Coat 2021-2022

Outerwear allows you to create completely new looks in combination with well-known and favorite things in the wardrobe for a long time. The variety in the models allows you to choose the one that will emphasize the features of your appearance and will satisfy even the most picky taste.

A coat is a long cut outerwear that allows you to protect yourself from cold and bad weather. It has gone through a long history and has undergone many changes from robes to military uniforms, and then moved into modern fashion.

Coats are designed to keep warm in the cold season, but they are common even where winters are mild and more like a warm autumn.

If the coat is a traditional long product, then the short coat is shortened. The short coat is usually no longer than the middle of the thighs, reveals a view of the buttocks, otherwise there are no differences.

Coats are divided into three main types: single-breasted (one row of buttons), double-breasted (two rows of buttons), without buttons. In these three groups, there are a huge number of models that differ from each other in many ways.

Single-breasted coats include: balmakaan, duffle coat, carpet, crombi. Double-breasted: olster, greatcoat, trench coat, inverness, pea jacket. Coats that do not have a fastener: a robe, a cape, a zapashny, a cloak, a blanket coat.

But the largest group is in coats, which are not tied to any particular species, and they can be presented in both single-breasted and double-breasted variations.

In addition, modern coats use not only buttons, but also rivets and zippers. For example, a biker jacket, a jacket coat, a jacket coat can be with a zipper, and a bomber coat with both a zipper and rivets.

The seasonality of a coat affects whether it will be thin or dense, with insulation or not, as well as how waterproof the material is. Many options can be in small details, such as pockets (patch, welt, pockets in the seam), cutouts (rectangular, round, v-shaped or without them at all), the presence of a collar, lapels and a hood, the use of decorative elements in the very cut ( shuttlecocks, peplum, belt).

There is a non-standard interpretation of classic styles, and it is achieved by asymmetric shapes, a lowered shoulder line, and a high waist. The double-face coat is unusual.

The classic style is one of the most laconic but elegant. These coats have straight and simple lines, medium length and only the most necessary modest details. Classic coats are quite strict in appearance, and the image is softened by pastel shades in color.

In contrast to the classic style, it can be called romantic. It is lightweight and flying, even when it comes to outerwear made of dense fabric. Such decorative details as ruffles, flounces, peplum, lace are applicable in it. Such coats are most often light-colored and may have a delicate floral ornament.

Casual style is laconic, but free and voluminous. He has a simple look, suitable for creating everyday urban images. Its main characteristics are comfort and practicality. This includes the oversize style, when the coat is deliberately larger than necessary for the figure.

For lovers of everything unusual, there is an extravagant style. In it, designers "come off" to the fullest just enough so that the coat, despite its unusual appearance, could be worn. Extravagance is achieved with asymmetric shapes, catchy details, bright color combinations.

One of the varieties is the pop art style, which consists of the use of bright large prints and a combination of many colors. Pop art has a special style of drawings: pop culture in all its manifestations, from comic book characters to drinks and food.

The constructive style presupposes finishes with strict geometric lines and shapes. The storey style is close to this style, in which layering and a combination of parts of different lengths are used.

There is also an original Russian style, the characteristic features of which are color combinations (black or white with red, gold, green), prints (elements of folk crafts, for example, Khokhloma), decor (a lot of fur details), as well as styles (straight or flared down, like sundresses).

The military style is clearly expressed. It requires the presence of elements from military suits, for example, lacing, shoulder straps, metal inserts. The styles are straight and a little rough.

The colors are often darker, reminiscent of real military uniforms.

Since the story is cyclical, it is not surprising that retro style is in vogue. In the coat of the 60s style, trapezoidal styles are often found, strongly flared at the bottom, cocoon style. A funny detail is the bright lining with prints and ornaments.

The patchwork style is the use of a patchwork technique when sewing a coat. It is sewn from pieces of different fabrics, not only in color, but also in texture. A properly made item will look extravagant, but stylish.

The hourglass silhouette is fitted. Often, the emphasis on the waist is also put on a strap or belt. Most often, fitted coats expand towards the hem, and the flare is both insignificant and quite voluminous.

