Women's winter parka 2022-2023
A warm and cozy parka is the most sought-after item in a women's winter wardrobe. This jacket has military roots: in the last century, the parka was part of the uniform of American soldiers. Today, this thing is at the peak of popularity - the demand for it has not been falling for several seasons in a row.
The classic parka looks like this: it is, as a rule, an insulated long jacket with a free cut with a hood and patch pockets.
Today, designers of many brands play with the styles, colors and details of parkas, making interesting and unusual collections so that every girl feels great even in the coldest weather. For example, a parka can be fitted, shortened, oversized. In addition, thick natural fur inserts on the park are in trend - such models are very suitable for a snowy winter.
Features and Benefits
A parka can be an excellent alternative to heavy fur coats and sheepskin coats, the main thing is to take into account all the features when choosing such a jacket. First of all, a women's parka has a certain style - sports or street, so this thing is not suitable for lovers of business or classic clothes. But the parka will perfectly fit into the everyday wardrobe, when comfort, warmth and mobility are important.But the main advantage of the jacket is that it can withstand severe frost, sleet and wind. Such models of parkas are created from technological modern materials: thinsulate, nylon, wool and leather as decoration, natural goose down and so on.
Popular models and styles
In the autumn-winter season 2016/2017, a wide variety of women's parkas are in fashion - from classics to original design options:
- Parka-down jacket - can be light demi-season or winter (on natural down or with synthetic insulation). Such a jacket usually has quilted sections on the inside, and looks like a regular jacket on the outside. Patch pockets, metal buttons, and fur trim on the hood - all these details are present in the 2017 fashion park;
- Demi-season and autumn-winter parka can be different in style - shortened (suitable for autolady), elongated or voluminous. Demi-season models are usually not decorated with fur, but may have a removable warm lining;
- With natural fur. Parkas with fox, sheepskin or mink fur are one of the most fashionable trends of this season. Moreover, fur can decorate not only the hood, but also the inside of the jacket, forming a completely fur lining;
- A denim parka is another stylish option for a jacket. Such a model can be found in demi-season collections, it can be short or slightly elongated, with a hood and several convenient pockets. The jacket is useful in warm autumn weather as an alternative to a windbreaker or raincoat;
- Military. Since any parka is a prototype of a military uniform, a jacket in this style simply cannot but be relevant. A military-style parka has, as a rule, dark colors, a variety of stripes, and convenient pockets.In addition, such a thing is usually sewn from technological waterproof fabric;
- Sports women's parka is most popular among young girls who value practicality. Quality sports parkas can be found in the collections of specialized brands. Jackets are designed to withstand the most severe weather conditions, while designers do not forget about fashionable colors and details;
- On sheepskin - such models are one of the most fashionable. Women's parkas on natural sheepskin are not only warm, but also beautiful. They can be combined with almost any clothing and footwear, for example, with boots with massive heels;
- Waterproof. Almost all modern parks are made of waterproof materials (nylon or cotton impregnated against moisture, rain, snow). This approach will make outerwear truly versatile and practical;
- With leather sleeves. Another type of stylish trendy parka for girls is with leather inserts and sleeves made of this material. Moreover, the skin can be both natural and artificial;
- Glamorous - with shiny elements, natural expensive fur, flounces and other feminine elements;
- With colored fur. Free-cut parkas with an asymmetrical bottom line and voluminous fur in colorful shades - pink, purple, blue, violet, etc. are in fashion. Fur can be natural and artificial.
Trendy colors
Women's winter parkas are not only diverse in styles and materials, but also have a wide range of colors. Stylists advise choosing bright and unusual colors in the new season - warm winter parkas of pastel “delicious” shades (sky blue, salmon, beige and cream) are relevant.
Juicy shades of dynamic red, green, blue in the 2016/2017 season are diluted with orange, yellow, denim, chocolate.
When choosing a trendy parka in a rich shade, it should be borne in mind that the rest of the clothes in the image should be calm and muted in color. You should not combine several bright shades at once, let outerwear become dominant in the “bow”.
For those girls who are not used to bright colors, but want to be in trend, designers offer winter and demi-season insulated parkas in gray, burgundy, brown shades, as well as such universal tones as khaki, camouflage, turquoise.
Length
Today, women's parkas of different lengths are relevant - from ultra-short options that are more suitable for warm weather, to elongated designer models. But medium-length parkas are considered practical and versatile - just above the knee. This jacket is comfortable for both walking and driving.
Elongated parkas can be found in the collections of sports and fashion brands, such as Canada Goose, Woolrich, Vero Moda, Roxy, etc.
How to choose
Before buying such outerwear as a women's parka, it is worth considering, firstly, the outer and inner material, secondly, seasonality, and thirdly, the availability of suitable shoes.
The jacket of sports brands can be combined with warm sneakers, hikers, dutiks or ugg boots. A fashionable glamorous parka is best worn with boots with high thick heels in a laconic style. A simple parka with a minimum of decor and details will go well with warm ankle boots - such a set can be worn with jeans and dresses.
When choosing a parka on natural fluff, pay attention to the density of the insulation. For example, the designation 80/20 means that the jacket is 80% down and 20% feather.This ratio means that the park will be warm at temperatures ranging from minus 10 to minus 20 degrees. The more fluff in the park, the warmer it is.
A parka on artificial insulation, for example, on tinsulate, is practically not inferior to its downy counterpart in terms of warmth. This jacket is useful for those who spend a lot of time driving or in public transport.
A parka with a membrane requires special clothing - thermal underwear, fleece or synthetic clothing should be worn under such a jacket. As a rule, membrane parks are designed for athletes or those people who actively spend the winter skiing or skating.
