Coat

Short coat

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Features and benefits

In the autumnal times, when you still do not need to wrap yourself in voluminous fur coats and in the spring, when you already want to show yourself in all its glory, a short coat will be the best solution. This is perhaps the most fashionable and feminine to date style. The mid-thigh coat is quite versatile and practical, loved by both young girls and aged ladies.

In addition, today it is enough to replace the order of the tired jacket with a beautiful short coat, as the image instantly acquires refinement and elegance.

Mini-coat was originally intended for riding in open cars. Such coats were then made of almost no creasing fabrics, so that the driver could have a pretty decent look after the trip. To date, there is a huge selection of various models of short coats, differing in style, length, color and decorative trim. Below we consider this item of clothing in more detail.

Models

Speaking of models of short coats, you should start with the classics. Straight or fitted traditional models with a belt and an English collar will be relevant, it seems, forever. Designers can only offer consumers each new season fresh colors of the classic short coat, corresponding to fashion trends.

In addition, manufacturers often dilute conservative single-breasted and double-breasted half-cut styles with an active feminine finish: shiny buttons, zippers, buckles, rhinestones, fur, and fringe.

Free models of short coats are quite popular; these are, first of all, oversize styles, wide and almost dimensionless with a soft and smooth cut. The A-shaped trapezoidal silhouette of a short coat and a coat-bell will appeal to ladies who want to disguise an existing tummy or too lush hips. Particularly fashionable and stylish, these models look in combination with sleeves of a complex cut or style "bat". Turn-down collar or stand.

Designers, as they can, adapt the brutal style of the military uniform to the women's taste and style. Such models have an exact cut "on the figure" and ideally emphasize the feminine silhouette of the hourglass. A double-breasted military-style mini coat with stand-up collar and metal buttons looks very stylish.

Despite the fact that the leather jacket was originally considered a male style, modern girls and women cannot deny themselves the pleasure of wearing a short coat with a slanting zipper, made from soft and plastic wool fabric. There are leather jackets on buttons or, altogether, on a secret fastener. These models are both with a turndown collar and with a stand. The belt is usually not provided.

Coat cardigans are produced with a minimum of decorative elements. The styles of these models are very different - from conservative, in a masculine style to the ubiquitous "Chanel", emphasizing the elegance and fragility of the female figure.

Another popular style of a cropped coat is the cape or cape coat. Precise fit over the shoulders of this model is provided by sleeves of the raglan style and shoulder pads of varying degrees of thickness. A neat fold-over collar or miniature stand-up collar continues the expressive shoulder line. The sleeves of such clothing are either absent altogether, or instead of them there are narrow slits. Recently, models with very wide flared, very short sleeves have also appeared.

Striped-style mini-coats are often decorated with fur stripes.Decorated as individual parts - pockets, gates, armhole sleeves, and hem completely. Fur elements, however, may be present on any other models of short coats. Natural smooth short-haired fur is usually taken for decoration, it is able to both decorate its owner and warm it with his presence on the functional details.

A short coat with a hood is a kind of salvation for those who don’t wear hats. The hood is present in many styles and models of cropped coats of various styles. It goes well with both minimalist versions of a short coat and models of free cut.

Fashion trends

The main fashion trend of the last seasons is femininity, which means that it is necessary to emphasize in every way its successful graceful cut and decor. Fitted styles, shawl collars, patch pockets, asymmetry of cut, fancy sleeves, fur, leather, suede, fringe trim - all this is abundantly present at fashion shows.

One of the most fashionable trends is the use of a short coat when forming an image in a grunge style. This combination of incompatible. For example, the combination of a brutal pea-jacket with glamorous labutenes, rough skin of the main fabric and elements of the finest lace.

Material

The main material for sewing a short coat is wool, made from both pure wool and with the addition of artificial fibers. The main types of coarse wool fabric are alpaca, boucle, vigon, gabardine, diagonal, drape, cashmere, crepe and tweed. From cotton fabric in the production of a short coat, preference is given to moleskin and velvet.

