Sweater for girls
The sweater came to us from the UK, it was invented by working class people who needed warm clothes. Today it is impossible to imagine the winter wardrobe of a modern woman or girl without a warm sweater.
To make your baby feel not only warm, but also attractive, choose several cozy and beautiful sweaters for her.
Peculiarities
- A sweater is a knitted garment that has features that distinguish it from a jumper or pullover. The main thing is a high, narrow collar that fits the throat, which can consist of several layers.
- Sweaters usually have long sleeves, but modern designs have sleeves ¾ or just above the elbow.
- It does not have fasteners, unlike a sweater or cardigan, but decorative trim may be present, most often it is on the front.
- Warm thick sweaters, thin openwork models, and combined products that combine several knitting techniques are popular.
- For girls, it is best to purchase or knit sweaters made from natural materials such as wool, cashmere and cotton.
Models
Sports
This sweater will appeal to girls who are accustomed to leading an active lifestyle. Usually it is sewn from a special breathable fabric that absorbs moisture well.Therefore, when the child sweats during sports activities, the sweater will evaporate moisture and ventilate the body.
A sports sweater does not have a throat, the second name of such a product is a sweatshirt. However, modern sweatshirts are not always suitable for sports, many are simply designed for everyday wear. Therefore, it is best to purchase such a sports sweater in a specialized store.
For school
A school sweater should be of a classic, conservative style. If the school does not have a dress code, it is permissible to wear a loose-fitting sweater, but it should not be flashy and catchy.
In some schools, the sweater may be part of the school uniform. For example, in the cold season, a plain sweater is worn under a jacket instead of a shirt. Popular colors are dark blue, white, beige, burgundy, dark green, black.
With a zipper
On a sweater, the zipper can be located in the neck area. It plays a functional and decorative role at the same time, as it facilitates the process of putting on and taking off clothes with a narrow collar.
The zipper can be located in the center or on the side, and go to the shoulder area. Sometimes zippers, as decorative elements, can be located at the bottom or on the sleeves.
Hooded
A hooded sweater is a kind of knitted hoodie. It is great for everyday wear as it is very comfortable and practical. If a girl forgets a hat at home, she can put a sweater hood on her head. The voluminous hood can also serve as a scarf and keep you warm during the cold season.
Blende
A faux sweater is a symbiosis of a jumper and a shirt. Usually, from under a round or V-shaped collar, the sewn collar of a shirt can be seen, and its bottom can also "look out", as if a sweater was put on an untimed shirt.
Such a sweater is convenient to wear to school, it eliminates the need to wear two things at once. A jacket can be worn over fake sweaters for a fashionable layering effect.
With raglan sleeves
A sweater with this type of sleeve is always popular. Due to the fact that it is one-piece, the product beautifully emphasizes the line of the shoulders, which will surely be important for a young fashionista.
The sleeve line is often decorated with various types of knitting, most often it is knitted with a stocking stitch. The raglan line, emphasized in one way or another, looks very stylish.
Composition
Merino wool
The wool of merino sheep is very soft and warm, so a sweater made of this material is ideal for a girl of any age. He will be from the cold, and at the same time the daughter will not be able to complain about his "prickly".
The only drawback of merino wool is its high cost, which fully justifies itself in the process of wearing and retains its noble appearance for a long time.
Cashmere
Cashmere wool is obtained from the undercoat of mountain goats, it is an expensive, very warm and soft material. Cashmere is very delicate and not durable, therefore it requires special care.
Like merino wool, it is quite an expensive material, and in order to keep the cost of the finished product, manufacturers often mix it with regular wool or polyamide. A cashmere sweater is perfect for school wear in combination with a uniform.
Thick yarn
These sweaters are especially popular today. They are often knitted from the thick alpaca wool mentioned above. But it is also replaced with artificial materials or ordinary woolen thread in several layers.
A little fashionista will surely appreciate such a sweater, since it is not only warm, but also very unusual in appearance. It is best suited for everyday wear, and it is better to wear more formal items to school.
Knitted
Knitted sweaters are very popular, they are inexpensive, practical and have long been widely used. Due to the low cost, you can buy several sweaters for every day.
The knitwear is usually made of synthetic fabrics, which cannot be called very warm. Therefore, it is better if the girl will wear such a sweater in the off-season or, for example, in combination with a shirt.
Jacquard
A jacquard sweater, a pattern that repeats on a knitted fabric, never goes out of style. Traditional Scandinavian sweaters are usually knitted with this pattern, in Europe they are often worn for the Christmas holidays, today this fashion has spread to us.
Previously, only red and white, gray and white and black and white combinations were used, but today you can find a lot of different colors that are combined with each other.
A jacquard sweater will look great on a girl of any age, and is ideal for everyday wear
We take into account the age
1, 2, 3 years
The beauty of the product is not so important for little girls as its practicality and comfort to wear. Discard the abundance of jewelry and decorative items, especially those that the child can tear off and swallow out of curiosity.
The sweater should not have a tight neckline, let it be a little loose so that you can freely take it off and put it on your child.
Let the colors be bright, but not flashy, so as not to cause negative emotions in the baby.
45 years
At this age, the girl has her first fashion preferences, she can already choose the sweater she likes. For every day, jersey models are ideal, which can be worn in the kindergarten, put on for a walk.
Manufacturers often offer sweaters in bright colors with a variety of prints. This can be polka dots, stripes, floral patterns and, of course, cartoon characters.
6, 7, 8, 9 years old
At this age, girls have already formed their own taste preferences, most often they are associated with their favorite hobbies. Therefore, she can choose her own sweater with her favorite cartoon or comic book characters, or with various funny pictures.
For the school, it is better to purchase a few discreet concise sweaters. If the dress code is not strict, you can let your daughter wear colorful sweaters with a discreet pattern.
