The Poncho

A versatile accessory for all seasons, it is perhaps the ideal garment to combine a great sense of comfort with a chic and exotic touch that you will find in our range! We don't often think of the poncho at first glance when looking to fill our male or female wardrobe, but we are often won over when we see it. Indeed, it generally slips on in a flash and wraps around the upper body to protect you from gusts of wind, not to mention the pretty patterns it can feature. In this text, you will discover all the uses of the poncho, as well as the different versions we offer in our online store.

Why and when to wear a poncho? 

You probably want to change from your usual coats and jackets that you wear again every time you plan an outing? In this case, know that our ponchos can be excellent, practical, and fashionable alternatives in your wardrobe!

Why choose a poncho?

Their design makes them hybrid accessories, which combine the covering effect of a cape with the dressy and timeless style of a jacket. This is, in fact, how they were invented by the Quechua people, native to South America (as far back as 2,500 years ago): practicality and protection.

When to wear a poncho?

Whether you want a thin and light model in openwork cotton for summer or a warm poncho in wool and faux fur for winter, the models from our different collections will be able to offer you the ideal poncho according to your use. Despite their differences in materials, textures, or patterns, all our ponchos share the same advantage: great freedom of movement. It is incomparable with a poncho, compared to a jacket, a coat, or a scarf.

Which poncho for which season? 

This is the advantage of this highly versatile accessory. Although the poncho is sometimes associated with off-season wear, they come in a multitude of materials, lengths, and styles that make it a garment just as suitable for beautiful summer days. We offer, for example, women's models in fine and openwork cotton that only go down to the chest, and whose decorative function makes them an excellent lightweight and airy choice for everyday wear, with shorts or a skirt. This type of poncho allows you to cover your shoulders for late summer evenings.

For autumn, we offer men's ponchos and women's ponchos covering the entire upper body to keep you warm while offering a total windproof effect. These are available in autumn shades: Brown, Khaki, Dark Green, or Reddish Brown. 

In winter, the poncho wears extremely well thanks to its padded or thick materials, thus protecting against the cold. Each season has its own suitable style!

For all seasons, however, the rain poncho is the must-have for both winter and summer! Its waterproof design braves all seasons. 

Which materials to choose?

The choice of material is crucial to meet your expectations. If you are looking for a winter poncho with a thermal effect to protect you from the cold and wind, then our models in wool and integrated faux fur offer a soft and enveloping feeling of warmth. In addition, the insulating nature of wool is well known. 

Some of our choices available in our store are also equipped with high collars, as well as sleeves. In the context of an autumn poncho, days in France fluctuate between temperatures that are still acceptable and cool at the same time. A fleece poncho model in Alpaca wool or thick cotton with very tight fibers will therefore be suitable for cool and windy days.

For spring and summer, you can choose a cotton poncho or cashmere for a luxurious effect during cool evenings. We also offer polyester models adorned with creative patterns.

In the context of a rain poncho, our models are designed in nylon or plastic for a totally waterproof effect, summer and winter alike.

What styles of ponchos exist? 

The style of a poncho will tend to reflect your identity! 

If you like the traditional and casual spirit of the poncho, you can choose our bohemian models with ethnic fringes from Peru! They are rooted in the purest style of the Quechua people tradition.

We also offer modern and elegant ponchos for women, as well as for men. Distinguished styles that can be worn with jeans, a shirt, an evening dress, as well as beautiful city shoes. These are available in sober cuts, with neutral colors such as black, white, gray, or beige.

Fleece ponchos are also excellent assets not only for winter, but also to feel enveloped in a cocooning and warm style at all times.

For fans of board sports and swimming, the surf poncho is a must-have choice after a session. Ideal for changing quickly out of sight, the surf ponchos in our online store are designed in cotton microfibers (a blend of polyester and nylon) to offer an effective minute drying, highly absorbent. We offer several colors and patterns according to your personality.

How to wear a poncho with style? 

For a woman: Countless outfits can go with a poncho! A brown suede evening skirt with tights and a sweater can be complemented by a small, thin, and neutral poncho to balance the outfit. Jeans or loose pants of the baggy type are also excellent candidates to complete a bohemian poncho in cotton, or a minimalist model in black wool. A winter fleece poncho in faux fur and wool would go very well with winter pants!

For a man: Gentlemen, you are not left out. A poncho can be styled in an ethnic fringe style to accompany jeans. Other ponchos are available to you in a dark urban look, such as our black men's poncho models that are worn with cargo pants and sneakers. Our lazy ponchos in gray and blue for men are also good choices with sweatpants, if you like totally casual fashion. They are loose, equipped with hoods and cords.

Who is the poncho for? How to choose your poncho properly? 

Everyone can wear a poncho. We even offer children's models at Planète Poncho! Choosing will depend on your preferences in terms of use and design. As we mentioned above, choose your poncho according to the material and seasonality. On the design side, let yourself be tempted by different patterns (ethnic, bohemian, retro, colorful...) or start more soberly if it's your first. Opt for light or dark colors, but prioritize a solid style to get started.

Rain poncho, bath poncho, surf poncho: what differences?

We also offer functional ponchos, designed to protect you from the rain or to get out of the bath while staying warm and drying as quickly as possible. 

The difference between a rain poncho and a bath poncho lies first in the material. Our bath ponchos are designed in microfiber or cotton depending on the model chosen, while the rain ponchos are systematically in plastic or nylon. 

Their purpose is also not the same. One is to protect you from the rain with its waterproof and hydrophobic material, while the other is designed to absorb water when getting out of the bath while keeping you warm (or your baby) by avoiding drafts. 

The surf poncho, meanwhile, is closer in material to the bath poncho, with the difference that the special surf models are designed with a large kangaroo-style pocket and wide spaces around the arms, giving you the possibility to change your clothes directly outdoors, out of sight under this garment.