How to choose your winter 2021 overshirt?
Autumn has settled in, it’s high time to put away your summer wardrobe and bring out warmer clothes. Finally, the return of jackets to prepare for winter. Coat, jacket, parka, there’s no shortage of choice. To ensure you stay warm all winter, Project X Paris, streetwear store, presents the overshirt: the must-have of winter.
What is an overshirt? Called "shacket" or "overshirt" by our Anglo-Saxon friends, the overshirt is a loose shirt, much thicker than a traditional shirt, often made of wool or corduroy. This garment is between a shirt and a jacket, almost acting as a sweater. To be worn over a turtleneck, a sweatshirt, or even a t-shirt, the men's and women's overshirt is easy to wear and especially very trendy. Although perfect for mid-season, it is very easy to wear in winter under a coat or parka.
Where does the overshirt come from? Its origin is a bit unclear but it is estimated to have appeared in the 1930s, initially worn by the US Navy. It obviously had a more practical than aesthetic function. Indeed, overshirts were mass-produced to clothe soldiers going to fight in the Korean War to combat the Korean winter. Nowadays, this piece is no longer used only by the military and has become a true trendy piece.
How to choose your overshirt? Which material to favor? Which pattern? What outfit to wear with an overshirt? Project X Paris guides you in your choice of men’s or women’s overshirt.
Polar fleece or sweater material? Both materials are worn differently. The polar fleece overshirt is ideal to wear as a jacket: it is soft and warm, the Pilou-Pilou Overshirt is the piece to have for mid-seasons! Since it is quite thick, you might feel a bit suffocated if you add a coat on top. It is worn as is. Available in camel, gray, and black, it has no pattern so it’s very easy to wear with any outfit!
Otherwise, discover the men’s and women’s overshirt in sweater material. It is comfortable, thinner than the Pilou-Pilou model, which allows you to wear this garment easily under a coat, jacket, or parka for example. This overshirt is worn over a t-shirt, hoodie, or even a turtleneck for example: it’s easy to match outfits with this garment. Moreover, this model is available in 11 different colors: hard not to find your happiness!
Why choose your overshirt at Project X Paris?Specialist in streetwear clothing since 2015, our clothes are comfortable, affordable, and stylish. Moreover, you can discover men’s, women’s, and unisex collections. The Project X Paris overshirt pairs perfectly with a PXP t-shirt during the week or a tracksuit to chill on the weekend. Find all our streetwear clothes on our website or in one of our stores in France, on Réunion Island, and even in Dubai!