Hooded coat for women

What could be more comfortable than a hooded coat? It is not always possible to put on a hat, especially when there is a risk of wrinkling fresh styling. Therefore, it is not surprising that outerwear with a hood is so popular. The style of a women's coat with a hood is quite versatile, it combines warmth, comfort and aesthetics.

In the off-season, when you need to protect yourself from the cold wind and precipitation, and at the same time manage to remain attractive, these qualities are especially important. In winter, a hood is also more functional than a collar, even a fur collar. The hood will protect your head from frost and your hair from ruin.

The women's hooded coat is available in both classic and sporty versions. They differ in that in a sport-style coat, as a rule, there is no collar, but in the classics it is, however, of a small size.

The hood can be found on the following models:

• crombie - classic cut with a laconic cut

• duffle coat - short coat with patch pockets and hinged closure

• wrap coat - soft product without fasteners, tied with a belt, like a robe

• cape coat - vintage style coat with slits instead of sleeves

• cape coat - wide-cut coat with short sleeves and poncho coat - soft, one-piece, loose fit

• batwing sleeve coat - model with voluminous sleeves, reminiscent of a kimono

• raincoat - a practical thing made of waterproof fabric

• jacket coat - an elongated product made of dense knitted jersey

• gothic coat - usually black, fitted, with an abundance of metal elements

• oversized coat - a piece of outerwear in the style of "several sizes larger"

• quilted coat - insulated with padding polyester textile model

• trapeze coat - product of the A-shaped silhouette

• down coat - the warmest option for winter outerwear

• knitted fur coat - an elegant piece of fur thread

As for the fasteners of a women's coat with a hood, usually these are traditional buttons that can be located both along the entire length of the coat, and only in its upper part; practical zippers sewn in both in the middle of the product and along the side; buttons hidden or covered with a coat. There may be a complete absence of any fasteners on a coat with a hood.

Hoods can be sewn not only from the main coat fabric, but also from fabric of a different texture: leather, fur, raincoat fabric, knitted jersey. A feminine look will help to support the hood, "coming out" of the collar of the coat. A knitted hood is often made in the form of a bulky scarf. In recent years, it has become fashionable to decorate hoods with fur.

Versatile classic models of women's coats and military-style coats often have detachable hoodwhich you can leave at home in case of good weather. Manufacturers often equip raincoats with a hood that is hidden in a stand-up collar behind a special hidden zipper.

Hooded goggles, originally intended for riders in open retro cars, they protected the driver's eyes from wind, dust, dirt and precipitation. Modern designers have taken this unusual idea and made it a super fashionable trend. The coat with glasses on the hood is completely closed with a zipper, you can only look through the lenses on the hood. They can be transparent, mirrored, or blurred.

Another unusual hood model - with ears... Ears are small round (bearish), sharp little triangular (cat) and long, hanging down to the shoulders (rabbit). The original coat with ears on the hood is now worn not only by kids, but also by older brave women of fashion.

Women's hooded coat comes in a wide variety of lengths, from mini to maxi. When choosing a length, you should take into account your physiological characteristics. For girls of short stature, stylists recommend choosing this wardrobe item with a length above the knee. Tall young ladies will go with an elongated model of a coat with a hood.

The classic version of the length of the coat with a hood is to the ankle. Double-breasted coats look great at the knee. Flared options can be found mainly at least below the knee. The traditional hooded duffle coat is palm-length above the knee. A coat with a voluminous hood trimmed with fur is better to choose a medium length.

Discreet mini-coat with a hood show off the slender legs of its owners. Dina maxi "to the floor" is not practical enough in modern conditions and the pace of life, such a coat is suitable only for infrequent outings, in order to cover up a long evening dress and protect the fresh styling on the head from wind and precipitation.

The fashionable trend of contrasting finishing of the women's coat is becoming more and more widespread. A hooded coat is no exception. The hood, often with sleeves and a belt or pockets, is sewn from a fabric other than the coat itself. Different types of woolen coat fabric, leather, both matte and lacquered, and quilted raincoat fabric are perfectly combined with each other.

