People sometimes think that jackets are made just to keep
you warm during the cold winter days. While that is true, warmth isn’t the only
quality a good jacket should provide. After all, you’ll be spending significant
part of your day in it, so it has to be comfortable and fashionable. As with
every piece of clothing you are buying, you have to find the one for you, there
is no one-size-fits-all jacket. If someone tries to convince you in the
opposite, just remember Audrey Hepburn’s orange coat in “Breakfast at
Tiffany’s”. It looked like it was made just for her and it spoke about her. Now
that we’ve established that there is more to a winter jacket than keep-us-warm
function, it’s time to find the right jacket for you. Here’s what you should
have in mind.
Should you be Practical?
Sometimes, it can be all about the warmth. If you know that
winter will be extremely cold or there will be some freezing days, you should
have (at least as a back-up) a down filled synthetic jacket, which will be
moist resistant. Now, many people (including myself) don’t like how that jacket
looks on your body, but sometimes is necessary. If you want to keep your
optimal temperature, but still rockin’ the fashionable jacket, opt for cropped ombre vest with down-filling. Some of
them even have a moisture membrane, which is helping them endure wet weather.
Is Every Jacket for
You?
Body figure is really important when choosing all of your
clothes, why would you ignore it when it comes to a coat? Flattering cuts
should be kept in mind when trying on jackets. For a shorter woman, buying a
long coat is an often mistake. It doesn’t elongate your figure, it just
swallows you up. Curvy ladies with bigger bust should avoid double-breasted
coats. Instead, you should choose leaner straight cuts, and you can get styling
ideas online from many plus size friendly fashion blogs. Steer away
from sheepskin too, and make sure the coat you’ve chosen looks good even when
it’s open. For skinny and petite figures, belted coats work wonders. If you are
very tall, don’t hide it. Accentuate your height with ankle-length coats, to
add some drama into your outfits.
Trendy or Timeless?
Depending on whether you are planning to wear your coat for
just this one season or a couple of next ones too, you’ll opt for trendy or
classic piece. A fashionable IN coat is a good thing to have, but it shouldn’t
be your primary investment if you’ll only wear it this year. If you opt for a timeless
designer coat, you’ll not only look elegant but have a coat that can
endure trends and years. Single-breasted or double-breasted coat will be a
lasting investment. For equally timeless daywear, you can opt for duffle coat.
You can find coats which offer you flexibility, by removing hoods or collars,
you can get two different styles. Practical choice would be peacoats, parkas
and warm padded jacket.
What about the Color?
The color will also depend on your desire to be trendy or
classic. Neutral colors will transcend every trend, so if you what to fit the
color into your timeless picture, choose brown, navy, beige, black or grey. If
you want some drama, as above mentioned Audrey and her orange coat, you can play around
with colors, such as yellow, purple, red or green. If you choose to have one of
those in your wardrobe, buy at least one more neutral color (preferably dark)
for day-to-day activities. There will be days when you won’t want to stand out
from the crowd.
My last advice for you may sound a bit corny, but it doesn’t
make it any less true: The most important quality of a coat is how good you
feel in it.
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