Sweaters for women
When you want to hide from the piercing wind and rainy weather, a warm, cozy sweater comes to the rescue. If you urgently need to put together an elegant set for a special occasion, an elegant, elongated sweater will come to the rescue.
If you want to look stylish and fashionable, just put on a sweater with Norwegian motifs and patterns.
So what is a sweater, what is it knitted from and what to wear with it? All these and many other questions will be answered in our article.
Types, styles and models
A sweater is an upper body garment with long sleeves and a high collar. Most often it is knitted. It was originally used exclusively for protection from the cold.
One of the characteristic distinguishing features of the sweater is a high stand-up collar, which fits tightly around the neck. The collar is knitted in one or more layers. The sleeves are often cuffed.
The length of the sweater is different: there are short models, medium-length sweaters and long ones that resemble knitted dresses.For knitting sweaters, natural wool, acrylic, synthetics are used.
Sweater with a throat
This season's trend. The classic version of a turtleneck sweater. The most popular model is a sweater with cuffs on the sleeves and on the bottom of the product.
Hooded sweater
An original model that looks like a cross between a classic sweater and a sweatshirt. A great option for everyday life and sports.
Sweater with braids
The most popular and favorite sweater design is still in vogue! Sweaters with braids are worn outside or casually tucked into a skirt or jeans, leaving a slight edge. The combination of a sweater and a hat, knitted in the same style, looks original.
Cardigan sweater
A variation of an elongated sweater. Typically, such a model is made from thick, bulky yarn. The style can be straight or slightly flared. The model can be supplemented with a belt.
Sweater
Free variation on the sweater theme. The model of a straight or fitted cut, as a rule, is made in a thick knit, but without a high neckline.
Sweatshirt
The model is made of lightweight, breathable and hygroscopic materials. The sweater is usually equipped with additional cuffs on the sleeves. The high collar may be missing, in which case the sweater is complemented by a hood.
Norwegian sweater
Sweater with deer, snowflakes, stars, trolls and other Scandinavian motifs. The patterns are made in several shades, as a rule, it is blue, blue and white.
A great option for winter sports and outdoor activities.
For knitting Norwegian sweaters, merino or other natural yarns are used. These sweaters keep warm well, they are durable, soft and very beautiful.
Bulky and wide sweater
Thick knit sweaters are in fashion. Such models are especially relevant for the cold season. Bulky, wide, loose-fitting sweaters are usually made of natural wool.
Designers focus on unusual sweater models, for example, with an open shoulder or asymmetrical cut of sleeves, hem, etc. To decorate sweaters, classic braids, plaits, complex weaves are used.
Bulky sweaters, like no other models, emphasize the fragility and tenderness of the female figure. Therefore, you need to combine them with tight-fitting jeans, trousers, tight skirts.
Faux sweater
Most often, it is a V-neck jumper combined with a classic shirt or blouse. Ideal for school and office.
Polo sweater
A variation of the classic sweater. The model is made of thin or thick yarn with a polo collar with buttons.
Zip sweater
A great alternative to the traditional model. The zipper can run along the entire length of the product or only along the top of it. The sweater has a stand-up collar or hood.
Sweater with buttons
Rather, it is a jacket with a wide or voluminous collar, which, when the sweater is fully buttoned, covers the throat.
Sweater with elastic
Another type of sweater with elasticated sleeves for a tighter wrist wrap.
Length
Long sweater
This model has a length to mid-thigh and below. Elongated sweaters are great with skinny pants, skinny jeans, or worn like a knitted dress.
Thanks to the figure-hugging silhouette, the sweater dress looks incredibly feminine and stylish. Especially complete with tight tights and high boots. This option is perfect for the cold season.
A long sweater can be made of yarn of several colors, be monochromatic or decorated with a print. A bright, wide belt is often used as an accessory, emphasizing the thin waist.
The collar can have different shapes - pipe, clamp, stand, etc. The sweater dress can have a straight or fitted cut. Models with cuffs or folds at the bottom of the dress look interesting.
