Men's and women's raincoats as a separate type of clothing are familiar to mankind since primitive times, when their role was played by animal skins. Later they had a very simple and uncomplicated look. The cloak was a piece of fabric thrown over the shoulders, fixed with a brooch (buckle), which served as a decoration at the same time.
Women's raincoats began to acquire the features of modern diversity in the 16th century, when various sleeves were added to the main “cape” part of clothing. Let us dwell on the most relevant and interesting models.
English cloak
You can’t get away from the classics, so the style, which is not the first century, is still relevant, especially among business women. The English cloak in its original version has a strict straight silhouette, a neat collar of geometric shape, welt-type pockets (with flaps or leaflets), on the sleeves of the stitch and the spitz on the back. This is the perfect complement to a strict office style. Pay attention to the photo, such a white model will be relevant in the spring, and excessive rigor may well be diluted with a print blouse.
Trench - a classic of our time
These women's raincoats are created according to the type of the so-called trench coat of the First World War era. The model is known for its versatility, and therefore is extremely popular. The trench coat is easily combined both with a classic suit, and with ripped jeans, white sneakers and stilettos. It is difficult to attribute it to any style specifically, and this is its undoubted plus. The distinctive features of the trench coat are familiar to everyone - it is a turn-down collar or lapels, a belt with a buckle and shoulder straps (features of the military style), and a double-breasted fastener.
Cape or Cape
Such women's raincoats are most similar to their ancestors. Maybe this makes them look so attractive in the modern world. Strictness and femininity, lightness and mystery of models, for example, as in the photo (a cloak from the Valentino collection), evoke associations with beautiful Roman women. Or the more impudent and defiant models in the image below. For this cut, the absolute absence of sleeves is characteristic, there are only special slots for the hands.
Raincoat
The model that remains in favorites is not the first season. The cut is quite simple, characterized by the absence of fasteners, an oriental robe is taken as the basis. The collar is usually absent or there may be a schalke. Cloaks for women (photo) and men in this style look very original and have many variations. This can be an oversized model or in a strict English style, with a touch of artistry or aristocracy, almost pajama variations. In any case, this is a bright and extraordinary thing, which, meanwhile, easily finds a place in everyday wardrobe.
Raincoat
The mere mention of them immediately draws before your eyes a picture of tired fishermen on sea vessels on which huge waves are collapsing. However, recently raincoats have ceased to be exclusively work clothes, and have turned into a fashionable and also convenient, practical element of the autumn-spring wardrobe. Such raincoats for women (photo) and men’s are made of special materials that allow the body to breathe and at the same time repel moisture. The modern variety of models allows you to satisfy the taste of even the most demanding fashionistas. Waterproof fashionable women's raincoats can be a real highlight of the image. For example, the light transparent model from the Miu Miu brand (pictured below) looks original and stylish against the backdrop of city streets. Bright color will allow you to paint rainy weekdays.
Looking at the next line of models, it is generally difficult to understand at first glance that these are raincoats. Here you will find a classic English cloak, and a trench coat, and a dressing gown model. Now a raincoat is not a shapeless polyethylene cloth for fishermen, hunters and mushroom pickers, but a fashionable trend. It will easily complement even an office suite if it is suddenly too rainy on the street. The only thing worth paying attention to is the functionality of the thing. The hood is perhaps the most important element, because in its absence an umbrella will be needed, and this already causes fashionable dissonance.
Duster coat
This is the case when the name of a thing speaks of its intended purpose. Lightweight summer models sew without lining. They first appeared in the 20s of the last century in an era of mass distribution of cars that in those days did not resemble a sealed capsule, as they are now, so passengers and drivers needed to protect themselves from dust swirling “overboard”. After decades, the thing has not lost its relevance, but, on the contrary, has somewhat changed and adapted to the modern rhythm of life.
In the modern rhythm of life, a cloak is a necessary thing and at the same time almost the most relevant in a women's wardrobe. The reason lies in their unique universality and democracy. Different models of women's raincoats combine the elegance and sophistication of a coat and at the same time the lightness and comfort of a regular jacket.