The 'Hot' Coat for Winter!
Trench Coats are an eternal classic coat style, highly visible on the catwalks in 2011 and a ‘hot’ item for girls with attitude this Autumn/Fall. In particular, Kate Middleton, the future Queen of England, adores them and was photographed wearing a smart trench coat on an official visit to Northern Ireland.
Remember, with the economic situation being difficult, this is a great time to find some real bargains.
The trench coat originated as a military uniform worn by British and French soldiers during World War I on battlefields of France. It was developed as an alternative to the heavy serge greatcoats being worn at the time.
The original coat was double breasted with a D-ring fitted plus Napoleon collar, shoulder straps and a belt and was more suited to the extreme damp, muddy conditions of the trenches than the original greatcoat.
The shoulder straps were for the attachment of military epaulets or other rank insignia and the D-ring was probably for the attachment of map cases.
Not something we women need these days with Google Maps on the iPhone! Many veterans returning to civilian life kept their trench coats. The style therefore became fashionable for both men and women after the war.
Remember, with the economic situation being difficult, this is a great time to find some real bargains.
The trench coat originated as a military uniform worn by British and French soldiers during World War I on battlefields of France. It was developed as an alternative to the heavy serge greatcoats being worn at the time.
The original coat was double breasted with a D-ring fitted plus Napoleon collar, shoulder straps and a belt and was more suited to the extreme damp, muddy conditions of the trenches than the original greatcoat.
The shoulder straps were for the attachment of military epaulets or other rank insignia and the D-ring was probably for the attachment of map cases.
Not something we women need these days with Google Maps on the iPhone! Many veterans returning to civilian life kept their trench coats. The style therefore became fashionable for both men and women after the war.
Who Invented the Trench Coat?
People have been wearing trench coats ever since so, while style details such as length and cut may change with the seasons, the fundamental features remain intact.
The Invention of the trench coat has been claimed by both Burberry and Aquascutum.
Thomas Burberry, the inventor of the gabardine waterproof fabric used in the original, submitted a design for an army officer's raincoat to the United Kingdom War Office in 1901.
The Invention of the trench coat has been claimed by both Burberry and Aquascutum.
Thomas Burberry, the inventor of the gabardine waterproof fabric used in the original, submitted a design for an army officer's raincoat to the United Kingdom War Office in 1901.
Modern Makeover
You can see how the trench coat design became feminised, by looking at the trench coats worn by Ingrid Bergman in "Casablanca" and Audrey Hepburn in "Breakfast at Tiffany's".
Trench coats continue to look great on women, regardless of seasonal trends such as changes in length or silhouette.
This winter the Ladies Trench has been given a modern makeover. It is shorter, foxier and more casual, typically cut above the knee and is made of lighter fabrics than the originals.
As well as more traditional classic shades of black, grey, beige, navy or camel, a girl can also make more of a statement by wearing brighter shades such as red, coral, green, yellow or even a leopard print.
The sleeves are often worn rolled up, ruched or gathered. Some designs have sleeves already cropped.
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Trench coats continue to look great on women, regardless of seasonal trends such as changes in length or silhouette.
This winter the Ladies Trench has been given a modern makeover. It is shorter, foxier and more casual, typically cut above the knee and is made of lighter fabrics than the originals.
As well as more traditional classic shades of black, grey, beige, navy or camel, a girl can also make more of a statement by wearing brighter shades such as red, coral, green, yellow or even a leopard print.
The sleeves are often worn rolled up, ruched or gathered. Some designs have sleeves already cropped.
Source by Hubpages.com. If you want to see the original link, please check below:
http://ginacoole.hubpages.com/hub/How-To-Choose-Women-Trench-Coat-Winter
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