What to wear with a women's vest on synthetic padding - choosing a look
The vest - as a type of outerwear without sleeves and a collar, has been known to mankind for over 1000 years. During this time, it has managed to be the attire of beggars and fairground jokers; in the 17th century, it was transformed into a camisole and became part of the court attire; by the beginning of the 19th century, it had grown into a business style in a classic three-piece suit, and in the 20th century, it had moved into the women's wardrobe and become an independent item of clothing. In the last 10 years, the sleeveless jacket has become very popular, especially in a quilted version with a hood, water-repellent top and insulated lining with artificial filling. We will talk about it today.
In this publication we will consider the following questions:
- Materials for puffer vests.
- Optimal cut and length of women's sleeveless jackets.
- What to wear with a women's quilted vest on synthetic padding?
- Suitable shoes and accessories.
- Women's quilted vest - fashionable looks 2021.
Personally, we find the quilted vest incredibly comfortable and creative. If you need to update your daytime look for a casual meeting or refresh your evening outfit for a date, it’s hard to find a better solution than a puffer vest. It’s not just a comfortable top for the off-season. A quilted vest is:
- a great way to show off your outfits without risking your health;
- a convenient way to keep warm and try out fashionable layering;
- an opportunity to take your glamorous look to the next level;
- a lifesaver when you don't know what to wear.
It can be worn all year round, using it as an additional insulating layer or as a separate top. A straight-cut vest in classic white or black will make the image a little more formal, and colored models in a sporty or casual style will give a light, relaxed look. At the same time, the "under-down jacket" goes well with most items in a woman's wardrobe, forming a basis for more than one season. All this became possible thanks to modern design, good functionality and high-tech materials from which quilted vests are sewn.
MATERIALS FOR PAD VESTS
The technology for creating puffy vests involves repeatedly quilted (stitched) two layers of fabric - this is the top of the product and the lining. Between them is the third layer - insulation. Synthetic fabrics are used for the top of the sleeveless jacket, including: taslan, duspo, nylon, polyester, softshell (membrane fabric). They have good strength, wear resistance, wrinkle resistance and an aesthetically beautiful appearance. All fabrics, except membrane, are treated with a special impregnation to protect against water. In the "membrane" this property is already laid down at the manufacturing stage. In addition to good wind and water resistance, softshell material has better vapor permeability. It is often chosen for sewing sports sleeveless jackets.
As insulation for vests, the following are used: natural and artificial fillers. The former include bird down and animal wool, and the latter include: sintepon, thinsulate, bio-fluff, holofiber, fibertek. We will not dwell on the characteristics of each of them in detail (you can read about this here), but we will briefly talk about the main advantage and temperature conditions of some fillers.
- Natural down is considered the most effective insulation. Vests with down lining have minimal weight, have good hygroscopicity (down easily removes steam from the body to the outside) and low thermal conductivity. The clothes are very warm, but are more expensive than others.
- Sintepon - temperature range up to -10 °C. The main advantage of quilted vests on sintepon is the affordable price (the lowest in the class of artificial insulation).
- Isosoft is a feeling of comfort in the temperature range of + 5°C to - 20°C. The main advantage is a very warm vest (1 layer of Isosoft replaces 4 layers of Sintepon).
- Hollofiber - reliably protects from the cold even at - 25 ° C. The main advantage is the best analogue of fluff. For those for whom natural insulation is contraindicated due to allergic reactions of the body, holofiber is an excellent alternative. But vests and jackets on Holofiber differ in volume.
- Thinsulate is a champion in thermal insulation, the material perfectly retains body heat even at -30 °C. In addition, it is the thinnest and most shape-stable. Quilted vests on Thinsulate are distinguished by their small volume (very thin), but very warm
What conclusion can be made?
In the conditions of the Ukrainian off-season and winters, the heat-saving properties of the above-described fillers are quite sufficient to make clothes comfortable. All materials retain heat well, protect from cold piercing wind and are easy to care for (except for down). If you do not want to overpay - a padded vest with synthetic padding will be an excellent solution for moderately cold autumn and spring. For a colder season, choose more expensive filler options.
