In recent years, the fashion dictionary has replenished with a host of new terms, which not everyone has managed to figure out the meaning of. Even those who read fashion magazines and blogs every day and do not miss the release of new collections of clothes from famous brands, sometimes confuse brogues with buggies, culottes with a sweatshirt, and longsleeve with sleeper.
Surely everyone knows that there is such a garment as a sweatshirt, however, not everyone can say what exactly it is and how it differs from other similar elements of the wardrobe. The goal of our article today is to help readers understand confusing terminology, as well as introduce them to the features and varieties of fashionable sweatshirts.
Sweatshirt - what is it?
Sweatshirt - this is one of many types of sweaters, which is something in between between a sweatshirt and a sweater. This term came from the merger of the English words sweater (sweater) and shirt (shirt).
Sweatshirts are usually made from the same materials as sweatshirts, as well as other sportswear. Most often it is a dense knitwear or polyester.
Sweatshirts are either monophonic or multi-colored or decorated with any prints. Sweatshirts with symbols of prestigious educational institutions, sports teams, as well as simply models with a bright pattern depicting, for example, animals or cartoon characters are in great demand. Sweatshirts with various inscriptions and quotes in foreign languages are popular.
This item of clothing can be part of both sports and casual wardrobe. It looks great not only with sweatpants and sneakers, but also with jeans, trousers and skirts of different styles.
Key Features
So what does a typical sweatshirt look like? Here are a few key signs by which this piece of clothing can be identified:
- straight silhouette, loose fit;
- dense, well-stretched fabric, often with fleece;
- rounded neckline with edging;
- long sleeves with cuffs, often in the form of "raglan";
- elastic gum on the belt;
- lack of fasteners, pockets and a hood.
If you see a sweater in front of you that has all the features listed above, then most likely this is a sweatshirt. We will tell you more about how to distinguish his sweaters, longsleeve and other similar things below, but for now briefly introduce you to the history of the appearance of the sweatshirt.
Such a version is considered generally accepted: the first semblance of a modern sweatshirt was invented in the 20s of the last century, as an alternative to a woolen sweater. It happened in the USA, in one of the towns of the southern state of Alabama. The father of a local university football team player who owns a sewing factory created a long-sleeved sweater for his son, who was uncomfortable training in a warm, prickly sweater.
The idea quickly spread, and over the next few years, most football teams in the south, and then the rest of the country, switched to a new training form. The creator of the sweatshirt soon founded his own brand of sportswear called Russell Athletic.
Models
We offer you an overview of the most interesting and stylish models of sweatshirts from popular domestic and foreign manufacturers of fashionable clothes.
- A spectacular children's model from GUESS: a black sweatshirt with contrasting floral print in bright colors. The product consists of a mixture of cotton, modal and elastane. The average price is 7000 rubles.
- Vero moda youth model: a cropped gray sweatshirt with a modest print. The model is made of 100% cotton. The average price is 2200 rubles.
- Delicate model from TOM TAILOR: a beautiful peach-colored sweatshirt decorated with a small pattern. The product consists of polyester with the addition of cotton fibers. The average price is 4,000 rubles.
- A funny model from the domestic brand “Tvoe”: a gray sweatshirt of a classic silhouette is decorated with a large, bright print depicting the characters of a popular cartoon. The product consists of a mixture of cotton and polyester 50/50. The average price is 800 rubles.
- Feminine model from oodji: a sweatshirt from another representative of the Russian fashion industry is decorated with oriental ornaments over the entire surface. The model is made in calm and elegant colors. Composition - cotton with the addition of polyester. The average price is 1300 rubles.
What is the difference from a sweatshirt?
Sweatshirts are most often confused with a sweatshirt. This is quite predictable, since these elements of the wardrobe have quite a lot in common. We tried to give you the most complete picture of what a sweatshirt is. Now let's look at how a sweatshirt looks and how to distinguish it from a sweatshirt.
The sweatshirt got its name in honor of the great Russian writer, and under this name (in different variations) it is known in many countries of the world. A sweatshirt is sportswear with long sleeves and large pockets. The sweatshirt is often fastened with a zipper, has a hood or collar that covers the throat.
