Every time you open your closet, do you always feel that you are missing a suitable coat? Spring and autumn commuting lacks a piece of wind protection, winter is afraid of cold and wants to look thin, and summer sun protection has to be good looking – the choice of women’s jacket is never as simple as “just buy one”. It should not only adapt to the temperature of the season, but also meet the needs of the occasion, and also highlight personal style. Today’s guide will explain the selection of Women’s Outer Wear from the dimensions of season, function, and version that you are most concerned about, and help you choose the one that is truly “worn right and worth using”.
1. Look at the season first: wearing the right temperature is the foundation
The core function of the jacket is to “regulate body temperature”, and talking about style outside of the season is empty talk. Jackets in different seasons, choose the right material and thickness, so that they are both comfortable and decent.
1. Winter: Lock in warmth and refuse bloat
In the cold winter of minus a few degrees, keeping warm is the first priority, but choosing the right style can take into account fashion. When I was purchasing, I found that the top three sales in winter are always these three categories of women’s winter coats:
- Women’s down jacket: focus on the amount of down and down content, it is recommended to choose 90% white duck down + more than 200g of down at minus 20 °C in the north; At about 0°C in the south, a short version with a down capacity of 150g is sufficient. Last year, I helped a workplace customer choose a waist-cinching down jacket, which is both frost-resistant and does not weigh down the height, making it super suitable for commuting.
- Wool coat woman: The higher the wool content, the warmer it is, and more than 70% wool has a good cold resistance effect. If you want to be cost-effective, you can choose wool + polyester blend; If you pursue texture, choose 100% pure wool, but pay attention to daily maintenance and avoid washing.
2. Spring and autumn: windproof and breathable, versatile and practical
The temperature difference between spring and autumn is large, and the jacket should not only be able to resist the coolness of the morning and evening, but also take it off at noon without taking up space. The women’s trench coat spring and autumn model is an absolute “all-rounder”, the length to the knee is the most temperamental, khaki, black classic and durable, and it looks good with jeans or a dress. I have a double-breasted trench coat myself, which I wear from March to May, and the utilization rate is super high.
3. Summer: Sun protection, thin and portable
Don’t think that you don’t need to wear a jacket in summer, women’s summer sun protection clothing is just needed. When choosing, pay attention to the UPF value, which must reach 40+ to be valid. Nowadays, many sunscreen clothing is made of ice silk material, which is cool to the touch, and also has a hooded design, which can be worn by cycling and climbing, which is more worry-free than wearing sunscreen.
2. Let’s look at the scene again: wearing the right “identity” on different occasions
Jackets are the “business card of the scene”, and the needs of the workplace, outdoors, and travel are very different. Combined with my years of procurement experience, the core demands and recommended styles of different scenarios are summarized as follows:
Scene | Core demands | Recommended style | Key points of purchase |
|---|---|---|---|
workplace | Competent, professional, and aura | Women’s business blazer, women’s slim suit | The shoulder line should be fitted, don’t choose shoulder pads that are too wide; The fabric is made of suit material with a strong sense of drape, which is not easy to wrinkle |
Outdoor | Waterproof, wear-resistant and highly functional | Women’s outdoor jackets, women’s ski suits | The waterproof index of the jacket is ≥ 10000mm, and the ski suit should be with windproof cuffs and a snow skirt |
travel | Lightweight, versatile and easy to store | Women’s travel lightweight coat, women’s poncho | Choose a style that can be folded into a small bag, and give preference to a poncho with a hat and good breathability |
3. Lock the style: The version determines the temperament of the outfit
The same figure, different versions of coats can be worn with completely different effects. Choosing the right fit is more important than buying an expensive coat.
1. Slightly chubby/apple type: Choose a loose and non-skin-friendly style
Women’s loose dropped shoulder coats and women’s Oversize denim coats are lifesavers for this type of figure. The dropped shoulder design can weaken the shoulder width, and the loose fit can cover the waist and abdominal fat, but be careful not to exceed the hips, otherwise it will look short. I previously helped a chubby client with an Oversize denim jacket with a tight T-shirt and leggings, and visually lost 10 pounds.
2. Slim/pear-shaped: Highlight your curves with a slim fit
Women’s slim suits and women’s cropped jackets are especially suitable. A slim suit can outline the waistline, and a cropped jacket can improve the waistline and optimize body proportions. When wearing a cropped jacket with a pear-shaped figure, pairing it with high-waisted pants can make the lower body look more slender.
