In this issue, we’ll show you how to coordinate and recommend items using the unbeatable winter outerwear ” Down Jacket “!
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What is a down jacket?
Down jackets are winter outerwear made of down from ducks, geese, and other waterfowl, and were originally developed by Eddie Bauer in 1936 as winter clothing for his fishing hobby. A normal down jacket uses a mix of fluffy down balls and feathers with a feather shaft in the center. The resilience of the feathers allows the down balls to maintain their loft (bulk) and the thousands of tiny air pockets that trap warm air and retain heat. The resilience of the down is the key to heat retention, and is expressed in terms of FP (fill power), which quantifies the degree to which the down expands when a certain amount of pressure is applied.
The amount of down that can be obtained from a single waterfowl is estimated to be between 5g and 10g, with a maximum fill power of 760 for duck down and 800 for goose down. For this reason, goose down is mainly used for premium down by luxury brands, and most down jackets are set at a blend of 90% down and 10% feathers for the most efficient performance. Generally, jackets with a quilted nylon outshell and padding inside are called “puffer jackets” or “padded jackets” in other countries. down jackets are also included in this category, as are polyester and other synthetic fiber padded jackets. However, these two names only refer to a general term for a style of jacket, and if one were to strictly define a jacket that uses down in its composition, the term “Down Jacket” would be more appropriate.
What are three tips for coordinating down jackets?
Down Jacket Codes (1) “Use a black model that can be expected to have a tightening effect to suppress the feeling of a bulky silhouette and put it together stylishly in a monotone color.
The down jacket can give a wild impression if the balance between volume and length is misjudged, and the standard strategy is to use a black model that can be expected to have a tightening effect to control the feeling of being too bulky, while keeping the whole body stylishly monotone. By avoiding the appearance of heaviness through the use of white and a sense of omission, and by eliminating monotony with a crisp silhouette, a stylish and fresh look can be achieved.
Tips for Down Jacket Codes (2): “Express a style with a crisp silhouette and intonation”.
The most important thing when wearing a down jacket is to create a crisp silhouette and to be smart enough not to make the wearer feel drab. Especially in the case of voluminous down jackets and trendy oversized models, whether worn loose in the context of hip-hop on the street or creatively layered with a mode approach, the key to looking fashionable is to create an appealing silhouette with a sense of body. The key to looking fashionable is to create an attractive silhouette. In the past, a voluminous down jacket and slim-fit bottoms were the mainstream, but nowadays, pairing with wide pants or baggy jeans to emphasize the layered look and create a three-dimensional silhouette is gaining popularity, especially among the fashionable and skilled. The selection of items tuned to the trend is also a must.
Down Jacket Codes (3) “If you are aiming for a mature and smart look, differentiate your coordinate by selecting items with a nice silhouette that will not make you look bulky.
Of course it is possible to choose items tuned to trends, but if you want to wear a down jacket smartly and maturely, it is important to choose an item with a nice silhouette that does not bulge even when a thick inner layer is inserted. It is perfect if the volume and length are well-balanced, the feeling of fuzziness is suppressed, and the jacket looks neat when worn with slacks, chinos, or other standard pants with a clean, grown-up look. It is no exaggeration to say that the key to success in down jackets is to choose items that can be worn with bottoms without being narrow-minded.
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