Outerwear items protect us from windy and cold weather conditions. Having pulled out their favorite coat from the closet, the vast majority of people want to wash the coat and bring it into proper shape after winter or summer storage for the new season.
The most important thing is to clean the coat from dirt and dust. But unfortunately, not everyone can afford dry cleaning service. But what if the coat needs washing? To solve this dilemma, we will next look at how easy it is to cope with this at home and without the help of others.
How to wash a coat at home
In order to avoid damage to the coat when washing it at home, it is necessary to approach this process according to all the rules. Before washing you need to prepare your clothes:
- Unfasten or carefully tear off the fur cuffs and collar patch.
- Free the coat from bulky metal items: various types of buttons, decorative details, fasteners. It is of fundamental importance to carry out a similar manipulation in the situation if you decide to wash an outerwear item in a washing machine, since decorative details can simply ruin the item.
- If you are going to wash a coat made of wool or cashmere, you should buy special-purpose products for this. The use of ordinary powder is unacceptable.
- At the same time, consider where the wet product will be dried. If the coat manufacturer requires you to dry it in a horizontal position, then the best place is a table. When drying in a vertical position, the best place is a balcony (the item should be hung on a trempel).
So, how to properly wash at home:
- Woolen. It is preferable to wash a wool coat in the bathroom. For this case, the use of a special gel is allowed, which is intended for cleaning products that require delicacy. In addition, such a product can be washed in a machine, but the mode should be set to no spin and delicate.
Recommendation : to dry a woolen coat at home, you need to place it on a horizontal surface and place a blanket or towel under the fabric. When the water has completely drained from the item, you can lightly iron it with a well-heated iron, but only through cotton material. After this, hang the coat on a trempel so that it dries completely after washing.
- Knitted product. First, you should clean your knitted coat from all kinds of dirt and dust formations using a special brush. In order to avoid fluff rolling off, the brush moves from the collar to the bottom of the item. If you notice stains on the product, remove them using a special shampoo for woolen items. The container in which the washing will be done is filled with water at a temperature of 30°C and 30 milliliters of detergent is poured in (you can use regular shampoo for children). After waiting half an hour (so that the item does not shrink), rinse the knitted coat with clean water at the same temperature. Then twist it into a tube and place it under running water. Remove water from the coat with smooth movements (do not squeeze). Place the product on a large towel, and then carefully roll it into a tube again. Replace the wet towel with a dry one.
- Quilted product. Washing is carried out on a gentle cycle no higher than 40°C. This type of coat can be wrung out in a washing machine, but only at low centrifuge speeds.
- Cashmere product. A cashmere coat can be washed according to the same rules as a wool coat.
- Drape product. First, clean with a damp brush (pay special attention to the lapels and the collar itself). Then wash in slightly warm water (similar to a cashmere coat).
- The product is made of padding polyester. How to wash a coat with insulation? A product made from synthetic padding can simply be cleaned with an ordinary soft sponge, after soaking it in a soap solution. But if the coat is heavily stained, you will need to machine wash it. First of all, you need to wash off any existing contamination with your hands. After cleaning, put the coat in the washing machine, set it to the delicate cycle, but without spinning. Shampoo is used as a cleaning agent.
- Product made of polyester. Cleaning a coat on this basis is undemanding, so you wash it in a machine with a stain remover and the usual powder.
What hat and accessories to wear with
A black or colored hat will go well with a black coat. You need to take into account skin tone, eye and hair color.
Choose a scarf in bright colors. These can be knitted models, collars or cashmere scarves.
It is better to choose a neckerchief with a pattern. A scarf made of silk or chiffon is suitable here.
IMPORTANT
. The color of the scarf and shawl should be the same as the handbag, but a slightly different shade.
A classic coat is worn with the following hats:
- felt hat. Choose any color with black trim;
- knitted hat and beret;
- sports model hat;
- the most unusual hat, decorated with various details;
- a small bag. A trapeze bag, hobo or shoulder clutch is best;
- backpack and bag.
IMPORTANT.
The hat, scarf and gloves must be the same color.
A short coat is worn with:
- a hat (with short brims or without them at all);
- large knitted beret (slightly moved back);
- leather beret with visor;
- a round and elongated hat with a pompom;
- a sports uniform hat, as well as a cap and a kubanka;
- small handbag.