3. Tall figure: Boldly try long and statement styles
Women’s long tweed coats are simply a “walking pictorial” worn on tall girls, and the length to the calves is more elegant. If you want to take the personalized route, a women’s cropped jacket with wide-leg pants will directly fill the trend.
4. Pay attention to the material: texture and durability
The “cost performance” of the jacket is hidden in the material, and the warmth, wear resistance, and maintenance difficulty of different fabrics are different, and if you choose the right one, you can wear it for several years.
1. Warm and frozen
- Women’s genuine leather clothing: sheepskin is soft and skin-friendly, suitable for short leather clothing; Cowhide is wear-resistant and resistant, and long leather clothing is more durable. However, genuine leather needs to be maintained regularly to avoid exposure to the sun and rain.
- Women’s fleece jacket: The warmth is not inferior to wool, but the price is more affordable, and it is light and easy to care for, and there is no problem with machine washing, especially suitable for inner wear or casual outerwear.
- Women’s padded clothes are thickened: cotton-filled cotton clothes are breathable and comfortable, but easy to clump; Now the mainstream imitation silk cotton filling has good heat retention and is not easy to deform, and is more cost-effective.
2. Retro Versatile Category
Women’s corduroy jackets have been particularly popular in the past two years, with retro textures and soft fabrics, just right for spring and autumn. with sweaters and jeans, it becomes retro Hong Kong style in seconds; Women’s blended woolen coats are the favorite of professionals, wool + chemical fiber blended fabrics, not only the warmth of wool, but also solve the problem of pure wool easy to wrinkle, daily wear is very worry-free.
5. Keep up with the trend: These elements make you more filmable
The basic style is good to wear, but adding some pop elements can make the outfit more bright. This autumn and winter, these elements are especially worth starting:
- Women’s plaid woolen jacket: The classic Welsh check never goes out of style, black and white checks, and kags are very versatile, whether it is paired with skirts or pants, they all have their own British temperament.
- Women’s contrast splicing trench coat: The contrasting design of the cuffs or hem can break the monotony of the basic model, black + caramel, khaki + white are all very advanced contrasting color combinations.
- Women’s strap-on waist trench coat: The strap design that does not pick the figure can freely adjust the waistline, whether it is a slightly fat or slender figure, you can wear curvaceous and walk with a super temperament.
- Women’s imitation fur eco-friendly jacket: Nowadays, imitation fur is becoming more and more realistic, warm and environmentally friendly, short imitation fur jacket with jeans, fashionable and age-reducing, no need to worry about bloating.
Procurement perspective: When choosing a coat, cost performance is more important than the brand
As a senior purchasing Yigu, I would like to share a point of view: jackets do not have to blindly pursue big names. The basic models of many fast fashion brands are very solid in fabric and craftsmanship, but the price is only 1/3 of that of big brands. For example, in winter down jackets, as long as the down filling and down content meet the standards, the cost performance of domestic brands is much higher than that of imported brands; For spring and autumn trench coats, choose polyester fabrics with a strong drape, which are more durable and easy to care for than silk. In addition, out-of-season purchasing is the secret to saving money, buy a down jacket in March-April, buy a trench coat in September-October, the price can be more than 40% cheaper, but the quality is exactly the same.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about women’s coats
- Q: What should I do if the wool coat pills? A: Slight pilling can be solved with a hairball trimmer, and the blended model with a wool content of 70%-80% is less likely to pille than 100% pure wool.
- Q: How to clean the jacket so as not to damage the waterproofness? A: Hand wash with neutral laundry detergent to avoid machine washing and sun exposure, and spray a layer of waterproof spray after drying to enhance the waterproof effect.
- Q: How to choose between short jackets and long coats? A: Give priority to short jackets, the length below the waist and above the hips is the best, which can improve the waistline and make the waistline appear taller; Choose a long coat that is above the knee and look taller with high heels.
- Q: Can sun protection clothing be machine washed? A: It is recommended to wash by hand, machine washing is easy to damage the sunscreen coating; If you really want to machine wash, choose the gentle mode and wash it separately to avoid rubbing against other clothes.
The core of choosing a women’s jacket is to “adapt to yourself” – adapt to the temperature of the season, adapt to the daily scene, and adapt to the body style. You don’t have to follow the trend to buy popular models, and you don’t have to be obsessed with big names, as long as you choose the right one, a coat can accompany you for a long time, helping you wear confidently and good-looking on different occasions.