On a cool summer day, when you want to throw something light and weightless on your shoulders, a jacket, a cardigan, a windbreaker can finally come to the rescue. But if you want to try on something more elegant and fashionable, then, of course, you can not do without a summer coat.
Features
An unlined coat has recently gained widespread popularity, and today is as much a must-have as a fashionable wardrobe, just like a regular coat or raincoat.
This light and beautiful piece of clothing will certainly help out on a cool, clear day, when it is not yet time to get warm clothes. Women's summer coat is usually made of lightweight materials, not very dense and pleasant to the touch. Today, designers offer a lot of different options for models of summer coats that will decorate a woman of any age and body type.
Externally, the summer coat resembles a cardigan, but differs from it in a more pronounced and precise design and material from which it is sewn. Most often, a thin drape, jersey, cashmere and other dense materials are used to make a coat.
As a rule, the summer coat does not have a large number of buttons, buttons or hooks for fastening. Usually - this is one of two buttons, a belt or tie at the neck.
The sleeves of such a coat have a loose fit, without a tight fitting cuff, often performed shortened.
Kinds
Depending on the material from which the coat is created and its design, the model can be used as an everyday thing or as an addition to an evening dress.
The casual coat model can be sewn from light coarse calico, colored cotton, staple, wool. Such a soft, light coat will help to warm up in a cool morning. And during the day it can always be removed and thrown over the arm. Such coats perform, rather, the role of a decorative cape than outerwear.
Coats can be of different lengths, supplemented with a belt, decorative elements.
A coat made of satin, silk, guipure or lace will be a bright accent of any evening look and effectively shade the beauty of an elegant dress.
Knitted coat - A great way to complement your casual, office or elegant wardrobe with a unique piece of clothingmade by hand. When creating such a model, craftswomen can fully express their imagination by decorating their coats with openwork patterns, intricate weaves and unusual patterns.
Materials used
Coat without lining is used mainly in the warm season: in late spring, summer or early autumn. Therefore, the materials for its tailoring should be used light, thin, breathing.
One of the most popular until recently material for sewing such coats was drape. This dense and heavy fabric perfectly preserves its shape and is suitable for creating models with an interesting, complex cut.
A coat made of fine wool is ideal for everyday wear. Thin, light, warm wool thread is perfect for cool weather and protection from the wind.
The jersey coat has a rather high degree of elasticity, lightness and very little crushing. The material is great for creating complex, beautiful draperies, so coats of complex, asymmetrical cuts, with interesting cuts, etc. are often made from it.
The coat of loden is distinguished by excellent heat-insulating properties, lightness, breathability, resistance to dirt, attractive appearance.The disadvantages of the material include sufficient complexity in the care and a tendency to deform.
How to choose?
Choosing a summer coat, it is necessary to make a start, first of all, from the features of your figure. Light, thin models are not designed to visually adjust the silhouette, so all the flaws of the figure will be clearly visible.
Depending on your height and body type, you can choose a shortened model, a coat of medium length or long.
When purchasing a coat, it is mandatory to check the quality of sewing. If the model is printed, then the pattern should exactly match at the junctions of the back, sleeves, etc. The treatment of the seams should be of high quality, the threads should not stick out. Even more attention is paid to smart models.
Since the summer coat is a delicate and delicate thing, it requires sufficient attention to itself and special care.
If the coat is soaked in the rain, then it should be dried, gently straightening on the shoulders. You can not bring it very close to the heaters or leave under the action of direct sunlight.
What to wear?
The main purpose of the summer coat is to protect against cold and wind. Therefore, most often it is used as a warm cape, and only then - a fashionable and stylish accessory.
Depending on the style of the coat and the material from which it is sewn, you can choose it for everyday or evening looks.
For example, a coat of lightweight, flying material is perfect for a summer dress. Complement the image of shoes with a heel and an elegant handbag. Properly selected accessories will help to give the image of romance or severity.
The coat of a little more dense fabric looks great with jeans, pants and a top, shirt or blouse. As a shoe for this set you can choose moccasins, shoes without a heel or even sneakers. As an accessory, you can use a light, bright scarf, a bag over your shoulder, etc.
To decorate an evening dress, it is best to choose a coat made of lace or shiny, transparent fabrics of classic colors, for example, black. Such a coat is universally suitable for a dress of any style.
Beautiful images
An elegant cropped coat will be a great addition to the wardrobe of a business lady. Very gentle, light shade of the model looks beautiful against the background of dense tights, ankle boots, long gloves and black handbags. The coat is decorated with black decorative element.
Summer loves bright colors! Stylish turquoise coat goes well with a set of white T-shirt and light trousers. A bright scarf is used as an accessory.
A cropped white loden coat looks like a stylish, fashionable jacket. Such a model is quite suitable for a business dress, and for an evening dress. Beautiful image requires beautiful shoes! Black classic shoes with heels - one of the most successful options for this set.
