Down jacket 2019: how to choose and what to wear?

Women and men appreciate practicality in their clothes. Therefore, when choosing outerwear often the choice falls on the down jackets. What is it, how to choose them and what styles exist? About this and much more you have to learn.

Down jacket mistakenly called literally every blown jacket. But this is a mistake, because the true down jacket is only that jacket, inside which is down.

If your goal is to buy a real down jacket, then we advise you to pay attention to the label. Having found the word DOWN there, you can rejoice, because this designation indicates that there is fluff inside the jacket.

As for the fluff itself, the following types are traditionally used here:

• Swan;
• Gagachy;
• Duck.

Someone will ask, what about chicken? No, he is absolutely no good here, and it is highly discouraged to use it. Alas, it is often fluff hens that are often found in cheap Chinese down jackets. Over time, they can start to smell unpleasant, therefore we advise you to buy good, proven puhovichki.

• Pay attention to the word FEATHER on the label. Its presence tells you that when stuffing a down jacket, the feather was partially used;
• The word Cotton says that before you is a quilted jacket, not a puff;
• Polyester indicates filling with padding polyester;
• WOOL on the label is an inscription indicating wool wadding inside the jacket.

If the feather is still allowed to be used in puffs, then models with a pad of cotton, batting and padding polyester do not exactly refer to the concept of a down jacket.

Many will say that it is possible with peace of mind to buy yourself a supposedly down jacket with an artificial filling and not to spend money on natural down. But the same sinteponovye jackets quickly lose their shape, become useless to lose thermal properties literally after 1-2 washes. And with proper care, puhovichki with duck and goose down can serve from 5 to 20 years.

Depending on the season for which you are going to buy a down jacket, you should also look at the product label. Yes, summer models are easy to distinguish from winter models in thickness. But to find visually the difference between the winter and the demi-season model of the puhovichka is quite problematic. Therefore, we look at the percentage of fluff and feather.

1. Winter In them the minimum value of the ratio of down and feather is 75 to 25. On the label, this is indicated approximately like this - 75/25. That is, fluff here is 75 percent, and feathers - 25%. If your region is characterized by a very cold winter, and you find yourself on the street often enough, choose jackets with a ratio of 80 to 20 or 90 to 10. The warmest down jackets are made in such proportions and are ideal for winter.
2. Demi-season (spring and autumn). In early spring and autumn, when the temperature can drop seriously in the evening, it is not yet time to give up outerwear. The category of demi-season down-padded coats are models, the ratio of down and feather in which is 50 percent.
3. Summer A down jacket is considered clothing especially for cold periods of the year. In fact, a down jacket may well fill up your summer wardrobe. This is due to the fact that this season is quite possible cooling, rain. Therefore, you need to have on hand clothes that will protect from the summer vagaries of weather. For these purposes, the designers have developed down jackets, down coats with a 100% content of down, down jackets, sports down jackets and even down jackets-t-shirts.The last version of the summer puhovichka is practically the analogue of a down jacket-jacket with the difference that the first one has small sleeves.

When buying a down jacket, you think about not only comfort and warmth, but also that clothes are fashionable, look beautiful, do not seem to be a relic of the past. Even men, despite their statements about independence from fashion trends, in their subconscious mind think about style and current trends.

• With a hood. Convenient, practical and very useful. Hood superbly protects from rain, wind, snow, does not allow the head to freeze better than warmed hats. In addition, the hood can not spoil your hairstyle, which is important for millions of girls. The hood can be made of ordinary fabric, and supplemented with fur, which looks even more attractive;

• Flared to the bottom. Another practicality option, as it provides freedom in the legs. In these down jackets easier to walk, they do not cause discomfort during long walking. Plus a flared bottom is an optimal solution for motorists. You can easily sit in the car, and the down jacket will not have to be removed, because it will not disturb you;

• Short The models of puhovichkov that are in demand among motorists and car enthusiasts, which do not restrain movement, give freedom to the legs and provide comfortable control of the car;

• Park down jacket. Stylish, modern model, focused more on youth. Although more mature generations have the full right to wear a park combined with the advantages of a down jacket;

• With mink. Mink-padded down jacket looks expensive, solid, emphasizes the consistency of the girl. There are also male models where the mink looks great on a collar, hood or sleeves;

• Large size for full. Down jacket - a universal thing, fits almost everything. Therefore, the owners of the full figure should not be embarrassed when choosing a puff. Large-sized models are able to hide disadvantages favorably, not to focus on excess weight. Look good models with a belt that emphasizes the waist or makes it stand out;

• Coat down jacket. Favorably combining the features of a coat and a down jacket, the designers could not even think how in demand such jackets would turn out to be. Moderately strict, practical and versatile, which are suitable for almost any format of events;

