Boy's parka
Modern outerwear for children is less and less different in its characteristics from adults. For a boy, the most relevant choice at the moment is a parka. The requirements for it are the same as for the men's parka.
Features and Benefits
The main feature of such clothes is the combination of comfort and practicality. The parka should not hamper the movements of the child, therefore it has a free cut. However, at the same time, it is equipped with adjustable cords, which will protect the child from wind and cold. The design of the parka often provides for a removable lining and an edge on the hood. For its manufacture, water-repellent materials that can pass air are used.
Synthetic materials are the traditional insulation in parks. Modern heaters do not cause allergic reactions and are easy to care for. Thus, the park is able to protect the child from any weather conditions. Winter fur lining will protect you from severe frosts more effectively than a down jacket. In addition, a parka without fur can be worn in the off-season, which saves a lot on the budget.
How to choose
When choosing a parka, you need to focus on the degree of insulation and the quality of the product. The degree of insulation can be medium or high. The high degree of insulation is focused on temperatures from -30°C to -40°C.The average degree corresponds to -20°C. Products with fur lining combine both options.
More often than not, parents opt for a park with average performance, especially if the child is very active. In cold weather, it is enough to wear a warm woolen sweater under such a parka.
It is important to check the quality of fur, seams and accessories. Fur should not peel off, stain clothes. The seams on the park should be even, the buttons and zipper should be well fastened and easy to unfasten. It is worth noting that the buttons on some branded parkas began to be located on separate slats, which makes it possible to protect the fabric of the parkas from tearing after prolonged use.
Variety by season
According to the density of the insulation, parks can be demi-season and winter.
Demi-season
As a heater for demi-season parkas, synthetic heaters are mainly used. Among them are synthetic winterizer, holofiber, thinsulate, synthetic winterizer, isosoft. Their density is up to 150g/m². The most popular among them are thinsulate and sintepuh. They have good heat-shielding properties and do not cause an allergic reaction.
Another important feature of demi-season products is the outer water-repellent windproof material. The jacket should protect from wind and rain. These materials are made from polyester. In addition, many manufacturers use a membrane fabric that removes moisture to the outside.
Winter
For winter parkas, natural or synthetic insulation is used. The heat-shielding properties of natural insulation depend on the percentage of down and feather in the product. In order for the jacket to reliably protect against the cold, the percentage of down should not be lower than 80% of the total insulation content. The variety also matters.Eider down is considered the warmest, but the cost of products with it is much more expensive.
The density of synthetic insulation should be above 200 g / m². In this case, the parka is designed for temperatures from -20°C. Often the materials of winter parkas also have water-repellent properties. Fur for winter jackets can be natural and artificial. Sheepskin is used as natural fur. Faux fur is made from polyester.
Popular models and styles
Models of parkas may vary in length and color. These differences play a significant role in choosing parks for children of different ages.
For boys
Most often, parks at a younger and middle age are completed with insulated pants or semi-overalls. Therefore, the length of the parka is chosen just below the level of the hips. Parks for this age are often decorated with ornaments, color blocks, illusory, geometric or animal prints. Models with contrasting sleeves and inserts on the hood and front of the product are popular.
Color solutions can be any. To make the child look bright, saturated red, blue, green or orange are chosen. For reasons of practicality, a parka for a child can be chosen in traditional dark colors. It can be khaki, dark blue, burgundy or brown.
For teenagers
Older children prefer stylish elongated parkas. Most often these are models to the middle of the thigh and below. Traditional colors are preferred: khaki, dark blue or beige, brown or terracotta. Models are usually monochromatic. They have a classic cut, are equipped with drawstrings with laces to protect against cold and wind.
What to wear
A parka is a versatile type of clothing that can be worn with both classic style trousers and jeans.In the off-season, the park is completed with a turtleneck, longsleeve or a thin jumper. In winter, the parka is combined with insulated pants and a thick sweater or sweatshirt. Older children prefer to wear it with jeans.
Stylish images
The most successful images are obtained with the right choice of color. Two, three or even four colors can be entered into one image, which will be evenly distributed among all its elements. The easiest way to combine dark shades. Together they look harmonious.
If there is a white color in the image, then it will emphasize the depth and saturation of other colors. In addition, it will make the image brighter due to the contrast combination.
To get a stylish childish look, you can use the same techniques as for adults. It can be combined with an oversized jumper. In addition, you can create a multi-layered image. The combination may include a T-shirt, a plaid or denim shirt, jeans or casual trousers and a parka. Shoes should always match the season.
Any look can be complemented with stylish accessories. For a child of younger and middle age, this may be a set of a hat, scarf and gloves. Such a set can be made independently, using from one to three colors in one set.
Hats with the image of the muzzle of animals are very popular at present, the leaders among which are pandas and bears. It is easy to pick up a striped scarf that combines the main colors of the set with them. Another fashion accessory is a hat with ears. For younger boys, the ears are made in the form of small pompoms.
A fashionable trend has recently become the manufacture of jackets complete with a backpack that repeats the pattern and ornaments of the jacket.A wide range of backpacks allows you to independently choose it to match the color of the parks. In this case, it is better if the rest of the accessories differ in color.
When choosing a park, you must take into account the opinion of the child. It is also necessary to consult with him when choosing accessories for it. This, above all, develops stylistic taste. From childhood, a child will be accustomed to a careful attitude to things and will learn how to choose the right wardrobe. Which in turn adds self-confidence and the location of others.
