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Alena Baltseva | 09/29/2015 | 10641

Alena Baltseva 09/29/2015 10641

We tell you how to choose a stylish autumn coat that suits your figure and not make a mistake in your choice.

September is coming to an end, the mornings are becoming increasingly frosty, which means that buying a new coat can no longer be put on the back burner. Let's try together to understand the intricacies of choosing an autumn coat based on your body type.

Fashionable coats autumn 2015

Current colors, materials and general trends in the cut of outerwear for the fall-winter season 2015-2016 we.

This year, not only traditional ones are in fashion wool fabrics , but also leather, suede, fur, which are used in abundance in finishing outerwear.
Fashionable colors– neutral shades (beige, white, grey), pastel, khaki and soil shades (terracotta, brown, etc.).
Favorites season prints– camouflage colors, stylized floral print, tapestry pattern.
Trendy styles– military, coat-cocoons, coat-robes.

As you can see, the choice is quite extensive. We’ll leave all this at your discretion and just discuss some important nuances, which you should pay attention to when trying on.

How to choose a perfectly fitting coat for fall?

You can determine how good a coat looks on you in a few steps.

1. Determine the correct length

The concept of the “correct” length depends not only on the characteristics of your physique, but also on the purpose of the outerwear. If you choose a coat on late autumn And warm winter, in shortened models you will freeze, and too long ones will be uncomfortable to wear (get dirty, look bad with wide trousers or long skirts, etc.).

Universal length – up to or just above the knee. A coat of this length will look good with trousers, skirts, and dresses. Moreover, it suitable for women with any type of figure and height, in contrast to shortened and elongated styles.

2. Try a coat on a sweater or jacket

When going to the store, take with you a warm sweater, cardigan or jacket that you plan to wear during the cold season. Trying on a thin shirt or blouse will be uninformative. It is important to make sure that the coat fastens, does not puff up and does not restrict movement, even if there are two or three layers of clothing underneath. You may need to buy a coat a size or even two larger. The number on the label should not confuse you: the main thing is how the coat fits you, and whether the information on the label corresponds to your parameters.

3. Pay attention to the length of the sleeves

Three-quarter sleeve coats look stylish and elegant, but think carefully before buying them. They look decent only on your bare hand (which you can afford only for a few days Indian summer) or with long gloves.

Sleeves that are too long and wide can look ridiculous. In addition, the wind will blow through them. From a practical point of view, the ideal sleeve length is 2-3 cm below the wrist when the arms are freely lowered down.

4. Make sure your coat fits your shoulders well.

It is important that the coat is neither baggy nor too narrow at the shoulders. If you have a non-standard figure (for example, the measurements of the top and bottom are significantly different), focus on the widest part of the figure, be it the hips, chest or stomach. First of all, the coat should be easily fastened in the problem area, and the shoulders, waist or hips will have to be adjusted in the studio.

5. Check if the waist is in place

If the coat is a fitted silhouette, it is important that all darts and belt loops sit in place. If you have a non-standard figure (“high” or “low” waist), evaluate whether you can alter the belt loops or rip them off altogether.

6. Decide on the shape of the collar

If you have a wide top, chances are you often wear clothes with a V-neck because they visually lengthen your neck and make your chest and shoulders appear narrower. However, take your time to choose a coat with a wide V-neck. IN cold weather it may turn out to be impractical (the wind will blow through the collar, rain and snow will fall in). Choose higher, closed necklines, and a slimming effect can be achieved through trim (such as fur trim).

Don't choose a stand-up collar if you can't show off long neck. Wide collar lapels can visually add volume to the upper torso, and this is something to consider when choosing a coat.

7. Move around in a coat

The fact that you are satisfied with the reflection in the mirror is not enough to finally decide on the choice of coat. Move actively: raise your arms, walk, sit down. How comfortable do you feel? Doesn't the coat restrict movement and threaten to crack at the seams? Isn't it getting cocky?

We select a coat taking into account the characteristics of the figure

We discussed the intricacies of choosing clothes for:, and. Now let’s focus on the nuances that will be important when buying a coat. Let’s make a reservation right away: this is only a recommendation, not an instruction for action. Don't be afraid to try on different styles to find yours.

1. A big difference between waist and hips

If you have a pronounced X-shaped silhouette, it is advisable to focus on the waist to emphasize this advantage. However, the coat should not be too tight to the figure. The most appropriate option is a fitted coat with a flared hem.

Please note that in this case the coat should end below the widest part of the hip, otherwise it will visually add extra pounds to you.

It is preferable to choose single-breasted coats: double-breasted ones can make you look fatter.

2. Frail physique and short stature

Petite women are not recommended to choose long coats with massive collars, otherwise it may turn out that they are not wearing the coat, but the coat is “wearing” them. For the same reason, you should not give preference to models with active finishing (for example, huge fur collar). If you're looking for a fun coat that will help you stand out from the crowd, look for models in bright colors or printed materials.

3. Curvy hips

On “pears”, cocoon coats with a massive collar will look very impressive. The laconic silhouette of the coat will help balance the heavy bottom, and the eye-catching collar will balance the proportions.

