Jackets - fashion trends 2021

The jacket, which is now a completely familiar element of women's wardrobe, has become such relatively recently - only at the beginning of the last century. Until that moment, a cropped woolen jacket with narrow sleeves was the prerogative of men, and the fair sex was supposed to wear a variety of raincoats and capes as light outerwear.

Initially, only classic male models of jackets were available to girls, but with the development of fashion, elegant jackets designed exclusively for the female figure began to appear. This clothing is called a jacket. One of the most famous models of jackets was a straight short jacket with a round neck, invented by Coco Chanel.

Today we will tell you about the most popular fashion trends in the world of jackets. You will learn a lot of interesting things about the types of jackets, as well as how and with what it is recommended to wear this piece of clothing.

The concepts of "jacket" and "jacket" are often confused, calling one another. At first glance, it seems that these garments are absolutely identical, but in fact, there is a difference, although not critical, between them. Here are some key differences:

• The word "jacket" applies only to women's clothing, and "jacket" can be called both a man's and a woman's thing.
• A jacket is a type of jacket. A jacket is a broader concept than a jacket.
• A jacket belongs to the business style of clothing, and a jacket can be part of your everyday wardrobe.
• Jacket and jacket differ in cut and silhouette. The jacket is long enough, straight or slightly fitted. It always has a full sleeve and lapel collar. A jacket is a shortened version of a jacket.It can be wide, fitted or form-fitting. Jacket sleeve length can vary, as well as the presence or absence of a collar, pockets, fasteners and other details.

If you are puzzled by the purchase of a jacket, then you are probably faced with a huge variety of choices. Among so many options, it is not difficult to get confused, so we invite you to get acquainted with the most popular and interesting models of jackets.

Bolero - this is a shortened blouse or jacket. It can have a short or long sleeve, one or two buttons, or no fasteners at all. The bolero covers only the upper back and chest, so it performs almost exclusively a decorative function.

Collarless jacket Is an invention of women's fashion. Such models look very elegant and original. Often, collarless jackets are worn like cardigans, that is, without buttoning. The shape of the cutout can be any shape: round, triangular, or even square. The most popular model of women's collarless jacket is the Chanel jacket.

Short sleeve jacket - another modification of the jacket, invented for girls. These jackets accentuate graceful wrists and are very comfortable in the warm season. They go well with T-shirts, tops, and other lightweight, sleeveless garments. Jackets with ½ or ¾ sleeves look great with long gloves.

Jacket with one-piece sleeves looks very unusual. Such models are also called "bat", since the sleeves that merge with the body of the jacket create a silhouette reminiscent of wide wings. Jackets with one-cut sleeves are often chosen by girls with curvy shapes, because such a solution allows you to hide the fullness in the shoulders and arms.

Jacket with embroidery, like any other thing with a beautiful decor, it is able to distinguish you from the crowd. Embroidery on a product can be quite modest and inconspicuous, or it can cover its entire surface. Models embroidered with exotic ethnic ornaments or bright floral patterns look the most interesting.

Jacket with peplum... A peplum is a piece of clothing that can make your figure more feminine and seductive. This model is able to compensate for narrow hips or balance broad shoulders, as well as accentuate the waistline. Peplum jackets go well with tight-fitting skirts, dresses and tight pants.

Jacket with wrap looks very elegant, but at the same time not as formal as a jacket with a regular fastener. Such models are usually sewn from soft, well-draped fabrics. Openwork wrap jackets, knitted or crocheted, are also popular.

When choosing a jacket, it is very important to determine which style will suit your body type. The lineup is represented by jackets of different cuts and silhouettes:

Straight jacket - This is a universal option that suits almost everyone, if you choose the right length. Owners of luxurious thighs should opt for jackets below mid-thigh length. Shortened models to the waist look better on slender, fairly tall girls.

Fitted jacket Is a real classic. This style, just like the previous one, goes to owners of a wide variety of body types, so if you like a model that emphasizes the waist, you can buy it without hesitation.

Tight jacket - this is a rather rare variety of women's jackets, which is not particularly popular with modern fashionistas. Tight-fitting models are usually sewn from thick knitwear, and this is not the most suitable material for outerwear.

Flared jacket Is an original, flirtatious model that perfectly enlivens a strict business image. Models with a wide peplum can also be attributed to this type of jackets. Its main advantage is that it can both mask wide hips and vice versa, create the appearance of volume in this area.

Wide jacket - This is a kind of loose-fitting outerwear. Some of these models look like shapeless and dimensionless, but there are also quite beautiful, interesting options. In a wide jacket, made of warm woolen fabric, you just want to wrap yourself up in order to hide from the weather.

The choice of material from which your jacket will be sewn depends primarily on the weather season. Some products will keep you warm in cold weather, others will protect you from the coolness in the off-season, and still others will save you from the heat on a sultry summer day.

