Fashionable men's jackets: how to choose and how to wear?

Such an attribute of a man's wardrobe as a jacket is truly irreplaceable and can become a part of various looks. The modern clothing market offers a fairly large number of jacket models, made in accordance with classic designs and modern fashion trends. For this reason, it is often difficult for representatives of the strong half of humanity to find a suitable product.

Clothes like men's jackets have their own trends. Among the latest trends, you can see quite a few different features associated with both the cut of products and the location of prints. Each criterion due to which new fashion trends appear should be discussed separately.

Among the popular models, the types presented below stand out.

• Models with buttons in one row are called single-breasted... Sometimes the classic fitted silhouette is supplied with horizontal cuffs, due to which you can hide some figure flaws.

• Double-breasted blazers differ in that the buttons on which they are fastened are located in two rows opposite each other. Thanks to this arrangement of buttons, the jacket can be fastened both on the left and on the right side. A feature of this model is the need to fasten it. When unbuttoned, the item loses its uniqueness.

• Oversize - a model of a man's jacket, which gives the figure some volume. This style looks great on those of the stronger sex who are not overweight. On other people, this option will only highlight the flaws.

• Shortened models have strict requirements for the figure of a man who will wear such clothes. They have a fitted silhouette, can be fastened with one button or not fastened at all. Sometimes the floors of such clothes are slightly rounded.

• For extravagant gentlemen, an option such as a product asymmetrical fit... The asymmetry underlying the design makes the outfit truly original, even if the jacket is made in soothing colors. Most often, such lines are embodied in an unusual smell or jacket lapels.

• Particularly noteworthy are men's jackets. with patch pockets and straight fit... They look stern, but not too formal. Perfect for everyday wear and even office dress code. The floors of such a jacket in most cases are rounded, and the cuts are raw.

• Patches for more than one year they have been an element of finishing men's jackets. They are located on the elbows and have an oval or round shape.

• Classic remains an unchanged option, while slightly fitted styles often end up with a modern version and look doubly stylish.

• Deuce - not just a men's jacket, but a combination of a jacket and a vest made in the same style and from the same fabric. Such models evolved from the three-piece suit, but nowadays can be combined with different bottoms.

The fabric from which the jacket is made is a very important component that determines the degree of durability of the product. The fabrics described below are relevant for the creation of men's jackets.

• While the jacket itself may not be made of very dense fabric, the patches on the elbows must be durable. Leather or suede is often chosen as a material for them (depending on what raw material the jacket itself is sewn from).
• For many years, a type of raw material such as leather has been in demand. Products made from such material look respectable and at the same time non-standard. Usually, in combination with leather, there is a fitted or straight cut without additional accessories, prints and cut complexities, since otherwise the product will look overloaded.
• For jackets for a special occasion, materials such as velor and velvet are used. These fabrics have an overflow and can be embodied in bright colors, rather than office models.
• Men's cropped jackets are made using fabrics such as denim, leather or suede.
• Denim, cotton and thin fabrics are used for shirts.

Speaking about fashion trends in menswear, one cannot ignore the color scheme. In jackets, it can be realized using a variety of shades.

• The most common and suitable for any formal dress code are blue, black and gray jackets. They are non-marking and give the image additional rigor.

• If we are talking about the color of an element such as patches on the elbows, then they should be in harmony in color with the jacket itself (with the color of the pocket line).

• As for single-breasted models, matte options are suitable for them, not overloaded with glitter and catchy prints. These may include colors such as gray, blue, cyan, and others. However, prints are sometimes appropriate.

• In the new season, you should pay attention to such colors of men's jackets as bottle, mustard. Nude tones, for example, beige, are also relevant.

• Contrasting inserts, which can be present not only on the elbows, but also on the pockets and on the cuffs of the jacket, are the actual color design. Lapels and cuffs can also be designed in contrast.

To give the jacket even more chic and rigor, the fabric is often supplied with a print. Among the popular prints of this type of clothing, some options can be distinguished.

• A classic large-format check will complement a single-breasted jacket in discreet tones.

• A striped print will look no less relevant, while a vertical strip is in most cases lighter than the main tone and creates a contrast.

• The ornament in ethnic style is a rather small abstraction that occupies the main part of the jacket or even its entire surface. This option is suitable for extraordinary people. To soften the bright pattern, there are dark-colored cuffs in the clothes.

Since jackets can differ significantly from each other in the above-mentioned characteristics, they belong to different styles of clothing. This item of men's wardrobe can be embodied in the fashion concepts presented below.

• Style military suitable for men's jackets that have a cropped cut. Made in discreet gray and brown colors or in a shade of hakki, such wardrobe items will give its owner additional elegance. Double-breasted models are also suitable for this concept.

• Casual style offers less formality than formal business, therefore the jackets have a number of details that make the image more relaxed. This can be the turn-ups of the sleeves of a men's jacket, the back of which is decorated with a striking print. It is on products in this style that you can see patches in the elbow part.

• Formal and business style assumes a certain severity of the cut, and also limits the choice of colors. The ideal option would be a single-breasted model or a two-piece. On jackets in this style, there may be an unobtrusive ornament, for example, a strip.

In the modern clothing market, one cannot do without brands that are loved by most of the buyers. A truly distinctive men's jacket for various occasions can be found at the companies below.

Designer brands offering premium models and even exclusives are such as Dolce & Gabbana, Balenciaga, Giorgio Armani, Massimo Duti.

The high and medium price segment is inherent in such firms as Colombo. Loro Piano, Brioni, Zilli... Manufacturers are available Zara, Pull and Bear, Collins and other brands.

When choosing a jacket for men, the main thing is to take into account some criteria.

• Features of the figure. This applies to overweight and thin representatives of the stronger sex, since it is important to preserve the aesthetic appearance of the outfit and correctly create visual effects using prints and accessories.
• When choosing, it is necessary to build on the prevailing style in the wardrobe. For example, a fan of casual style should choose a model created for this concept. This will allow a person not only to feel comfortable, but also to successfully combine a new thing with other wardrobe items.
• The occasion for which the jacket is selected is also an important criterion. It can be limited by the requirements for the appearance, the formality of the event and other nuances.

The classic combination of a jacket with other wardrobe items involves the use of a shirt and tie in the image. The bottom part can be pants or jeans (depending on the required dress code).

If we consider the combination of a velor product with other garments, then knitted vests or sweaters will be the best combination for it. The texture and color of the trousers must necessarily correspond to the upper element of the outfit.

The cropped cut must be combined with trousers, the fit of which corresponds to the length of the jacket (above its edge), and the silhouette is straight. Oversized models look optimal with tapered trousers.

If a two-piece suit was chosen, then it can be worn with both classic trousers and jeans. A white shirt will look harmonious with such an ensemble, as well as a bow tie, echoing in its shade with a deuce.

Do not limit yourself only to the usual things, thinking over a set, because, in addition to a shirt, jackets can be combined with jumpers. Such a set will be relevant for a leather product.

The combination of a shirt cut with a jacket largely depends on the materials. It is they who need to be successfully combined. At the same time, trousers should be wide cut and have the texture opposite to the jacket.

If you can't decide on the model of the jacket, then you should pay attention to the examples of outfits, that look really stylish.

• It is not necessary to decorate the lower part of the image in a dark color. The opposite combination also looks very aesthetically pleasing due to the successful composition of beige with deep blue.

• A print, which is present only in a jacket, in combination with plain trousers and a shirt will make an office look uncommon.

• The leather option will help to delicately give brutality to the image without making it overly masculine.