Another loose cut is the O-line coat. This is the so-called cocoon coat. It expands from the chest to the hips, and tapers again closer to the hem. The lines in such a product are soft and smooth. The length is most often to the knee or slightly below.

The A-silhouette, also known as a trapezoid, is tapered at the top and flared at the bottom. In order to better reveal all the charm of such a style with a wide hem, the coat length is usually average. The A-silhouette hides figure flaws well, therefore it is popular.

And, of course, it should be said about the straight silhouette, sheath coat. This coat has a rectangular shape. He has strict straight lines, there are no accents and extensions in certain areas.

Stand-up collar - vertical collar up to five centimeters high. In more extravagant models, the collar height may exceed the specified limit. The “tangerine” style stand is widespread, when the collar fits tightly around the neck, and its edges are connected in the middle, or one part runs over the other.

Fold-over collar - open collar, the edges of which lie on the chest. Sometimes such a collar can be very small and barely move away from the neck, and on some models, on the contrary, it is so large that the collar can cover the shoulders. Differs in shape, for example, round or v-shaped.

English or jacket collar. In this version, the lapel is not only at the neckline, but also at the lapel. This collar is quite deep, and therefore you should wear sweaters and sweaters with high collars or a scarf.

There are also combinations, the so-called stand-up collars. Schalke - one-piece collar. It is cut along with the piping, and it may have different shapes. The collar of the apache is strong open and rectangular, with wide open lapels. It has no buttons or other fasteners.

There are two main types of sleeves: one-piece and set-in. With a one-piece cut, the sleeve is one piece together with the shelf and the back of the garment. There is no armhole line, so the shape of the shoulders and bodice looks soft and flowing.

Sleeve styles are different and differ in shape, shoulder line height, degree of fit, length, and the presence of cuffs. Low-cut sleeves are popular with coats, in which the seam is located below the shoulder line and its transition to the arm.

There are also raglan sleeves, they are sewn to the neckline, as they are initially cut out together with the shoulder part.

On demi-season coats, three-quarter sleeves are popular, with a length of about just below the elbow or the middle of the forearm. Sometimes the sleeve is completely absent, but since we are talking about outerwear, most often it is long in order to warm enough in autumn and winter.

With regard to the degree of fit, the most popular are straight sleeves and bell sleeves, flared closer to the wrist. There is a kimono sleeve that becomes wide at the bottom and has no cuffs at all.

The most popular coat fastener is the buttons. They are used not only for practical purposes, but also for decoration. The product has either one or two rows of buttons. Most often, these are plastic or metal buttons, and on duffle coats, wooden ones in the shape of a fang are very popular.

The loops can be either cut on the sides or sewn to them.The number of buttons also differs - sometimes they go along the entire length, sometimes they end at the waist, and on cape coats there is just one button at the neck. Some models have hidden buttons hidden under the side.

Hooks are used less often than buttons, since they do not provide a snug fit of the parts of the coat to each other. There are also rivets on quilted coats. They also have zippers and casual sports coats.

There is a coat without fasteners at all. This is a wrap-around coat with a belt. There are no buttons on the cape coats, on which they perform only a decorative role.

Short coats terminate at the hip line (mostly in the middle, but may vary in length).

Medium coat length is the most common. It allows you to wear business skirts and at the same time warms well. In addition, it is midi that is the trend of this year. The coat is considered to be of medium length when the hem ends at the knee.

Long coats are not always practical, but they are as common as the other two. Long coats end in the calf area. Separately, it is worth highlighting the length to the floor, it is also called "maxi".

Women after fifty, like queens, should look majestic, neat and very expensive. Moreover, the "high cost" is not in the price tag, but in the quality of materials, noble colors and correctly selected models.

Youth rebellious styles with flashy decor will definitely not fit a real lady. But in general, they can afford both classic and oversized models. Bulky coats, coats-robes, coats-capes have a free cut, which means they will help to hide figure flaws.

For those who have nothing to be ashamed of or who, on the contrary, want to demonstrate the silhouette of their beautiful figure, fitted classic coats are suitable. A straight silhouette will also be suitable.

