What is a bride's jacket?
A jacket is a type of jacket, its shortened version . Most often, it has a semi-fitted silhouette, the length reaches the waist or mid-thigh, the sleeves are long, three-quarter or short, and the closure is one button. It can be made from satin fabric, silk, knitwear, winter models - from cashmere, wool, leather.
For a winter wedding, the best choice would be
the bride's fur coat . How to choose it correctly, read our article at the link.
Styles
There are many design options, thanks to which you can create a stylish and original image of the bride by choosing the right model.
As a rule, the following styles are distinguished :
- With a stand-up collar . A wedding dress usually involves an open neckline or a V-neck of the dress, so a classic version with a stand-up collar will look interesting and elegant.
- Hooded . Despite the fact that a hood is considered an element of sporty style, such a model would look appropriate with an outfit without a veil, at a winter wedding or a fantasy-style celebration.
Taking into account the time of the ceremony, you can choose a product with a suitable sleeve length:
- With short sleeves - this product will perfectly complement the summer look of the bride;
- With long sleeves - this option will help keep you warm during the cold season.
Material
The designers' collections include models made from various materials:
- Lace textiles . Lace in clothing decor always looks luxurious; an openwork product will make the bride’s appearance lighter and more touching.
- A satin or silk model will add special chic and grace to your look.
- A knitted product will make your image memorable thanks to a variety of original patterns, and you can also make it yourself.
- A fur product is suitable for a winter wedding: a warm fur cape will decorate and perfectly warm the bride.
- A model made of leather or denim is an unusual option for a wedding photo shoot.
One of the latest trends is decorating clothes with individual embroidery or appliqué . For example, clothes may feature the embroidered initials of a couple in love or a design that is meaningful to both.
It is important that the fabric or material from which the product is made is combined with the rest of the image.
Styles and models
The jacket for a wedding dress can have a variety of designs. Thanks to this piece of clothing you will be able to add some zest to your look. In designer collections you can find the following options for similar products:
- Hooded . A lace jacket complemented by a hood will perfectly complement a wedding look without a veil. The use of delicate lace will add a special charm to the composition. A fur jacket will perfectly protect you from the cold and make your look more touching.
- Knitted pattern . Such jackets always look very interesting. They will be a great addition to a wedding outfit. An excellent solution would be a translucent, openwork sleeveless product, or a fairly dense model with a pattern. Such products can open the neckline. Jackets with a stand-up collar look very interesting.
- Warm jacket . If the wedding is planned in winter, a warm cape would be an excellent solution. Knitted and fur products are good. You can also choose a stylish jacket made of thick material. It can be decorated with stones, fur, embroidery and other decor.
- Product with long sleeves . The designer collections contain not only warm jackets that help keep you warm, but also fairly lightweight products. Satin models add a special chic to the composition, making it more elegant. Lace and openwork products will help you look more tender and touching.
How to choose it for a dress?
Basic rules for choosing a suitable wedding jacket for the bride:
- The first and most important thing is that it should effectively emphasize the figure , combining with the image of the bride. It is important to take into account the style of the ceremony.
- For an open dress, a jacket with short sleeves .
- For a curvy girl, a mid-thigh length model is perfect - this will visually smooth out the silhouette, making the figure slimmer.
- For a dress with a train, you should choose a short version that reaches the waist.
- A plain dress will be complemented by a textured item decorated with decorative elements: embroidery, drapery, lace .
- For a fluffy dress, it is better to choose a model with a laconic design , and for a long dress in the Greek style, choose one that is elongated to the hips.
Color selection
For a traditional white dress, it is better to choose white, beige or cream . It's good if it matches the shade of the outfit. For a lover of non-standard ideas, an excellent solution would be a product in a bright shade that matches the color of the lipstick and the bride’s bouquet.
By time of year
Summer option - lace, satin, silk models, adding lightness and charm to the image. For a spring or autumn wedding, a product made of cashmere or denim is suitable. For the winter , you should choose an insulated model made of fur or other dense material.
Combination rules
Usually the jacket matches the dress, and not vice versa. Therefore, we are not talking about what to wear with a spectacular cape, but how to choose the right one for the main outfit. When choosing a product for a wedding celebration, you should consider the following points:
- A fur garment or a short lace bolero will go well with a long dress with an enveloping skirt. A long jacket is undesirable for a bride, as it will make the image heavier;
- A laconic cape, the length of which will be minimal, will suit a ballroom wedding dress. The bottom of the jacket should not touch the bulky elements of the wedding dress. An interesting solution would be a short flared cape, which will help hide excess volume in the waist area;
- A short wedding dress with a semi-fitted cut will be decorated with a lush cape with feathers or fur, a boa or a translucent loose-fitting item.
The simpler the dress, the more impressive the cape can be. For a modest monochromatic outfit with a minimum of decor, a textured jacket decorated with embroidery, draperies, lace, sequins and pearls is suitable.
A plain jacket that matches the color of your outfit will become a natural extension of the dress. Outwardly it will seem that this is a single whole.
Those girls who want to highlight their wedding look can choose a product that is different in color and texture. For a cool-toned wedding dress, you should choose a pale blue or soft lavender jacket.
For an outfit in golden tones, a jacket in ecru, champagne splash or beige is recommended. An ensemble in which the dress is not white, but a muted pastel color, will be interesting, but the jacket can be dazzling snow-white. Moreover, a white cape will go with almost any dress.
What are the advantages?
The main pros for purchasing a jacket:
- in addition to complementing the wedding look, a correctly selected style hides figure flaws and highlights advantages ;
- a warm jacket will provide great warmth at a winter wedding ;
- some styles are suitable for use in an everyday wardrobe ;
- interesting models with original decor will be an excellent attribute for a wedding photo shoot .
