Coats are bought, as a rule, not for one year, so you need to pay attention to the material from which it is sewn. The best fabric for a coat is goat cashmere. It is warm and not breathable. It is easy to follow and care for it, in the process of wearing wrinkles are not formed and do not wrinkle. For fashionable cashmere coats, Italy, as usual, sets the trends followed by the whole world.
Cashmere coat - luxury and elegance
As the name of an elite wool fabric for coats, cashmere comes from the bearer of the light downy Cashmere goat. The thread is so thin that if you compare it with a human hair, it will be 3 times smaller. Therefore, the people call it "diamond" wool. One product takes at least one and a half kilograms of fluff. So much can be obtained from 10 animals only once a year, when the goats molt. Hence the high pricing.
Noble warm cashmere
Winter women's goat wool coats are sewn not only to keep them warm. Such things remain fashionable at all times. Kashmir goats are grown in China and Mongolia, from where they bring us fabric or finished products that are thin at first glance, but at the same timetime is very warm. Like the natural color of goats, natural undyed yarn is only white and noble brown, gray, black or muted red shades. If you still want to stand out in a bright color, then you can choose a cashmere wool coat with the addition of alpaca. This soft to the touch fabric does not roll, does not fall off and does not wrinkle. And most importantly, it will be worn for a long time and delight with juicy colors on cloudy winter days.
How to care for cashmere
To keep your coat looking neat, try to wear as little as possible with it suede or leather products, especially belts. Such accessories spoil the look, spools, scuffs form under them, the thing loses its attractiveness and quickly becomes shabby. For storage in the off-season, it is better to hang the coat in a garment bag, thereby protecting it from dirt, dust and moths.
How to choose outerwear
Dishonest manufacturers who want to make money on uncomprehending buyers produce fake coats in series and pass them off as 100% cashmere. It is almost impossible for an ignorant layman to see the difference. Disappointments come later: the material burns out, rolls and scuffs appear, which would not happen with natural yarn.
How not to let yourself be deceived and not become a victim of scammers? Very simple, here are a few tips to keep in mind:
- The wool of a cashmere coat will feel softer to the touch than any other fabric. It is difficult to confuse it with the rough camel hair.
- Read the compositionon labels. If it says "Reine Schurwolle" - this is what you need. Don't buy a coat that says "Wool 100%" on the label: it means that the wool used is of poor quality. Try to bypass the markets, there will be no one to present your claims to.
- Check how stitched lines. Threads should not stick out and stitches should not be skipped. A high-quality product, stitched with a double seam, will last more than one season.
- To distinguish factory tailoring from the "basement", you need to try on the product on a thick sweater. Wool cashmere on a coat of dubious origin will gather in folds in the area of the shoulders and back.
When trying on, the product should not be tight. In a harmoniously fitting coat, it is warm and comfortable. If you have to spend a lot of time behind the wheel, it is better to choose a short model. Or wear a more authentic and free cut. It can be under the belt, as long as it is as comfortable as possible.
Wool coat made of cashmere must be selected based on the type of figure. As with buying any other wardrobe item, you need to objectively take into account the features of the physique. Selection Tips:
- When the waist is not drawn and its girth is about the same as the chest and hips, it is better to buy a cocoon type model. Now it is fashionable to have a three-quarter sleeve, and close the hand with a long glove. Pay attention to the style with a collar that gives volume: it will take away attention from the figure. Will not fit a model with a belt.
- With a disproportion between the shoulders andhips (such a figure is called the “triangle” type) cut in the form of a trapezoid is perfect. Let the model be free to the bottom from the waist, covering the wide hips.
- The shape of the letter "T" (the top is wider than the bottom) allows you to wear a cropped coat, free style. Will not fit model with shoulder pads and full length sleeves.