Short sweater
A cropped bolero sweater model will become a highlight of your everyday or festive look. This model can be worn over a thin shirt or blouse. A cropped sweater goes well with shorts, a long skirt, jeans.
Plus size sweaters
One of the trends of the new season is the oversized sweater. From the outside, such a model may seem too large or even stretched. This is exactly the effect that designers are trying to achieve by offering these sweaters. The feeling of negligence is enhanced by large knitting, large details, asymmetrical cut of the product, dropped shoulder, etc.
For lovers of gentle, romantic images, voluminous sweaters decorated with beautiful embroidery, bugles, rhinestones are suitable.
Large sweaters are successfully combined with tight trousers, leggings, skinny jeans. A wide, asymmetrical, thick-knit sweater looks great with a light, flowing chiffon skirt. This is one of the most successful and daring looks of the new season.
Thin summer
It is wrong to believe that a sweater is a wardrobe item exclusively for the cold season. Openwork, lightweight sweaters knitted of fine yarn will be an excellent option for the hottest summer. The sweater can be straight or close-fitting, short or long.
Delicate, dull shades of pink, blue, mint, lilac, sand are perfect for summer. The sweater can be plain or printed. Embroidery, applique, shiny decorative elements, etc. are used as decorations.
Warm winter
Still, it's hard to imagine a harsh winter without a warm woolen sweater. Without it, you cannot go for a walk, do not go skiing, do not go out of town.
The most popular model remains the classic thick-knit sweater with a high neckline. To create it, it is preferable to choose angora, merino, llama or cashmere wool.
Lovers of unusual things should definitely pay attention to the avant-garde models of large sweaters, which are more reminiscent of a voluminous cocoon or poncho. Such sweaters may well replace demi-season jackets or coats.
Autumn
Transitional option from hot summer to cold winter. Designers recommend turning their attention to loose, straight sweaters made from knitwear, cashmere or fine wool. Preferred are saturated, deep shades of burgundy, gray, beige. Asymmetric models that open one shoulder are relevant.
Fashion trends 2021
Sweaters with cropped sleeves are relevant this season, especially ¾. Such models are worn independently or worn over a thin turtleneck.
Models with high, soft collars are very popular.
The trend is a combination of several colors, for example, light beige, red, purple and black. Also in fashion are sweaters made in a combination of two contrasting shades of color. Wide and narrow stripes in contrasting colors are popular among prints.
Fringe comes out on top among decorative additions.
At the height of fashion - large, shapeless models with long sleeves. Such a sweater resembles clothes from someone else's shoulder, but this is its beauty.
Material
Fashion does not stand still. And if a few years ago only wool was used to knit a sweater, today you can find models made from many other natural or synthetic fabrics.
Cashmere
One of the most beautiful and noble materials. A cashmere sweater in combination with any other clothes looks very dignified and expensive. It is the perfect base for a business suit, evening dress or casual look.
To make the cashmere sweater a versatile base for creating different outfits, it is best to choose a model with a classic cut, neutral steel, white or black.This sweater can be worn over a white shirt or blouse, combined with a denim jacket, or worn as an independent item.
Mohair
A knitted mohair sweater will keep you warm on the coldest winter days. It is soft, fluffy, pleasant to the touch. This season is very popular "shaggy" sweaters, knitted from mohair in several shades.
Angora
Angora wool sweater is very warm and delicate. Angora model always looks very feminine and beautiful. This sweater warms up perfectly on cold days, while it is very light and does not prick at all.
Knitted
Stretchy, soft knitwear is perfect for creating lightweight options, such as for summer or fall. It is not hot, and at the same time, cozy. It is soft to the body, practical to wear, quite affordable in terms of price.
Fleece
Soft, cozy, warm fleece is perfect for creating sweaters or casual wear.
Natural wool
A sweater made of natural wool will quickly warm you even in the coldest winter. Wool is a very warm material that is highly breathable, practical and durable. Sheep wool is most often used for knitting.
On fur
A sweater based on down of goat, rabbit and other animals has very high thermal insulation properties. It is lightweight, fluffy, very soft and wears great.
