Leather sleeves are an undoubted part of this year's fashion trends. They are an intriguing and spectacular decoration of the coat, adding to the strict classic a little drive.
Features
In the creation of modern coats, fashion designers feel very free and use characteristic features from different styles. But still, there are certain rules that they try to follow.
Coats with leather sleeves usually have a free cut and a male style. This is done in order to visually highlight the feminine nature of the hostess. Semantic contrast can be emphasized with a belt to emphasize the waist, or delicate details, such as fur on the collar. The coat helps to play with the image and demonstrate how charming its owner is, even if the overall style is rebellious.
A variety of models and styles among the coat with leather sleeves is observed, but at the same time designers try to avoid unnecessary decorative elements. Leather sleeves are assumed to be a sufficient decoration, therefore they do not need additional accents. On such products do not meet the stripes, beads or sequins. However, sometimes used fur trim and knitted details.
As for the sleeves themselves, then there are some options. They do not have to be made entirely of leather. Sometimes it can be horizontal or vertical inserts, stripes along the entire length or on certain parts. There are quilted sleeves, which is an element of decor. Most often sleeve vtachnoy and long, sometimes it is performed with a lapel.
There are also classic features in the colors used. Initially it was assumed that such a coat should be black or gray in combination with black sleeves only. Soon this, though elegant, but rather concise solution was abandoned in favor of color diversity. One thing remains unchanged - the sleeves are still preferably black.
Models
The most popular model for the use of leather sleeves - "jacket" - a coat made in the sailor's style. This style can be called masculine, it is not fitted, straight and is characterized by simplicity of lines. Most often this is a double-breasted model. Such a coarse-looking style looks great both in everyday looks and in light, flying, designed for a special occasion.
In the fashion and other classic straight models. They should be voluminous, and you can pay attention to the waist with straps. Buttons to match coat or sleeves, as well as zippers are used as fasteners, which gives the image a certain sporty style.
For those who like to pay attention to the figure, there are models, fitted and flared to the top. The “cocoon” style is also possible, when the product, wide in the hips, narrows to the hem. Short or medium length coats with zipper diagonally are also popular.
Most often on a coat with leather sleeves are found either large lapels, or high or English collars. On many models there are hoods. On youth coats there are deformed and asymmetrical collars, in addition there are possible departures from the classical forms of other elements. All these details can be made of fur, which creates an interesting textured contrast with the rough cloth of the coat and the smooth skin of the sleeves.
Length
As a rule, a coat with leather sleeves has two lengths:
- knee length (i.e., average);
- mid thighs (i.e., shortened).
This specificity is associated with the style that such a product has. Feminine maxi models will lose the rebellious effect that voluminous outerwear with leather sleeves bears. Coats in the floor are more likely only on the catwalks and very rarely on the shelves of network brand stores.
Cropped coats have a slightly bold look, since the sleeves make them similar to leather jackets. A model of medium length is more elegant, because they allow you to freely wear skirts or dresses of any style.
Fashion trends [2016]
The main trend in the world of coat with leather sleeves is the variety in color. First of all, these are mustard color and ocher, which can compete on equal terms with traditional black and gray. No less common and calm beige shade.
Following general trends, animalistic prints appear. Still, the main trend of this type of coat is monotony, and the game with different shades of the same color is relevant.
As for the sleeves, not only smooth, but also quilted textures are in fashion. Beyond time is black.
the cloth
The most used materials for sewing a coat are wool and drape. They have durability, moisture resistance and heat insulation, and, therefore, in such clothes will be warm even in rainy dank days.
Not only rough and smooth, but also soft, fleecy materials are relevant. Those and others are combined not only with leather sleeves, but also with inserts made of artificial or natural fur. Of course, clothing made from these materials requires special care, but it has a pleasant business look.
They have the right to exist and quilted coats on padding polyester, although they are less common. Leather sleeves on such products look unusual, but quite harmoniously.