Of course, coats made from natural materials look the most chic. They are not affordable for everyone, but you should still strive for a higher percentage of wool, and not synthetic additives.

Coats made of cashmere, camel wool, alpaca, astrakhan fur, they will all look good on a woman after fifty. The popular faux fur coat will also work, but choose a short nap and a neutral color.

The best is plain coats in rich, but not bright colors. For example, emerald, bottle, dark blue, wine, chocolate. The colors more familiar to coats are also suitable, for example, beige and brown, gray, black, pink.

For overweight girls, a trapezoidal coat is suitable, as it hides all flaws well thanks to its flared style.

The material from which the coat is made also matters. The priority is tweed, drape with a pile and fabric made to look like karakul. Heavy materials should be abandoned, since they can look more heavy in a coat. Moderate length - to the knee or to the calf, but not to the floor.

Clothes for overweight do not have to be black, although, admittedly, this color is the best for visually reducing the volume. Classic dark gray and brown colors, rich greens, blue, burgundy are suitable. As for the decor, there should be less of it on those parts of the figure that you want to hide.

One of the main trends was and will remain an oversize coat, and it is best if it has long sleeves, large collars, wide lapels.Do not be afraid that the product is, in fact, a couple of sizes larger than required, because oversizes are ideal for everyday looks.

Classic single-breasted, rarely double-breasted coats do not go out of fashion either. The cut is straight and trapezoidal. Models with a hidden clasp are popular. The current length is short and elongated.

Cape coats and capes, knee-length ponchos and below will be fashionable. Most often, the presence of a sleeve is appropriate, although there are some models without them. Quilted puffy coats continue to be a trendsetter.

Coats are made from a wide variety of fabrics. In addition to woolen and drape classics, tweed, leather, fur will be in fashion. Moreover, a coat can be made entirely of fur, or it can be present only on some details.

A black coat remains out of time, especially in combination with classic models. But this season, white, pastel shades will also be in trend, as well as, on the contrary, bright ones: fuchsia, orange, purple.

Among prints, the leaders are a check (any color combination and size, alternation order), an animalistic motif in unnatural colors (for example, purple leopard spots), floral designs and ethnic themes.

Woolen materials are dense, natural (sometimes with the addition of artificial fibers) and with good thermal insulation. These include: gabardine, diagonal, crepe, boucle, tweed, visogne, cashmere, drape, ratin, flacome, bobrik, bike, velor, cloth, jersey; felt, loden, felt (felted wool).

Lighter coats are made of cotton fabrics: moleskin, corduroy, velvet. Non-natural fabrics for coats: bologna, polyester, raincoat, fleece. Mixed composition in materials such as jacquard, plush, openwork.

Coats are also made from non-traditional materials for this outerwear: sheepskin, fur and leather (artificial and natural). There are also knitted demi-season coats made of thick yarn, mohair, grass (fleecy yarn).

To insulate the coat, a lining is used, and a lining on top. In lighter models, only the lining is made of polyester, nylon, viscose. The most durable are polyester and nylon.

The most popular insulation is padding polyester, but not the best. This is a heavy material in comparison with others; moreover, it will only heat up if it is thick enough for this.

Synthetic down is a synthetic down made of silicone-impregnated polyester. It is voluminous and thick, but soft, lightweight and environmentally friendly. Unlike natural down, it does not roll off after washing.

Holofiber is a nonwoven fabric consisting of polyester fibers. It is very warm and does not wrinkle, light, soft, thin enough. Thinsulate is a warm material, despite its small volume and thickness.

It is the lightest and thinnest of heaters, unpretentious and dries quickly. Therefore, along with synthetic fluff and holofiber, it is currently the most used material for a substrate.

The most common coat colors are black, gray, beige and white. They do not go out of style and are used to create both business and youth images.

In addition to the basic colors, mustard, ocher, orange, brownish-golden, blue are also common. From time to time, bright or, conversely, pastel colors become fashionable: lilac, mint, emerald, fuchsia, pink, metallic.

You can often see two-tone coats, for example, black and white, red-black, violet-yellow.

