Focus on men’s outfits with spring blousons! How to wear light outerwear?

Focus on men's outfits with spring blousons! How to wear light outerwear?

Spring blousons” make spring coordinates look light and airy. The nylon jacket, bomber jacket, stadium jacket, and other styles are available in a wide range of options, and are useful from early spring, when the temperature difference between the morning and evening is marked, to the main season of spring, when you can feel the strength of the sunlight. In this issue, we focus on such spring blousons, and introduce men’s coordination and recommended items that can be used as a reference!

What is a blouson?

Blouson is a general term for outerwear with a short length that has a ribbed or elasticized hem. It is said to have originated from a French word meaning ” a blouse with a hem tied ” and is said to have originated from smocks worn by farmers and laborers for work.

What is the difference between a blouson and a jumper?

As mentioned above, a blouson is a “short outer garment” derived from the French word “blouse. A jumper is a “long-sleeved pullover (sweater)” made of wool in the U.K., and a “dress (one-piece) layered over a sleeveless, long-sleeved garment” in the U.S. In the United States, it refers to “a dress (one-piece) layered over a sleeveless long-sleeved garment. The term “jumper,” which is used synonymously with blouson in Japan, is a term commonly understood only in Japan, but blouson = highly fashionable and jumper = highly functional. In Japan, however, short-length work clothes, sportswear, and winter clothes are widely recognized as jumpers.

What kind of blouson should be worn in spring?

If you are conscious of the springtime, bright and light neutral colors such as beige and ivory, and pastel colors such as light blue are options. Dusky grays and khakis can also be worn with white items for a spring-like (seasonal) look. Of course, natural cotton, linen, and nylon are the main materials, and spring blousons that can be made expressive with textures such as wrinkles, crispness, and a loose feel are ideal. In early spring, when the difference in temperature between morning and evening and daytime is significant, lightweight spring blousons that are easy to put on and take off (i.e., easy to adjust the temperature) and that do not carry luggage will surely come in handy.

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