Manto

Fur coat

Content

A bit of history
Models
Varieties
Where to go in a fur coat?
What to wear?
Spectacular images

A bit of history

The fur coat is a gift of the French kings, which with dignity has survived to this day and still occupies an honorable place in the dressing rooms of modern young ladies. Initially, this spacious outerwear was a mantle, a sleeveless cloak worn by members of the royal family and high official ranks. Then this elegant part of the wardrobe was sewn from the skins of small forest animals with delicate fur: arctic foxes, foxes or sable mantles separately emphasized the status of their owners.

Manto is a gem among other fur products, so expensive fur is often used to create it: ermine, chinchilla, silver fox or sable.

However, current technologies allow you to do anything with the fur, so in the new season models came out on the catwalks proudly carrying rabbit fur mantles on their shoulders.

Today, designers are able to change the fur of this animal beyond recognition, so that sometimes a specialist can not determine which fur the outfit is made of. At the same time, designers also offer faux fur coats, which are not inferior to the “original” in their properties. So, at the peak of fashion, an artificial astrakhan fur, which outwardly is not quite worse than natural analogs, but is much more affordable in price.

Models

Today, the mantle has several varieties, one of the main differences is the model. Depending on your preference, this may be:

Classic Mantohaving a hem in the shape of a circle or "sun".

Shortened version which is not, in fact, outerwear, but plays the role of a stylish image accessory.

Manto Cape, which gently “hugs” a woman by the shoulders, often, such a mantle is not removed even indoors.

Manto with a cut "butterfly effect" - elongated front and rear, it perfectly retains heat.

Manto with a hood - A daily option that can replace other outerwear.

Varieties

On fabrics

Manto also differ in the material from which they are made. Now in fashion not only models made entirely from fur. In the new season, combined products are popular that combine different types of furs, as well as fur with leather, fabric, cashmere, textiles and even knitted elements.

By color

As for the color scheme, the designers have long ceased to restrict fur lovers in this matter. For those who are faithful to the classics, mantles of restrained shades are suitable - these are options from natural or artificial fur in muffled tones: silver, black or brown, red.

Young ladies who like to be in the spotlight will like bright mantles - for example, with a zebra, tiger or leopard print, and possibly daring multi-colored ones - from dusty pink to saturated shades of red or purple.

Another color option that stands apart is white mantles. This is the choice of girls who know how to look perfect in any situation, as well as brides whose celebration is scheduled for the cold season. In this case, it is important to choose the right shade of fur in accordance with the color of the dress.

Do not forget that the fur can be cast in yellowness, while the wedding outfit will be boiling white. The simplest solution to this issue is to take a mantle to try on a dress or vice versa. Then the acquisition will delight both on one of the main days in life, and after - in everyday use.

By appointment

In addition to its main function - to give warmth and delight the eye, the mantle has many purposes. This is a great option for those who want to drape the flaws of a figure with chic fur or hide an interesting position, it is also a great outerwear for girls - both in case they need to accompany their parents at an important event, and for everyday wear. In the latter case, the choice of model should be approached more carefully.

Where to go in a fur coat?

However, the fur coat can be worn not only "on occasion." This part of the wardrobe will successfully fit into the office dress code, provided that its owner does not forget a simple rule - in a business image only one “rich touch” is permissible - it will become a mantle.

It is important not to forget about the cut of the product - at work, the classic model will be appropriate, which will allow you to put on a skirt and trousers in one ensemble.

Another option is just going out. Any celebration that you go to in the evening will allow you to put on a mantle and look appropriate at the same time. Here, unlike the case with business style, chic fur will harmoniously coexist with catchy decorations and a bright outfit.

What to wear?

Despite its royal origin, the mantle is “friends” with most of the elements of modern woman’s clothes.

Short mantle models will be good with business suits or a narrow dress, while long options will decorate the evening toilet, regardless of what it will be: a dress on the floor, a pantsuit, or even a jumpsuit.

For every day, stylists recommend a medium-length mantle with a hood - it fits perfectly into the casual style - is suitable for any skirts, trousers and jeans, and, importantly, protects from the cold.

You can hide a shirt, sweatshirt or sweater under a mantle, and notorious fashionistas are not even afraid to combine fur and sporty style, putting on a mantle with plush suits and sneakers.

Spectacular images

In the most spectacular way, where the mantle plays the main role, at all times was the image of the "Hollywood diva." A narrow sheath dress, high heels, impeccable hairstyle and evening make-up - all these elements, like an expensive frame, perfectly set off the fur tailored as in the time of the kings.