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The lower the temperature outside, the longer and warmer our outerwear becomes. It’s good that in our time there is an ideal means of protection from bad weather even for the harshest climate: a down jacket. As practice shows, finding the right down jacket is not so easy, because in our time high demands are placed on it. This wardrobe must-have should not only be high-quality, warm, light, windproof, waterproof, but also fashionable, beautiful and stylish. In this article, I will give recommendations on choosing a down jacket that will please you and keep you warm for many years.
Warm
The first thing to consider when buying a new down jacket is how well it can withstand severe frosts. To do this, pay attention to the filler, because it is responsible for these qualities. The more down and the less feathers the product contains, the warmer and lighter your down jacket will be. Selected goose down with a fill power of 800 is ideal for our climate. This filler allows you to wear a down jacket in frosts down to -25 degrees (in practice, it has been proven that it is even lower).
Textile
The second point of my cheat sheet is fabric. Avoid thin, low-quality material. The fabric should be thick enough, but lightweight, waterproof, but breathable at the same time. In our review of down jackets, you can see how to experimentally test the material for water-repellent properties.
Length
Choose the length that suits your lifestyle and needs. For example, if you take long walks and spend a lot of time outdoors, then you definitely need a longer down jacket, and if you spend half a day driving, then a cropped model would be the perfect solution.
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Important details
First of all, it is a deep hood that should not fall off your head when walking. To check this, put the hood on when trying it on and walk around. It is very important that the model is at least a little oversized and has a fairly wide sleeve, because you will have to put warm clothes inside. An elastic band is needed inside the sleeve to keep out the cold and wind. For the same function, there should be an adjustable drawstring at the bottom of the product. A high-quality down jacket must have comfortable deep pockets so that you can put mittens, a hat and all sorts of small items in them if you want.
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Color
In terms of practicality, we often prefer black or gray down jackets. But in winter, we so lack brightness! Therefore, do not deny yourself rich, spectacular shades that will fit into your wardrobe and will be combined with basic items, shoes and bags. Do not forget about the main colors of the season. This fall, we are placing special emphasis on bright red and burgundy.
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Designer details
This cheat sheet item does not affect the comfort and practicality of the down jacket, but is important for those who want to be on trend. The fashion for gloss and shine has removed shiny outerwear from the list of anti-trends, so you can opt for a down jacket with shine. The main thing is that the fabric is premium and looks expensive. A good example is the signature Moncler fabric.
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The same applies to stitching, which is now allowed to be intricate and original.
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Bonus
Are you familiar with the situation when you go indoors in winter, you are hot, so you have to carry a bulky down jacket in your hands? In addition, there is a risk of forgetting it somewhere by mistake. For this case, we have supplemented jackets with elastic straps – an element that came to us from ski equipment. One movement of the hand – and your down jacket is no longer on you, but still with you!
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That’s it, take my cheat sheet to the store and have a nice shopping!
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