According to Wikipedia, a sweater is an item of knitted clothing for the upper body without fasteners, with long sleeves and a high collar adjacent to the neck.
In everyday life, sweaters are also understood as pullovers and jumpers that do not have a high collar. In this article, sweaters will be considered in such a broad context.
Sweaters have been in great demand since the beginning of the nineteenth century, when the inhabitants of Northern Europe began to use them especially widely in various fields of life.
Initially, sweaters were made of knitted woolen fabric, and only with the passage of time a new trend came to the world of fashion, which brought with it an unusually soft and thin, but at the same time warm material - cashmere.
The former Himalayan principality, called Kashmir, became the birthplace of everyone's favorite cashmere material, and also contributed to the corresponding name.
The material is very expensive and rare, since it is difficult to obtain because it is made from undercoat of cashmere mountain goats, which are simply impossible to breed at home.
Characteristics
For cashmere sweaters, the main characteristic feature is fine knitting made using a knitting machine, since this material does not accept any other option.
A single cashmere thread in its thickness hardly exceeds the thickness of an ordinary human hair.But, despite the fragility and subtlety of cashmere products, they are in no way inferior to sweaters from another material in their functional features, since natural pile also retains heat.
How to choose?
When choosing a cashmere sweater, you should pay attention to several important aspects, one of which is a suitable size and style. Properly sized product and suitable in style to the figure, can work wonders, emphasizing the advantages and carefully masking the flaws.
Since the matter is very delicate, attention should also be paid to the appearance of the product, since in the process of inaccurate fitting on the sweater, hooks or stretch marks could appear, which in the future can form small holes and ruin the product.
It is also worth paying attention to the material itself, since often cheaper fakes give out for cashmere. Visually, such products are very similar to expensive materials, but upon careful examination they immediately give themselves away - to the touch such a product is very unpleasant, since synthetic fibers are very felt and are coarse, unlike soft cashmere threads.
Models
The lineup of cashmere sweaters is not as wide as we would like, but do not lose heart, because there are still some interesting, worthwhile options.
The first and most elegant option is a thin cashmere sweater, the yarn for which is woven in a special way, making the already brittle fibers even thinner. This product is light, airy and requires a careful attitude, since any careless movement can cause him irreparable harm.
Quite unusual and stylish is the model of a cashmere sweater equipped with a hood. It would seem that this element of clothing should be part of a sporty style, but there it was, the hood in cashmere design fits perfectly into the casual style.
Models with a deep round neck and a v-neck fit perfectly into the business style and are its integral part in the cold season. And cashmere sweaters with a high collar play the role of a turtleneck, while being more pleasant to the body and much warmer, and also look much more attractive for visual perception.
Color
Among the color representations of cashmere colors, the choice is practically unlimited, since almost all shades are popular.
In the business style, the most popular and traditional are black, gray or blue color, which gives the image more rigor and efficiency.
In addition, in some cases red cashmere sweaters will be in place, oddly enough, also fit into the framework of a business style, but slightly diluting it.
Among the young romantic fashionistas, light shades of pink, blue and yellow are popular, since they are the ones that look the most light and give the image a certain dreaminess and airiness. As for the bright shades of these same colors, it is worth noting that pink is the most popular of them and is characteristic of creative, extraordinary personalities.
In addition, do not forget about warm shades, such as ivory, milk chocolate, hazel or mustard, as well as cappuccino, caramel, golden, marsh and lilac, which are also incredibly popular this season.
How to store and how to wash a cashmere sweater?
Since cashmere is an incredibly delicate and delicate matter, it is not at all surprising that it requires a special attitude to oneself. If mistreated, the fabric quickly disintegrates and loses its strength, puffs and small holes appear on it, sometimes the fibers even become angry and fade from prolonged exposure to sunlight. Therefore, it is worthwhile to approach the issue of storing cashmere sweaters with special care, observing all the basic rules.