Sweatshirts are made of elastic fabrics based on cotton, for example, a footer or knitwear. The function of the insulation is performed by fleece, polartek, artificial fur or other similar materials.
Thus, the difference between a sweatshirt and a sweatshirt is as follows:
- a sweatshirt refers to sportswear, and a sweatshirt refers to everyday wear;
- a sweatshirt may have a hood, a collar, pockets and zippers, but these elements are absent in a sweatshirt;
- the sweatshirt is sewn only from "sports" fabrics, and the sweatshirt can be made from almost any material.
Differences from Longsleeve
Another wardrobe item that can be difficult to distinguish with a sweatshirt is a longsleeve. Translated from English, the phrase long sleeve means "long sleeve".Therefore, it is easy to guess that a long sleeve shirt is a long sleeve sweater.
Other features of longsleeve are:
- thin, elastic sewing material;
- round neckline;
- fitted silhouette.
If a sweatshirt is more like a sweater or a sweatshirt, then a longsleeve is more like a T-shirt with a long, narrow sleeve.
The main difference between these two things is in the features of the cut (in a sweatshirt it is usually straight or loose) and in the fabric from which the product is sewn (sweatshirts can be insulated, and lonslives are always quite light).
What is the difference from a sweater, sweater and pullover?
In addition to sweatshirts and long sleeves, with which the sweatshirt is really quite similar, many often define this kind of clothing as a sweater, cardigan or pullover.
A sweater is a knitted sweater with a long sleeve and a collar, but without fasteners. Accordingly, the difference between a sweater and a sweatshirt is in the material (sweatshirts are made of fabric, not yarn) and in the presence / absence of a collar. In addition, the sweater can have any silhouette - free, straight, fitted or tight-fitting. The sweatshirt is as follows.
A jumper is a type of sweater that is distinguished by the absence of a collar and any fasteners. Jumpers are knitted and knitted. They can have a round, triangular or straight cut. As a rule, jumpers have a standard length, straight or fitted silhouette. The sweatshirt looks like this.
Pullover is a close relative of a sweater and sweater. It is knitted and knitted. Pullovers have no fasteners and collars, and the neckline is usually triangular in shape. The pullover can be worn either on its own, or complete with a shirt or blouse. Most pullovers tightly fit the figure, because initially this clothing was intended to be protected from the wind. The sweatshirt is presented in the photo below.
We have already talked a lot about different types of sweaters, but have not yet figured out the question of what clothes can be considered a sweater. Indeed, a jacket is a rather broad concept, which includes many varieties of wardrobe items.
The word "jacket" is usually called clothing for the upper half of the body. Many people think that a jacket must be fastened with buttons or a zipper, but a variety of turtlenecks, blouses, jumpers and sweaters are also often referred to this category, and the list of such things is constantly updated. Sweatshirts can also be considered one of the types of sweaters.
The cardigan initially had more in common with jackets and jackets than with jackets, but over time it began to look more and more like a long jacket with two sides. In addition to the elongated silhouette, the cardigan features a straight cut and the absence of a collar. Cardigans do not have to be fastened with buttons: many models are wide open, or with a strap.
It is almost impossible to confuse a sweatshirt with a cardigan, since sweatshirts have a solid body and a length not lower than the middle of the thigh. Cardigans can be very long - up to the ankles.
What is the difference from a hoodie?
The last type of clothing that is worth mentioning in connection with a sweatshirt is a hoodie. This outlandish word refers to one of the varieties of sweatshirts. Its name comes from the English word hood, meaning "hood."
Obviously, a key feature of the hoodie is the presence of a hood. In addition, the hoodie is distinguished by an elongated silhouette - it should cover the hips. Thanks to their comfortable length and warming lining, hoodies are often worn as outerwear even on fairly cool days. The sweatshirt goes without a hood and the models look as follows.
So, unlike a sweatshirt, a hoodie:
- always has a hood or volume collar;
- It can be fastened with a zipper or Velcro;
- can be insulated with artificial fur;
- has an elongated silhouette.
We examined in detail the features and varieties of sweatshirts, and also told you about the differences between this wardrobe item and other similar things with fashionable names.
We hope that this information will be useful to you and will help you make the right choice.
