Author : Tracy Lopez

There’s no way to deny the material’s inherent winter context, and it’s so versatile that it can easily be worn as a light layer during fall and spring. If you’re in the market for a piece of women’s outerwear to keep you toasty on the chilliest days of the year, look no further than a […]

Stylish Fall Outerwear While choosing what to wear to a fall wedding, do not forget an attractive wrap. Wearing an overcoat or trench coat will defeat the purpose of putting together such a top notch outfit. Try wearing a pashmina wrap in a fall color. A wrap with a falling leaf pattern would be exceptionally […]

Originally, sports coats were worn as appropriate attire for participating in certain outdoor sports. With time, they were adopted by those attending such events, and came to be used on more formal occasions, sometimes being used in school uniforms. Why are they called sport coats? The term sport coat originated in the 19th century when […]

Lining: The lining is inside the jacket and hides the seams while providing ease of entry into the garment. The lining may or may not house internal pockets. What is the inner jacket in a suit called? The word “waistcoat” comes from the cutting of the coat at waist-level. As tailors were cutting men’s formal […]

What is a gilet? A gilet, pronounced ‘ji-lay’, is a sleeveless jacket usually worn over an outfit to provide an additional layer of warmth. Is a gilet a coat or a jacket? In today’s terms a gilet (also known as a bodywarmer, waistcoat – or a vest in the US) commonly refers to a simply […]

Winter Jackets Are All About Fabrics If you’re not willing to spend that much, there are other fabrics you can try. Wool-blend coats are one good option. Combining wool and other materials like rayon and polyester, these coats are cheaper but still pretty warm. Is 100% wool warmer than wool blend? Wool blend is warm, […]

From fashion editors of the likes of Anna Wintour and to royalty like Kate Middleton, long winter coats have become a fashion favorite over the last few seasons, and are currently quite the trend. Are maxi coats in style? While the maxi coat is trending, it’s a style that’s proven it has longevity by returning […]

The primary material in a raincoat is fabric that has been specially treated to repel water. The fabric of many raincoats is made of a blend of two or more of the following materials: cotton, polyester, nylon, and/or rayon. Raincoats can also made of wool, wool gabardine, vinyl, microfibers and high tech fabrics. What should […]

A short coat is also called a jacket and a long coat is also called an overcoat. What is a longer coat called? An overcoat is a type of long coat intended to be worn as the outermost garment, which usually extends below the knee. Overcoats are most commonly used in winter when warmth is […]

19th century, C, term definition. The carrick coat is an overcoat with three to five cape collars popular in the 19th century and mostly worn for riding and travel–sometimes called a Garrick or coachman’s coat. What are cape coats called? The Inverness cape is a form of weatherproof outer-coat. It is notable for being sleeveless, […]

Wearing a Long Coat Casually. Wear a black coat with ripped jeans and sneakers for a go-anywhere look. Long black coats are versatile because they can be casual or formal. Pair yours with ripped blue or black skinny jeans, a fitted graphic T-shirt, and your favorite sneakers. How do you wear an oversized coat? #STYLGuide […]

Petite sizing is about height, rather than size or body type. Petite sizes refer to clothes that are tailored to fit people who are generally 5’4” or shorter — you can fall into the category with any body shape, from hourglass to pear. What is a petite jacket? When most people hear the word “petite,” […]