What is a hoodie?

A modern woman who leads an active lifestyle simply cannot do without practical and comfortable clothes. Clothes in casual style have long won the hearts of all fashionistas, especially among young people, because for trips to nature this is the best option, and in urban conditions in such clothes you can also look very stylish.

Hoodies are often called a type of sweatshirt, but they are still different things, with a different history.

The sweatshirt is a loose-fitting Russian shirt with a front closure, which was spread by the followers of Leo Tolstoy. In the modern version, this is a jacket with or without a zipper, it can have a hood and side pockets. There are also models with a stand-up collar and a short buckle.

Hoodie is a thing of Western origin, it is a type of sweater and is worn over the head. It is sewn from jersey, always has a hood (its name comes from the English word hood) and a patch pocket - "kangaroo" in front, can be of different lengths and have a lining.

The hoodie, in its usual form, was first demonstrated by Claire McCardell at one of the fashion shows in America. In the 70s of the last century, this piece of clothing was actively worn by representatives of hip-hop culture and was associated exclusively with the criminal world.

However, the protagonist of the movie "Rocky", who wore a hoodie, helped her gain popularity among teenagers and athletes. And more than twenty years ago, some famous fashion designers, one of whom was Giorgio Armani, drew attention to her.

If we compare a hoodie with a sweatshirt, then the latter are sewn mainly from one type of fabric - dense knitwear, namely a footer.Hoodies are sewn from a footer or fleece, there are models with a knitted or fur lining.

It also has a longer cut and can be complemented by a stand-up collar to keep out the wind and add warmth in bad weather. In addition, it so happened that the decor of the hoodie is more interesting than that of the sweatshirt.

Hoodies have a more varied and intricate color scheme, they are decorated not only with lettering and logos, but also with fabric and plush appliqués, as well as additions such as ears and tails.

As a rule, the more popular and loved things become, the more varied the variations of their performance become. Today, hoodies find their place in our wardrobes not only in their classic look, but also in the form of sweaters with zippers, coats, jackets and dresses. Let's consider all of them.

The classic hoodie gives its owner a sporty and slightly hooligan look. It can be just below the waist, and reaching the middle of the thigh. In addition to one pocket, there may be two. The hood is made with or without ties. By the way, in some models the hood can be transformed into a high collar.

But a dress-hoodie or coat-hoodie bring femininity and lengthen the figure.

A hoodie dress is made of thin jersey, it can be with or without a pocket, and the bottom of the product can be with the usual cuff or slightly flared. This model is also suitable for the beach.

The hoodie coat and the hoodie jacket, respectively, have a zipper, double hood, brushed lining or fur insulation. They are sewn from denser knitwear or fleece.

Thanks to its style, the hoodie will suit the owners of almost any shape. The main thing is that the product is sewn with high quality and the "kangaroo" pocket does not add unnecessary volume.

A mid-thigh length and oversized cut will help hide a not-too-thin waist or some problems in the proportions between the hips and shoulders. And for owners of modest forms, a hoodie will help to add volume to the figure and hide excessive thinness.

Since the hoodie was originally a part of sportswear, shorts, sweatpants and sneakers are its constant companions.

For walks or city trips, you can wear it with leggings, jeggings, jeans, skinny pants or a short skirt. At the same time, you can also experiment with shoes: sneakers and sneakers can be replaced with coarse boots or short ankle boots.

From the current trends of recent seasons, sneakers are also well suited, they are also called arrowroots. As for bags, almost any casual-style bag or fashionable backpack will harmoniously fit into such an "urban" look.

Following modern trends in combining different styles, you can choose a dress or a light skirt for a hoodie.

It is interesting that such a seemingly extremely sporty thing like a hoodie can become a part of an office style. According to Western fashion experts, it is the most comfortable and democratic office clothing.