OPTIMAL CUT AND LENGTH OF A WOMEN'S QUILTED VEST
The market for women's quilted sleeveless jackets offers a wide range of styles of this comfortable outerwear. Some are able to highlight the advantages of the figure, others help to correct it, and others - to hide the flaws. But there are also universal ones that suit everyone without exception.
There are four basic cuts:
- fitted,
- elongated,
- trapeze,
- straight.
A fitted women's vest is an option that will easily balance the figure and bring the visual image closer to the ideal "90-60-90". The model is well suited to fashionistas of short stature.
An elongated quilted vest organically complements any look and is easily combined with most items in a woman's wardrobe. This sleeveless jacket looks elegant and makes the figure slimmer.
For tall ladies and girls with a pear-shaped figure, a quilted vest of a trapezoidal cut would be an ideal option. The same, but with an emphasis on the waist - a win-win option for women with an hourglass figure.
If you want to always look good, fashionable and stylish, choose a quilted sleeveless jacket of a straight cut. This is the most universal cut: it levels out figure flaws (if any) and emphasizes the proportional ratio of the parameters of the shoulders, hips and waist of the female body. Suitable for all fashionistas without exception, regardless of age and build.
Quilted vests come in different lengths:
- short - above the waist;
- short - to the waist;
- extended - to the middle of the thigh or to the knee;
- long - below the knee or to the floor.
WHAT TO WEAR WITH A WOMEN'S QUILTED VEST ON SYNTHEPONE - TYPES OF COMBINABLE CLOTHES
With a coat.
In the 2021-2022 season, layering is in trend, so a women's quilted vest with synthetic padding, worn over a coat or thin leather jacket, will be at the peak of fashion. A prerequisite is that the sleeveless jacket should not be voluminous.
With a sweater.
The traditional combination of a padded vest with padding polyester and a jumper, knitted sweater, youth sweatshirt, hoodie or long sleeve is still relevant.
With a long down jacket or winter coat.
A thin sleeveless jacket inside a voluminous down jacket looks organic. Complete harmony can be achieved if you choose both items in the same color scheme. And you will get a real total look if the puffy vest and the down jacket have a similar stitch pattern.
With a trouser suit.
If the weather is good in the off-season and you get to the office by car, then there is no need to put on a sheepskin coat or coat. Warm up over the trouser suit with a stylish puffer vest in the same color as your gloves and shoes.
With jeans or loose trousers.
Absolutely any model of jeans and trousers in casual, business and sports styles, tight, straight, tapered and flared cut will suit the cropped sleeveless jacket.
An oversized vest should only be combined with tapered trousers and jeans.
MATCHING SHOES AND ACCESSORIES
A padded vest with synthetic padding goes well with different types of footwear, including:
- with sneakers, trainers and moccasins;
- with high platform boots and suede boots;
- with ankle boots, Chelsea boots, ugg boots, slip-ons and sandals;
- with leather shoes and model stiletto heels.
And of course, such a universal item of clothing as a vest involves the use of jewelry and accessories. These can be: glasses, all kinds of bags (including belt bags), scarves, jewelry, knitted hats, caps, headbands, bandanas.
WOMEN'S QUILTED VEST - FASHIONABLE LOOK 2021
It is no coincidence that for several seasons in a row women's quilted vest on synthetic padding has been part of fashionable looks. This is ideal outerwear for wearing during the transitional season. Outfits with a puffy sleeveless jacket are very expressive and memorable.
A light brown sleeveless jacket with padding polyester and dark blue skinny jeans will give you a light and comfortable ensemble for a day out in the park or shopping.
A practical casual look will be created by a tandem of a quilted vest and black leggings. This is a great ensemble for a "crazy" day. Black suede lace-up ankle boots will add rigor to the look.
A relaxed everyday ensemble for walks or an elegant evening look for meeting with girlfriends will be given by a dark blue sleeveless jacket under a gray coat and black striped trousers. Beige leather shoes will organically complement this outfit.
If you have a busy day planned, the tandem of a white long-sleeved sweater and an asymmetrical colorful skirt will organically complement an elongated quilted vest in sky-blue. When choosing shoes, you can experiment a little and complete the look with white leather pointed ankle boots.
I guess that's all.
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