When you want to hide from the piercing wind and rainy weather, a warm, comfortable sweater comes to the rescue. If you need to urgently draw up an elegant set for a special occasion, an elegant, elongated sweater will come to the rescue.
If you want to look stylish and fashionable, just put on a sweater with Norwegian motifs and patterns.
So what is a sweater, what does it fit in and what to wear with? On all these and many other questions our article will tell.
Views, styles and models
A sweater is a piece of clothing for the upper body with long sleeves and a high collar. Most often knitted. Originally used solely for protection against the cold.
One of the distinctive features of the sweater is a high stand-up collar, tight-fitting neck. The collar is knitted in one or more layers. Sleeves often end with cuffs.
The length of the sweater can be different: there are short models, sweaters of medium length and long, resembling knitted dresses.For knitting sweaters, natural wool, acrylic, and synthetics are used.
Throat sweater
The trend of this season. A classic high neck sweater. The most popular model is a sweater with cuffs on the sleeves and on the bottom of the product.
Hooded sweater
An original model that looks like a cross between a classic sweater and a sweatshirt. A great option for everyday life and sports.
Braid sweater
The most popular and favorite design option for sweaters is still in fashion! Sweaters with braids are worn out or carelessly tucked into a skirt or jeans, leaving a small edge. The combination of a sweater and a hat, connected in the same style, looks original.
Cardigan sweater
A kind of elongated sweater. Typically, this model is made of thick, bulk yarn. The style can be straight or slightly flared. The model can be supplemented with a belt.
Sweater
Free variation on the theme of sweaters. The model of straight or fitted cut, as a rule, is performed in thick knitting, but without a high neck.
Sweatshirt
The model is made of lightweight, breathable and hygroscopic materials. The sweater is usually equipped with additional cuffs on the sleeves. A high collar may be missing, in which case the sweater is complemented by a hood.
Norwegian sweater
Sweater with deer, snowflakes, stars, trolls and other Scandinavian motifs. Patterns are made in several shades, as a rule, it is blue, blue and white.
A great option for practicing winter sports and outdoor activities.
For knitting Norwegian sweaters, merino or other natural yarn is used. These sweaters hold heat very well, they are durable, soft and very beautiful.
Voluminous and wide sweater
Thick knit sweaters are in fashion. Such models are especially relevant for the cold season. Voluminous, wide sweaters with a free cut are made, as a rule, of natural wool.
Designers focus on unusual models of sweaters, for example, with an open shoulder or an asymmetric cut of sleeves, hem, etc. To decorate sweaters, classic braids, plaits, complex weaves are used.
Voluminous sweaters, like no other models, emphasize the fragility and tenderness of a female figure. Therefore, you need to combine them with tight jeans, trousers, tight skirts.
Fake Sweater
Most often, this is a V-neck sweater, combined with a classic shirt or blouse. Ideal for school and office.
Sweater polo
A kind of classic sweater. The model is made of thin or thick yarn with a polo collar on buttons.
Zipper sweater
A great alternative to the traditional model. Lightning can pass along the entire length of the product or only along its upper part. The sweater has a stand-up collar or hood.
Button Sweater
Rather, it is a jacket with a wide or voluminous collar, which, with a fully fastened sweater, closes the throat.
Sweater with elastic
Another type of sweater with an elastic band on the sleeves for a more tight wrap around the wrist.
Length
Long sweater
This model has a length of up to the middle of the thigh and below. Elongated sweaters are perfectly combined with tight trousers, tight-fitting jeans or worn like a knitted dress.
Thanks to the figure-fitting silhouette, the sweater dress looks incredibly feminine and stylish. Especially complete with tight tights and high boots. This option is perfect for the cold season.
A long sweater can be made of several colors of yarn, be plain or decorated with print. As an accessory, a bright, wide belt, emphasizing a thin waist, is often used.
The collar can have a different shape - a pipe, clamp, stand, etc. Sweater dress can have a straight or fitted fit. Models with a cuff or pleats at the bottom of the dress look interesting.
Short sweater
A shortened model of a bolero type sweater will be the highlight of an everyday or holiday look. This model can be worn over a thin shirt or blouse. A cropped sweater goes well with shorts, a long skirt, and jeans.
Oversized sweaters
One of the trends of the new season is a large sweater. From the side, such a model may seem too large or even extended. It is this effect that designers achieve by offering these sweaters. The feeling of negligence is enhanced by coarse knitting, large parts, asymmetric fit of the product, a lowered shoulder, etc.
