Types of Outerwear
Clothing was invented by humankind as a necessity to keep them protected from the harsh conditions. The cavemen were known to wear animal skin to protect themselves from the cold and even from the other extremities that the weather brought with it.
With time, humans emerged and they brought new frontiers to the clothing business. They invented clothes, then they invented sophisticated clothing and in the process, they brought about something called outerwear.
What is Outerwear?
Outerwear is a garment worn outside. That is any kind of clothing that we wear over our normal clothing. Previously, outerwear was considered to be something to be worn outside the home.
But with changing times, it has come to mean something that will be worn only over other clothing options. While this quickly brings winter wear to mind, but there are different kinds of outerwear and some can even be worn during the warmer seasons. A quick example would be a denim tee over a camisole or a bra top.
Types of Outerwear
Outerwear, from the times it emerged, has come a long way. There are various types of outerwear available today for both men and women. For men, they have the options of a coat, blazer, and a tuxedo. For women, we have a trench coat, an extra-long vest, and a cardigan.
Let’s see today how they became an integral part of our lives.
1. Blazers
The term blazer was invented in Cambridge in 1825. Blazers are outerwear usually worn on casual occasions. They come from a time when men were more into sports jackets and formal clothing was sidelined. Blazers are made of densely woven fabrics. It often goes with a tie for men.
Women too wear blazers, but they come in very different styles. And for women, they can be worn with dresses too.
2. Cardigans
WOMEN EXTRA FINE MERINO CREW NECK CARDIGAN
Did you know that men and women had the same cardigans? It was Coco Channel who first abruptly disliked the tight fit around the head; as it messed up her hair, and went on to make the buttoned ones. Aren’t we women grateful to her forever? Another interesting fact is that the cardigan is named after the 7th Earl of Cardigan a British Military Commander. Way to take your legacy forward! In the beginning, it was a woolen garment worn inside. Later they were made with more sophisticated wool and thus came the cardigan we see today.
3. Jackets
This is a legacy of the middle-class working men of the Renaissance period. They started wearing this fitted garment which was initially called a jerkin. The modern jacket came into being once again with the British, but the navy this time.
The fabric at that point was mostly a combination of wool and acrylic. In India, however, The Nehru Jacket was the one that caught up with fame and has refused to die down ever since. Made from Khadi this jacket was even exported to the Americas and Europe in the 1960s.
However, when it comes to women’s jackets it was the US workforce. Designers like Chanel made their claim to fame with this type of outerwear for women.
4. Coats
WOMEN DOUBLE FACE COLLARLESS COAT
The word coat was developed from the French and Latin word “Cottus”. The Dutch military in the 1800s brought about this garment that we call the coat today. It was then made out of coarse wool. The coat was then adopted by the US Navy and made way into the US fashion regime. Back then it was a form-fitting garment designed mainly to keep the winds at bay. In fact, in Britain, there was also a popular garment called the greatcoat in the 1800s, which was used as a garment worn over the suit coats we know today. Women, though, started wearing coats in the 17th Century when they first adopted riding. Women of the 18th Century were interested in shawls imported from India both as an accessory for the indoor and the outdoors.
How did UNIQLO Revolutionize Outerwear?
As always, UNIQLO brings you unique wear on all fronts. We have a range of coats, jackets, blazers, down-jackets, sweaters, and cardigans in the list of the types of men’s outerwear.
For the list of types of women’s outerwear, we have a range of sweaters, cardigans, down-jackets, jackets, coats, and blazers.
And we are here to tell you all about our various kinds of outerwear.
MOUNTAIN PARKA
Inspired from the models of the ’80s and ’90s this mountain parka is perfect for your casual yet elevated outfit. Made from a crisp material, this mountain parka comes with unique designing features such as traditional gusset pockets with a hand warmer, waist adjusters to keep the wind out, and loose-fitting shoulders for easy layering. You can find this mountain parka in natural as well as earthy shades to elevate your sense of style.
CASHMERE BLEND OVERSIZED CHESTER COAT
This cashmere-blend oversized Chester coat is perfect to attend your formal meetings in style. Designed by the legendary designer Jill Sander this long coat gives a sense of enlightened understatement.
Made from a double-faced cashmere blend material this coat is best for a variety of styling options with that smooth premium look.
WOMEN REVERSIBLE PARKA
This women’s reversible parka gives the dual benefit of protecting you from cold weather as well as light rain. With the stylish reversible design, you can style this parka in different ways. The outer layer is made from a water-repellent coating to protect you from light rain. The inner layer is made from soft jersey fabric to give you a completely different look.
WOMEN KNITTED FLEECE MOCK NECK PULLOVER
This women’s knitted fleece mock-neck pullover is perfect for your day outs. Made from soft fleece, this knitted fleece is easy to wear and care for. The bottleneck design protects your neck from cold. The knitted fleece is designed with such a length that it makes it easier to match with any bottom wear.
As our name UNIQLO stands for, we are designing you the best of simple and clever clothing that is functional, innovative, high-quality, and affordable. Tadashi Yanai, our founder started the journey in 1949. From our first store in 1984, we have now grown 1300 stores strong and will continue to grow with all the love and support from our valued customers. Stay smart, stay stylish, and stay ahead with UNIQLO.