Jacket

Can you have too many jackets? The obvious answer is yes you can, but how many jackets should I own could be a question you have. The simple answer is you should own a minimum of 3 jackets. A casual jacket for everyday wear, a smart jacket and a winter coat. How many winter coats […]

A parka or anorak is a type of coat with a hood, often lined with fur or faux fur. This kind of garment is a staple of Inuit clothing, traditionally made from caribou or seal skin, for hunting and kayaking in the frigid Arctic. Is parka same as coat? The answer is straightforward: Parkas are […]

The coat has been around since the 1800s when the first variation was worn by the Dutch at sea, and it was made from coarse wool fabric. The British navy started the popularisation of the jacket. It was a version of the coat that was similarly designed for naval duties, as a uniform for petty […]

The history of the coat is deeply rooted in military and naval backgrounds. The coat has been around since the 1800s when the first variation was worn by the Dutch at sea, and it was made from coarse wool fabric. The British navy started the popularisation of the jacket. When did jackets become a thing? […]

A navy denim jacket and corduroy pants are a good pairing to carry you throughout the day. Puzzled as to how to complement your look? Wear dark green suede derby shoes to spruce it up. For a look that brings functionality and dapperness, consider wearing a navy denim jacket and corduroy pants. What jackets to […]

To dress for these changes in temperature, I often opt for a dress or a skirt that I can easily pair with a light sweater, breezy cardigan, or a classic denim jacket. In my opinion, a timeless denim jacket is a staple for a casual outfit during the summertime. Can we wear denim jacket in […]

With a new technology called Aeroshield, which features what Nike is calling “internal flocking nodes”—but look more like tiny air bubbles all over the garment—that actually move around the jacket while you run, the jacket won’t stick to you even as you sweat, allowing actual air to circulate around your body. How can I wear […]

Before you pack all your winter clothing into a box bound for the attic, stop, think and take that puffy jacket back out. Yes, an insulated jacket is great for summer use. Is it OK to wear jacket in summer? After all, for every heat wave or day that the temperature breaks a hundred degrees, […]

Oversized, extra large! “Oversized” is a term used for the roomiest possible fit, one that doesn’t have any body definition at all. It brings to mind slouch, volume and less structure. An oversized fit is the most fashion forward and edgy fit. Once you get started with oversized garments, it’s all about proportions. How do […]

A waist-synching leather jacket is perfect for maxi dresses because it looks proportionate and flatters your figure. What can you wear over a maxi dress? In most cases, a pair of strappy, simple sandals in a neutral color work best. Wear flip flops or flats if you’re going for a more relaxed vibe. Try open-toe […]

Go for the Same or Longer Length When in doubt, an effective look is to always match the length of your coat to dress, whether it be a midi or maxi. The overall effect creates a more streamlined, put together outfit. What jacket goes well with dresses? 9 best jackets to wear with all your […]

While 40-degree weather doesn’t call for a super thick jacket, you’ll want to keep a light jacket or coat nearby. However, you don’t want just any jacket. You’ll want to look for ones that provide some sort of insulation. Insulating jackets are typically lined with either fleece, wool, or faux fur. Do you need a […]

What is a worker jacket? A worker jacket is defined by its shape and pockets. It’s traditionally cut with a boxy fit (to allow its wearers ease of movement while operating machinery), and comes with three exterior patch pockets for storing tools and the like. How do men wear work jackets? How To Wear It. […]

Chore Jacket The work jacket made its way to America from France in the early 20th century, acquired a heftier construction befitting the bitter winters in industrial centres like Detroit, and eventually changed its name to the chore coat. What is a work jacket? What is a worker jacket? A worker jacket is defined by […]

The answer goes back to a very fat king: King Edward VII. As fashion blogs and magazines will tell you, there’s a story that King Edward VII, back when he was the Prince of Wales and suits were becoming in vogue, got too fat for his waistcoat so he stopped buttoning the bottom button to […]

Black tie is a semi-formal Western dress code for evening events, originating in British and American conventions for attire in the 19th century. In British English, the dress code is often referred to synecdochically by its principal element for men, the dinner suit or dinner jacket. What is considered a dinner jacket? Simple answer: A […]

Dress code “jacket” for gentlemen means a full suit and regarding old dress codes it means that the man wears a dark suit, the darker the better. To write jacket on the invitation does still mean that you need you to be finely dressed but the “jacket” is still entitled to place number four in […]

Once again, stand up straight and allow your arms to dangle by your sides. Ideally, you should see about half an inch of linen from your shirt exposed, separating your hands and the jacket sleeve. If the jacket sleeves go beyond this length and cover up all of your shirt linen, it’s probably too big. […]

Carbon fibre heated clothing works using strips or tubular heating elements, like wires, that are spaced across the heated areas of the jacket to provide warmth. While these elements are flexible to allow the user normal movement, they are more rigid than the apparel itself so do reduce flexibility. Are heated jackets any good? A […]

Why are those so expensive? Because they’re made of goose or duck down, and they’re tedious as hell to make! “They have these little rooms at the factories that are just filled with down,” Olsen says. Is a down jacket worth it? Ultimately, down is worth the cost if you’ll be in weather that’s cold […]