Hoods: what is it and what are they?

Hoods come back into fashion again, and with them a lot of questions arise about what it is and how to wear it properly. Hats in retro style once gained popularity due to its main feature: the careful preservation of the styled hairstyle. In the era of complex Kuafur, this was more than relevant, because the created composition or curl on the head was worn for several days. Today, the cap-hood does not have a rigid frame, but it still beautifully frames the face, protects from cold and wind, harmoniously combines with many options for outerwear.

A change in fashion trends promises the return of these accessories to the wardrobe of girls and women. Hoods from angora and fur hats, church for weddings and children’s, other varieties are worn on the head mainly in the cold season. They are made both from expensive, luxurious materials, and from the most budgetary woolen or acrylic threads, used in combination with button fasteners and luxurious brooches. Whatever option you choose, Buying a hood will definitely be successful, because this headdress effectively emphasizes the appearance of both a mature woman and a young girl.

Hood or cap - a headdress worn during the autumn, spring, winter season. This wardrobe item came into fashion in the first half of the 19th century and became a seasonal alternative to a traditional cap. Hoods are put on the head so that they frame the face and do not spoil the hair laid in the hairstyle. This hybrid of a cap and a female hat has repeatedly returned to fashion, changing its appearance in accordance with its trends.

So, the initial description indicates that he had a stiff high tulle, located on the back of the head, framing the face with soft fields. Wide satin ribbons (mantonier) connected under the chin were used as ties. The origin of the word is from the French "cape" or Dutch "kaper", also denoting the name of the headgear. Modern options do not have a rigid base, more like a stole on a clasp or a hood, worn in addition to clothes without this cut detail.

In the era of Biedermeier (style in art), which fell between 1815 and 1848, pseudo-romantic elements for decorating wardrobe items and accessories came into fashion. They were characterized by details in the spirit of the late Empire, but more delicate, light. In Russia, this period fell on the Pushkin era, when dresses with a narrow, accentuated waist, lush neckline, and bell skirts came into fashion. A striking detail of this style are hoods that emphasize the femininity of the appearance.

In the old days, hoods often acted not only as street parts of the wardrobe. They were used to visit the temple - for weddings, mourning ceremonies, and other important events. Initially, the old style of the hood was created to combine with hairstyles, in which the bulk of the hair was on the back of the head, and individual curls framed the oval of the face. High tulle helped not to wrinkle her hair, the wide fields of such a cap protected her from rain, snow, wind.

At the beginning of the XIX century, hoods were considered exclusively an element of the wardrobe for the lower class - servants. By 1820, the mistresses of wealthy houses examined and loved them. Over the next 40 years, this headdress experienced ups and downs, and then simply went out of fashion. He returned already at the end of the 20th century as an element of the wardrobe of very young girls and little girls, and then their mothers. During this period, soft knitted and fur models of hoods, with a fastener on a button and in the form of hybrids with a scarf, came into fashion.

In the XXI century, the fashion for hoods is back again, and they look really impressive. These are luxurious fur options, voluminous snoods, softly draped cashmere and woolen models of hats. They managed to turn into a real trend, which means that the time has come to understand what they are and what these women's accessories are combined for a cold winter.

The modern female hood looks much more diverse than its prototype. It has children's versions and adults, casual and solemn options. The fact that the compilers of the crosswords include the “inverted hood” issue in their creations quite regularly indicates that this wardrobe item has returned to fashion seriously and for a long time. There are many types and models, even men are ready to try on this option of a headdress, though, rather, in the form of a hybrid with a voluminous knitted scarf. It is worth considering all the current versions in more detail.

Since there are laws to attend church, all parishioners — both adults and children — have to abide by them. Inside the temple, women and girls should be with their heads covered. This symbolizes humility, piety, emphasizes the importance of the sacrament.. But the summer scarf for the temple is often inconvenient, and it’s difficult to pick it up, instead of it capes-hoods made of light materials are used that cover the head and shoulders.

The color of the head-covering stole depends on the day of the visit. Easter patterns are red; on Trinity they are green. The wedding cape for the church is made of thin, light materials of pastel shades - white, cream, pink. These same colors are suitable for everyday visits to the temple. The church hood has a length slightly below the shoulders, is pulled to the drawstring or tied with ribbons.

The baptismal outfit is also easy to complement with an openwork or light satin cape-hood.This option is suitable for girls from 3 to 10 years. Standard models are used for baptizing older children and adults. The hood for the godmother should not be too lavishly decorated, wedding ones are most often made lace.

