For cold weather, there is no clothing more cozy and comfortable than long sweaters.
In such a jacket, neither a piercing wind nor evening coolness is terrible. In addition, it is so pleasant to wrap herself in it, sitting on the veranda of a country house or in an open gazebo, and enjoy all the delights of outdoor recreation, without being afraid to tremble.
The category of long sweaters includes any warm clothes for the upper body that covers the hips - loose sweaters, sweatshirts, hoodies, cardigans, etc.
In today's article, we will tell you in detail about the popular varieties of long sweaters, as well as how to properly care for them, how to wear and what to combine with.
Features and Benefits
To get started, let's look at the main types and names of long sweaters:
- a cardigan is a knitted sweater without a collar (and often without buttons) below the hip;
- a sweater is another type of knitted sweater that has a collar but no fasteners;
- a sweatshirt is a warmed knitted sweater in a sports style with a long sleeve;
- A hoodie is a cross between a long sweater and a sweatshirt with a hood and a zipper.
The advantages of long sweaters of different styles include:
- convenience and comfort;
- practicality;
- ability to warm and protect from wind;
- the possibility of using as outerwear;
- the ability to combine with many things in different styles.
How to choose?
If you intend to purchase a long sweater for the warm season, take a look at the models sewn from thin knitwear or knitted from cotton threads. In such a jacket you will be warm enough, but not hot.
Slender and thin girls below the average height are suitable for spacious oversized sweatshirts. And full beauties with luxurious forms should pay attention to straight or slightly fitted models without volumetric decor.
Visually narrow the figure will help V-neckline on the chest, contrasting side inserts and vertical ornament.
If you are the owner of a short stature, try to wear long sweaters with high-heeled shoes - classic shoes, elegant boots, ankle boots, etc.
Models
Elongated women's sweaters are characterized by a wide variety of styles and models. We want to introduce you to the most popular solutions that always look advantageous.
A long jacket with cuts on the sides is good in that it protects from the weather, but at the same time, it allows you to demonstrate beautiful hips and slender legs. In addition, thanks to cuts, such models do not constrain movements at all, so you can move at your usual pace.
A long button down jacket can be a great alternative to a light coat, trench coat, or raincoat. It can be worn not only with pants, but also with elegant dresses and skirts, as well as with a shirt and a business suit as an elongated jacket.
A long jacket without buttons can be called differently. If the product has sides, like a jacket, then this is a kind of cardigan. If the sweater case is solid, then this is a pullover, sweater or jumper.
A buttonless cardigan is a practical cloak that is easy to take off and put on. The remaining models, due to the lack of fasteners, warm perfectly and do not leave a chance to get to the cold wind.
The sweater in the front is short, the long back looks very stylish, in addition, this style is one of the most relevant today. Fashionable women wear sweaters of asymmetric cut, partially tucking into trousers, shorts or a skirt with a high waist.
A sweater with long floors is another possible modification of a cardigan. Such sweaters can be worn with a leather belt, elastic waistband or wide open. If the jacket is sewn from thin fabric, the freely hanging edges can be tied in a knot or a lush bow.
A long jacket with a long collar will surely appeal to those who like to wrap themselves in warm, cozy things. A voluminous collar makes the most ordinary jacket more interesting. We advise you to take a closer look at models with a collar-collar or shuttlecock.
Knitted
If you want to get a truly unique, one-of-a-kind thing, then the most successful solution would be to knit a long jacket on your own.
Needleworkers knit such sweaters on special machines, as well as knitting needles or crochet. Using the hook, you can create delicate things with an elegant, delicate ornament, and knitting needles can be used to knit braids, zigzags, as well as a variety of patterns, for example, snowflakes, owls and deers that are now fashionable.
To create long sweaters with your own hands, it is recommended to choose yarn, mainly from natural materials. If we are talking about warm models, then this will be different types of wool yarn: mohair, Angora, cashmere, etc. Thin, summer sweaters are usually knitted from cotton threads.
