For a long time, insulated vests were considered exclusively sportswear. But today, designers have begun to create everyday urban options that are becoming increasingly popular. Such clothes are present in the wardrobe of many people who lead an active and mobile lifestyle. Warm vests look modern and stylish. Manufacturers produce a variety of models with and without a hood, which differ in color, material, filler, design, and more. They are comfortable in that they protect well from rain and cold wind. In the season when there are no frosts yet, but it is already cold in a sweater, and it is still hot in a jacket, insulated vests help out. Comfortable are the styles with pockets. They can carry a phone, money, keys and other small items.
Key features
Insulated vests have their advantages:
- Protect your back and neck from the wind.
- Comfortable, do not restrict movement, which is important foractive people.
- Insulated vest with a hood will protect you from adverse weather conditions.
A bit of history
Insulated vest is a type of outerwear. In fact, it is a quilted jacket filled with synthetic winterizer or down without sleeves. Some models have detachable sleeves, hood.
The first down vests were exclusively sportswear. They were worn for outdoor activities, where outerwear was required that protected well from cold and wind, but at the same time the hands had to remain free: golf, water skiing, sailing, rowing, running and others. Golfers, for example, began to wear insulated vests over a knitted sweater, and in the rain - under a waterproof raincoat.
Over the past few years, this type of clothing has moved beyond sports stores and is increasingly showing up in mainstream boutiques. Vests came into fashion, they began to be worn with jeans and a T-shirt or sweater, and also used as an additional warming layer under outerwear. In countries with a warm climate, vests with down insulation are considered almost winter things. In Russia, they are most often used in the off-season - in autumn or spring, and thin models - in cool summers.
Women's padded vest
For several seasons in a row, vests have been part of fashionable bows. And this year they have not lost their relevance. Today, such a thing is present in the wardrobe of almost every fashionista. Wide variety of fabrics, colors and stylesinsulated vests allows you to choose the most suitable model depending on taste and personal preferences. The length of such products is different. The most common styles are:
- models up to the waist;
- bolero;
- to the hip line;
- up to the knee.
Short girls are not recommended to wear insulated vests - boleros, because visually they make growth even smaller. Also, this option is not suitable for ladies with large breasts, as the bolero makes the female figure disproportionate.
Quilted models to the waistline are risky for those whose legs are not very long - in such a vest, this feature of the figure becomes even more noticeable.
Knee-length and below-the-knee fashions work well for petite girls, but should not be worn with a skirt.
What to wear?
In order to create an attractive female look, it is important to wear a padded vest correctly and harmoniously combine with the rest of the wardrobe.
Most relevant combinations:
- blazer or turtleneck, jeans and padded vest;
- maxi or knee length dress with bolero vest;
- Sporty or casual trousers with oversized quilted vest.
You should not be afraid to wear vests with skirts. In cool weather, a combination even with shorts is acceptable. The main thing is not to mix this element of the wardrobe with things of a business or classic style.
From shoes, sneakers, sneakers, boots, slip-ons or flat boots are well suited. HarmoniousFor a casual look, wear skinny jeans, a thin pullover and ankle boots.
Warm vests look good with a tight knitted dress. You can complement the bow with leggings to match the color of the vest, loafers, slip-ons or high-top boots.
Accessories
Insulated vest can be made more interesting by jewelry and accessories, but they should not be very noticeable. You can combine with glasses, thin small earrings or a chain. As an addition, a scarf is perfect.
You can't imagine a woman without a bag. With a warm vest, it is inconvenient to wear small models over the shoulder. Clutches are also inappropriate. At the same time, textile or leather backpacks, hobos, baguettes, weekend bags, saddle bags, barrel bags are perfect.
Trendy colors
In addition to a wide variety of models, there are many colors. Consider the most current colors.
Black
Regardless of the season and fashion, black color always remains trendy and relevant, as it suits almost any situation and any person. A vest made in black will look great and be combined with things of different colors.
White
It's also a classic that stays popular regardless of fashion trends. White products are always on trend, look nice and fresh and go well with things of any color.
Red
It is most often chosen by self-confident girls with a brightappearance, wishing to express themselves. But unlike the classic white and black colors, red is not suitable for all people and does not go well with all clothes.
Green
As for the green color, it, like red, is not appropriate in all cases. Warm and quilted sleeveless jackets on a dark green synthetic winterizer look most stylish.
Male models
Men's insulated vests are no less popular than women's. Their main advantages are lightness and convenience. Such models perfectly retain heat and protect from the wind, but at the same time the hands remain free. They do not hinder movement, which is convenient not only while walking, but also driving a car.
You can wear insulated vests with a variety of types of clothing, therefore, it will be much easier to consider what you should not combine them with: business suits, dress shirts, wool trousers, shoes. Even the most laconic smooth black vests still belong to the casual style, and you should not try to fit them into a business set.
Regarding everyday images, in this case, the choice is simply huge. Insulated vests can be safely worn over sweatshirts, sweaters, T-shirts with short or long sleeves, with a casual shirt, polo and other things. Jeans, corduroy pants or chinos are great for bottoms. From shoes you can choose from deserts, boat shoes, chukka boots, sneakers, sneakers and sneakers.
Remember that insulated puffy vests, reminiscent of a sleeveless down jacket, especially with a hood, are moresuitable for different types of recreation, country trips, travel. For everyday urban wear, it is better to choose thin models or vests of medium thickness, without large logos of sports brands and other details in the outdoor style. Combined models look interesting, for example, with wool inserts.
Baby vests
Often, mothers, when buying children's clothes, are looking for a compromise: their child should be cozy and comfortable, but at the same time they want the kids to look stylish. That is why children's insulated vests will become an indispensable thing in the wardrobe for both boys and girls. Especially popular models with a hood. This is a worthy replacement for a jacket while walking in cool and windy weather. Today, there is a huge selection of such things on sale.
Insulated vests for boys can be found in different colors, with cartoon designs, with and without a hood. Choosing such a thing is not difficult, the main thing is to choose the right size so that the child is comfortable.
No less diverse warm vests for girls. They differ in style and cut options, colors and material used for fittings.
This is a versatile garment that goes great with turtlenecks, blouses, long sleeve dresses, jeans.