It will not be superfluous to have a water-repellent impregnation - it will protect against getting wet in wet snow.
Internal pockets, drawstrings and elastic cuffs on the sleeves are a nice addition to a quality and warm parka. These little things are also worth paying attention to when buying.
What to wear
Women's winter parka is a versatile and practical thing with which you can create a lot of interesting images and at the same time not feel discomfort in any weather:
- Jeans, a sweater and comfortable boots are a classic combination of things for a parka, you can complement the look with a knitted hat and a woolen scarf;
- Dense warm tights, ankle boots, a short skirt made of soft wool and a jacket;
- High over the knee boots with massive heels, leggings, a dress and a cardigan - fashionable layering goes well with the park;
- Uggs, pants, knitted mittens, a hat and a snood - this set is suitable for any park, especially if it has a fur trim;
- Sneakers also go well with a light demi-season parka of a sporty or laconic style.
What accessories and shoes are suitable
Parkas go well with stylish knitted accessories: hats, scarves and snoods, mittens and gloves.With bags, the situation is a little different, since in an image with a park you need to choose an accessory of a suitable style. These can be small bags with a long strap, backpacks (leather and textile), small briefcases or bag bags. Today there are quite a lot of options and they go well with parks of any model.
As for shoes, classic boots or stiletto heels, strict patent leather shoes, and sophisticated over the knee boots are definitely not suitable for the park. Any other shoes may well fit into the image with a stylish and warm parka.
Brand news
A high-quality branded parka is the basis of a stylish winter look. In the new season, brands offer a variety of jacket models that meet the requirements of the most demanding girls. For many of them, the main thing is not only the practical side, but also the external beauty of the thing.
- The sports brand Nike has released a line of lifestyle parkas: trapezoidal cut, medium length with fur inserts on the hood and various details (pockets, laces, buttons). The main color of the collection is khaki;
- Azimuth offered light demi-season models of rich colors: turquoise, burgundy, blue, berry, chocolate. Jackets are insulated with modern technological material Primaloft, the outer material does not get wet and is not blown. Such a light and warm parka will come in handy both in the city and when doing winter sports;
- Didriksons is a Swedish brand of functional casual wear. Women's parkas of this brand are laconic in cut, practical and are distinguished by special warmth due to the membrane, impregnation and elongated cut;
- The Bundeswehr is a military clothing brand. the collections include both women's and men's parkas in khaki or camouflage;
- Canada Goose is a legendary brand of warm clothing for those who love to travel in the harshest conditions. Parkas of this brand are made from 100% goose down and technological fabrics that do not let wind and moisture through. The hood is trimmed with natural coyote fur. In the new collection of the brand, you can find many parks, the most popular ones are Kensington parka, Trillium parka, Victoria Parka, Solaris Parka;
- Woolrich is another famous American brand that produces some of the warmest parkas. In the collection you can find chic female models of laconic design with thick natural fur;
Parajumpers is an Italian premium brand specializing in technical outerwear. Their women's parkas attract attention with classic cuts and bright details. Jackets are insulated with natural down and feathers, as well as raccoon fur.
What is the price
Today, the variety of women's parks is so great that you can choose an option for every taste and budget. Mass market brands (Zara, H&M, Mango, etc.) have many interesting models in their collections at attractive prices from 3,000 rubles for a demi-season model.
Luxury brands such as Mr&Mrs Furs offer parkas with natural colored fur (inside and out). Such models cost from 80 thousand rubles.
Sports and traveler premium brands with a storied history (Canada Goose, Woolrich, Parajumpers) produce many options for outerwear made of technological fabrics at prices ranging from 45,000 to 80,000 rubles.
Mid-budget options can be found at Quiksilver, Element, Asos. Here prices range from 5 to 10 thousand rubles.
When choosing parks, you should focus on the purpose for which the thing is bought. If you need a quality and warm thing for an active winter, then it is better to give preference to outdoor brands. For those who do not care about labels on things, they can choose a jacket from the mass market segment.
Reviews
Most people today make any purchase (especially expensive ones) after reading reviews and opinions about the desired item. Things are no exception. For example, to choose a good parka, you should first study brands and reviews on them on the Internet.
Many girls and women speak positively about the most "running" model of the Trillium Parka jacket from the Canadian brand Canada Goose - this parka has a universal length, practical and convenient pockets, a comfortable warm hood and knitted cuffs. There is also a wide and not banal color range - from pastel sky blue to trendy Marsala.
Young girls and students prefer inexpensive and fashionable clothes, including outerwear. Good reviews can be found on light demi-season models from New Yorker or Hollister. Such models are insulated with synthetic winterizer, have interesting details in the form of stripes or badges, a trim on the hood made of faux fur.
As for the reviews for premium brand clothes, the situation is different here - some believe that it is not worth overpaying for a simple classic-style parka, while others argue that expensive clothes are of better quality.
Stylish images
With a winter or lightweight parka, you can create a variety of stylish bows, even in the coldest weather. A warm down parka will look great with original thick sheepskin ugg boots.Leather fur mittens, jeans and a large-knit wool sweater are the best addition to such outerwear and shoes.
Some girls skillfully combine a light cotton parka with shoes, ballet flats or heeled over the knee boots. Tabernacles and a simple top or short skirt will suit this look.
In addition to the above, the fashion park of the 2016/2017 season can go well with tight leggings, an oversized checkered shirt, a denim shirt and pullover, and work-style boots. Leather and metal accessories, such as bracelets, large rings or interesting necklaces, will add originality to the image.
As you can see, you can come up with a lot of stylish and beautiful looks with such versatile outerwear as a parka. But the main thing is that in such a vestment you should be warm and comfortable in any weather.