4. Big breasts

For those with a fuller bust, single-breasted coats with a wedge-shaped neckline and small collar lapels are suitable (however, remember what we wrote above: a wide neckline is impractical in the cold season).

Cocoon coats and straight-cut coats will look great on you.

5. Short torso

If you have a short waist, give preference to coats and jackets with fairly long lapels. To highlight your long legs, choose a mid-thigh length.

6. Broad shoulders

If you have an athletic build, avoid structured silhouettes in favor of loose, relaxed ones. Soft coat-robes, oversized styles, and models with a large soft collar-hood will suit you perfectly.

7. Apple shape

The main mistake that “apples” can make when choosing a coat is to buy a model that fits the stomach and waist area. Choose loose styles, ideally an asymmetrical cut.

8. Tall and slender figure

If you are tall, thin and loud, highlight your graceful physique with outerwear! Massive stand-up collars and straight silhouettes suit you like no one else.

9. Rectangle shape

If you have a teenage body type and a poorly defined waist, choose a coat with active trim, which will create the illusion of a more feminine silhouette. For example, a coat with a peplum.

10. Curvy

If you are a lady with appetizing shapes, a coat with an asymmetrical cut will highlight this most advantageously. But a straight cut can visually add extra centimeters.

11. Short legs

If you have a long torso and fairly short legs, the proportions can be adjusted with a coat. Choose models that reach mid-thigh with a high waistline.

12. Full hands

Full or muscular shoulders are a problem when choosing a coat, since most models have rather narrow sleeves. Pay attention to cocoon coats and styles with wide sleeves and relaxed shoulder lines.

Happy “hunting” for a new coat!

A coat is an indispensable outerwear in the wardrobe of girls and women. Choosing the right style and size means emphasizing the femininity, elegance and grace of its owner. Buying a coat seems to be very simple. However, there are many nuances to choosing a perfectly fitting style.

Determining the size of a women's coat

First of all, you should pay attention to domestic manufacturers of outerwear. As a rule, you can find out your coat size by simply dividing your chest circumference by two, for example, divide the volume of 88 cm by 2 and get size 44.

This definition is suitable for summer clothes and sweaters. When choosing a coat, it is better to take measurements based on the clothing. Put on a couple of your favorite sweaters with different thicknesses of fabric and measure your chest and waist over the top of the item. Divide the result of the measurements by 2. This way you can choose your size for any outerwear, not just a coat.

Waist size is useful for choosing a style, where this data plays a key role in choosing a model. Under no circumstances should you buy outerwear a size smaller. Visually, such clothes will not emphasize the advantages of the figure, but, on the contrary, will show shortcomings.

Size chart for women's clothing and coats

Size, Russia	Chest circumference, cm	Waist circumference, cm	Hip circumference, cm	Sleeve length, cm	International standard	US size
38	76	58	82	58/60	XXS	0
40	80	62	86	59/61	XS	2
42	84	66	92	59/61	S	4
44	88	70	96	60/62	M	6
46	92	74	100	60/62	M	8
48	96	78	104	60/62	L	10
50	100	82	108	61/63	L	12
52	104	86	112	61/63	XL	14
54	108	90	116	61/63	XXL	16
56	112	94	120	6163	XXL	18
58	116	98	124	62/64	XXXL	20
60	120	102	128	62/64	4XL	22

Pay attention to the length of the coat, this nuance is especially true for girls vertically challenged. In order to sell the product as quickly as possible, unscrupulous sellers can assure that an overly long coat is the design of the model. Ask in advance what height a particular coat fits, and then the seller's words with the label.

How to navigate European sizes of women's coats

There is nothing difficult in choosing the size of foreign models. Each store with such a product provides a table of women's coat sizes, according to which you can determine yours in just a couple of minutes. Knowing your parameters, you will quickly find the figure you need. In Europe, markings begin with size 32, and in the USA - XS or 2, which correspond to the domestic size 40. The correspondence of size grids can be found in the table of sizes of women's coats.

It happens that models of your size turn out to be too big or, conversely, too small. In this case, rely solely on trying on and your own feelings in the clothes. A comfortable coat should not compress the chest and form folds on the back. Other useful tips on choosing a women's coat - in ours dedicated to this topic.

How we measure things

To make it easier to choose the right size women's clothing, we offer a breakdown of the size table:

Chest circumference - the distance from one sleeve armhole to another along the bust level. Waist circumference - for shoulder products - value in centimeters between extreme points items at waist level, and for waist items - the length between the side points of the upper cut. Hip circumference - the number of centimeters at the level of the maximum volume of the buttocks. Length is a parameter measured from the shoulder so that the line passes through the most protruding part of the chest to the edge of the item. Back - measured from the bottom vertebra of the neck in the middle of the back to the edge of the item. Sleeve length is determined along the outer edge from the shoulder to the very bottom. Shoulder length is determined from the neck seam to the sleeve edge. Length inseam- from the crotch of the jeans to the bottom of the seam. The length of skirts and shorts is determined from the top cut to the edge of the product.