As for the fashionable prints of the hooded coat, animal colors, stripes and eternal cages are in trend.And also designers love to decorate women's coats with a hood in every possible way: they decorate with appliqués, knitted details, bright fur, patchwork, lace, fringe, beads and other bright elements.

In recent years, to create stylish hooded coats, not only traditional woolen coat fabrics such as alpaca, boucle, vigogne, gabardine, diagonal, drape, cashmere, crepe and tweed have been used, but also luxurious fur fabric, colored faux fur, soft leather, light cotton fabrics, practical raincoats and even tarps.

The main material for sewing a coat with a hood is woolen clothmade from both pure wool and artificial fibers. The wool coat is warm, cozy, eco-friendly and stylish. True, the hood in such models is suitable only as protection from cold and wind, it is better not to get into the rain in a woolen coat, in this case only an umbrella will save.

For the off-season, women's coats with a hood, sewn from raincoat fabric... The main task of the raincoat fabric is to protect its owner from wind and precipitation. For the same purposes, manufacturers often impregnate the top layers of coats with a water-repellent compound.

Hooded coats made of leather or high-quality leatherette also remain favorites of the fall-spring season. A coat made of shiny patent leather looks especially impressive, it is presented in a rich color palette, there are quite bright samples. Patent leather has a smooth surface and does not absorb water.

Womens hooded textile coat - one of the most affordable options. Such coats are practical, easy to care for, lightweight, durable and, thanks to the use of modern insulation, natural (down, feather, wool) or synthetic (synthetic winterizer, tinsulate, waltherm), quite warm.

In the summer, you can throw on a lung coat with a hood instead of a collarmade of thick cotton. Ideal materials for these options are practical denim and velvet corduroy.

But in winter, a warm one comes in handy fur hooded coat, preferably made from natural fur. The optimal everyday option is considered to be a muton fur coat. Its main advantages are: heat resistance, strength, ease of maintenance, water resistance (if appropriate impregnation is available) and an affordable price.

The mink coat stands for elegance and luxury. A coat of fluffy fox and arctic fox fur is also quite attractive. But the indisputable king of fur fashion has been the chic sable for many centuries.

But not every woman can afford to buy a product made of whole fur skins, then a knitted fur coat with a hood comes to the rescue. It is created by weaving fur strips on an elastic base.

Nowadays, not only the classic black and white color of a women's coat with a hood is in vogue, but also quite bright shades - red, green, orange, yellow, blue and even "acidic" neon.

Lovers of the classics will appreciate hooded coats in beige, mustard, pearl gray, terracotta, olive and other muted colors. Young romantic girls will like bright pink, purple, coral, turquoise, lemon shades. Older women prefer deep tones: dark blue, emerald, chocolate, burgundy.

When choosing a coat with a hood, it is important to pay attention to the fact that so that this item of wardrobe does not violate the proportions of your body... How to choose the right coat model for your body type?

Slender and tall girls can choose almost any style of a hooded coat. Ladies with a lush bust are advised to choose a coat with missing decor on the shoulders and chest.Ladies with voluminous shoulders should prefer raglan-sleeved coats or A-line coats with a small hood.

Hide an eye-catching tummy will allow shawl hooded a-line coat... The belt is not desirable. For girls with wide hips, a coat flared from the waistline is suitable, as well as loose models with a voluminous hood.

A variety of models and styles allow you to combine a women's coat with a hood with almost any wardrobe item.

A conservative hooded coat, such as a crombie cut, requires dress pants or a pencil skirt with tight tights to match the color of the shoe. Shoes are preferable with heels - shoes, ankle boots or boots. Under a long coat with a hood, you can pry a skirt or dress of any length - from mini to maxi.

Cropped hooded coats in a sporty style, for example, the same duffle coats, will look great in a duet with jeans or any other non-bell-bottomed trousers. From shoes, you can give preference to sneakers, sneakers, moccasins and low shoes.

In cool weather, a hooded coat requires an impressively knotted scarf or a beautifully tied stole around the neck. Accessories of large knit - snoods, gloves, hats will look harmonious. In this case, you will have to refuse from miniature handbags. It is better to choose a voluminous roomy bag or an urban-style backpack.