First of all, it is necessary to store a cashmere sweater in a dry, dark place, away from moisture and UV radiation, which is harmful to this material.
Secondly, storage is best done in special wrapping paper or in a plastic bag that protects the product from dust fibers.
Thirdly, before storage, the product should be washed thoroughly, since the sweater can be soaked with particles of sweat and dirt, which oxidize its fibers and cause a color change.
To avoid the appearance of moths, also fatal to cashmere, it is worth using mothballs or any other remedy for moths.
Washing cashmere, as well as its storage, requires a special approach, so you should do it manually in cold water using a special washing powder or baby shampoo. Before washing, it is worth treating stains or areas soaked with a special detergent, then soak the sweater in cool water for fifteen or twenty minutes, then rinse under warm running water and fold it into the sink so that excess water can drain, since it is strictly forbidden to squeeze out such a product .
It is best to dry such a sweater on a horizontal surface, in no case hanging it on a clothesline, since it can lose its shape.
What to do if the sweater has sat down?
If, after washing, the cashmere sweater sits down, do not lose heart, because there are some tricks to help rectify the situation.
The sweater should be laid out on a flat surface, then covered with a damp cloth and using a slightly hot iron, try stretching the product in length or width.
But you should know that this trick is valid only in case of a slight change in the product.
What to wear?
In terms of combination with other things, a cashmere sweater is no different, because it will look great with almost any element of the wardrobe.
A classic mix of straight-cut trousers with arrows, which in combination with a cotton shirt will help create a business look, is an excellent combination with cashmere sweaters.
Speaking of a business image, one should not forget about a stylish skirt - a pencil with a standard waistline or with a slightly overpriced one - and both models will look great with cashmere sweaters.
As casual clothes, various models of jeans, loose-fitting skirts, as well as recently popular shorts of medium length or knee-length, are perfect.
In combination with these things, cashmere sweaters will look very easy and feminine, and due to its convenience the image will be very functional.
It is worth noting that a cashmere sweater does not fit well with sports things, so don’t wear sports-type shoes, as well as other items that belong to this style.
Spectacular images
Stylish look with masculine notes You can create by choosing blue trousers with arrows, length 7/8, straight cut legs with a slightly widened thigh area. This model of trousers sits especially well on slender girls, perfectly emphasizing the dignity of the figure.
In combination with a cream sweater of the classic model, which is best to tuck or a little tuck inward, the image is suitable even for an office dress code.
In addition to black clogs with a closed toe, a wide cherry-colored belt, as well as a glossy bag for a couple of tones, the darker image will acquire a certain charm and femininity.
Light feminine look will help create a gray cashmere sweater with small ruffles on the sleeves and in the collar area. Shiny buttons made of silver metal perfectly complement the sweater and are a decorative element.
In combination with a black pencil skirt and graceful boats on a small stiletto heel, the image will turn out to be feminine and sexy. And massive golden-colored jewelry on the hand will add a little chic and gloss to the outfit.
Such a set looks quite elegant, but at the same time restrained, so it is quite suitable for any special events in the work area.
The extended model of a sweater of deep marsh color, having a free cut and a decorative element in the form of a v-neck and buttons on the back, can be used as a dress, combining it with dense dark gray tights.
In addition to this look, stylish high-heeled boots made of cognac-colored suede material will look very interesting, and rings, bracelets and sunglasses will be suitable as accessories.
The image is unusual and stylish, perfect for walking with friends, visiting movie theaters or even parties.
The cashmere sweater did not pass by business images, on the contrary, it was worthy of competition with cardigans, jackets and cardigans. So, for example, with a skirt - a pencil of red wine color and a white shirt with a pink stripes, a gray cashmere sweater with a short sleeve will look great.
The shirt should be tucked inside the skirt, and the sleeves protruding from under the sweater should be slightly tucked, thereby making cuffs out of them. In addition with a chocolate-colored bag and high-heeled shoes of the same tone, as well as unobtrusive accessories, the image will look feminine, elegant and fresh.
