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April 28, 2024
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How to use parca

Not unlike human behavior, fashion takes on a cyclical routine; even if there are changes, there are always elements that remain: the so-called classics in clothing? that resurface according to the language of the moment. Even if it is a sporting piece, the parca It is one of those classic items, indispensable in the wardrobe.

Parca means "animal skin", also found in nomenclatures such as anorak, parca snorkel, parca fishtail, cagoule, among others; each presenting a singularity, dividing the piece into some categories of uses? And learning about these varieties is helpful when it comes to acquiring it and combining it into looks.

The first model is the anorak, developed for the Eskimos. It is thicker and lined with leather to be able to heat in extremely cold temperatures and protect from moisture. Although considered to be meager, its modeling is a bit out of step with the current one, which is similar to the one attached to the infantry uniforms of the English army during World War II: hip-high, with no volume, wool lining and hood; under name little snorkel, because the hood closes leaving only a small opening.

The success of the model in the army helped its development as a uniform of war, because it was necessary to keep the military warm, but the piece be light, giving them combat agility. Then other models such as the USA-N3B, the parka fishtail M-51 (military of 1951) and M-65 (military of 1965) which has the individual modeling of the hood.

The parka began to be made of nylon during the 1950s, poplin in the 59's and in the 70's it was made of polyester, making it even lighter, harder to knead and dirty.

In 1959, the parka was released as a "must-have". (piece has-to-have) by Vogue. It was the first attribution to women's clothing, although the sporty aspect still did not fit the femininity of the lady like style. It was during the 60's, with the youth of the mod movement (modernism), that the piece became popular.

After a long period of decline in use since the 1990s, the parca resumed its usefulness in women's clothing; still preserving the military aspect, mainly for the benefits that the piece offers: impermeability, thermal comfort, versatility and lightness. However, the model is still difficult to adapt to other pieces of women's wardrobe.

It can be said that dress today has gained a new status: the pieces do not have to belong to the same segment or category of use to be coordinated. The aesthetics are different and the use is free (of course always linked to common sense). In choosing what to wear, the only factor that cannot be disregarded is balance. To achieve this effect, check out some tips that can simplify your choices when assembling looks with parka.

By making use of a parca with very wide modeling, give preference to other pieces with slimmer modeling? skinny modeling pants and leggings, for example.
To escape the sporty look when wearing parka with jeans, invest in the components: different shoes, scarves, accessories; that is, everything that can adds value to the look.
Fins made of thinner or sleeveless fabrics allow the use of piece overlays with shirts, vests, dresses, etc.
Nothing prevents the use of parka with short clothes such as dresses, skirts and shorts; but preferably the length should be similar or longer than parca, not to flatten the body.
Is the parka traditionally green moss? No rules for color coordination? it all depends on the woman's profile. The boldest combine the parka with strong and warm colors. If you do not like to risk it, the suggestion is to combine it with prints that have neutral colors or shades of the same family as the moss (burnt, autumn colors).
Some parka models follow the camouflage pattern. To coordinate it with other pieces, they must be in one of the colors of the camouflage print.