Men's and women's raincoats as a separate type of clothing are familiar to mankind from primitive times, when animal skins played their role. Later they had a completely simple and uncomplicated appearance. The cloak was a piece of fabric thrown over the shoulders, fastened with a fibula (buckle), which also served as an ornament.
Features of modern diversity women's raincoats began to acquire in the 16th century, when sleeves of various styles were added to the main "cloak" part of the clothing. Let's dwell on the most relevant and interesting models.
English cloak
You can't get away from the classics, so the style, which is not the first century, is still relevant, especially among business women. The English cloak in its original version has a strict straight silhouette, a neat geometric collar, welt pockets (with flaps or leaflets), on the sleevespats and spitz at the back. This is the perfect complement to a strict office style. Pay attention to the photo, such a white model will be relevant in the spring, and excessive severity may well be diluted with a printed blouse.
Trench is a classic of our time
These women's raincoats are inspired by the so-called World War I era trench coat. The model is known for its versatility, and therefore extremely popular. The trench coat is easy to combine with both a classic suit and ripped jeans, white sneakers and stilettos. It is difficult to attribute it to any particular style, and this is its undoubted plus. The distinctive features of the trench coat are familiar to everyone - this is a turn-down collar or lapels, a belt with a buckle and shoulder straps (features of military style), and a double-breasted fastener.
Cape or cape
Such women's raincoats have the greatest resemblance to their ancestors. Maybe that's why they look so attractive in the modern world. Severity and femininity, lightness and mystery of models, for example, as in the photo (cloak from the Valentino collection), evoke associations with beautiful Roman women. Or more daring and provocative models in the image below. This cut is characterized by the absolute absence of sleeves, there are only special cuts for the arms.
Cloak-robe
A model that remains in the favorites for more than a season. The cut is quite simple, the absence of fasteners is characteristic, an oriental robe is taken as the basis. Collar, as a rule, is absent or may be a shawl. Raincoats for women (photo) and men in this style look very original and have many variations. It can be an oversized model or in a strict English style, with a touch of artistry or aristocracy, almost pajama variations. In any case, this is a bright and extraordinary thing, which, meanwhile, easily finds a place in your everyday wardrobe.
Raincoat
One mention of them immediately draws before my eyes a picture of tired fishermen on ships, on which huge waves are breaking. However, recently raincoats have ceased to be exclusively work clothes, but have turned into a fashionable and, moreover, comfortable, practical element of the autumn-spring wardrobe. Such raincoats for women (photo) and men are made from special materials that allow the body to breathe and at the same time repel moisture. The modern variety of models allows you to satisfy the taste of even the most demanding fashionistas. Waterproof fashionable women's raincoats can be a real highlight of the image. For example, a light transparent model from the Miu Miu brand (pictured below) looks original and stylish against the backdrop of city streets. Bright color will brighten up rainy days.
Looking at the next line of models, it is generally difficult to understand at first glance that these are raincoats. Here you have a classic English raincoat, a trench coat, and a “robe” model. Now a raincoat is not a shapeless polyethylene sheet for fishermen, hunters and mushroom pickers,but a fashion trend. It will easily complement even an office set if suddenly it's too rainy outside. The only thing worth paying attention to is the functionality of the thing. The hood is perhaps the most important element, because in its absence an umbrella will be needed, and this already causes fashionable dissonance.
Dustcoat
This is the case when the name of the thing speaks of its intended purpose. Light summer models are sewn without lining. They first appeared in the 20s of the last century in the era of the mass distribution of cars, which in those days did not resemble a sealed capsule, as they do now, so passengers and drivers needed to protect themselves from swirling "overboard" dust. Decades later, the thing has not lost its relevance, but, on the contrary, has somewhat changed and adapted to the modern rhythm of life.
In the modern rhythm of life, a raincoat is a necessary thing and at the same time perhaps the most relevant in a woman's wardrobe. The reason lies in their unique universality and democracy. Various models of women's raincoats combine the elegance and sophistication of a coat and at the same time the lightness and comfort of an ordinary jacket.