This version of the male and female hats is a hybrid with a scarf elegantly falling on the shoulders. Stylish snood-hoods are most often made of wool, large or medium-sized cashmere, decorated with braids and other patterns. Spectacular drapery of the free part of the scarf around the neck allows you to keep heat as much as possible without losing the relevance of the image. Also, such models are made of cotton knitwear, fleece, natural or faux fur.

A fashionable hat for a girl or a young girl is a hood with ears in the form of a cute knitted hood. Such models can have different colors, shapes, they look very original.

Ears and other design elements give the product originality, harmoniously fit into the perky image of a young girl, schoolgirl or student.

Classic hat with a high top and soft brim - A great addition to the wedding in retro style. For marriage in the spirit of the Pushkin era, such an element is perfect. The magnificent decoration of the bonnet with ribbons and bows, pearls, lace is suitable for the summer season. In winter, they make it fur, complement it with a soft and warm clutch for heating hands.

Density-adjustable hoods with buttons or small hook-and-eye closures are a universal option for everyday wear.

Depending on the option of drapery, the clasp may be located on the side or on the throat, have welt or cap loops.

Hoods for women and children are most often made of materials with a natural composition, soft texture. If you are allergic to wool, you can find completely acrylic models that do not cause negative reactions. Among the popular options are the following.

• Knitted hood. It is made from wool, blended yarn or fully man-made fiber. Most often, capes-hoods from Angora, cashmere are used. Exotic options are made from alpaca wool. They are no less warm than angoras, look attractive, very soft.

• Fleece. A popular option for men and children. It looks attractive, has an original soft texture. Such hoods cover the head and shoulders, form a soft drapery, well protect from the cold. They make fleece from polyester - a strong and durable synthetic material.

• Fur. It is used in combination with fashionable coats and sheepskin coats, fur coats. If we are talking about a combination with fur, it is important that it matches the one used when sewing outerwear. For example, a hood and a fur coat from a rabbit, from a mink. Inexpensive models are made from sheepskin, nutria, fox fur.

• Lace. Models from guipure are used in the dress of the bride, cloaks for attending church, baptism. Lace can be silk, cotton, from blended or artificial fibers.

• Silk. Tensel, an artificial material based on viscose, is most often used here. It is quite dense, used for sewing cape-hoods used when visiting the temple. Light chiffon fabrics can also be used.

Choosing an elegant mink stole-cape or knitted hood-snood and lace option is not difficult if you follow the rules of combining textures and shades.

Fashionable hood in the XXI century looks noble and restrained. Unlike models that were relevant in the 90s of the last century, unnaturally bright, acidic or eye-catching colors are not used here: raspberry, blue-green, purple.

Are popular and all shades of coffee: chocolate bonnet, fur model in cappuccino colors look luxurious and expressive.

Fashionistas who prefer classics can limit themselves to trendy monochrome gamut. Black, white, gray colors can be used in pure form or combined with each other. Options with contrasting braids and Scandinavian ornaments look interesting. No less interesting is the combination of white and red.

Fur hoods-cloaks of silver, white, cream, red-brown colors are well suited for girls with delicate appearance and pale skin. In this case, the coloring options for a silver fox or pepper and salt look exquisite. For knitted and fleece patterns, it is good to choose bright, but noble colors: cobalt blue, gray blue, emerald.

Owners of a bright appearance, dark skin should pay attention to wine shades - Marsala, Burgundy, ruby. In addition, hood-snood will look interesting mustard color, sand or complemented by a predatory animal print.

Hoods allow you to create an unlimited number of fashion options that look bright, bold, provocatively or create the image of a tender, romantic girl. The most relevant combinations include the following.

• Bright coats and down jackets with hoods. Bright models with ears are made in a wide variety of color combinations. Made of fleece or knitted snoods help to create a carefree image for both adult girls and young children.

• Cashmere coat and hood cape made of angora or thin cotton. They are better to choose in contrasting performance, but in the general range of tones - pastel or natural.

• Coats in a casual style, a jacket or a down jacket are favorably complemented by large-knit snood-hoods with a pronounced texture. They are effectively draped. The longer the scarf, the more interesting the image will be.

• Fur coats and hoods are combined, choosing options in the same color and with the same pile length. Such combinations look harmonious, well suited for use in the winter. Fur capes-bonnets, knitted from braids, look interesting: they are made of mink, chinchilla. Solid models are created from a rabbit or a polar fox.

• Military style parka Complement the coarse cloak-hood made of smooth-knit cotton jersey. The more neat and simple this wardrobe item will look, the more harmoniously it will fit into the image of a modern city dweller.

The scheme for crocheting a hood is shown in the next video.