Short length down jackets give a crisp look to men’s winter outfits! Introducing tips and examples of how to wear it, as well as a condensed list of recommended items.

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Short length down jackets give a crisp look to men's winter outfits! Introducing tips and examples of how to wear it, as well as a condensed list of recommended items.

Short-length outerwear is a quick and easy way to give a light and crisp impression to winter coordinates that tend to become heavy due to the use of dark tones and layered clothing. In this issue, we focus on down jackets among short-length outerwear, and introduce tips on how to dress them up and coordinate them in a condensed form!

What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing short length down jackets in a coordinate?

Oversized down jackets, the standard winter outerwear, have been the focus of much attention in recent years. To create a well-balanced silhouette when wearing an oversized down jacket, it is a good idea to choose a short-length item. The first advantage of using short-length down jackets in a coordinate is that they do not hide the bottoms, and the silhouette of the top and bottom can be more balanced. The volume and size of a typical long down jacket dominates the image of the coordinate, making the innerwear and bottoms look thin and overshadowed, resulting in a “down as the star and bottoms as the supporting cast” image. However, with the short length, the presence of the bottoms stands out and a wide range of styling is possible. Another major advantage of using short down is that it is easy to create styling that emphasizes layering and expresses creative layering and a relaxed, relaxed look.

On the other hand, the disadvantage is that the range of coverage is limited from the waist up, compared to the long length, which can maintain warmth over a wider area from the waist down. The short length has the advantage in terms of expressiveness, but in terms of functionality, it must be said that the long length has the advantage in providing warmth over a wider area.

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What are the tips for coordinating short length down jackets?

1) “Combine with high-waisted bottoms, wide pants or baggy jeans, or tuck in the innerwear to make the waist look higher and give a leg-lengthening effect and a modern look.

The most important thing in wearing short-length down is how to express the silhouette of the styling. Since short-length down has volume and sits on the upper half of the body, bottoms that are high-waisted and wide-leg rather than slim or skinny will give a better sense of balance, which is also convenient to aim for a leg-lengthening effect and a more modern look. To create a more elegant look, tuck in the innerwear to raise the waist, or for a more loose look, take out the innerwear to lower the center of gravity of the outfit.

Tips for short-length Down coordinate (2) “Combine black short-length Down with monotone items to express a chic and urban look.

It is a well-known fact that down jackets, regardless of whether they are long or short, tend to bulk up. If you want to reduce the volume of the down jacket, it is recommended to choose black, which is a shrinking color, instead of white, which is an expansive color. By wearing a black short down jacket to tighten the impression, and combining the whole body with monotone items, a stylish and urban look can be completed even without any gimmicks. Of course, a long length may look heavy, but there is no need to worry with a short length.

Tips for short-length down jackets (3) “Match with items with a sleek silhouette for a smart look.

While it is good to play with silhouettes using short down jackets, it is better to choose other items with clean contours to create a smart impression. This silhouette balance should be kept in mind when matching a down jacket with jackets and suits. Of course, tailored jackets and suit jackets should be shorter than down jackets. Even with a down jacket, an outerwear item that is essentially an outdoor item, the outfit will look elegant.

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