Celebrities have long chosen this jacket model. The parka is a new trend this winter. And she continues to conquer the hearts of young fashionistas and women of fashion. A parka is a warm long jacket, which most often has two fasteners and a hood, with edging made of natural or faux fur. It has a straight cut, there is a drawstring at the waistline and the presence of large pockets, both external and internal. Its main function is protection from wind and severe frosts.
She came to us from the men's wardrobe, and even earlier, the park was a component of the military uniform of American soldiers. She protected from very severe frosts, humidity and wind. As for the colors, the popular colors of the parka are olive, khaki, gray and the like.
So what are the main differences between a parka and a jacket?
- A parka is a type of jacket, one of its models. A jacket designates a whole group of products that differ in one way or another.
- A parka is a long jacket that protects a person from the cold, it usually reaches mid-thigh. But jackets are often short.
- The parka is a winter version of the jacket. Demi-season ones have recently appeared. But there are a great many models of jackets for any season.
- The park is currently presented in military-style colors. Jackets, on the other hand, do not have such a limitation.
- A parka, originally created from cold and frost, cannot be without a large hood, usually trimmed with natural or artificial fur. Jackets may or may not have a hood, depending on the model and season.
- The parka has one more feature - it is a double closure. Rarely does a jacket have this function.
- The parka has a high collar to cover the face during strong wind or frost. Jackets are not all endowed with such collars.
Choosing a headdress for the park
The park still belongs to the sporty style. And in choosing a headdress for a park, this must be taken into account. Knitted hats are the perfect choice. Your imagination is already working here. For example, a beige, white or maroon hat is suitable for an olive-colored park. You can experiment with color.
The park can also be worn with a cap or with a fur hat with earflaps, which is still very fashionable this season. The parka is not only stylish but also a very comfortable and warm jacket. And real women of fashion and fashionistas can meet winter in it.