As for the sleeves, they can be made of genuine leather or artificial.
Colour
Traditional for coats with leather sleeves are black and gray. These are basic colors, and therefore such clothes are easy to combine with any other and create many images. In the case of a black coat, sleeves do not have to blend in with the canvas, since even this color has different shades. As for gray, it can be both light and pale, and saturated, dark, like wet asphalt.
Other popular shades are brown and especially beige, golden, mustard. This year brought fashion to bright colors, so you can find green, blue, orange, red, maroon, pink coats.
White models are also common, but few choose to buy them because of the difficulty of leaving. It is applied on the coat and print, for example, animalic, but in combination with leather sleeves some products look too coarse.
As for the color of skin, then the most used, of course, is black. Matt or lacquered, shade of blue, plum or black wing. The skin color of leather sleeves is less common.
Brands
Coats with leather sleeves are often found in the collections of network brands. The leader is Zara. In the shops of this brand high prices, but quality products. However, they prefer the base colors, rarely moving away from black and gray. Also, B. Style, Softy, New Yorker, Emass, Mango and others are engaged in sewing such coats.
How to choose?
Due to the fact that coats with leather sleeves are mostly voluminous, they will hide well flaws in the abdomen, waist and hips. However, with a free style should be careful. They may turn out to be too big, and the owner of such a coat risks to look as if she was wearing a shapeless bag. In order not to get into such an unpleasant situation, one should know that the ideal coat, even a large one, should sit along the shoulder line.
Those with broad shoulders, it is best to look at the double-breasted products with a large collar. And if the hips are wide, then you should choose a trapezoidal cut.Girls of short stature should pay attention to the shortened coat, and wear them with shoes in heels. Tall girls can afford floor length.
So that the coat does not fall apart at the first appearance, it is necessary to pay attention to the quality of tailoring and materials. In wool models must be more than 70% of natural fibers, otherwise it will not be warm. There should not be unnatural blisters on the fabric, even if it is a padding coat.
You should choose the products on which the sleeves are made of genuine leather or of high quality leatherette. Otherwise, the very first frost will ruin a thing that costs a lot of money, since bad material can become covered with cracks and sprinkle.
Celebrities in a coat with leather sleeves
Such stylish coats could not fail to attract the attention of world stars and fashionistas.
Rihanna loves light beige or milky straight coats with black sleeves, and can combine them with shoes and sneakers. No less interest in the classic models has Nicky Hilton.
Unusual models like Zoe Saldana and Victoria Beckham. In their coats often found asymmetrical cut or some original parts. Zoe prefers bright color inserts, but Victoria - monophonic classics.
Blake Lovely and Olivia Palermo like models with knitted and fur inserts, and they are often unusual colors, for example, turquoise.
What to wear?
You can pick up clothes to match the color of the case or to match the sleeves. This coat is best suited knitted hats and scarves or knitted, but in the sports style. If there is a hood, and even with a fur trim, then you should choose a discreet hat.
Since there are models of different lengths, then you can combine a coat with different clothes. An unmistakable combination with a coat is jeans or trousers (leggings, leggings), as well as shorts, skirts or dresses with tights. Coats length midi and maxi allow you to wear skirts not only mini, but also on the floor.
Since coats with leather sleeves are often loose style, it looks most advantageous with skin-tight things.
Under this coat you can wear anything: tops with tunics, blouses, sweatshirts, sweatshirts, shirts, sweaters.
Ankle boots, high boots, boots and boots look best when combined with a similar coat.
If the weather permits, then you can wear shoes in sneakers, sneakers and sneakers. More classic and lightweight models can be combined with shoes with high heels or platform. Simple shoes, such as ballet shoes or uggs, it is better to exclude.
Most likely, in addition to the sleeves of the coat, the skin will be present on shoes, accessories and even clothing.
The main thing is that all leather products have one color, then the image will be harmonious and spectacular.