It is better to combine a knee-length coat with the following accessories:
- Rectangular medium handbag.
- A colorful scarf around the neck.
- A hat of any model (with a bubo, large knitted).
An oversized coat is in harmony with the following things:
- voluminous hat with a lapel;
- a turban hat;
- a scarf or a large scarf;
- bag, any size.
IMPORTANT
. When choosing a hat, do not forget that it should emphasize the advantages of your appearance.
Good afternoon. Long coats are actively capturing the market - midi and even maxi lengths are now the hottest trend. The same length that we remember on the coats of our grandmothers and mothers in our distant childhood years has returned. But this time the long coat models are presented with the most modern designs
.
Let's look at what long coat is fashionable this season, as well as how and with what to wear it
in order to be in trend and not fall outside the bounds of style and taste. My task is to make you fall in love with the idea of BUYING yourself a new fashionable maxi length coat.
First, we will look at what kind of long coats there are.
And then we’ll see what shoes it can be worn with, and how to combine it with other clothes.
So let's get started.
Long coat OVERSIZED CUT
For example,
an oversized coat
- it looks like it's a little too
big for you at the shoulders
and waist... like a size too big. Here in the photo below we see examples of such a broad-shouldered cut - in a mustard-blue coat, in a light brown one. We also see that a long oversized coat looks great with both autumn warm boots and thin stiletto heels.
An oversized coat can have fashionable short sleeves
(as in the photo below with a beige coat and sneakers).
LONG COAT - classic cut.
coat with a classic straight cut can be sewn
. In the photo below we see just such a style of long coat. Looks good with a hat, chinos (with elastic) and stiletto shoes (photo below). By the way, a black coat looks better with a light contrasting hair color (thanks to this, white shoes have become appropriate).
A long coat looks beautiful when its bottom edge reaches the bottom edge of the trousers and leaves bare ankles, shod in beautiful stiletto heels.
LONG COAT
fitted cut.
Slim fit long coat
can be worn with midi skirts, with narrow long dresses to mid-calf - under ankle boots above ankle level. It is fashionable to wear a beautiful long maxi coat wide open. Even if the coat has a belt, you can not tie it up, but leave it hanging freely...
Or you can tie a belt around an unbuttoned coat. Or use a clip clasp (like the blue coat in the photo below).
A cowl scarf looks good with a maxi-length coat (mustard coat in the photo below).
LONG COAT in English style.
If the coat has an elegant fitted cut, then most often its length remains just above the middle of the calf. To create an elegant A-shaped silhouette, in the English style.
LONG COAT in military style.
A long coat can be sewn in military style
(black and beige coat in the photo below). Such a beautiful overcoat with almost calf length can be worn with narrow skinny trousers, including leather ones, or straight midi skirts.
Long coat with PONCHO CUT.
Another long coat style is the poncho cut.
A coat that looks like a cape on the shoulders with slits for the arms. In the long version, this style is often made straight from the shoulder (or with minimal flare downwards). As decoration, use the texture of the fabric or a colored pattern on the coat (just an example from the photo of a long coat below).
Here is another example of a long poncho coat made of soft gray wool.
This coat is easy to tailor yourself. His pattern is in many knitting magazines - all you need to do is take the pattern, and not knit it, but cut it out of coat fabric. The lining is not necessary (let it be soft and felt on all sides.
But the cut of the poncho for a long coat is BUT MORE COMPLICATED. Here is a beveled raglan sleeve. And the sleeves themselves have side slits for the arms. The coat is not tight
. Have a hidden clasp on the inside that holds the coat's flaps together (like the yellow coat in the photo below).
Long coat WITHOUT SLEEVE.
Now the trend is a coat with a cut off sleeve - generally - along the armhole line. The design and cut of such a coat can be absolutely anything. But more often it’s a classic trench coat
. Double-breasted models with turn-down collar. Or minimalist in cut (like jackets) without buttons and without collars.
This long sleeveless coat can be worn with trousers and boots, with skirts and shoes. The scope for stylish solutions is limitless.
How to properly wash a winter coat at home
The basic washing conditions are:
- All variations of coats on a delicate basis should be washed at a temperature of no higher than 40°C.
- It is necessary to run the rinse mode on the machine several times in order to avoid streaks after the product is washed.
