The jacket is a warm garment that can have various characteristics.
A jacket is a garment whose front part is open . It is a concept that comes from jaqueta , a term derived from the French jaquette that is no longer used in our language.
Overview
Jackets have sleeves and usually extend below the waist. In any case, there are multiple models and types of jackets, with different characteristics.
A jacket can have internal and external pockets and have buttons or closure (zipper) in the front. There are jackets for formal use and others that are used in informal settings. It is common for jackets to have different features depending on whether they are men's jackets or women's jackets . Unisex jackets are also manufactured.
Depending on the country, the jacket is known as a campera or chamarra , for example. However, these notions may refer to certain kinds of jackets in particular, depending on the context. In general terms, these are coats that are worn over other garments, and it is possible to get jackets that are more or less warm depending on their material, the thickness of the fabric or fabric and the possible filling.
Its origin is not defined, since even in remote times there were products with similar characteristics in different parts of the world. For example, in ancient Greece and Rome, short garments called "chitons" or " tunics " were worn, which could be considered precursors to jackets.
Types of jackets
A cardigan , a blazer , a morning coat , a tailcoat , a jacket and a tuxedo can be considered part of the jacket set. Let's see below a description of each one:
- cardigan : is a knitted jacket open at the front, usually with buttons or zipper. It is comfortable and versatile, with long or short sleeves, and is commonly worn as a light outerwear garment;
- blazer (or blazer) : it is a formal garment, generally with a slim fit and lapels. It is usually made of plain fabric and is used as part of a suit or in combination with casual pants. Blazers can be solid colors or prints;
- morning suit : is a formal men's jacket worn at elegant daytime events such as weddings or ceremonies. It is usually dark in color, with peak lapels, double-breasted on the front, rear skirts and matching pants;
- tailcoat : it is the most formal jacket for evening events. It consists of a black piece with a long tail, with peak lapels , double buttons and rear skirts. It is combined with a white shirt with a pleated bib, white bow tie, striped pants and vest;
- jacket : it is short, generally made of leather or resistant fabric, with a zipper or button closure. Jackets usually have a casual and sporty style, and are used as outerwear in colder climates;
- Tuxedo : It is a formal jacket for black-tie evening events. It is black, with satin or silk lapels, a single button closure and no back skirts. Paired with a white turtleneck shirt , black bow tie, matching pants and optional vest.
There are less warm jackets, which are usually used in spring or autumn.
Other meanings and verbal locutions
The term jacket also means "masturbation": the stimulation of the erogenous zones of the body with the hands or through different means with the aim of obtaining sexual pleasure. This vulgar use of the term is officially recognized by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE). According to the institution's dictionary, this is how it is used in Mexico .
The RAE dictionary also mentions the following verbal phrases that include the term:
- change/the jacket : move to another party or side. You can also say "turn the jacket";
- take off a jacket : (in Cuba) give rise to a situation that generates a fight with another person;
- have a jacket with someone : (in Cuba) have an argument or a fight with another person.