Cropped sweater

A glance at Wikipedia reveals that a sweater is a knit for the upper torso with no fasteners. Its distinctive features are long sleeves and a high collar that fits snugly around the neck.

Therefore, in this article, we will consider sweaters in such a broad context.

Seeing somewhere a cropped model of a jumper or sweater, we immediately begin to think about what it is called correctly. In fact, quite simple -cropped sweater or crop sweater (from the English "crop" - cut off).

The short sweater belongs to the category of one-piece knitted garments and has its own distinctive features:

1. Length. It reaches the waist as much as possible, but it can be much higher - barely covering the shoulder blades. Young girls often prefer a length just above the navel, which allows for a flat tummy.
2. Sleeve. Can be long or short. "Stretched" models look interesting, in which a long sleeve covers the wrist.
3. Material. There are no restrictions in the choice of material. It can be thick yarn or fine lace knit, depending on the season.

The cropped sweater is ideal for slim girls with a boyish figure. The same goes for those with a triangle shape who have narrow hips and broad shoulders.

Slender girls with an hourglass figure can also wear wide sweaters, wearing them with tight trousers or skirts.

But for owners of wide hips and pronounced buttocks, a cropped sweater will not work. The only exception is if you wear it as a bottom piece by throwing an elongated cardigan on top.

Voluminous free models still continue to be popular. A baggy cropped sweater looks very stylish and sexy on slender girls. The volume can be light or very large. If you are very thin, it is permissible to wear a sweater that seems to be 4-5 sizes larger. Models with a "stretched" effect look especially interesting. In a word, a wide cropped sweater is a must-have for a fashionista's wardrobe.

Cropped sweaters with long or even elongated sleeves are in fashion. The "Pierrot" look suits skinny girls well, and long sleeves will keep your hands warm. If you forget gloves at home, you can always hide your hands in a knitted fabric.

A cropped sweater with short sleeves looks interesting. Sleeve length ¾ is also in demand.

One of the fashion trends is layering, so this sweater, worn over a shirt, looks especially stylish. You will get a look in which not only the bottom of the shirt and the collar will look out, but also a significant part of the sleeve. It looks very unusual.

Bulky knitting and unusual texture are in fashion. It can be geometric weaves, braids, plaits, various patterns. It is best to combine them with trousers or skirts with a smooth texture. For example, with jeans or leather leggings.

Oversized sweaters, which we already wrote about above, are in fashion. Volume allows you to model the figure and hide imperfections in the upper torso. Especially pay attention to the models in the style of grunge 90s.

If you like the trend of layering, a cropped sweater can be worn over a shirt or blouse with a cardigan or jacket over the top.

Today asymmetry is relevant, so you should pay attention to models of unusual cut, which will look very original.

As for the texture, there are a wide variety of options in fashion, so every fashionista will be able to choose a sweater to her taste. Pay attention not only to bulky knitting, but also to smooth models with appliqués, beads, rhinestones and large beads.

The decor should look bright and contrast with the overall color scheme of the product. This sweater will allow you to emphasize your individuality and stand out from the rest.

Wool is considered the best material for a warm sweater; it retains heat well even in severe frost. However, a sweater made of such material is not suitable for people with allergies, who are better off giving preference to artificial materials. For example, acrylic, with which wool is often combined today.

Cashmere is also a natural material that is thinner and softer. It is made from cashmere goat undercoat. A sweater made of this material is very warm and pleasant to the touch, it is perfect for the autumn-winter period.

It is often used for sewing cropped lightweight sweaters as it is a lightweight, natural, breathable material. This sweater is perfect for the warm off-season.

It does not warm well, so it is not suitable for winter. However, cotton is a fairly thin material, so such a cropped sweater can be worn under a jacket or cardigan.

Acrylic sweaters are very popular. They look very fashionable and stylish, are inexpensive and keep you warm. The only drawback of acrylic is its rapid wear.However, the service life is fully justified by its cost.

The white cropped sweater is also popular. It goes well not only with jeans, but also with romantic dresses and skirts, allowing you to create an airy multi-layered look.

Calm colors never go out of style either. Go for cream, beige and other pastel shades this year.

The blue crop sweater is suitable for girls of any age, it looks very beautiful and stylish. Dark, rich shades are good for work, bright colors are appropriate for everyday wardrobe, and pastel colors are suitable for a romantic date.

All shades of green are popular, they look very attractive, instantly refresh any look. Choose rich deep shades, and leave bright "acidic" ones until better times.

A red sweater is suitable for a business and festive look, it instantly attracts attention. Give preference to bright red or rich burgundy.

A short sweater, if worn as a stand-alone item, will look great with high-waisted jeans. Make sure that the length of the sweater is sufficient, it is permissible that only a small strip of leather is visible between the belt and the hem.

This is fine if you have a flat tummy, otherwise opt for a crop sweater that is long enough to touch the waistband of your trousers or jeans.

With a skirt, a cropped sweater looks no less attractive. As in the previous case, a prerequisite is the presence of a high waist. The most common option is a pencil skirt, but it also looks good with an A-line skirt. In this case, ditch the oversized sweater in favor of a fitted model.

If you want to wear a crop sweater to work, wear it over your shirt. This season it is fashionable to flaunt not only the hem and collar, but also the cuffs. For the bottom, you can use high-waisted pants or jeans.

For a romantic look, wear a cropped sweater over a light dress. It is desirable that it be with a floral print. But a sweater for it needs to be selected in a solid color, but made in the same color scheme.

A crop sweater can be easily combined with a wide variety of outerwear. The best option is a jacket, bomber or leather jacket. Any of these options will help you create a truly fashionable and stylish look!