TOP 6 Jackets That Are Hard to Replace
Until the 20th century, the jacket was considered exclusively men's clothing. Today, it is popular among adults, youth, and children, regardless of gender. Its fashion is cyclical (as is the case with other wardrobe items). There are models that were literally at the peak of popularity yesterday, and today they are already a thing of the past. And there are several styles that do not lose their relevance from year to year, from season to season for several decades in a row.
"Eternal" trends are considered to be down jackets, parkas, leather jackets and bombers. Each of them has several variations that can satisfy the demand of the most demanding buyer. The clothes are very comfortable: you can easily survive any cold weather in them. And what is no less important - universal: adapted to any style, which allows you to create original and unique images. Modern fashionistas and fashionistas wear these jackets with pleasure.
You probably wear some of them, and you may not have decided to try on some of them yet. For this reason, we decided to tell you what types of jackets there are, how they differ, and for what occasions they are suitable.
FROM THE DEPTH OF AGES…
Did you know that there are more than 40 species?
A jacket is a short, tightly fastened outer garment. It appeared in Europe around the end of the 15th - beginning of the 16th century, and has been known to northern peoples since the Mesolithic era (Middle Stone Age). Modern models are made from waterproof fabrics, leather, denim, fur, with or without insulated lining. Sometimes jackets are equipped with a zipper and a hood.
The etymology of the word "jacket" comes from "curta", which the Hungarians and Poles borrowed from Middle Latin, where curtus meant "short clothing" (originally meaning "short").
Now answer the question: what jackets do you know? Undoubtedly, many will name 5-10 models. But in fact, there are 40 with a "tail". Frankly, we ourselves heard about some for the first time. The classification we presented does not claim to be the most accurate, and can easily be supplemented by you if we missed something.
TOP 6 JACKETS THAT ARE DIFFICULT TO REPLACE.
- Park
- Bomber
- Down jacket
- Windstopper jacket
- Convertible jacket
- Demi-season jacket
1. PARKA OR ALASKA - A HIT OF ANY SEASON.
Park is the great-granddaughter of the traditional outerwear of the northern peoples. The Eskimos were the first to try it on, followed by the American military. In the 50s, the jacket was introduced into the mandatory equipment of pilots, and in the 80s it became popular among the civilian population.
A warm nylon jacket (less often twill or cotton) mid-thigh length, usually with a hood, designed to protect against the cold. Due to the cut and length, many people think of it as a sleeping bag, but it is loved for its practicality and comfort. The jacket reliably protects against snowstorms and extremely low temperatures. And the top with water-repellent impregnation is not afraid of precipitation in the form of snow and rain.
The jacket has no age or gender restrictions. There is a demi-season, winter and even summer version of the parka. There are also sports and glamorous models. The first ones have a simple, loose cut and a rich color range. The latter combines lightness and comfort with unusual decor, decorations and fur trim. The parka can be worn daily: it goes well with almost any wardrobe item.
2. BOMBER - THE MOST STYLISH OUTERWEAR.
The jacket is comfortable, easy to wear, does not restrict movement and changes color when turned inside out. The bomber jacket was created in 1955 by special order of the US Air Force. The MA-1 model was called the Flight Jacket. Other names are "pilot jacket" or "bomber". Later, from purely military equipment, it moved to ordinary clothing and the short name bomber stuck to it.
Bombers come in men's, women's and children's versions. In addition to winter versions, there are demi-season and summer models. The market offers straight and fitted styles, with a high collar and a hood (including a removable one). Products made of sheepskin or bull leather are the most practical: they are not afraid of cold, wind and rain. Wool jackets are a great alternative to coats, while textile bombers (polyamide or polyester) with water-repellent impregnation will fit perfectly into everyday and sporty looks.
The top is quite versatile: it goes well with classic trousers and shoes, jeans and a sweater, sweatpants and a T-shirt. Women's models can be worn with a straight-cut skirt or dress, trousers, jeans and even shorts, but not extremely short ones.
3. DOWN JACKET - LIGHT, WARM, COMFORTABLE AND STYLISH.
Experimenting with different materials for the top and insulation, the designers created a jacket that surpassed a fur coat in many ways. A quality down jacket is waterproof, down-proof, durable, wind-resistant and "breathes" well. The product provides proper air exchange: it is warm, but not sweaty.
Natural swan (goose, eider) down or its artificial analogue (thinsulate, sintepon, etc.) can be used as insulation. The best way to assess the quality of the filler is to look at the fill power indicator. Ideally, it should be within 500-800 units.
By season, there are winter and demi-season down jackets. At the peak of popularity are classic straight, cropped options, blanket down jackets and oversized models. The long style covers the lower back and keeps the heat inside better. The short one looks stylish and is very comfortable in the car. If you want to impress others, pay attention to the double-sided down jackets.
4. WINDSTOPPER JACKET - ABSOLUTE PROTECTION FROM BAD WEATHER WITH MINIMUM WEIGHT AND VOLUME.
Jackets are incredibly popular among athletes and fans of active leisure. They are soft, light and compact. They are made of membrane fabric with a durable outer and fleecy backing layer. The porous structure of the fabric creates a circulating layer of air. It also effectively holds back external cold currents, but allows steam to pass out well, preventing clothes from becoming damp and lowering body temperature. The outer side is resistant to abrasion. Thanks to the water-repellent treatment, it effectively resists water and wind.
Windstoppers prove that sportswear can combine practicality and style. Soft shell jackets look quite impressive. Men's and women's models, for the most part, are made in a restrained style, have a bright color scheme and a fitted cut. A full-fledged softshell jacket has a hood.
The Windstopper jacket is designed for serious physical activity and high mobility in moderate and severe weather conditions, when it is necessary to significantly save on the volume and weight of the clothing used (tourism, skiing, cross-country skiing, etc.).
5. TRANSFORMER JACKET - A UNIVERSAL OPTION FOR PRACTICAL PEOPLE.
As a rule, transformers have sporty details, and the lower part is sewn in bright colors. The jacket gives a unique opportunity to change your appearance in accordance with the season, mood, and weather outside.
The transformer will be very useful for sports, hiking and everyday wear. The jacket is irreplaceable in changeable weather conditions. This is an ideal option for the off-season. Many people like to use beautiful stylish models as universal clothing.
Transformer parkas and demi-season transformer jackets are very popular. In the first case, you get three things at once: a winter and demi-season jacket + a vest. In the second case, two: a demi-season jacket and a vest
6. DEMI-SEASON JACKET - FUNCTIONAL, PRACTICAL AND COMFORTABLE CLOTHING FOR EVERY DAY IN SPRING AND FALL.
In the autumn-spring wardrobe, a demi-season jacket is one of the basic items. It can be short, elongated and long, straight and fitted. In the style of "military", "sport", casual and business casual. As a rule, the outer clothing is made of durable and weather-resistant materials: leather, polyamide, polyester, nylon. Thinsulate, synthetic padding, down are used as insulation.
A hood often complements a demi-season jacket. It protects the head from wind and precipitation. A hood that is removable or hidden under the collar is an additional advantage. You get the opportunity to create 2 different looks with the same jacket.
As for the color range, in addition to the standard black, blue and khaki, the market offers a huge range of demi-season jackets in bright and monochrome colors. The choice depends on your personal preferences and the shades of other things that are used in the same look.
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