Classification of men’s jackets

Includes single suit jackets, denim jackets, windbreakers, jackets, quilted jackets, hooded jackets, sports coats, thin jackets, etc., and are made of cotton, leather, wool, denim, down and other materials , with the functions of warmth retention, waterproof, breathability and aesthetics. The British Army's camouflage windproof jacket (CAMOUFLAGEWINDPROOFSMOCK) during World War II. This type of clothing includes a jacket and trousers, and is usually worn outside the combat uniform (BATTLEDRESS).

Historical evolution:

The original purpose of designing this type of clothing system was to provide the British mountain combat troops with a windproof and camouflage clothing suitable for combat in cold areas. system, so this type of windproof jacket first appeared in four colors during the war: tan (suitable for mountainous areas without vegetation), white (snow), green and camouflage (mountainous areas) to adapt to various regions, seasons, and vegetation. . For example, the 52nd Scottish Lowland Division was issued a tan windproof jacket when it was a mountain unit. There are rumors that this jacket was only issued to elite troops in the early days of World War II. This is actually a rumor.

During the desert campaign, the remote desert brigade often wore British army public-issue woolen coats or long leather sleeveless jackets to keep out the cold at night. During and after the coordinated operations of the SAS and the remote desert brigade, they wore clothing to keep out the cold at night. The selection also follows this approach. If the special forces (Desert Remote Brigade/Commando/SAS, etc.) were issued such windproof jackets in the Middle East, they could only have received them during training at the snow training base in Lebanon, by which time the desert campaign had long ended. In the winter of 1944, it was distributed on a large scale as general cold-proof clothing and used by the entire British Army. Commonly seen on battlefields in northwest Europe. The special forces also used a small amount of camouflage versions of this jacket during the same period. The SAS mainly used Denison paratrooper coveralls. All have photos as proof. After World War II, this camouflaged windproof jacket was distributed to combat troops from Commonwealth countries as winter clothing during the Korean War.

During the First Indo-China War in the 1950s, a large number were sold to France. After the First Indo-China War ended, the Vietnamese Army Airborne Forces also used this camouflage fabric on a large scale and sewed it into Type 59 combat uniforms. The so-called pink/purple/SAS camouflage refers to this type. As for the British army, after the first field jacket came out, this windproof jacket was abandoned (the remaining products were mostly put into storage and sealed). Instead, the special air regiment and the special boat regiment made small improvements to the camouflage windproof jacket and made it a public issue. use. This camouflaged windproof jacket with a full-length zipper on the front is called: SASSMOCK. It was not until the 1980s that it was gradually replaced by DPM camouflage styles. This jacket can still be seen in SAS/SBS ??training photos.

During the Gulf War in 1990, a large number of yellow-brown windproof jackets were released for use by the 22nd Special Air Force Regiment (22SASRGT). In the famous BRAVOTWOZERO photo, you can see that all eight members were wearing yellow jackets. Brown windproof jacket. It should be noted that these jackets are surplus stock from World War II, so they have not been modified with full-length zippers. This jacket was designed during wartime, and the focus was on reducing process difficulty/man-hours/material consumption, so the cutting is quite simple. The main body of the jacket and the hood can be completed with only eight pieces of cloth. Parts of the hood's cutout and an extra piece of reinforcement on the shoulders can still be found in later "windproof jackets."

Military elements have always been a popular item in the fashion industry. Men’s clothing this winter will not forget this key point, because crisp and stylish military-style jackets can not only help you hide many cumbersome parts of your figure. , and can also make up for some of the shortcomings in your figure. For example, if your shoulders are not broad enough or your figure is too thin, you can rely on a military jacket with epaulette design to enhance your figure’s silhouette!

The long coat is suitable for slightly taller men. The double-breasted design increases the strength of the chest. The black striped decoration on the shoulders and cuffs enriches the details and emphasizes the figure. The four key points make the wearer look less thin. The black trousers and short boots underneath make the wearer look more handsome.

Short coats are less picky about height and can be worn by both tall and short people. The mustard yellow military jacket is inspired by European and American medieval military uniforms. The buttons on the front create an inverted triangle visual effect, which hints at the wearer's body shape and can help thin men find confidence.

However, when choosing this style of jacket, you should pay attention to the matching, and the pants and shoes should be stylish, otherwise it will give the impression of a hotel waiter.

The normal-length double-breasted jacket is chosen in black, which is very low-key and restrained. It is suitable for mature and stable men. There is no special need for matching, and there is no particular picky about color matching. Of course, black looks slimmer. The effect is also more obvious.