- At the end of washing, dry the outerwear item on a hanger or by placing it on a horizontal plane.
- If you wash by hand, washing out stains and wrinkles of clothes is unacceptable. Ironing of delicate fabrics is not permitted.
As you can conclude, you can wash a winter coat in a machine, the main thing is to follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and then after cleaning the outerwear will remain in its original condition.
How to dry a coat correctly
How to wash a light coat yourself
Of course, a light coat looks very advantageous, but even barely noticeable stains immediately attract attention. So how to properly wash it and clean it from dirt? In such a situation, you need to:
- Washing in a machine only implies a gentle cycle, and do not use the spin option..
- If you need to wash a white coat, then you should purchase products with a liquid consistency specifically for light monotonous fabrics, or completely the opposite.
- At the end of washing, hang the light coat on the trempel to allow the water to drain. Then iron using cotton material.
- When washing by hand, the product is placed in a basin with pre-warm water and detergent. Difficult stains are removed using a special brush, which should be brushed in the direction of the pile.
Those who do not know how to wash a white coat should take into account that it is better to wash such an item by hand to avoid embarrassment.
long coat
Now let's look at what you can wear with a long coat. How to combine with trousers, jeans, dresses.
Long coat
WITH CHINOS TROUSERS.
A long coat can be worn with chinos
(photo below). The trousers should be slightly tucked at the bottom. The T-shirt is casually tucked into the belt of his trousers.
Summer versions of a long coat look great with culottes
. Chic culottes have been in every collection of every fashion house for many seasons now. A white coat looks good with white clothes worn underneath.
Long coat WITH JEANS
Under a long coat and boyfriend jeans
You can wear absolutely any shoes - the main thing here is to maintain balance... focus on the style of your blouse, shirt - that is, the clothes you wear above jeans.
And based on the nature of this thing, choose shoes to match the image
. In the photo below we see that the thin silk of the blouse allowed us to incorporate the graceful lines of wedge sandals with thin lacing straps into the image.
But ankle boots were chosen here - because you need to balance out the chunky sweater
with a cowl collar (photo below with a beige long coat).
But below is an example of the style - where the uneven cut lines of a soft jersey sweater and a regular T-shirt - dictated the need to combine the entire look with sneakers.
How to Wear a Long Coat
WITH DRESSES.
The length of your skirt can match the length of your coat or be longer.
But short dresses can also be worn quite easily with a coat of this length.
A stylish trend for a long coat is a raised sleeve. Roll up the edge of the cuff and gather the sleeve tightly,
artificially creating a three-quarter length (as on the pink and beige coat in the photo below).
WHAT SHOES TO WEAR WITH
LONG COAT
Maxi-length clothes have always gone well with heeled shoes.
The long coat was no exception. The hat will complement the feminine look.
A fashionable long coat with a rough wide cut can be worn with heavy heels
- powerful shoes, ankle boots with open toes and even
platform sandals
with wide weave straps.
A woman's long coat in its cut can resemble an elongated jacket,
then a semi-sports style with wide trousers, sneakers and a men's cut shirt will look beautiful.
With chino-cut trousers, sports shoes (sneakers, sneakers) under a long coat are also appropriate.
And below is an example of how a gray long coat and a round hat with flat brims are combined with BALLET SHOES. And other flat
will do (if you choose the rest of the things wisely).
Even mules (open heel)
It will look appropriate with a double-breasted long coat if you add a hat, and the bells of neat trousers with arrows. If you bought yourself a long coat, then don’t be lazy and try on all the shoes from the shakaf with it - you’ll never guess which pair will create an interesting match for your new clothes.
Here are some photo ideas for long coat styles. I hope you have already fallen in love with this ankle-length coat, or up to the middle of the shin - and you will look at the store hangers with long models with different eyes. And of course you will want to buy yourself a coat of this length.
Good luck with your choice and purchase.
Olga Klishevskaya, especially for the site
Along with a little black dress, every woman should have a black coat hanging in her closet. This model is universal and will be appropriate in any look. Which style should you choose so as not to get lost in the faceless dark crowd and look impeccable?
Is it possible to wash a coat in an automatic washing machine?
