Cloak

What names did not wear a cape: almaviva, burnus, gimatiy, serape. In Russia, in its usual form, it first appeared during the time of Emperor Alexander III and was a military short cloak with a turn-down collar, without sleeves, only with slots for hands, a hood fastened with buttons, sewn from waterproof rubberized fabric. Almost unchanged, a cloak of a protective and black color is also used by modern officers.

However, designers and fashion designers could not leave the beautiful half of humanity without such an original wardrobe detail and created a lot of options for raincoats of this style for a variety of women and different occasions.

Of course, this is not the cloak that had an exclusively utilitarian purpose. From the classical, it retained heavy dense fabric, a trapezoidal shape, the absence of sleeves and a hood.

The cut differs from the classical version, in fact, it is a circle, square or rectangle in the center of which a cutout for the head is made. The style of the poncho can be different: from the classic Burberry with a characteristic color to the shocking poncho boho.

An indispensable thing when traveling or just leaving the house when there is no umbrella, but there is just rain. It allows you to leave your hands free, but covers your head, body, and, with a sufficient length, even your legs. It can be transparent, bright or delicate colors. An image of joy from the movie “Peter FM”.

For greater convenience and comfort of the owner of such a cloak, sleeves stand out on the panel, sometimes long or short cuffs are added.Often this model is worn with a belt that is inserted into the slots, creating a fitted silhouette.

The same loose style, so it is often confused with a poncho or mantle. The difference lies in the fact that, unlike the poncho, the cape is shaped according to the shape of the shoulders. It is distinguished from the mantle by the presence of a fastener, while the trim elements are limited only by the imagination of the designer.

Cape can often be seen in celebrities, who appreciate them for the opportunity to create a variety of images - from sophisticated to military. Not the most practical style for our winters, but in spring and autumn in cape you will be interesting and original.

A spacious fur coat with wide sleeves, without a fastener, fastened at the neck with a buckle or ties. The dream of many women as a symbol of luxury and nobility.

Fragility and elegance create an expensive looking image in the best sense of the expression.

It can be the most unexpected and different: from luxurious fur and bird fluff for mantle to polyethylene for poncho raincoat. It all depends on the situation, your taste and the imagination of the fashion designer: gabardine, drap, cashmere, raincoat fabric, jeans, wool - for everyday models.

Satin, silk, lace, organza, chiffon - for special occasions.

It is difficult to say who does not fit a correctly selected cloak-cloak. Thanks to a free cut and a flying silhouette, this style is universal.

It will emphasize your harmony and elegance and help to hide the flaws of the figure, if you are not completely satisfied with yourself. Therefore, a young girl, a full mature lady, and even a stylish man can stop their choice on such a raincoat model.

Depending on the model, fabric and manufacturer, the cost will vary: from a disposable rain cover for 50 rubles to an exclusive model of a wedding wrap, the price of which you will only find out from the fashion designer.

A cloak-cape of any style gives volume to the upper part of your silhouette, so it is better to choose a more concise bottom: skinny jeans, leggings, straight skinny pants, capri pants.

The proportions of the shortened models of such raincoats are better visually adjusted with wider trousers. Very short capes look good with shorts. Lovers of skirts and dresses can be advised to wear straight and narrowed down models whose length will not go beyond the cape itself.

A modern raincoat can be a fairly stylish detail of your wardrobe, especially if it has an unusual bright color. Under a cloak with a bright print, it is better to wear plain clothes, and preferably a muted color.

Now on the shelves you can find whole sets, which consist of a raincoat, rubber boots and a handbag. Fun, original and practical.

A poncho coat implies freedom of movement and independence, so fashionable motorcycle boots with buckles, a sweater and jeans will look relaxed and bold with him. Sports and democratic - sneakers, boyfriend jeans and a baseball cap. In the style of "urban chic" - leggings, sweater tunic and brogues on a high platform.

Some fashion houses offer a non-obvious, but win-win option in bad weather - a neutral-colored poncho with a cocktail dress and pumps. It is worth trying on, and do not forget to bring along a male black umbrella-cane.

Cape is one of the most elegant styles of a cloak, so it requires appropriate framing: long leather or suede gloves, a beautiful headpiece. A brimmed hat or bowler hat is perfect. For the cape, the choice of shoes is also important: boots, ankle boots, classic-style shoes with heels or wedges.The exception is military capes: rough boots with lacing and massive boots will suit them. Sports shoes and ugg boots are not recommended.

Manto in winter and wraps for special occasions in the warm season emphasize the luxury and nobleness of your image, whether it is a debutante ball or the presentation of a prestigious award. Hairstyle, makeup, jewelry, perfume fragrance, high-heeled shoes, train of a dress, elegant wrap on fragile shoulders.

In the good old fairy tale “Three Nuts for Cinderella”, it was in such a cloak-cape with a beautiful hood that Cinderella met at the ball with the prince.

Separately about wedding fashion. Shows of recent seasons of modern fashion designers show a tendency to change the traditional image of the bride in a dress and veil. Drape, capes, mantles, capes of various styles from a variety of fabrics, with and without hoods, with sleeves and with slots for hands become completely self-sufficient accessories, turning the bride into a Cinderella at a ball or the Snow Queen only of your choice.

Vintage is a great variation on the theme of "new - well-forgotten old." The fashion of the 80s returns in the image of today's trendy cape. Comes back in triumph!