Print is one of the ways to decorate the material. The most used motifs are geometry (cage, stripes, complex shapes, houndstooth), flowers (large and detailed, or small patterns with petals).

As a decor for outerwear, all kinds of stripes, prints, as well as finishing with other materials are used.

With the help of embroidery and appliqués, you can lay out whole ornaments and bright patterns. Pebbles, beads, metal details, buttons will accentuate one or another style of the product, will draw attention to the part of the coat to which they are sewn.

Sometimes the decoration is the very details of the coat, for example, leather sleeves or leather inserts on them look very stylish and bold. Fur is in fashion, so it is often found on the collar, pockets, hood, cuffs and hem.

A coat is quite an expensive thing, especially if it is purchased in a brand store. In order not to get into trouble and not be disappointed with the purchase, you should be careful when choosing.

Coats that contain more than ninety percent of natural material will never be very bright. Such material is poorly stained. However, natural beige and golden, chocolate, white and black colors look very beautiful, so don't be upset.

Widespread semi-woolen coats, in which up to ninety percent of natural fibers, and all the rest are synthetic. They are cheaper, but if the wool is less than seventy percent, then with the arrival of cold weather such a coat will not warm you.

There are also coats made entirely of synthetic fabrics. They do not retain heat well, so they are more suitable for spring and early autumn. But it is suitable if you are allergic to wool.

For a coat to last as long as possible, it must have tight, well-ironed seams. There should be no threads sticking out of them. The same applies to the seams of the lining. Thin seams can crumble and then the coat will come apart, so be sure to try on the coat, move your hands in it.

In addition, the coat should sit well on the line of the shoulders and in no case squeeze them. Pay attention to the length of the sleeves, they should be up to the knuckles above the fingers. This is due to the fact that when the coat is going to be worn daily, then there will be a need for a margin for the elbow fold and shrinkage of the coat as a whole.

It is worth paying attention not only to the fabric, but also to the fasteners. They should be tightly sewn and not fall off at the stage of purchase. If from the inside the buttons are duplicated with small buttons, then this is for the best.

This technique will not allow the material to quickly deform from daily wear. If your coat has a zipper, you should definitely zip it up and check that the fastener does not stick anywhere.

With a "triangle" figure (shoulders and waist are narrow, hips are wide), you should choose a fitted coat with a flared bottom. To add volume to the upper part, you can buy a model with a large collar, ruffles or decor.

If the figure is "apple" (narrow shoulders and hips, the waist is not necessarily wide, but it looks disproportionate), then you should choose a coat with an offset waistline, asymmetric or single-breasted models.

When the figure is of the "rectangle" type (approximately the same width of the shoulders, waist, hips), it is worth wearing a coat with belts, patch pockets, voluminous appliqués, as they give more smooth lines to the silhouette.

All are more fortunate to those who have an "hourglass" figure (approximately the same width of the shoulders and hips, thin waist), because they can wear any model of coat.

For girls of short stature, it is preferable to make a choice in the direction of cropped or midi coats. Tall ones should wear fitted coats to visually separate the figure and accentuate the waist.

Bulky, wide coats look best with tight-fitting things, for example, jeans, trousers, leggings, leggings (if the coat is sports), pencil skirts, shorts. If the style is straight, then the lines of the clothes should be the same, for example, straight dresses, skirts, wide trousers.

Flared coats can be worn with flared skirts and dresses. Under a coat, depending on the weather, not only thin blouses, blouses, tops, but also warm thick sweaters, shirts, jackets are allowed.

Many details (large collar, lapels, hoods, patch pockets), dark color - make the product heavier. The choice of accessories depends on this factor. For example, if the collar is already large, then the scarf should be selected thin and worn under the coat, and not outside.

Shoes should be matched to the overall style. We are talking about boots, boots, shoes, ankle boots, boots. It depends on the model and style whether it is worth using shoes with heels or flat soles, on a platform or a thin stiletto heel.

The height of the shoe also depends on the length of the coat. The more massive the coat, the more stable and rougher the shoes should be. Some styles, for example, oversized ones, can be safely worn with sneakers, sneakers, even sneakers.