• Mohair - fluffy woolen fabric, soft and silky to the touch. Mohair jackets are very cozy, but quite voluminous.
• Tweed - warm wool fabric with a small amount of synthetic fibers. Tweed has a relief pattern, so these jackets look very interesting.
• Boucle - another woolen embossed fabric that Coco Chanel loved to use for sewing jackets. This material attracts attention with its unusual wavy pattern of knots.

• Velveteen Is a cotton-based fabric with a pleasant-to-touch fleecy surface. Corduroy is usually used for soft casual jackets.
• Jersey Is a material that is suitable for light, summer models of jackets. Knitwear has a mixed composition, so it is not as demanding in care as natural fabrics.
• Linen - a fabric ideal for thin jackets designed for the hottest weather. Linen refreshes the body and gives coolness, but at the same time it wrinkles very much.
• Cotton - one of the most affordable and comfortable materials to wear. Cotton fabrics absorb moisture well, they are not hot, and they do not require careful handling.

The color scheme of the jacket is also one of the determining factors in the choice. We invite you to get acquainted with the most relevant colors in this fashionable season.

• White the jacket looks very impressive, especially in summer, when it sets off a golden tan;
• black a jacket is a traditional option for a business suit that will never go out of fashion;
• Gray the jacket looks no less formal, but it is more versatile, as it goes well with colored shirts and trousers;

• blue a jacket is an elegant solution for different occasions, it looks especially good in combination with white things;
• green a jacket - a stylish and bright option for work or informal events;
• Red the jacket always attracts attention, so such models are chosen by bold, self-confident girls;

• Orange the jacket looks no less catchy and expressive, but many find this solution even more interesting;
• pink the jacket is suitable for romantic girls who love delicate, feminine colors;
• blue the jacket will appeal to balanced natures who prefer calm, neutral things;
• coral a jacket is one of the most beautiful and stylish solutions, which is suitable both for the office and for the subsequent evening event.

Retro style jackets look very sophisticated. This option is usually chosen by sophisticated natures who like to experiment with things from bygone eras. "Antique" jackets are distinguished by an unusual, well-thought-out decor, and restrained, noble colors.

The military style jacket is a modern female modification of the military uniform. These jackets are usually made in brown-gray-green colors and have a strict silhouette. Military insignia are often used as decorations: shoulder straps, epaulettes, stripes, etc.

Boho-style jackets will appeal to creative girls who like to combine seemingly incongruous elements in clothes. These jackets are reminiscent of things pulled from a grandmother's chest, on which a fashion designer worked. Different fabrics and types of decor are combined here, but all together looks surprisingly harmonious.

Jackets made using the patchwork technique will be appreciated by lovers of designer items created by the skillful hands of craftswomen-needlewomen. Sewn or knitted from multi-colored pieces, these jackets look cozy and unusual. In addition, each patchwork jacket is unique and unrepeatable.

The term "oversized" is usually used to describe very loose fit items that look like they have been taken off someone else's shoulder. An oversized jacket is one of the most fashionable items of recent seasons. Such jackets, like nothing else, are able to emphasize the grace and fragility of the female figure.

Casual jackets are probably the most popular of all these options. Perhaps such models do not look very expressive, but they are incredibly comfortable and practical. A casual jacket is suitable for both work and everyday life.

If you want to be in line with the latest fashion trends, then when choosing a jacket, pay attention to the following models:

• sleeveless jackets;
• jackets with ½ or ¾ sleeves;
• jackets with flared or wide sleeves;
• collarless jackets;
• jackets with a stand-up collar;
• long jackets that completely cover the hips;
• jackets with a high, clearly marked shoulder line;
• asymmetric jackets;
• "One-size-fits-all" jackets of a free cut;
• plain jackets of bright, saturated colors;
• jackets with a large print;
• leather jackets;
• jackets made of woolen fabrics.

The set of things with which you can wear a jacket is not limited to trousers, a skirt and a shirt. This item can be combined not only with clothes from a business wardrobe, but also with everyday or dressy items. For example, jeans will go with anyone, even the strictest jacket. If the dress code allows it, a jacket + classic jeans pair will help you diversify your work wardrobe.

Bright accents: a pale lemon collarless jacket with slightly frayed ripped jeans, a black top and black accessories.

Berry shades: a crimson loose-fitting jacket with a simple white tank top, black leggings, a bright, turquoise bag and comfortable flat shoes.

Sea romance: a snow-white elongated jacket with a loose T-shirt reminiscent of a vest, ripped denim shorts and black chunky heels.

Neutral tones: a light gray fitted jacket paired with a short, moderately flirty dress. Bright yellow shoes and a chunky necklace refresh the look.