Men's windbreakers: description of models, how to choose and wear?

The practical windbreaker is a very comfortable, multifunctional and versatile garment. It stays warm despite being made of lightweight fabric and has no lining at all. And if the lining is, it is very thin. Due to the variety of shapes and stylistic orientation, windbreakers have been in demand by the stronger sex for many years.

The windbreaker jacket has many styles. Their variety, as well as the breadth of their intended purpose, provide it with immense popularity among males. Collections of men's windbreakers are presented in classic and conventionally classic, youth and sports styles. Styles of windbreakers differ in color, cut, length, material.

Classic windbreakers have a jacket type and are chosen by business men. Shirt-type models copy a regular shirt with pockets on the chest, they can have a lining.

Men's sports windbreakers with a short length and a free cut, designed for sports activities. The tailored cut provides freedom of movement. The men's windbreaker is equipped with a hood and fixing inserts on the cuffs that protect against the vagaries of the weather.

For athletes who go in for skiing, snowboarding, it is very relevant membrane windbreaker made of heat-saving material... Even difficult weather conditions are not scary in it.

Another option for this type of clothing is straight cut windbreaker with a hood, large pockets. Thanks to the insulated lining, it can be worn in colder weather.

Bomber transformed from military pilot jackets. The name comes from the abbreviation of the word "bomber". A distinctive feature of the style is knitted elastic bands on the sleeves, on the bottom of the product and on the collar.

Another analogue of a windbreaker is parka - also borrowed from American military clothing. The elongated silhouette has a drawstring at the waist. The zipper is covered with a placket.

Modern models military camouflage or other traditional colors are loved by men around the world.

The weather can be very changeable. It may rain in the morning, and the bright sun peep out in the evening. Therefore, the fashionable youth windbreaker-raincoat with water-repellent impregnation.

And also lightweight models casual style both straight and close-fitting elongated silhouette, unlined or insulated with fleece lining, long and short options with or without a hood. All products have a dirt and water repellent treatment.

Initially, the products were made of durable waterproof and waterproof material - tarpaulin. Today, modern high-tech materials are used in production.

Sewing classic style windbreakers involves the use of cotton fabrics with good breathability. And also sew from natural fabrics shirt-type windbreakers.

Trendy lightweight windbreakers are made from classic denim. Short leather windbreakers and their equally popular suede counterparts are always in demand.

Bombers and parks are predominantly made of water-repellent nylon or heavy-duty cotton.

Fashionable lightweight models differ in silhouette, type of fabric (polyester, bologna, nylon, membrane) and decor.But the products from combined materials that combine different colors and textures of materials look really impressive.

Very relevant for sports style windbreakers membrane heat-saving fabric for difficult weather conditions. Its important properties are water resistance and windproofness. It is a modern breathable material that prevents condensation from forming on the skin. Therefore, despite the water-repellent properties, the membranes are breathable, which allows the skin to breathe.

When wearing windbreakers for a long time, you should give preference to modern fabrics, such as nylon taffeta. The advantages of this synthetic textile are its thinness, lightness, and water resistance. The fabric practically does not wear out and is quite elastic.

For mountaineering and freeriding, only super-strong and lightweight materials that are resistant to friction and tearing are suitable... When doing long hikes, durability is important, as the straps of the backpack create friction and can damage the fabric underneath. For aerobic activity on unobstructed terrain, a lightweight fabric with moderate strength is ideal.

Perfectly selected size of the product is a guarantee of a comfortable state both on vacation and at sports events. But for the windbreaker to fit perfectly, you need to know two parameters: chest girth and sleeve length. It is on these numbers that the sizes of this type of outerwear for men are based.

To measure the girth of the chest, a centimeter tape is used, with which the chest is measured at the level of the armpits and the protruding points of the bust. This indicator, divided by 2, is the main one when determining the size of outerwear.

In the present, the international system of measures has found the greatest application. However, the size chart in all countries varies significantly. For example, German and American standards are somewhat overestimated in relation to Russian ones, and all Chinese and Asian ones are slightly underestimated. Only Turkish sizes match ours.

And also in stores there is an international letter system, in which the sizes are indicated by letters.

• Smallest adult male size XXS Corresponds to size 44 with a chest girth of 86-89 cm.Further in the direction of increasing size are the XS and S codes.
• Letter code M corresponds to size 50 with a chest girth of 98-101 cm.
• Code L - this is 52 size with a bust of 102-105 cm.
• Large sizes for fat people are encoded with characters from XL (54 sizes from 106-109 cm) to 4XL (64 sizes from 126-129 cm).

And also the Russian 44 size corresponds to the European 38 and 6 - in the USA and England. The largest European size is 58 and 24 US and English codes.

There are simple guidelines to be sure of the correct product selection.

Those who like a tight fit should wear a smaller size, and who like loose clothing should choose a larger size.

Sometimes, when purchasing men's windbreakers, one should take into account not only the volume of the chest, but also the waist. This happens when the "beer belly" becomes noticeably wider than the chest.

Sleeve length may vary with the same size. It depends on the height of the man:

• if the height is up to 174 cm, then the length is shortened - 58 cm;
• height from 174 to 186 cm corresponds to standard 64-65 cm sleeves;
• with a height of over 186 cm, an extended sleeve is recommended - 69, 70, 72 cm.

