat with skinny jeans and high-heeled ankle boots.

Ladies with a "rectangle" figure should give preference to a short coat, slightly widened downwards, possibly with elements of asymmetry, so that it is possible to visually distract from the waist. The best length is knee-deep or mid-thigh.

Ladies with a pear shape or a regular triangle need to accentuate the shoulder line. A short loose-fitting coat with a stand-up collar is recommended. The ideal length is to the knee. The color can be vibrant, but it is important to properly complement the accessories.

Owners of wide hips will not go with a straight cut, they should choose a mini-coat in the shape of a trapezoid. On girls and women with wide shoulders, a short coat with an oblique zipper looks optimal.

How and with what to wear?

A wide selection of short coat models allows you to create many successful combinations with a wide variety of wardrobe items. Women's short coat goes well with classic tapered trousers of any length and looks quite impressive with leggings or leggings, you can leather. A fashionable short coat can be worn with your favorite jeans of any style and a sweater, it is better if it does not look out from under the coat. A super-fashionable combination of mini and maxi in one outfit can be realized with the help of long skirts "on the floor", it is important that they are made of light flowing fabrics.

Slender legs will highlight mini-skirts and shorts; all that remains is to dress them in tight tights to match the shoes. More conservative, but rather sophisticated and feminine with a short coat look narrow knee-length pencil skirts and tight-fitting midi-length sheath dresses. High-waisted skirts look great with a short coat. To complete the look, you will need a sophisticated, graceful heel shoe.

A long scarf or snood, beautifully laid around the neck, will perfectly complement the chosen ensemble. Particular attention should be paid to gloves. They are best matched in color with a headdress. The current cropped three-quarter sleeves can be emphasized with long gloves in black or in a color contrasting with the coat.

Tights will look original in the same color scheme as a short coat. But if the mini-coat and tights are bright, the rest of the clothes should be selected in neutral shades. Most of the short coat models are sewn without a belt. But if you wish, you can highlight the waist with a wide leather belt in a natural shade. As for shoes, it is important to note that the shorter the coat, the taller the boots can be.