The types of coats and the specifics of washing for each of them will allow you to preserve the item of clothing in its original form, while cleaning will not “injure” or ruin the material. Is it possible to wash it in a machine? It is acceptable if the product does not have a mark with a crossed out basin and if the following recommendations are followed:
- In the machine, wash with caution, having previously studied all the care information indicated on the tag.
- Before loading the wash, check the item for color fastness (in particular, this applies to colorful items). All fur elements should be unfastened before the manipulation itself.
If the tag indicates a ban on machine washing, there is only one option left - dry cleaning.
Video: how to properly wash a coat in a washing machine
What to wear with a black coat?
Fashion designers have not yet come up with more universal outerwear and are unlikely to ever create it. A dark coat goes well with almost anything:
- A classic black coat is perfect for both everyday looks and extravagant formal occasions.
- More voluminous styles such as “oversized” and “cocoon” require a slender bottom.
- The Sicilian Widow color goes well with any other color. Therefore, feel free to dilute your look with colorful headdresses: voluminous knitted hats, berets and even scarves.
How to clean the fur collar of a winter coat?
A natural fur collar is a wonderful attribute that makes the coat charming. But over time, it loses its presentation. So how to clean such types of collars as:
- Arctic fox . Cleaning can be done with vinegar (250 ml of water and a tablespoon of vinegar). Take a clean cloth, dip it in the solution and wipe it. Then you should go over the collar with a wet sponge.
- From silver fox . Ordinary bran comes to the rescue. They are heated in the oven and then spread over the entire surface of the silver fox collar. Afterwards, the cooled bran is shaken off with the help of hands, the fur is combed and cleaning is completed.
- From a fox. Sand rubbed into the collar will help. After this, you should wait about 20 minutes and brush it off. The vast majority of people clean their fox collar using this method.
As you can see, the cleaning methods are quite simple. You can watch a video that explains in detail how to do this correctly:
Which scarf to wear with a black coat?
If the design of your outer wardrobe includes a massive collar or hood, then it should be complemented with a neat scarf around the neck. However, such an accessory can be bright and contrasting. When choosing a scarf for a black winter coat, it is better to choose a voluminous knitted snood or a long model, knitted in several turns. If your main style meets such qualities as elegance and femininity, then a wide one that covers the head or tied in a thick knot would be an appropriate solution. An openwork warm mohair shawl will add sophistication and romance.
How and with what to clean a coat without dry cleaning, at home
Cleaning is an important part of caring for any type of clothing. There are three cleaning methods:
- Wash . This cleaning method is only used if there is a proper mark on the tag listing the temperature parameters and recommendations for ironing.
- Dry processing process . The material is processed with a special-purpose brush using cleaning agents.
- Wet processing process. Existing stains are cleaned using a steam generator or water.
How should you clean your coat? A roller is, presumably, the safest means that does not have negative consequences for this type of clothing. Before going outside, “glide” the coat with a roller, and then moisten the material with an antistatic agent.
Video: how to clean a coat at home
Difficult black
The black shade is quite complex. Against its background, even the brightest and most expressive colors sometimes lose their freshness and attractiveness. Therefore, many women wear a black coat with or without a hood from year to year, choosing accessories to match. But after a while, such total black becomes so boring that you have to give your favorite thing to a friend or acquaintance. But don’t rush to buy bright shades of outerwear. The most inexpressive and standard coat can be transformed beyond recognition!
Most of all, a dark coat suits women of full and medium build. It is not recommended for very thin girls; it is better to give preference to gray. It is also not recommended for women over 50 to purchase this option, as it can make you look a little old.
How to clean dirt from a coat?
Any dirt can be cleaned on your own. The main desire. Depending on the type of coat, there are further methods to counteract dirt:
- A cashmere coat can be cleaned with a mild stain remover (should not contain chlorine). The same product is suitable for coats made from synthetic materials.
- For drapes, cleaning with a solution of ammonia and salt in a ratio of 1:4 is suitable.
- A wool coat can be cleaned with an iron. You steam off the dirt and then remove it.
Shoes for a black coat
A coat of almost any style is considered a wardrobe classic. And the classic suggests a heel. Thin or massive, tall or comfortable - depends on the specific model:
- By choosing voluminous styles, you can safely buy sneakers and slip-ons.
- A black straight coat will look great with high boots or stocking boots.
- You can choose the color of the shoes to suit your taste. When choosing dark boots, highlight your hat or bag. It is advisable that bright shoes harmonize with the scarf.