Those of men who want to stay in trend today can safely wear oversized windbreakers. The current trend in the fashion industry is promoting this style. Loose fit is comfortable. However, it should be noted that to wear things in this style, you need a sense of proportion and, of course, aesthetic taste.

Well-known world-famous couturiers at their shows have determined fashion trends in wearing this popular type of men's clothing. The stylish look assumes products of a classic orientation in traditional practical dark monochrome colors, so beloved by men - black, brown and gray. Graphite and blue are also at their peak.

And the expansion of the color palette due to catchy colors is offered by designers in sports models. Most often in the collections were presented products in bright shades of green and silver, very effective models with a metallic sheen and overflows.

For the most advanced men in fashion, fashion designers offer windbreakers not only restrained classics, but also a stylish English cage, abstract and floral prints, animalism, pop art. And, of course, the military that has been in demand for many years.

Suede and leather products come in different colors, but the most popular colors are the same as in denim - the traditional black, brown and gray.

Bombers in world collections are presented with a traditionally dark top and bright lining.

The collections of leading brands have all the windbreakers for men necessary for a stylish wardrobe. These are lines from designers from Italy, Germany, USA, Spain and other countries famous in the fashion world. Branded products of leading European brands with a characteristic high quality and stylish design are created from modern innovative fabrics with improved consumer properties and high quality indicators. Windbreakers and anoraks for men are produced not only by foreign, but also by Russian manufacturers.

Brand collections Azimuth and Henderson allow you to choose light youth windbreakers in the casual style, cool sports, conventionally classic, which you can undoubtedly wear over a business suit.

The brands "Giant", Camel Active, Galion, Big Person, Hanster, Big & Fashionable present designer series of large size models for obese men. The products of these companies provide a good fit to the full figure, while maintaining the elegance of the silhouette.

Choosing a suitable version of a windbreaker, first of all, it is necessary to determine its purpose: either to wear it in cool weather with business-style things, or to protect yourself from wind and rain during sports. In the first case, the main criterion will be the appearance of the product, and in the second, its utilitarian qualities.

Make sure that the material from which the windbreaker is made is suitable for the intended purpose. Casual classic windbreakers and sports jackets differ significantly in cut and are made from different fabrics, but in any case, the material must be plastic.

Everyday summer models are often made from fabrics with natural fibers, which practically do not protect, get wet too easily from the rain and dry for a long time, which is why the percentage of products from them is small. Therefore, for everyday wear, you should prefer windbreakers made of dense raincoat fabric (polyamide, polyester, nylon). For models designed for running, polyester, nylon, spandex are used.

High-tech membrane fabric has achieved world recognition, which has become simply an irreplaceable material in the manufacture of products for active sports and recreation. It combines two of the most important qualities - waterproofness and vapor permeability, which determines the breathable properties of the membrane, allowing excess moisture to be removed through the micropores of the material, and the skin - to breathe.

Next, you should choose a silhouette. Straight or semi-adjacent cut is the most convenient. In classic options, the average length is usually preferred: it is 25-30 cm below the waist. Longer models are more suitable for cool weather conditions in a casual style. And for sporting events and in the summer season, the advantage should be given to the shortened styles of windbreakers.

A hood for a men's windbreaker is an almost indispensable element that protects against bad weather. It is better if there are pockets, with them it will be much more comfortable to carry the thing.

Then - the clasp. It can be very small, just to ensure comfortable donning, or along the entire length of the product. A plastic or metal zipper is most convenient. But models with buttons, lacing, Velcro or snap fasteners are also common.

And finally, the quality sewing of the lining for the styles where it is present and the seams are checked. Lined sports windbreakers should not show open seams and should not interfere with movement - for this purpose, jackets with mesh or cotton backing are suitable. All seams on the inside must be overlocked.

In the top items of the basic men's wardrobe, stylists include windbreakers, suggesting that they be worn as an independent version of clothing or combined to get a spectacular image of a stylish bow.

The catwalk shows show that this trendy thing is universal and multifunctional, so it can be combined with almost any clothing of different styles. Mix of styles has long been a trend in fashion shows. Complete permissiveness in combinations allows you to mix not only luxury brands with the mass market, but also products of various styles. So it is with windbreakers. In the collections of various brands, she is presented with basic things: jeans, T-shirts, shorts. Stylists and designers advise wearing such jackets even over pantsuits.

Classic styles look great with jeans and light trousers. Sports windbreakers can be combined with any tracksuits, sweatpants, slacks or shorts.

• Today, the purpose of lightweight jackets is not only their ability to protect from the cold. They, like any other thing, should emphasize the style of their owners and go well with the main everyday images of the casual style.

• Elegant classic is in constant demand among a strong half of humanity. The result is a self-contained image.

• Men's windbreaker with a hood and a tight fit Slim-Fit fits perfectly.

• Trendy men's hooded windbreaker parka create a very masculine image.

• One of the most popular things in a men's wardrobe is considered bomber.

• Blue and black denim windbreakers remain in trend for many years.

• Light windbreaker with shorts - fresh, dynamic and very relevant.

• Strong stylish friendship between classics and sports can be seen in the example of the combination of a tracksuit and a classic basic windbreaker.

• Jeans and a T-shirt that have already become dear to us will sparkle with new colors, if you add a detail to them - a stylish windbreaker.

• Experimenting and trying new combinations, only in this way, and not otherwise, it is possible to find out what you like.