• Sports. Down jacket, made in the sporty style, turned out to be in demand not only for sports, tourism or travel. This is a great solution for every day, if you do not need to attend official events;

• Flared. A sufficiently loose down jacket, which is valued due to the created comfort, the absence of chilling elements. But the flare is not suitable for each figure, because the model should be selected individually;

• With silver fox. Another very high quality, rather expensive, but incredibly solid fur. How active it is to use it on the jacket, you decide. It can be a simple feather jacket with silver fox sleeves, or models decorated on the sleeves, collar, chest, pockets, hood with this exquisite fur;

• With short sleeves. Do not think that this is a purely demi-season solution. For the winter, you can buy a puff with short sleeves. Under it are put on sweaters, socks, tunics, or long gloves. This will create a very original, beautiful image;

• Without sleeves. It is favorable to use down-sleeveless jackets in the spring, in the fall and even in the summer. In winter, they may be relevant, but only under the condition of a fairly mild climate. Like short down jackets, sleeveless models are well suited to drivers;

• Overseas. With the first appearance of down jackets oversizes, many girls thought that someone could not find the right size. In fact, this is a specially designed style, the feature of which is massiveness. For sewing overlays use bulk materials.The jacket looks like it is several sizes larger, has lowered lines of shoulders, an elongated sleeve. Wearing such a style for girls of large sizes is not worth it, because it further increases your size. But on slim girls like puff looks original, stylish. If your goal is to stand out from the crowd, then oversight will help you with it.

No less relevant question - is the length of your down jacket. It largely depends on personal preferences, but it’s worth knowing certain concepts and differences in the length of the jacket.

• A long down jacket almost to the floor protects the legs well in the winter, preventing cold air flows, snow drops or rain from penetrating into it. But at the same time, it will be problematic to move through snowdrifts or a bad road, because the length somewhat restricts movement. With such down jackets, short and high boots look equally beneficial. Plus it does not matter what you are going to wear under a long down jacket. Of course, if you undress anywhere else except at home you are not going to. In other cases, the wardrobe is carefully thought out.

• Average. Many would agree that midi down jackets are the most versatile. They are able to emphasize beautiful legs, do not constrain movement, allow you to wear any beautiful shoes. You can create a truly feminine, very gentle look in down jackets with a skirt-sun, half-sun or flared models.

• Short. Even in winter, it is quite possible to walk in a short down jacket. Especially if the climate is not too cold. Short models do not hamper your movements, are great for girls at the wheel, emphasize the beauty of the legs. It is important to think over your wardrobe so that the long sweater does not look out of shape under the coat, and the worn skirt provides at least some warmth. But let's be frank, girls with beautiful legs, slender figure look really great in short shorts.

What is your favorite color? We are accustomed to choose clothes on the basis of some personal preferences, features of a figure and views on life. But sometimes you wonder how once the color you hated turns out to be yours, as they say. In it you look even more profitable, more attractive and more interesting. Therefore, it is not necessary to draw conclusions regarding the down jacket of the color you dislike, until you try to put it on yourself.

• White. At first glance, simple, but in fact very beautiful, delicate color. In white jackets, girls turn into real queens of white, snow-covered kingdoms. Having diluted the white puff with bright accents, small prints of a contrasting palette, the model will play in a completely new way;

• Pink. Stylish, youth, bold color. Adults, business ladies will look a little strange in a pink down-padded coat, but for young beauties, teenagers and even little children, pink is very much to the face;

• Red. This color attracts by the fact that it is both bright and strong. You will not look frivolous, or not by age, wearing a red down jacket. In this case, you definitely will not be ignored by others, because red always makes you look at yourself;

• Coral. A real hit of the season, offering you to enjoy a unique color and become a bright spot in this gray mass. Having correctly selected the elements of your wardrobe, you have the full right to visit the office, attend an official event or go to the theater in a coral down jacket;

• Burgundy. The color of red wine especially attracts business, self-confident women. Like wine, over the years, women are getting better and better, and true beauty is revealed in them. Because the color of burgundi is at the peak of popularity and is not going to give up their positions;

• The black. A classic solution that never goes out of style. Even creating a completely dark image, you will not merge with the crowd. If dark onions do not appeal to you, dilute the black puff with bright prints, sparkling fittings.But the most profitable addition to the black down jacket is fur. He can play on the contrast or match the color of the jacket. Both options look great;

• Blue. More sporty, free color, in which you will feel confident in everyday life, while walking. Blue has a lot of great shades. Dark tones will perfectly fit in a business image, and blue motifs can decorate you while relaxing in the mountains or tourist trips;

• Green. The color of life, which is able to give true pleasure, a feeling of warmth and comfort. If you miss the flowering gardens and trees in winter, the green powder puff will be able to somewhat compensate for the lack of spring colors;

• Yellow. Sunny, cheerful, positive color that gives similar features to your image. At the same time, yellow tones are somewhat demanding on skin color.