Lovers of delicate, romantic images will suit voluminous sweaters decorated with beautiful embroidery, bugles, and rhinestones.
Large sweaters are successfully combined with tight trousers, leggings, tight jeans. A wide, asymmetric thick-knit sweater looks great with a light, flying chiffon skirt. This is one of the most successful and bold images of the new season.
Thin summer
It is wrong to believe that a sweater is a wardrobe item exclusively for the cold season. Openwork, lightweight sweaters knitted from fine yarn will be an excellent option for the hottest summers. The sweater can be straight or fit, short or long.
For the summer, delicate, soft shades of pink, blue, mint, lilac, sand color are perfect. The sweater can be plain or printed. Embroidery, applique, shiny decorative elements, etc. are used as decorations.
Warm winter
Nevertheless, it is difficult to imagine a harsh winter without a warm woolen sweater. Without it, you can’t go for a walk, do not ski, do not go out of town.
The most popular model is a classic high-necked thick knit sweater. To create it, it is preferable to choose the wool of angora, merino, llama or cashmere.
Fans of unusual things should definitely pay attention to the avant-garde models of large sweaters, resembling, rather, a voluminous cocoon or poncho. Such sweaters may well replace the demi-season jackets or coats.
Autumn
Transitional option from hot summer to cold winter. Designers recommend that you turn your attention to free, direct models of sweaters made of knitwear, cashmere or fine wool. Saturated, deep shades of burgundy, gray, beige are preferred. Asymmetric models that open one shoulder are relevant.
Fashion Trends 2020
Sweaters with shortened sleeves, especially особенно, are relevant this season. Such models are worn independently or worn over a thin turtleneck.
Very popular models with high, soft collars.
In the trend - a combination of several colors, for example, light beige, red, purple and black. Sweaters are also in fashion, made in a combination of two shades of contrasting color. Wide and narrow strips of contrasting colors are popular among prints.
Among decorative additions, fringe comes first.
At the peak of fashion - large, shapeless models with long sleeves. Such a sweater resembles clothing from someone else’s shoulder, but this is its charm.
Material
Fashion does not stand still. And if several years ago only wool was used to knit a sweater, today you can find models made of many other natural or synthetic fabrics.
Cashmere
One of the most beautiful and noble materials. A cashmere sweater in combination with any other clothes looks very dignified and expensive. It is an ideal base for creating a business suit, evening dress or casual look.
In order for a cashmere sweater to become a universal base for creating different outfits, it is best to choose a model of a classic cut, neutral steel, white or black.Such a sweater can be worn on a white shirt or blouse, combined with a denim jacket or worn as an independent item.
Mohair
A knitted mohair sweater will perfectly warm you in the most cold winter days. It is soft, fluffy, pleasant to the touch. “Shaggy” sweaters, knitted from mohair of several shades, are very popular this season.
Angora
The Angora wool sweater is very warm and delicate. A model from Angora always looks very feminine and beautiful. This sweater warms perfectly on cold days, while it is very light and does not prick at all.
Knitted
Elastic, soft knitwear is perfect for creating lightweight options, for example, for summer or fall. It is not hot, and at the same time, comfortable. It is soft to the body, practical to wear, reasonably affordable in price.
From fleece
Soft, comfortable, warm fleece is ideal for creating sports sweaters or casual wear.
Made of natural wool
A natural wool sweater will quickly warm even in the coldest winter. Wool is a very warm material, which is characterized by high breathability, practicality and durability. Most often, sheep wool is used for knitting.
On fur
A sweater based on the down of goats, rabbits and other animals has very high thermal insulation properties. It is light, fluffy, very soft and worn perfectly.
Sweaters made using fur look very stylish and original. Artificial material gives a huge space for various color schemes, so it is so popular. The fur is used as inserts on the sleeves, back, chest of the sweater or as a decorative element.
Color
The variety of colors and shades in which women's sweaters are knitted knows no bounds. Because even the darkest and seemingly nondescript shade, combined with a beautiful, embossed knitted pattern, acquires new, bright colors and looks completely special. This applies to dark shades of brown, burgundy, gray, blue, green.
White
A snow-white sweater is relevant in any situation. Its combination with other white clothes, for example, trousers or a skirt, makes the image as elegant and bright as possible. As a rule, a white sweater is combined with things of a contrasting color. White color is classic, therefore it does not require additional accents to create an image, bright accessories, etc.
