Wool coat

The coat is the basis of the classic women's outfit. Throughout modern history, regardless of fashion trends, every woman has at least one coat in her wardrobe. Styles and models replace each other from season to season, but the material is a more durable trend.

A woolen coat is a warm and practical thing, very popular today, as it was many years ago. The right choice will help you acquire not only a beautiful, but also a very practical wardrobe piece that will keep you warm for years to come.

Although woolen coats have been produced by designers in huge numbers for several decades, there are still women who refuse such a purchase. The reason for this is doubt. Is a practical wool coat warm enough? Now we will try to allay any concerns about this ..

Woolen coats have a number of undeniable advantages:

• Moisture resistant... There is always a special admixture in the composition of coat woolen fabrics - lanolin. It is an animal wax that, by saturating the fibers of the fabric, prevents it from getting wet and absorbing moisture. Of course, you shouldn't walk in a wool coat without an umbrella in the pouring rain. But it is a reliable garment for the weather prone to high humidity.
• Insulating properties. The woolen material perfectly retains heat, but the body in such a coat still “breathes”. Therefore, from the point of view of warm outerwear for the demi-season and even for the winter, this option is better than a coat or jacket on a padding polyester.
• Aesthetic component. Being very warm, the woolen fabric is quite thin, graceful.Coats are also made using companion fabrics - fur, leather, suede. As a result, designers manage to create an endless variety of stylish and beautiful wool coats.

However, it is worth paying attention to some of the disadvantages inherent in clothes made of such materials.

• If it happens that the coat does get wet, it will take a very long time to dry it.
• Some inconvenience in operation is also caused by the fact that washing a woolen coat is contraindicated. It can only be dry cleaned and this laundry service is quite expensive.
• Some people suffer from itching on contact with wool. However, all coats are provided with a special lining to prevent this reaction. As a rule, cotton is used for this.

The pinnacle of sophistication of style can be called a classic woolen coat. It is distinguished by its simplicity of cut, a minimum of details. It can be straight or fitted. Today you can find models without padding, but this will already be a departure from the classics.

Recently, a robe coat has been very popular. This is the original wraparound model. Made of woolen fabric, this coat looks especially elegant. The absence of buttons allows this model to respond to another current fashion trend - the tendency to minimalism.

Both the previous one and many other models of the modern women's coat are available with a hood. This practical detail has long ceased to be an element of sports or youth style. Today, such models are chosen by women of all ages.

Another popular laconic model is a double-breasted wool coat. Made in classic colors, it can become the hallmark of a modern business woman.

During less severe weather, designers offer fashionistas a light coat made of fine wool. There are suggestions for frosty winters - a warmed woolen coat. Both are available in a wide variety of styles and lengths, so fashionistas have plenty to choose from.

A straight long coat to the floor is one of the most seductive models, presented in different styles at fashion shows. But she looks luxurious exclusively on tall girls. Owners of modest stature need to choose shorter models with a belt. Both straight and close fitting are possible.

In general, a short coat is chosen by modern women and girls a little more often. The overwhelming majority do not dare to purchase luxurious long models, since short ones are considered by everyone to be more suitable for the hectic pace of city life.

Perhaps this is true. Moreover, there are so many models of length up to mid-thigh or just above the knee, they are so diverse that every woman can easily choose an option to her taste and style.

The classic length is knee-length or mid-calf. These coats are chosen by conservative women of fashion. Not as pompous as a floor-length coat, but not as short as it has become fashionable recently. The beauty of this length is that it is versatile and works equally well for women of all sizes and sizes.

It should be noted that modern woolen coats are especially loved by representatives of a younger age. This is because such a versatile and malleable material allows designers to embody any of their wildest fantasies.

There is a whole range of wool coats, designed specifically for trendy and daring girls.

For the sake of fairness, it must be said that sometimes fashion goes so far from generally accepted standards that, for example, a youth coat does not at all look like this type of outerwear.

A striking example is a plaid coat. It looks more like a poncho, but upon closer examination, signs of a coat can still be found in it. The collar is freely draped, there is only one fastener, and that is most often hidden from human eyes.

Such stylish coats are already actively produced by the world famous brands Donna Karan New York and Chloe. They are shown to be worn by both slender girls and owners of a massive lower part, but for those with large shoulders, such coats are contraindicated - they will increase them even more.

Another current youth trend - a cape coat - is already more understandable to a wide range of consumers. This model has already become a trend many times, and now its time has come again.

Cape is a trapezoidal cape coat. Instead of sleeves, there are graceful slits. This model is suitable for everyone, without exception.

It is no coincidence that woolen coats are not a cheap pleasure. For their sewing, mostly natural wool is used, and if any impurities are used, then in small quantities.

The price category of the fabric depends on which animal's wool is used in it. And it can be a variety of animals - sheep, goats, llamas, alpacas, camels, etc.

One of the most expensive coats can be called English wool models. For example, a cashmere coat, a material made from the undercoat of mountain goats.

Virginia wool is also well appreciated - it is sheared from merino lambs, an elite breed of sheep. This wool is very delicate and incredibly warm at the same time.

Many of the modern coat models offered by women's clothing manufacturers are made from bouclé or any other wool blend. The heterogeneity of the composition of the fabric enhances its performance.

Not only coats are sewn from boiled wool, but also accessories - berets, scarves, as well as models of the lower row - cardigans, vests, etc. Such wool has a characteristic appearance - it is covered with small loops resembling tubercles.