To be not only warm but also in trend, it is worth looking at which models of down jackets are the most stylish and relevant now.

The most stylish, relevant down jackets for the upcoming season, designers called the following models. And we admit honestly, we fully support their decisions.

• The cheats. These down jackets are different in that they combine in their appearance a semblance of a woolen coat and jacket. The design is quite rigorous, which allows girls to wear them in an informal setting or wear them on important, serious events, attend theaters, go to restaurants;

• Quilted puhovichki. Quilted elements on outerwear provide her excellent attractiveness, original appearance. When choosing quilted down-padded coats, designers advise to choose the most appropriate colors for models - emerald, coral, blue or purple;

• With leather and fur inserts. Inserts n puhovichke can be very diverse - leather, wool, fur, suede, cashmere. You will create for yourself a somewhat informal, but at the same time interesting, attractive image that will make you stand out against the background of a general crowd;

• One of the most stylish down jackets this season are white. They look just incredible, attract all views to themselves, and turn the girl herself into a real queen of winter. White color is a symbol of purity and lightness, it looks perfect on girls with any shape and body. In this case, you have the full right to dilute the white puff with bright prints, original fittings or stylish accessories. From this your image will benefit.

• Leather down jackets. Stylish, strict, emphasizing courage and consistency;

• In military style. They are distinguished by practicality, original appearance, and are well suited for everyday life, and for tourism, hiking, outdoor recreation;

• With fur hoods. They are relevant for men no less than among women. Fur gives the product a special charm, but at the same time preserves the masculinity of the image, which is very important for men.

• A variety of bright models. Orange, bright green, yellow, lilac, emerald and other easily visible puhovichki especially relevant for newborns and very young children;

• For children, you can choose a stylish down-padded coat, complemented by sufficiently adult prints, asymmetrical cut, geometric patterns;

• Children's down-padded jackets stylized for camouflage are perfect for girls and boys. Their main goal is to provide warmth, and mothers - to simplify the tasks of care;

• Goose feet - this is a very stylish print, thanks to which a little girl will feel like an adult, self-confident girl;

• Floral prints are more relevant than ever for the younger generation. Of course, the flowers on the down jacket - it is the prerogative of girls;

• With contrasting sleeves. Incredibly stylish models are now down jackets, which differ in the contrasting color of the sleeves, which stand out favorably against the background of the jacket itself;

• Models with tiered skirts. Something like this can be described a new variation of the hem, which the designers have developed specifically for little beauties. Looks very stylish and beautiful;

• With fur. Well, as without him. The fur can complement the sleeves, collar and hood. Models with natural fur of natural colors are no less attractive than puff with artificial fur, which allows you to achieve the most diverse, bold color palette.

• Fabrics They must be of high quality, with a flat firmware. It is not allowed to crawl down between the seams, otherwise it indicates the questionable quality of the product. Also note the fabric for the lining, windproof skirt. This "skirt" should be sewn in the waist zone and fastened with zippers, buttons, so as not to allow wind or snow to penetrate inside. An important issue to the fabric is the quality of water-repellent impregnation.

• Filler. We have already talked about which filler is better to give preference and in what proportions you should choose fluff with a feather for different occasions. Therefore, you should rely on the climatic features of your region and personal needs.

• Manufacturer. Not the last thing in the choice of down jacket - a company that is engaged in manufacturing. There are a number of well-established brands whose high-profile name does not necessarily indicate a high cost.

• Traces of getting out of fluff. You understand that they should not be. On high-quality products there is a double layer of material, inside of which down is enclosed. Moreover, the new sewing technology provides for the distribution of down throughout the jacket due to a kind of small bags. This allows the filler not to stray when washing, not to violate the original shape of the jacket.

• Label. After reading the label, you can learn about the ratio of feather and down, the type of filler.

• Sample bag. Really responsible manufacturers, who are confident in the quality of their products, attach a small bag to the powder puff with the sample of the filler. So you clearly see what exactly is inside the jacket.

• Colour. A purely individual moment, because we will not give any advice.

• Trying is a mandatory stage of purchase. Do not take a down jacket if it wraps around you. Yes, it can somewhat correct the figure, give a more favorable shape, but you can forget about comfort in a tight-fitting jacket. It’s not worth sacrificing comfort for the imaginary effect of improving the figure.

• Weight. Some people think that the heavier the down jacket, the better, warmer and better it is. In fact, it is not. Quality, warm fluff is not heavy. Therefore, for adults, 1.3-2 kg is considered normal weight, and for children’s models - from 500 grams to 1 kg.

