Jumpers, pullovers, sweaters

What to wear with a sweater?

According to Wikipedia, a sweater is a knitted piece of clothing for the upper body without fasteners, with long sleeves and a characteristic high two- or three-layer collar that fits the neck.

... In many ways, everyday use has become more familiar, in which this term also means all kinds of pullovers and jumpers with different neck shapes without collars, and sometimes even without sleeves. This article will focus on what and how to wear a sweater in this broad sense.

How to wear different sweater designs?

Warm and cozy, practical and irresistible, cute and daring, irreplaceable in the winter season, a sweater has long ceased to be considered a find from a "grandmother's" chest.

Modern fashion offers a huge variety of sweaters and jumpers, from classic to trendy.

You just need to figure out how to combine this knitted attribute of any fashionista's wardrobe with other things, and it will definitely take its rightful place in any wardrobe. You can beat your favorite sweater in a wide variety of outfits, its combinatorialism is largely determined by the style, color, length, texture and type of material from which it is made.

Among the whole variety of models, there are 3 main types that practically do not go out of fashion:

oversized sweater (oversized sweater);

elongated sweater (sweater dress or tunic);

short sweater.

Each of them obeys its own combinatorial laws.

An oversized sweater is best worn with skinny pants and jeans combined with high boots or low-cut boots.

Large knitting, braids, textured yarn, characteristic of this cozy little thing, will undoubtedly be in the spotlight, so the complementary “bottom” should rather be neutral and as comfortable as possible.

If you are one of those who are not afraid of experiments, you can try more contrasting combinations by complementing a thick sweater with a feminine skirt or dress. To balance the composition, you can use leggings and boots with thick soles.

An elongated sweater looks more like a dress or tunic. Leggings and leggings will make an ideal combination with a sweater of this type, and you can complete the image and emphasize the figure with the help of a thin or wide belt at the waist.

With sufficient length, such a sweater can be worn as a dress and without any "bottom".

In this case, taking into account the seasonality, it is recommended to choose shoes that are moderately massive and partially hide the leg to the sweater-dress.

A short sweater is perhaps the only option for a sweater, jumper or pullover that can be combined with wide trousers and voluminous skirts.

A more elegant addition to this model will be a classic pencil skirt. However, the owners of a slender figure should not be embarrassed by the combination of short blouses, both wide and tight-fitting, with tight-fitting trousers or skinny jeans.

What can you wear with a plain and printed sweater?

Color, the presence of a pattern or ornament on a product also largely determines the choice of the “bottom” and can set the tone of the image as a whole.

... If we talk about sweaters with geometric patterns, Scandinavian patterns, favorite deer and Christmas trees, then the ideal pair for them will be jeans of any type: from skinny to "boyfriend jeans", thick trousers and maxi skirts.

It should be noted that one of the latest trends allows you to create fashionable alliances of the type: "top with a print" plus "bottom with a print", departing from the classic postulates prescribing to combine things with a pattern exclusively with monochromatic things. True, in this case, it is better to adhere to a single color scheme.

But if you wanted to wear a sweater of a very bright color, then try not to look like a "traffic light".

Saturated shades of red, lemon, emerald set accents in themselves, so you should not abuse the "variegation", and it is better to choose a pair of skirts and trousers in neutral colors.

Well, a bright jumper with an unusual print, complemented by an original hat, a small handbag, thin nylon tights and stiletto heels in combination with a fashionable dress, will make you feel light and at ease and will cheer up not only you, but also those around you.

The theme of elegant black and white classics cannot be ignored either. So a black jumper will make a suitable party in a business set with a pencil skirt, A-line skirt or pleated skirt. As for the white sweater, there is already an application for luxury.

The combination of a lush, fluffy, soft snow-white top with a laconic black bottom in the form of a mini-skirt or black leather trousers will give your look the chic and showy of an independent lady.

If you suddenly want to take a break from contrasts, then you can choose a beige sweater. In combination with a skirt or trousers of a classic cut in brown and blue colors, it will look restrained and noble.

What to wear under a sweater?

The sweater assumes there is another layer of clothing underneath, so one of the most common warm-top combinations is the shirt. In this case, the shirt performs not only a utilitarian function, but also complements the ensemble. To successfully combine a sweater with a shirt, there are some basic rules to follow.

The cuffs and collar of the shirt should not protrude under the fine knit sweater.
A plain blouse or a blouse with a small print will be best combined with a dark sweater with a smooth texture.
When choosing a bright and elegant sweater, you should complement it with a shirt made of plain fabric.
Wear a shirt with a jumper or pullover so that the cuffs and collar of the shirt are visible.
Attention should be paid to the neckline of the jumper.A rounded neck is suitable for the collar of an office blouse. With a V-neck, a wide shirt collar looks great, while the edges of the lapel should be placed over the pullover.

A sweater with a shirt creates a versatile combination and goes well with trousers and skirts of various styles, allowing you to feel warm and comfortable in any bad weather.

A little less familiar, but incredibly stylish, can be a combination of a sweater with a dress. If you do not want to part with warm days, and the cold is already making itself felt, try to choose the right sweater for your favorite summer dress.

The key to a successful tandem of these two contrasting things will be the observance of simple rules.

Use a sleeveless dress to avoid unnecessary layers of fabric.
Pair high neck dresses with collared sweaters and vice versa.
Feel free to create color contrasts or experiment with tints.
Play with silhouettes: A chunky sweater and a fitted or fly-cut dress may be just what you need.
Do not forget about the possibilities of using accessories: scarves, belts, bracelets, earrings will emphasize the uniqueness of the image.

Spectacular sweater looks

If you still think that a sweater is appropriate only in the "bows" of the Casual style, then perhaps you should pay attention to non-standard combinations. They clearly demonstrate that the sweater has great style potential and can be part of almost any outfit. And do not be surprised by the "combination of incongruous" anymore.