A pressed wool coat is another expensive option. Most often, this pressed material, which is 100% wool, is used for sewing women's coats. Hence the cost.

No less elite will be the option of a yak wool coat. But this thing is so beautiful and durable that the price is fully justified.

So, the composition, as mentioned earlier, can be very diverse in woolen fabrics used for sewing coats. The simplest, and at the same time the most expensive, is 100% wool. Half-woolen fabrics are often found in the production of outerwear. Speaking more specifically about mixtures, here are the most popular:

• Wool and polyester. The proportions of the combination are usually 70% wool, 30% polyester, or 50% polyester, 50% wool, or 80% wool, 20% polyester.
• Wool and angora. A combination of only angora and wool is rare. To them, as a rule, polyamide (synthetic fiber) is added, and the proportion is 40% by 40% and 20%, respectively.
• Wool and mohair. Mohair and wool coat fabrics are most often mixed in proportions of 35% to 65% or 40% to 60%, respectively.

• Retro chic. One of the must-haves of this season will be a fitted woolen coat with a belt and large buttons. Length - up to the knees. The model is inspired by the style of the 1950s-1960s, which constantly return to us in one form or another. The main feature of such models is that the buttons are not just large, they proudly sit in two rows and always have a contrasting color with respect to the coat.

• Geometry. Cape coats, which we have already mentioned above, are evidence that strict geometric lines are also very important this season. So, this coat is a trapeze. Coats that look like a poncho or a plaid - a triangle or a diamond.

• Luxury. And again we are talking about a long woolen coat to the floor. This is a sign of another current trend - a craving for a chic look every day. Since such a coat should be worn exclusively with high heels, it simply obliges a woman to look divine and expensive.

• Team play. This can be called a hybrid coat - a thing made of wool and companion fabric - leather, fur, silk or even cotton. And the trend is not just modest inserts from another material. It is the bright, bold contrasting combinations that are relevant.

Woolen coats today come in a wide variety of color variations. But since wool is a natural fabric, it is more correct to reach for something more natural in the color scheme of such things.

It is in connection with the widespread fashion for naturalness that the most popular colors for woolen women's coats this season will be all light colors from white, gray and milk to cream and beige. Black, brown, sand - they also correspond to current trends.

Of course, manufacturers also produce a lot of models in artificial dyeing of wool. If you want a pink or blue coat, opt for pastel options.

Of the current prints, it is worth noting a small cage, a "houndstooth", complex geometric patterns. Moreover, the execution of such drawings can be either monochrome or multicolored.

Among the companies engaged in sewing woolen coats, I would like, first of all, to highlight Russian-made clothing lines.

• Pompa - the main pride of the company is their unique invention - a heated coat.
• "Aurora" - a Moscow factory, which, like no one else, knows a lot about sewing women's coats, since this is the only range of activities of the company.
• MiLtex - a brand from St. Petersburg, which will provide stylish woolen coats not only for mom, but also for all other family members. The brand has established itself well in the outerwear market for women, men and children.

Among the famous foreign brands, Italian (Moschino, Escada, Valentino, Marny), as well as British (Asos, Ben Sherman, Burberry, Bench) should be noted.

1. The fabric from which the coat is made must be of high density. Check it for light.
2. The thickness of the lining should be commensurate with the temperature regime of the season for which the coat is purchased. Pay attention to the quality of the lining - the fabric must be of high quality, the sewing must be flawless. Also check the quality of the pockets.
3. Check the hem of the sleeves and hem. If it is made according to standards, then the hem is tucked at least 3 centimeters, and the sleeves - at least 2.
4. Examine the seams carefully. As with any thing, in a coat, they must be flawless.
5. Make sure the coat is wind and moisture resistant. This will be indicated by the composition of the fabric indicated on the label.

The good thing about a woolen coat is that it can be worn at any time of the year. Of course, in summer it should be a model made of fine wool, and in winter it should be warmed. But the fact remains - you will not find more universal things.

From underwear, the best coat partners will be tight trousers or jeans, a pencil skirt or a tight-fitting dress. To create a strict business style, you can use straight, but not wide-leg pants.

Shoes depend on the style: straight coat - flat sole, fitted long - high heel, cropped models can be combined with any footwear, including sneakers and rough boots.

It is better to choose minimalistic accessories. Let the main focus be on the coat.

1. Cannot be washed! Dry clean only.
2. During active season, the coat requires cleaning twice a month.
3. In the hot and dry season, it is recommended to hang the woolen coat on the balcony for 2-3 hours daily for airing.
4. Even in summer, a wool coat should be stored on a hanger in a closet in a special case, and not in some drawers or bags. The cover should "breathe", but at the same time protect from dust and other contaminants.
5. Carefully follow all the recommendations for caring for your coat. Which are always indicated by the manufacturer on the label.

Among the customers who have tried woolen coats on themselves, the overwhelming majority are very satisfied. Many people say that it is better to overpay for a brand than to buy something unknown but cheap over the Internet with home delivery. Many are ready to pay tens and hundreds of thousands of rubles for a coat, which they will then wear for the rest of their lives or donate to representatives of the younger generation. Because for this money, proven brands offer quality "for centuries".

Paradoxically, the price of a woolen coat is both a sign of quality and a disadvantage at the same time. Many women simply cannot afford such a fashionable thing. Especially with 100% wool composition.