• Fittings. Before buying a down jacket that suits you in color, size, style, be sure to fasten all the buttons, zippers, buttons, fasteners and undo them. Repeating the operation several times, you can check how well everything works, without jamming. The central fastener must be protected by an additional strap and under-lining, clamps on the buttons. This suggests that this model will precisely protect you from snow, rain, wind.

• Through seams should not be. Their presence suggests that the jacket pierced many times through. If this is permissible for a summer model, then in the winter, through a lot of miniature holes, heat will escape. And because the level of comfort can be seriously affected.

• Threads. Many companies use cheaper strands to make their products cheaper. Visually it is difficult to determine. But after washing, the bad thread will start to creep up, tear, the down jacket will simply crawl away, and you will have to buy a new one.

• Lining. In high-quality down-padded coats use expensive materials of a lining. Cheap down jacket is easy to determine not by its price, because the seller can claim a tidy sum, but by the lining.Low-end models use polyester, while really high-quality lining jackets are based on silk or viscose.

• The materials of collars, cuffs should be warm, protect from the penetration of cold air inside and at the same time do not cause unpleasant sensations upon contact with the skin.

The answer depends on the style of your down jacket and for which events it is intended. Based on this, a down jacket can look favorably with:

• Business suit;

• Skirt;

• By dress;

• Classic trousers;

• Jeans;

• High heels;

• Boots;

• Sports and everyday shoes;

• Sportswear.

• Used fabrics themselves do not protect against moisture. Therefore, to protect against it, special impregnations are used;
• To ensure the effectiveness of protection, simply pour water on the powder puff;
• If there is impregnation and it is good, the water will roll off the surface, not lingering, turning into small, round balls;
• After running off of water should not remain a trace;
• If after such a test there are wet traces or water is absorbed, you will understand everything perfectly well about the water-repellent capabilities of the jacket.

• Russian production. Reasonably high quality, adapted to our weather conditions model. Pricing is democratic, although there are better products on the market for less money. They try to keep the design in trendy directions, but it is not always possible.

• From Finland. They are considered the warmest, practical and convenient. The price is affordable, although sometimes for the sake of warmth one has to sacrifice a less attractive design.

• Sweden and Canada. They also produce very warm models of down jackets, but with design everything is much better. You will have to pay the appropriate amount, but it's worth it.

• Chinese Very controversial option, since the manufacturer is different. The main problem of Chinese down jackets is the active use of chicken fluff. The quality is not particularly high, the design is copied from European brands, low price. For one season with a limited budget, you can buy, but it is better to choose something better and more expensive.

• Japanese The original design, to which our consumers may not be ready. But advanced technologies are used, very effective protection against wind, moisture and snow. The prices are high, though, but if you are looking for a practical, durable and reliably weatherproof coat, you should pay attention to Japanese products.

• German. Quality, made in a fairly restrained style, not particularly original design. You have to pay for the quality, but practical people are ready for it.

• Italian Exquisite, original, high-quality and very stylish. Not surprising for a country where so many famous designers came from. But branded Italian down jackets are expensive.

• Is it possible to store down jackets in vacuum bags? Not. Only packaging made from natural fabrics that let the air through is suitable. Otherwise, the down jacket will “suffocate”, it will start to smell unpleasantly, and it will be very difficult to wash this smell;
• How to compactly fold? It is not recommended to fold down jackets. Best for storage use hangers and place in the closet. If the jacket is folded down, the down can be lost, the structure is broken, and the likelihood of odors in the presence of residual moisture in the down is also great;
• Protect down jacket from moths. Natural fluff loves moth. In order not to collide with the eaten jacket before the start of the new winter season, put a down jacket for the summer in a special package impregnated with an anti-moth agent;
• Zip all buttons, zippers, remove everything from your pockets before putting your down jacket in the closet for storage;
• Do not clamp down jacket tightly with other things that hang in the closet. Sponge must always get access to fresh air

Pooh can start to get out only because of poor-quality, thin lining. Good modern down-padded coats use double bags where the down is placed, as well as special-impregnated linings. This structure does not allow down and small feathers to crawl out. But it happened otherwise.

You have three of the most effective options.

1. Throw out the old down jacket, buy a new, high-quality.
2. Contact the studio, where you will sew lining.
3. Sew a new lining with your own hands from quality material.

• Down jacket can perfectly protect even in severe frosts;
• Provides the necessary level of comfort;
• It looks no worse than expensive fur coats or coats, but it turns out to be much more practical and comfortable;
• This clothing is unpretentious in care, although it has its own nuances of proper washing and storage;
• When buying a quality puff you can not think about buying a new outerwear for several years;
• All the flaws that can be attributed to down jackets are associated only with low-quality products.