10, 11, 12 years old
On the threshold of adolescence, girls have their own ideas about fashion, often they already consciously prefer one or another style of clothing. Many people give up cartoon prints in an effort to look more mature. Some may copy the style of a favorite actress or model.
Girls want to look more feminine, so they choose knitted tunics, sweaters with original patterns and various fasteners, decorative elements.
The choice of color at this age is individual, many already have their favorite colors, which they prefer.
For teenagers
At this age, it is important to give her daughter freedom of expression, let her dress as she wants, because she knows better what is being worn in the environment in which she communicates. Of course, a sweater should not go beyond the bounds of decency, otherwise she can give preference to any style.
Many teenage girls like oversized sweaters, hipster, grunge, swag are also in vogue now.
It is better if you purchase several casual-style sweaters for school, and she will wear bright models outside of it. Not only will this not cause a negative reaction from the teachers, but it will also help her learn to adhere to the dress code, depending on the situation.
Decor
With drawing
Winter sweaters are decorated with a wide variety of patterns. The smallest are usually offered models with images of cute animals. It can be a sweater with a cat, a dog, or a teddy bear.
Older girls may love pop art prints, geometric polka dot or striped prints, and regardless of age, everyone loves cartoon characters.
With embroidery
Sweaters with embroidery are varied, they are not much different from products with drawings.Embroidery on a sweater can be machine-made or handmade, you can buy a ready-made sweater or embroider yourself.
Also now popular are sweaters with appliques, which are also easy to stick or sew on with your own hands on any plain product.
Fishnet
Openwork sweaters are knitted from fine yarn, so they turn out to be light and airy. They are suitable for the warm off-season, as they do not heat very well. But the various patterns look very interesting and are suitable for both little ones and older girls.
If you know how to knit or crochet, you can knit such a sweater yourself.
With Norwegian pattern
Scandinavian jacquard patterns have long been very popular. Ornaments can consist of geometric shapes, images of flowers or animals. The most popular are perhaps deer, snowflakes and rhombuses.
A sweater like this is a great warm option for a cold winter. It is suitable for daily wear, kindergarten and school.
With braids
Sweaters with braids are varied, they can be restrained and laconic - in a business style, or have voluminous textured patterns - in a free style. Both options will be appropriate in the wardrobe of a schoolgirl.
Models with aran are also very popular. This is an Irish braid pattern. Most call such patterns simply braids, but it is important for needlewomen to know the correct name. If you want to knit such a sweater for your daughter, she will certainly be very happy.
Leaves pattern
Another popular volumetric pattern is leaves. This is an all-time pattern that experienced knitters have been familiar with for years. The textured "branch of leaves" pattern looks quite interesting and is not as hackneyed as ordinary braids.
This sweater is suitable for all occasions of your little fashionista's life, it will be appropriate at school and beyond.
With beads
A sweater decorated with beads will appeal to older girls. Beads can be located in the front, and they can be sewn in the form of patterns, tightly, chaotically or in a gradient. Also, beads can only adorn individual elements - a collar, sleeves or even a hem.
Winter motives
With the onset of winter, everyone is on the eve of the New Year holidays, but especially children are waiting for them. To create a special mood for your daughter, a sweater with winter motives will help.
The most popular pattern is deer, but there are many other interesting options. A Christmas sweater is usually decorated with Christmas trees, snowflakes, snowmen, Santa Claus or Elves. A sweater with bullfinches or gift boxes will look great. It can be additionally decorated with sequins and sequins, which will create a special atmosphere.
Little kids will love a sweater with a teddy bear, a penguin, a dog in a Santa hat. Give your daughter a good mood!
Fashion trends
Nowadays, a variety of sweaters are relevant that will appeal to girls of any age. Little fashionistas will surely like models with fringed sleeves and hem, which makes the sweater very original.
Products with multi-colored prints, which are presented in a contrasting color scheme, are relevant. Abstraction, images of animals and flowers, geometric shapes and Norwegian ornaments are common. Additionally, they can be decorated with beads, rhinestones and large beads.
Thin jersey is in fashion, which is suitable for the off-season. Pay attention to fishnet patterns and sweaters with various appliqués in the form of cartoon characters.
For older girls, designers offer oversized sweaters or elongated models with uneven edges, reminiscent of tunics. A voluminous sweater will allow you to model the figure, and give grace to the still angular shapes.
Long sleeves are relevant, which lengthen the hands and keep warm as much as possible. They are suitable for those girls who refuse to wear gloves.
Layering is also in trend, which is also pretty good. Several layers of fabric will serve as an excellent means of insulation, and you will definitely be sure that your daughter will not freeze.
Selection Tips
- When choosing a sweater for a girl, first of all pay attention to the material from which it is knitted or sewn. It is better to give preference to natural yarn, which is very warm and pleasant to the touch. True, it can hardly be called durable, but proper care can extend the life of the product.
- Synthetic materials are much cheaper, they stretch well and do not require much maintenance. But they do not retain heat very well, so they are only suitable for the off-season.
- The best option is a mixture of wool and synthetics, but the latter should be no more than 30%. This sweater will be warm, but the acrylic will extend its lifespan.
- When buying a ready-made sweater, consider the quality of the knit. Sloppy seams, missing loops and other defects will not only spoil the mood of the little fashionista, but also affect the preservation of heat.
- As for the style, as mentioned above, at a certain age the girl can choose it herself. As soon as she shows such a desire, give her this opportunity.
- You can help her choose a sweater for school, ideally a model with a round or V-collar, under which you can wear a shirt or blouse.
- Be sure to purchase at least one sweater made of natural wool with a high collar, which will be indispensable in severe frosts.