American sweater
According to Wikipedia, a jacket is a wardrobe item knitted from woolen threads and intended for the upper torso. Most of the front sweaters have fasteners from the neck to the hem.
Modern models of sweaters in the understanding of most people are not only knitted, but also sewn from various kinds of fabrics. They can be long or short, loose and tight, with or without sleeves, with or without fasteners. The presence / absence of such details as collar, pockets, hood, etc. also varies. In this article, we will consider sweaters in this very meaning.
There is a huge variety of sweaters of all kinds and models in the world. Today we will talk about one of the most interesting varieties of this wardrobe item, namely, about sweaters, which are called "American". In everyday life, sweaters mean various blouses, so in this article we will consider American sweaters in this context.
American turtleneck
Thin, tight-fitting sweaters with long, narrow sleeves and a high collar were worn by people hundreds of years ago, but turtlenecks became widespread not so long ago. For a long time, such things were used exclusively by those who were engaged in underwater work: under a diving suit it was possible to wear only such clothes: warm, tight-fitting body and not restricting movement.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the turtleneck became part of the everyday suit that could be worn by both men and women. Gradually, more and more modifications of this type of clothing began to appear. Turtlenecks with an American armhole are widespread.They are sleeveless jersey sweaters with open shoulders and closed neck. The neckline does not have to be as high as a classic turtleneck - sometimes it only covers the throat a couple of centimeters.
Blouse with halter neck
Another type of women's clothing, which can also be considered a sweater, is a blouse. Every girl has a great idea of what this thing looks like: a light shirt, made of soft, lightweight material. It is interesting that blouses in women's wardrobe appeared relatively recently - only in the century before last. Before that, the fair sex dressed almost exclusively in dresses. Then the dress "split" into two independent clothing items; this is how skirts and blouses came into being.
American-style blouses are popular with fashionistas in various countries. "American" is a blouse with the same name on the armhole. The American armhole completely opens the arms and shoulders, but leaves the chest and part of the neck closed. Blouses with an American armhole often have decorations in the neck area, for example, a fluffy bow, frill, brooch, keyhole, etc. These blouses are a great option for an evening out; they are able to make an ordinary outfit with trousers or a skirt brighter and more original.
American style sweatshirt - bomber
Bomber style jackets are becoming more and more popular among modern youth. Initially, this was the name of the model of the flight jacket, which became widespread among the pilots of the American army during the Second World War. "Bombers" were made of leather or other wind and waterproof material. They had collars, zippers, and elasticated cuffs on the sleeves and hem. Over time, these jackets and sweatshirts have become popular among the civilian population.
Today, bomber jackets are worn mainly by schoolchildren and students. Student "bombers" are somewhat different from their "military" prototype, since they borrowed some of the characteristic features from the English club jackets, which are worn by students of local colleges and universities.
American schoolchildren dress in bright, usually two-tone sweatshirts with cut-in pockets and button closures. The elastic bands on the sleeves and cuffs remain the same, and the wide turn-down collar has been replaced by a small stand. Bomber jackets have a straight or semi-fitted silhouette. They are sewn from dense jersey, sometimes warmed with felt.
The color scheme of sweater-bomber jackets, as a rule, corresponds to the "corporate" colors of the educational institution. The body of the jacket and the sleeves are always of different colors. As for the decor, it is rather modest. Most often it is a print or patch with the emblem of a school, student club or sports team. Since such organizations usually choose letters of the Latin alphabet as their emblems, they are the most popular design on bomber jackets.
How much does it cost and where to buy?
American sweatshirts are found in the collections of many popular manufacturers of casual and sportswear. Therefore, it is quite easy to buy such a thing - you just need to walk around the mall or study the offers of online stores. The purchase budget depends only on your financial capabilities: there are American sweaters on sale, costing from several hundred to several tens of thousands of rubles.
For example, let's imagine several models from the latest collections of famous brands:
- Black turtleneck in American style from the Italian brand Intimidea - average price of 980 rubles.
- A blue bomber jacket from the Russian manufacturer Modis - an average price of 1,700 rubles.
- Dark turquoise top with American armhole and V-neck from Haute Hippie - average price of 14,400 rubles.
- Black and white blouse with an American armhole decorated with a bow, from MY STYLE - an average price of 1200 rubles.
- Classic bomber jacket from ROFF with an embroidered letter A on the chest - the average price is 3000 rubles.
What to combine with?
American style sweatshirts are practical and stylish clothes that you can combine with your favorite items. Denim clothes - jeans of different styles, denim shorts, skirts and sundresses - will be an ideal accompaniment for a bomber jacket. In addition, such a jacket will go well with sports-style things - T-shirts, knitted pants - wide joggers or tight leggings, sneakers, thin hats, etc.
Turtlenecks, blouses and tops with an American armhole require more feminine and sophisticated items in their set. It can be skinny jeans, dress pants, and, of course, skirts. You can choose a skirt of any style and silhouette - long or short, narrow or lush, strict or romantic. Shoes for such an outfit should be chosen appropriate - let it be high-heeled shoes, sandals or graceful boots.
Spectacular images
We invite you to evaluate our collection of fashionable looks with different types of American sweaters. Below are both perky, youthful bows, and more "adult", elegant outfits.
- A white and blue bomber jacket combined with a simple gray T-shirt, a short pink skirt, a roomy gray bag and shoes of the same shade.
- A bright turquoise blouse with an American armhole is effectively combined with colored cropped trousers, gray sneakers and multi-colored jewelry.
- Black American-style cropped turtleneck with black and white piping trousers, original open toe boots and a petite handbag.
- Satin top in raspberry color with an American armhole, decorated with textile flowers, with black skinny trousers, embroidered with sequins, and sandals with rhinestones.
- Two-tone bomber jacket with boyfriend jeans, a white and blue striped top, blue shoes, a large red bag and a matching cap.