A stole can be an excellent alternative to a jacket . Read a detailed review of this accessory in our previous article (link).
Fashionable looks
To look attractive, when choosing a jacket you need to take into account the style of the dress:
- A short outfit or a mid-length dress goes well with straight short jackets.
- A fitted long dress without a full skirt will look great with a fitted, hip-length jacket.
- A flared or straight dress will look great with any jacket option.
- A long, fitted cape goes well with a fitted dress.
- A lush outfit can be combined exclusively with short jackets. It is advisable to choose products that are waist length.
To look attractive, you should pay attention to such images:
- A lace jacket with short sleeves can be worn with a full skirt. Thanks to this, you will be able to get the most light and airy ensemble.
- A translucent model with a hood will make your wedding look more mysterious. The delicate pattern on the jacket will perfectly complement a simple cut dress.
- A cream-colored satin jacket will be an excellent addition to a beautiful wedding dress. It can be decorated with beads and other decor.
- For a winter wedding, a combination of a fur jacket and a fluffy dress is perfect. Thanks to this you will be able to get a truly fabulous image.
Types of capes for a wedding dress - fashionable ideas
For brides, introducing a cape to a dress as a fashion idea has become a way to enhance the decorativeness of the created image.
A girl with a cape made of fabric or fur began to look fashionable at any time of the year. For summer, light and airy fabrics were used, and thick, warm or fur fabrics are an undeniable winter addition. Although in glamorous circles there is no need for a reason for mink or ermine: until recently, real fur was worn in the summer to go from a limousine to a restaurant.
Stoles, fur coats and boas have always been trendy in wealthy circles as a way to demonstrate their means. To wear a boa or boa requires a certain amount of courage or artistic affiliation. A knitted sweater, poncho and jacket are attributes not of wedding style, but of street or casual style.
A jacket rarely became an accessory for a wedding - it was part of the uniform of a business lady who was forced to wear an official suit to work.
The tendency to combine incompatible things and intersect trends and styles in 2021 has also penetrated into wedding collections.
And there is hardly a single bride who would be dissatisfied with the fashion trend, which allows you to purchase another luxurious item, place accents, and beautifully move your shoulders under an ultra-fashionable detachable part. A dress with a cape and a bride’s outfit demonstrated without it is another reason to take additional spectacular shots at a wedding photo shoot.
The number of types of capes for fashion designers is a huge scope for creativity, because even a simple bolero can be sewn and decorated in different ways, shortened or lengthened, embroidered or decorated with rhinestones.
Fur coats
A fur coat is a thing that has at least a hint of a collar and sleeves and a fastener, even if it is just one button or eyelet with a paw.
All other fur items draped over the bride’s shoulders are already called differently:
- a short jacket, tightly sewn in at the waist, with short sleeves - a bolero;
- completely sleeveless - a vest, even if it is made of silver fox or arctic fox and covers the hips;
- a fur scarf draped over the shoulders, usually with additional trim (for example, tails) - a fur stole;
- a formal jacket made of fur - a jacket;
- a cloth made of fur worn over the head - a poncho, despite the fact that in its homeland they do not wear fur.
Natural fur coats are out of season, but in the summer they still look strange, no matter the price of such an addition to the bride’s costume. In a room, even with air conditioning, it will have to be removed all the time so as not to damage the appearance.
Lace bolero
A lace bolero can be length from the armpit to the end of the bust, with or without sleeves, from the most expensive handmade lace and standard lace, sold by the meter in a sewing supply store. It does not perform any function other than decorative, but it radically changes the look of the outfit if it is professionally cut and sewn.
Stole
A very wide scarf made of fur or thin cashmere, which you need to know how to handle. Without certain skills, it is difficult to drape it picturesquely, and in photographs it resembles a peasant shawl. Therefore, when choosing a stole, you need to look at how to handle it and how to rehearse the movements.
Poncho
A cape with a hole for the head is the folk clothing of the Mexicans. It looks great in boho, ethnic and street styles, but is completely out of place in the classics and creates inconvenience when putting it on if the hairstyle is complicated and the makeup is done professionally.
Knitted sweater, jacket
It should be a very expensive and beautiful thing, preferably handmade, extraordinary and appropriate for the occasion.
If the dress is from an expensive salon, you should not skimp on such a cape, otherwise it will ruin the entire appearance. The purchase should be made in a boutique of a famous designer and be sure to try it on for a wedding dress to get an idea of how it will look.
Boa, boa
A boa is a long strip of feathers that adds spirituality to the face and a romantic sparkle to the eyes.
In addition, it looks incredibly beautiful on any woman, and if you practice draping it gracefully in front of a mirror, it will add additional charm. A boa is a narrow strip of fur that is worn over bare shoulders and fastened with a button or button.
It creates an atmosphere of sophistication and aristocracy, especially if worn on a bare back and fastened with a beautiful agraf.
Selection rules
Do you want to buy a wedding jacket, but have not yet decided which option will 100% meet your needs? Focus on the following points:
- Style - it should be harmoniously combined with the dress.
- Color – most models are made in restrained colors, but no one is stopping you from choosing original, eye-catching solutions.
- Material – natural fur is more expensive than artificial fur, but the second one also looks very presentable.
- Price – there are always collections of different levels in stock, from budget to premium. At the same time, all products look flawless.
You don’t have to worry about the quality of tailoring - jackets and wedding jackets in Moscow presented in our salon have a high level of performance. You can find descriptions and photos of models in the catalogue. Promotions and sales are regularly held, during which you can buy a wedding jacket at the best possible price.
