The prototype of a women's jacket is a men's jacket. Thanks to Mademoiselle Coco, part of the men's wardrobe migrated to the female and firmly settled in it. Shirts, trousers, cardigans and even men's shoes: oxfords, brogues, loafers - all these objects try to erase gender and equalize both sexes. Women have become independent, confident, hold leadership positions, do business ... But they still remain women. Tender, vulnerable, sexy.
Today, a long jacket is in the wardrobe of almost every woman, and if not yet, then here are a few reasons to buy it.
Types of Jackets
A long jacket is represented by many styles, shapes and textures, so every woman, based on the type of her figure, taste and style, will be able to choose the perfect option for herself. A properly selected jacket visually slim, hiding the widest part of the hips, and unfastened floors stretch the silhouette. The color scheme is also extensive, do not dwell on black only. White refreshes and emphasizes tanned skin, brown and olive emphasize the warm type of appearance, and mint and pink - cold. Gray and dark blue - an unchanging classic that suits absolutely everyone.
Several stylish and decorating female figure options:
- The tuxedo. Women's tuxedo came into fashion in the 60s with a light hand by Yves Saint Laurent. Bianca Jagger even preferred the white wedding tuxedo of his creation, worn on a naked body, to a traditional wedding dress.
- Tailcoat. Shortened in front and with long tails from the back. Extravagant, festive and more appropriate than ever. A great alternative to an evening dress for stylish and courageous women.
- A la Nehru. Slim-fit long jacket with an oriental stand-up collar. Emphasizes a slender figure, more suitable for evening outings without a strict dress code.
- Long sleeveless jacket. A trendy thing that can make even the simplest kit stylish.
- Blazer. Extra long soft fabric jacket. It has large buttons on the floors and sleeves. Today is part of casual style. Wear with pajama-style jeans, shorts and trousers.
- Cardigan. This is a knitted long jacket. It can be made of both thick yarn for winter and thin yarn for cool summer evenings.
Consider some types of jackets in more detail.
The tuxedo
This long jacket received its name due to the fact that initially the gentlemen in this element of clothing preferred to smoke. Tuxedos were made of satin and silk so that ashes falling on the jacket could be easily brushed away without leaving any marks on it.
What to wear with a tuxedo? If this is an evening out, then the ideal pair will be narrow cropped trousers with arrows and black stilettos. A top trimmed with lace will fit the jacket, or you can follow the example of Bianchi Jagger and put it on your naked body.
For a cocktail party, a tuxedo can be worn with shorts and a top embroidered with sequins. Add to the image of sandals with thin straps.
At a business lunch, a tuxedo will look good with a pencil skirt and beige boats.
Blazer
Blazer is an English club jacket. Initially, it was part of the military uniform of sailors, and later migrated to the wardrobes of yachtsmen. Therefore, such an elongated jacket can be considered sports, it has nothing to do with the official style.
What to wear with a long blazer jacket? With boyfriend jeans and snow-white sneakers. With a vest, light culottes and heeled sandals. With black skinny jeans and a simple white tank top.
Sleeveless jacket
A long sleeveless jacket has been a favorite of fashion designers and stylists for more than one season. It has an undeniable advantage - it draws a figure, especially when unbuttoned. Creating two vertical lines, he is very slim, and the lack of sleeves does not make the figure heavier.
It can be worn in any season. Thin linen in summer or dense woolen in autumn and warm in winter.
Wearing a long sleeveless jacket with trousers with arrows and a white, male-style shirt, you will create a businesslike, but original look. With long leather gloves and a sheath dress - evening and dramatic. With a white cashmere turtleneck and jeans - casual.
Cardigan
Knitted jacket is one of the most comfortable types of clothing. A cardigan made of thick woolen yarn, decorated with voluminous patterns of braids, perfectly complements a silk dress on thin straps in a linen style. So you can go to an autumn wedding to a friend or to an art gallery.
A thin cotton cardigan can be thrown over your shoulders on a summer evening. It will complement a light romper (jumpsuit with shorts) and wicker wedge sandals, or a dress with a full skirt and sneakers.
In autumn, a cardigan can be worn with leggings, suede over the knee boots and cropped gloves.
It is better to emphasize the waist with a thin strap.
Whatever long jacket you choose, the main thing is that it emphasizes the advantages of your figure and matches the specific situation.