Beige
A beige sweater also refers to neutral-colored clothing, but is a softer and more feminine version. Beige color especially gently looks on thin yarn and in openwork. A beige sweater in perfect harmony with a classic straight skirt, dark jeans, black trousers.
Blue. Sweater, designed in delicate shades of blue, allows you to create a romantic, feminine look. To create a more elegant style, saturated or dark shades are preferred.
Burgundy
A sweater in a rich burgundy color looks especially noble in combination with plaid skirts of a straight or trapezoidal cut made of thick fabric. Textured fabrics or interesting volumetric prints and ornaments will help to reveal a deep, beautiful shade.
Red
The sweater looks great in contrasting combinations, for example, with trousers or a black skirt. Fiery red and scarlet shades look good on shortened models. For example, a bright red short sweater and black jeans. A great option for everyday life, and for a romantic date.
Yellow
Yellow, like any other bright and saturated color, goes well with contrasting colors: blue, dark green, black. To make the look look softer and more gentle, you should choose a sweater of a muted shade of yellow.
The black
A black sweater is the most versatile option that fits any look.A practical, classic sweater goes well with jeans, skirts, trousers, shorts, dresses of any color. Especially interesting are the combinations of fabrics of different textures, for example, a black knitted sweater and a chiffon multi-colored skirt.
Green
A green sweater will look great with clothes of brown, orange, golden, blue.
Grey
Gray color is one of the most fashionable and in demand this season. A sweater of a dim, muted gray color is perfect for everyday life, sports, trips out of town, etc.
Blue
Blue sweaters again at the peak of popularity. Deep, rich tones of blue are ideal for creating a variety of images - from strictly business to romantic and evening.
Brown
A brown sweater will look great against the background of yellow things and all its shades.
Purple
The purple sweater will effectively shade the skirt or trousers of emerald green color.
Orange
A bright orange sweater goes well with clothes in white, black and green.
A bright, colorful print is a great idea to turn a regular sweater into a stylish and fashionable thing. Moreover, prints are always relevant.
Among the most popular prints, the following options can be noted.
Geometry
Multi-colored stripes, peas, rhombs, a cage and other geometric shapes remain one of the classic design options for sweaters. Stripes and squares can have different lengths, thicknesses, colors. The more complex and intricate the pattern, the more interesting the thing looks.
Cartoon characters
Fairy tales are not only loved by children, so more and more adult fashionistas decorate their clothes with images of cartoon characters, for example, from Disney cartoons. Such sweaters look childishly cute, very touching and gentle.
Floral Ornaments
Sweaters with beautiful patterns of flowers and leaves will probably never go out of style. They are an integral part of a romantic and classic style of dress.
Abstraction
Unusual, fantasy patterns are ideal for those who love custom solutions in the decoration of clothes.
Branded
Modern designers pay great attention to collections of warm clothes, including women's sweaters.
The Ralph Lauren brand offers a wide selection of classic and modern models of sweaters made of mohair, cashmere and other yarn. All clothes of this brand are distinguished by strict design and exquisite taste. And at the heart of the collections, according to the creators, is a combination of English nobility and American comfort.
Sweaters from the Tommy Hilfiger trademark are distinguished by a modern design, laconic cut, impeccable quality and actual colors and prints.
Lovers of impeccable quality, natural materials, classic design and the most fashionable trends will certainly enjoy the models of women's sweaters from Calvin Klein, Armani and Gucci brands.
A more affordable brand, but no less popular is the brand Tom Tailor, which offers a wide selection of different models of sweaters for different times of the year.
What to wear?
A thin, tight-fitting cashmere sweater and pencil skirt are a classic combination of a business-style outfit. The skirt should not be too short, the optimal length is to the middle of the knee.
Closed heeled shoes are perfect shoes. A strict jacket or fitted jacket will complement a strict, formal style. Instead of a skirt, you can use classic high-waist pants.
A large knit voluminous sweater will harmoniously look with narrow trousers, leggings and jeans. An elongated knitted sweater will make an excellent elegant set with a long, transparent skirt.
One of the most traditional combinations is a sweater and jeans. The sweater can be of any length, width and cut. Loose models are best combined with skinny jeans and vice versa.
The sweater is worn not only as an independent item of clothing, but also in combination with other items of clothing, for example, a shirt. A sweater can be worn over a shirt and combined with pants or jeans. A very modern and discreet look for every day.