Pilot style sheepskin coat
Features and benefits
Sheepskin in the style of the pilot came into vogue about 80 years ago. Initially, this model was designed for American pilots, but rather quickly managed to win the love of ordinary customers, becoming one of the most stylish coats in the direction of military. Her style is different from other models of sheepskin, and the woman who tried it on herself, instantly stands out from the crowd.
The style of sheepskin in the style of the pilot provides a through zipper, located strictly in the center, diagonally or offset to the side and diagonal pockets with zippers. Also, pilots are characterized by the presence of a characteristic belt at the bottom of the product, which may be the only element of the decor, not counting the fur trim of the collar and cuffs. In some models, which are called pilots or aviators, the belt is located above the usual, namely in the waist area. However, it is worth noting that the classic style pilot provides a straight cut and a complete lack of a hint at the waist.
Sheepskin coats are very popular in our country due to their practicality, convenience and excellent heat-saving performance. Quality pilot-style sheepskin coats reliably protect against cold, rain and wind. Practically all sheepskin coats are sewed from sheep skins with leather on the outside and fur inside. They come with protective mud and a water-repellent coating or without it.
Length
Short
The cropped pilot coat is the most popular model among women. The length of the short sheepskin pilot goes down just below the waistline. It is comfortable to sit and drive a car. It is assumed that a belt must be protected from wind and cold under the jacket, which is located on the bottom of the product or an elastic band.
Long
Long coats in the style of the pilot can be found much less. This is usually a copy of a shortened model with an increase in length of 10-15 cm, which ends just below the buttocks.
What to wear
With skirt
Sheepskin pilot is perfectly combined with a skirt. Subject to the use of warm tight tights - it can be short models and midi skirts. Also, cropped coats are perfectly equipped with maxi-length skirts. Particularly harmonious look pilots with skirts in the style of military and casual. It should be noted that the pencil skirt will also fit perfectly into a set of clothes with a sheepskin coat in the style of a pilot.
With pants
One of the nice features of the sheepskin coat in the style of the pilot is its unique compatibility with all models of trousers that are worn during the cold season. It is ideally combined with both classic trousers and sports models and jeans. Trousers can be wide and narrowed, straight and flared to the bottom.
With knitted products
Knitted sweater, sweater or sweater perfectly suited for any version of the pilot. If you do not like to fasten the zipper to the end, then be sure to pay attention to models with a “collar” collar that will protect your neck from cold in winter and late autumn.
With scarves
Scarves perfectly complement the coats of pilots. Preference for creating a fashionable image here is given to scarves-pipes, as well as models of coarse-knit and smooth, but without a hint of femininity, but rather close to the army style.
Footwear
As for shoes, then preference is given to leather and textile shoes in military style. These can be stylish boots with laces with fur cuffs, with a wide heel or on a solid sole. Sport-style shoes are also perfect for a pilot coat.
Accessories
For the compilation of stylish sets with sheepskin in the style of the pilot, experts recommend using leather bags with a complete lack of decorative elements.This can be volumetric models or bags, tablets, made of genuine leather or coarse textile materials.
Caps are better to choose from genuine leather or knitted. Knitted models of caps should adhere to a more militaristic style. As for the color range, here it is necessary to take into account the color of the sheepskin coat, scarf and fashionable image as a whole.