A jacket is one of the universal and necessary items in men's and women's wardrobes. A coat, jacket and even a shawl can easily be replaced with a jacket. It has long ceased to be a purely element of a man’s business suit and calmly emphasizes both the beauty of a business woman’s figure and the masculinity of a young student. Today, there are many different models in the fashion industry. Let's figure out what models there are by name and type.
Types of men's jackets
A respectable, business man who knows a lot about good clothes simply must be in a suit and tie. Modern fashion has not been able to completely dispel this stereotype. And why? A comfortable jacket can emphasize your status and will look appropriate and dignified outside of a business setting. The main thing is not to get lost in the variety and choose a variation that suits your lifestyle.
Single-breasted and double-breasted
If the jacket has two rows of buttons, the lapels are medium wide and is fastened with an overlap - This A double-breasted option typical for business style.The decorative left row of fasteners remains from dress uniform of British naval officers. The lower floor is fastened with an internal button - a jigger. Models with 2 and 3 fasteners in a row (4 and 6 buttons, respectively) are common. A characteristic feature is the most natural line of the shoulders and vents (cuts) located in the lower back that provide comfort.
One row of 1-4 buttons and narrow lapels are the distinctive features of a democratic “American” jacket, as the single-breasted variation is also called. This can be part of a classic business suit or casual wear - All depends from material and style.
Classic
An open turn-down collar, buttons covered with suiting fabric, the absence of decorative trim (including patch pockets), a straight cut and careful adjustment of the material pattern are signs of a classic style. This is strictly an element of a business wardrobe, which is worn with trousers made of the same fabric. If at least one of the conditions is not met, then it is no longer a classic.
Blazer
Club jacket. Key features: monochrome fabric, patches on the chest or sleeves, patch pockets without flaps and metal buttons. Very rarely comes with trousers. If you wear classic pants with jeans or any other pants that are not made from suit fabric, you will also get a blazer. Such is the magic.
Tailcoat
Fitted jacket for special occasions. An element of a men's evening suit is necessarily made of black or, much less commonly, dark blue fabric. Its long, almost knee-length rear flaps, called “swallowtail,” are combined with the front flaps reaching to the waist.
The tuxedo
An evening jacket in black or dark blue with sliding lapels and a deep neckline that reveals the chest. The tuxedo includes trousers with stripes identical to the lapels, a black bow tie and a white shirt. The absence of a cummerbund (sash) or its alternative in the form of a low-cut vest is considered bad form.
French
A long or semi-long jacket with a military background, as evidenced by the shoulder straps, goes well with business and office styles. The collar is soft, turn-down or stand-up with a clasp. Patch pockets. The width of the cuff or cuff can be adjusted using straps.
Types of women's jackets
The jacket came into the women's wardrobe in the 30s of the twentieth century and firmly settled in it. It is unknown whether he would have gained his current popularity if not for Coco Chanel. The trendsetter, firmly convinced that a woman's outfit must be practical and comfortable, managed to prove the applicability of this outerwear in all areas of a true lady's life. This has led to the formation of such a variety of shapes and styles that ignorance of all the features of modern women's jackets has become commonplace. But it would be strange to be surprised by this, because some variations are difficult to imagine as descendants of a men's business suit.
Jacket
Classic women's fitted jacket of short (slightly below the waist) length made of wool or knitted fabric. Lapels can be of any size and shape, pockets are also not regulated. You can distinguish a jacket from other outerwear options by its external resemblance to a short coat.
Jackets in men's style
A straight cut, a minimum of details, and a larger size than necessary are the main features of such jackets.Strict and a little brutal, it emphasizes harmony and is suitable for both business meetings and informal parties.
Blazer
The women's version of the club jacket has the same features as the men's. But fashion designers often add another twist: contrasting seams. A comfortable and bright women's blazer is clothing for active leisure.
Bolero
A jacket without fasteners with rounded hems that do not extend beyond the line of the shoulder blades. Sleeve length, color, fabric and lapels can be completely customized. Its main purpose is to warm the shoulders without hiding the beauty of the rest of the outfit.
Shrag
A very short bolero with long sleeves and no fronts covering the chest. It is used as a more comfortable alternative to a shawl in cases where a lady considers it unnecessary to expose her shoulders or simply wants to emphasize the slimness of her waist.
Cardigan
Knitted long jacket without lapels and with a deep neckline. Initially considered home wear, but now it is appropriate almost everywhere. The only exception is a business meeting.
The tuxedo
The women's version of the men's “smoking” jacket, which has not yet gained widespread popularity. This is a classic jacket with lapels made of sliding material, which will be appropriate for those occasions when you are supposed to wear an evening dress.
Spencer
Short, waist-length hems, long sleeves and a moderate size lapel, sometimes replaced by a stand-up collar, are characteristic features of this type of women's jacket. The small number of decorative elements is compensated by the absence of a taboo on colors, which often contrast with the rest of the clothing.
Safari
The militaristic jacket looks more like a jacket due to the shoulder straps and patch pockets with flaps.The straight silhouette and sandy color of a jacket made of linen or cotton, despite its hunting past, fit into the modern business life of city dwellers.
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