A mini coat made of raincoat fabric is in the wardrobe of any fashionista. Waterproof raincoat fabric with additional warming by a synthetic winterizer as well as possible will be suitable for rainy and dank autumn weather, besides it warms not worse than a woolen coat.

At the peak of fashion - a floral print, but not only traditional, but also patterns and monograms of furniture upholstery. Designers use not only drawings, but also the very texture of the upholstery material, for example, such as plush, herringbone, mat, texture of coarse and knitted fabric and so on. Designers often combine materials and fabrics, resulting in quite interesting models.

Contrasting stripes of leather, suede, fur, raincoat fabric, knitted fabric. Often, the material is replaced with pockets, collars or sleeves completely.

Colour

As for the color of the short coat, today, in addition to the classic white, black and red, beige, gray, blue, purple, lemon, cherry, pistachio and pinkish shades are particularly relevant. Admirers of a mini-coat in military style can be advised not bright green and dark blue tones. Although many stylists advise to emphasize femininity, preferring purely “male” styles in atypical colors, such as caramel, light pink, violet, pearl gray, pistachio, mint, whitened yellow, that is, in all shades of a delicate floral-berry range.

The most courageous women of fashion can recommend a short coat in a bright cage of various “caliber”, in a contrasting strip, in a large “goose foot”, with rich floral, animal and ethnic prints, as well as neon shades that do not go out of fashion.

"Leopard" today can be painted not only in its natural colors, it is found even in blue, violet, yellow, green and turquoise colors.

How to choose?

Coat length models "mini" go to almost everyone. But in order that the created image does not violate the proportions of your body, but looks harmonious and emphasizes your virtues, it is necessary to take into account physiological features. How to choose the model of a short coat for the type of figure?

Absolutely any model of mini-coat will suit the happy owners of the “hourglass” silhouette; they can only select a thin waist with a suitable strap in style and color. Girls of short stature should choose a half-length straight silhouette with a length slightly above the knees. Particularly advantageous will be the product of bright color. As an option - a gray coat with narrow jeans and ankle boots with high heels.

Ladies with the "rectangle" figure should be given preference to a short coat, somewhat extended downwards, with asymmetry elements, so that you can visually distract from the waist. The best length is knee-deep or mid-thigh.

Young ladies with the figure of “pear” or a right triangle need to emphasize the shoulder line. A short free-coat with a stand-up collar is recommended, it can be fur. The ideal length is to the knee. The color can be bright, but it is important to add accessories properly.

Holders of wide hips will not go straight cut, they should choose a mini-coat trapezoid shape. On girls and women with broad shoulders, a half-coat with slanting lightning looks optimal.

How to wear?

A wide selection of models of short coats allows you to create many successful combinations with a variety of wardrobe items. The women's short coat goes well with the classic skinny trousers of any length and looks quite impressive with leggings or leggings, leather can be. Fashionable short coat can be worn with your favorite jeans of any style and sweater, it is better if it will not look out from under the coat. Superfashionable combination of mini and maxi in one dress can be realized with the help of long skirts "to the floor", it is important that they are sewn from light flowing fabrics.

Slender legs will highlight miniskirts and shorts, leaving only clothe them in tight tights to match the shoes. More conservative, but rather elegant and feminine with a short coat look narrow pencil skirts knee-length and formfitting midi-length sheath dresses. Great with a short coat look skirts with a high waist. To complete the image you will need refined, elegant shoes with heels.

A long scarf or snood, beautifully laid around the neck, will perfectly complement the chosen ensemble. Special attention should be paid to gloves. They are best combined in color with a hat. Three-quarter actual cropped sleeves can be emphasized with long black gloves or coats contrasting with a coat.

Original will look tights in one color with a short coat. But if the mini-coat and pantyhose are bright, the rest of the clothes should be selected in neutral shades. Most models of short coats are sewn without a belt. But if you wish, you can highlight the waist with a wide leather strap of natural color. As for shoes, it is important to note that the shorter the coat, the higher the boots can be.