Parka: See how to wear this piece that will warm your look with style

Coats and jackets are critical on colder days as they can overlap other layers of blouses to keep the look even warmer for winter.

One of those coat models that is timeless and very easy to match is the parka. The piece has military influence usually has several pockets, may have hood or not, and can give a touch of personality to the look.

It is common for this model to be made in military green, but it is also possible to find it with other shades. One of the highlights of the piece is certainly a kind of adjustable waistband that can be adjusted to mark the silhouette and favor the region.


The piece allows for various combinations, whether for a heavier look on a cold day or as a key piece to transform a summer look into a winter look. See tips for composing stylish looks using parka:

Parka in basic looks

Jeans and T-shirt are components of a classic basic look. In this look, which is usually composed of neutral colors, the parka can be the differential of the look. Fashion consultant Danyla Borobia suggests boyfriend jeans combined with a white T-shirt, which on colder days can be finished by a wet velvet boot, giving it a modern feel.

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"A good way to update the look is to compose with an oversize patchy parka, more personality in the impossible look," Danyla adds about a modern look. To add a touch of fashion information to her basic look, Danyla indicates betting on pantacourts, striped tops and metallic mules.

Parka in looks for work

To insert the parka in the work look, first of all, it is essential to pay attention to the dress code of the company, due to the more casual image of this piece. The parka is a great alternative to replacing the blazer with a more modern look, as well as an alternative to casual day.

"The idea is that the look has a work face and not weekend, so just make up with darker flare or straight jeans, shirt or more elegant fit, topped by open parka," says Danyla. The consultant also adds that it is better to compose the parka with neutral colored pieces on top to have a stylish and modern look. About accessories, Danyla indicates the most discreet for everyday life, but that the maxiacessories can enhance the look for happy hour.


Parka with shorts

The shorts are pieces that properly combined, transit in all seasons of the year. In colder days, pantyhose is responsible for this adaptation, and the look can be finished by boots, such as velvet, which are super high.

For a tidier look, the shorts can be made of a nobler fabric like leather, for example, and the look can be topped off by a scarpin or strappy sandal. "At the top, under the parka, a sweatshirt for those who enjoy comfort or a sweater for a more elegant look," adds Danyla.

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Parka with skirt

Several models of skirts can be combined with the parkas. On the larger ones, it is indicated that the waist is marked, either by adjusting the cord at the waist of the parka or by a belt. This is a way of balancing the silhouette as the parkas tend to be larger and wider.

About the length of these combined pieces, Danyla gives the hint:? Playing with the proportions in a look can yield balance in the silhouette, it is worth thinking that the bars, both skirt and jacket, need to have a slight difference between them, even if they are centimeters, for example, the jacket ends 10 cm below the skirt, this same rule to make everything more harmonious works when we talk about shorts and dresses.

Parka with dress

Tight dresses combined with parka create a modern and fashion look. At the end of the look, the options can be sneakers for a more comfortable look, boots for colder days or heeled sandals and scarpins for a tidier look.

About the combination of parka with flowing dresses, Danyla adds:? They look great with longer and close parkas, to give structure and volume to the look. On the feet, heavier booties, flatforms, oxford, sneakers, or velvet boots can bring the balance in style.

10 parkas to complete your look

Check out parkas options below to warm up your winter looks. The options bring together other trends, such as applications and patches and can be found in different Brazilian e-commerce.

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Where to buy

  1. Parka Rosa Hooded at Renner Stores
  2. Parka Navy Blue Jacket at Lojas Renner
  3. Parka Mooncity Jacket at Dafiti
  4. Parka Market 33 at Oqvestir
  5. Parka Jeans Colcci at Dafiti
  6. Parka Metallized at Renner Stores
  7. Parka JoFashion Embroidered Jacket at Dafiti
  8. Parka Tufi Duek at Farfetch
  9. Parka Isabella Fiorentino at Oqvestir
  10. Parka Mooncity Jacket at Dafiti

More looks with parka

Check out several of the looks with parka and see various ways to insert this piece in your productions, be it for the days of mild temperature or intense cold.

Now that you have been inspired by a number of ways to match parka in your looks, rock out with this trendy piece and give it a modern look.

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