The jacket has long been one of the mandatory items not only for men, but also for women. Most often it is used as an element of a business or evening outfit.
Modern designers create many models of jackets for any occasion. They can be of different lengths, cut, made of different fabrics. Each new season at the peak of fashion, more and more new models appear, but the classic jacket is relevant regardless of fashion trends.
Models
Analogs of modern jackets appeared several centuries ago. Many years have passed since then, fashion trends have changed more than once, but the jacket finally entered the men's wardrobe only at the end of the 19th century. Women's jacket came into fashion much later - in the second half of the XX century.
A classic jacket can be single-breasted or double-breasted. The difference is the number of vertical plackets with buttons. Single-breasted has one bar, double-breasted - two. Single-breasted jacket is the most popular model, it is perfect for everyday use.
A double-breasted jacket is considered an element of a more formal and strict style. It is often a required part of a business trouser or skirt suit.
Jackets are sewn from different fabrics, most often it is suit fabric, tweed, wool, denim, leather, knitwear, velveteen, velvet.
The jacket can be of different lengths, but it is believed that the classic model should have a length to the middle or slightly below the hip.
The classic model can have a loose or slightly fitted fit. Direct cut allows you to hide the flaws of the figure, and tight - to emphasize all its advantages.
Jackets with elbow pads are not only practical, but also very stylish models.The inserts, as a rule, are made of leather or other wear-resistant material and may have a shade that is close or contrasting in color.
The color scheme of classic models is traditional: black, blue, gray, brown, white. However, current trends have significantly expanded this line, adding shades of green, violet, lingonberry, sand and other colors.
As for the prints, the classic patterns for jackets are always unchanged: a cage, strip, goose foot.
What to wear?
The classic model of the jacket is good in that it blends perfectly with clothes of different styles.
Business suit. A classic jacket perfectly complements a set of a strict or romantic blouse and a pencil skirt or straight trousers. The color scheme is desirable classic, elegant shoes with heels or traditional boats are suitable as shoes.
To create a casual look, a classic jacket is perfect for any jeans, leggings, skinny trousers, dresses, a-line or straight-cut skirts, etc. As the top, you can choose a shirt, shirt, top, turtleneck.
A combination of an elongated jacket made of thick suit fabric and a light, fluffy dress made of chiffon, batiste, lace or silk looks very gentle and romantic.
A bright-colored jacket requires a calmer, neutral color in the rest of the outfit. A classic black, white or gray jacket looks great with bright or colorful clothes.
Choosing the right shoes, you should give preference to models with heels. The combination of a classic jacket and high-heeled shoes always looks very stylish, elegant and modern.
Spectacular images
Very stylish and sexy look: a dark blue double-breasted jacket with rolled up sleeves, worn on a naked body. Classic trousers of the same shade are put on in a set for a jacket, gilded buttons and a small handbag are used as accessories. No vibrant colors or catchy accessories. The image should be bold, but not defiant!
An effective option for a business woman: a snow-white trouser suit + a light blue shirt. As accessories, large, catchy buttons on a jacket and a neckerchief are used. Strictly and very feminine!
A perfect example of casual style: ripped blue jeans + heeled sandals + tank top + snow-white jacket with a free cut. Simple and stylish!