Warm
The warmest sweaters are made from natural wool or from modern synthetic materials with high heat-insulating characteristics.
If you prefer clothes made from natural materials, then take a look at long sweaters knitted from goat, camel or sheep wool. The coat of Angora rabbits is not only very warm, but also pleasant to the touch - soft and silky.
Fans of modern materials and production technologies are advised to pay attention to long sweaters with a lining made of synthetic insulation. Usually, fleece or faux fur is used for these purposes. These materials retain heat perfectly, absorb excess moisture and allow the skin to breathe. Such heaters are usually used in sports models of long jackets.
Fashion trends
Long sweaters are one of the most relevant things of the last several fashionable seasons. They now and then appear in new collections of leading clothing manufacturers. The following trends deserve special attention:
- thin cardigans below the knees, plain or striped with patch pockets;
- wide, spacious oversized sweatshirts - they are worn with boyfriend jeans and loose "men's" shirts;
- knitted sweatshirts on faux fur with a hood or a collar-collar - go well not only with jeans, but also with short shorts and skirts;
- sweatshirts that can be worn as dresses - with bright tights, leggings or high golfs;
- sweaters with a braid pattern - multicolor models connected from several types of threads are especially popular; the transition from one color to another also looks spectacular;
- sweatshirts with print - a variety of patterns, inscriptions or drawings.
Color and print
Let's talk a little about the colors popular this season.
Black long sweatshirts look very impressive, especially in combination with tight faux leather leggings, ripped jeans and trousers in bright colors.
Gray long sweatshirts - restrained and versatile. This color is suitable for sportswear as well as for business office wear.
White long sweatshirts - look cute and gentle, especially if you complement the kit with the appropriate things in light, pastel colors. Romantic natures should take a closer look at cozy sweaters, knitted from fluffy white yarn.
Long eggplant sweaters are a very elegant solution. This deep color looks amazingly beautiful and goes well with a variety of shades and textures.
Long wine-colored sweatshirts are another fashionable and sophisticated solution. The rich wine color can perfectly replace black, gray or brown items in the kit, making the image more lively and interesting.
Long mustard-colored sweaters - a bright and stylish option; He hasn’t gone out of fashion for a row in a row. Fashionistas learned to combine mustard color with juicy, saturated shades - lingonberry, emerald, ultramarine, etc.
Long mint-colored sweaters for a long time occupied a leading position in the ranking of fashionable things. This beautiful, delicate shade looks very expressive in combination with clothes of bright and light colors - white skirts, pearl pink jeans, etc.
Long sweatshirts with prints have not lost their popularity for a long time. True, the theme of the drawings themselves is constantly changing - the trend is owls, foxes, or funny cats. Sweatshirts with inscriptions are in constant demand.
How to care?
- Long sweaters made of wool and knitwear may lose their shape after washing, so it is not recommended to squeeze such things out and dry them in suspension.
- Always try to wash clothes made of natural wool on your hands in warm water, without the use of bleach or stain removers.
- Squeeze long woolen sweaters, preferably by hand, through a towel. To dry, lay the item on an old dry sheet or cotton bedspread.
What to wear?
Fashionable women wear long sweaters complete with a variety of things.
Since most of these sweaters are quite free, they try to pick up a not too voluminous bottom, for example:
- leggings or leggings:
- skinny jeans;
- skinny pants;
- short shorts;
- miniskirt.
Swinging-up models of long sweaters are worn with dresses, various tops, t-shirts, blouses, shirts and turtlenecks. Shoes can be chosen along with any, but low girls should give preference to shoes, sandals, boots and high heel shoes.
Spectacular images
- Gray sweatshirt with a large, bright print in combination with a short pleated skirt and sandals on a thick platform.
- A tan knit cardigan with a striped blouse, blue jeans, high-heeled leopard boots and a roomy bag.
- A spacious sweater in black and white stripes with black leather leggings, boots and a bag - also black.
- A thin beige cardigan in combination with a romantic dress, tight tights and a small handbag on a chain.