How to clean the sleeves and collar of a coat?
Since this item of clothing is worn almost every day during the season. During periods of time such as autumn and spring, slush often occurs and pollution is inevitable. This is especially true for areas such as the collar and sleeves. How to clean them?
The coat collar can be cleaned with a solution of glycerin and ammonia (1:1 ratio). Distribute the resulting mixture onto the problem area and then rinse with plain water.
Coat sleeves can be cleaned with laundry soap. Prepare a warm solution of soap, soak a cotton pad in it and wash the problem areas.
How to clean a light coat at home
To clean the dirt that has formed on the collar, you can use talcum powder or table salt. Stubborn stains can be removed with hydrogen peroxide diluted in water. Dirt from food will be washed off with a mixture of salt and vinegar (one teaspoon each).
How to clean a black coat
Owners of black coats should always have a special roller in stock to remove “large” dirt (dust, hair, pet fur). Also, a brush that should be pre-moistened in coffee (only freshly brewed) is perfect for cleaning a black coat.
Short coat
The length of the short coat is usually mid-thigh. The style is dignified and discreet. Very popular among car ladies.
IMPORTANT.
The shortened model is not worn with a tunic or other long sweaters.
Suitable for him:
- tight-fitting and wide trousers (suitable for girls of small stature, as visually you will look taller);
- jeans;
- tapered skirt;
- dresses (choose any models);
- black boots with heels.
Restoring black clothes
Every experienced person will confirm that restoring the beautiful shade of clothing always depends on its fabric. What is recommended?
Example on jeans
Many young people are interested in how to restore color to jeans. It is best to use a special dye for cotton. The coloring agent is used strictly according to the instructions.
How to return color to a jacket
The jacket belongs to outerwear that requires a delicate attitude. For this reason, it is recommended to initially prevent the tone from deteriorating. For example, modern manufacturers of household products offer black clothes to restore their color using a special gel. This product guarantees a high level of protection for the initial tone, so that even the slightest tarnish is prevented.
The question of how to restore the black color of clothes deserves increased attention. At the same time, the approach to restoring the color of a thing must be correct, because the black tone should be associated with elegance and classics, and not with the debilitating facets of the image. Black clothes should look perfect and be like new.
Every person's closet is filled with things of different colors. Each wardrobe item requires individual care, which is not always possible. The problem of things that have lost their brightness of color is very acute for housewives. Most often, the situation is typical for products made of synthetic materials with multi-colored prints. Over time, due to a large number of washes, the dye is washed out of the fibers. In most cases, you can restore the attractiveness of things and restore the color of clothes yourself.
The most common causes of dull clothing are:
- Violation of technology for caring for things. Manufacturers place all the information about the product on labels, which are attached either to the seams or on a separate tag. Items are marked with permission or prohibition for machine washing or ironing, as well as the maximum temperature and the use of chemical detergents.
- Aggressive detergent. Often special chemical compounds are added to powders, which not only remove dirt, but also help quickly wash out paint from fabric fibers.
- Frequent wear. When you constantly wear one or another element of your wardrobe, there is a need to wash it, which will lead to fading over time.
- Poor quality clothes. Even with proper care, the product will fade if it is made from low-quality raw materials
After purchasing a new wardrobe item, it must be washed by hand and separately from other items. This way, you can evaluate how much the product loses paint and not be afraid that it will affect the color of other things.
If the fabric does become dull, you can revive it yourself. After restoration, the product can be worn for a long time.
Restore black clothes
A color restorer for black things is a solution of salt with a few drops of special paint for fabrics or regular ink for black writing. After washing, the clothes are rinsed in this solution. The novelty of black fabrics is maintained by a solution of tobacco, which is prepared at the rate of 5 grams per 1 liter of water. Clothing that is difficult to rinse or is not recommended to get wet, for example, some outerwear, can be treated with a brush dipped in this solution. Writing ink of a different color is used for things of the corresponding shade.
To restore clothes that have faded in the sun, special fabric dyes are used, sold in household chemical stores. Each package contains detailed instructions for using the coloring composition. It is necessary to carefully select the exact dose of the composition in order to get into the original shade of the product. A very interesting way to restore brightness is to wash faded clothes with faded items of the same shade.