Sweaters made with fur look very stylish and original. Artificial material gives a huge space for different colors, which is why it is so popular. Fur is used as inserts on the sleeves, back, chest of a sweater or as a decorative element.
Colour
The variety of colors and shades in which women's sweaters are knitted knows no boundaries. Because even the most gloomy and seemingly nondescript shade, in combination with a beautiful, embossed knitted pattern, acquires new, bright colors and looks completely different. This applies to dark shades of brown, burgundy, gray, blue, green.
White
A snow-white sweater is relevant in any situation. Combining it with other white clothes, for example, trousers or a skirt, makes the image as elegant and bright as possible. As a rule, a white sweater is combined with items of a contrasting color. White is a classic color, so it does not require additional accents to create an image, bright accessories, etc.
Beige
A beige sweater also refers to a neutral color of clothing, but is a softer and more feminine option. The beige color looks especially delicate on fine yarn and in openwork products. A beige sweater is in perfect harmony with a classic straight skirt, dark jeans, black trousers.
Blue. The sweater, sustained in delicate shades of blue, allows you to create a romantic, feminine look. For a more elegant style, saturated or dark shades are preferred.
Burgundy
A sweater in a rich burgundy color looks especially noble in combination with plaid skirts of a straight or trapezoidal cut, made of dense fabric. Textured fabrics or interesting volumetric prints and ornaments will help open up a deep, beautiful shade.
Red
The sweater looks great in contrasting combinations, for example, with trousers or a black skirt. Fiery reds and scarlet shades look good on short-cut models. For example, a bright red cropped sweater and black jeans. A great option for everyday life and for a romantic date.
Yellow
Yellow, like any other bright and saturated color, goes well with contrasting colors: blue, dark green, black. To make the image look softer and more delicate, you should choose a sweater in a muted shade of yellow.
Black
A black sweater is the most versatile option that goes with any outfit.A practical, classic sweater goes well with jeans, skirts, trousers, shorts, dresses of any color. Combinations of fabrics of different texture look especially interesting, for example, a black knitted sweater and a multicolored chiffon skirt.
Green
A green sweater will look great with brown, orange, gold, blue clothes.
Gray
Gray is one of the most fashionable and sought-after colors this season. The sweater in a dull, muted gray color is perfect for everyday life, sports, trips out of town, etc.
Blue
Blue sweaters are on the rise again. Deep, rich tones of blue are ideal for creating a variety of looks - from strictly business to romantic and evening.
Brown
A brown sweater will look great against the background of yellow things and all its shades.
Purple
A purple sweater will effectively set off an emerald green skirt or trousers.
Orange
A bright orange sweater goes well with white, black and green clothes.
A bold, colorful print is a great idea to turn a regular sweater into a stylish and trendy piece. Moreover, prints are always relevant.
Among the most popular prints are the following options.
Geometry
Multicolored stripes, polka dots, rhombuses, checks and other geometric shapes remain one of the classic sweater designs. Stripes and squares can be of different lengths, thicknesses, colors. The more complex and intricate the pattern, the more interesting the thing looks.
Cartoon characters
Fairy tales are not only loved by children, so more and more often adult women of fashion decorate their clothes with images of cartoon characters, for example, from Disney cartoons. These sweaters look childishly cute, very touching and gentle.
Floral ornaments
Sweaters with beautiful patterns of flowers and leaves will probably never go out of style. They are an integral part of the romantic and classic style of dress.
Abstraction
Unusual, fancy patterns are ideal for those who love non-standard solutions in the decor of their clothes.
Branded
Modern designers pay great attention to collections of warm clothes, including women's sweaters.
The Ralph Lauren brand offers a wide selection of classic and modern sweaters made from mohair, cashmere and other yarns. All clothes of this brand are distinguished by strict design and exquisite taste. And the collections, according to the creators, are based on a combination of English nobility and American comfort.
Sweaters from the Tommy Hilfiger trademark are distinguished by modern design, laconic cut, impeccable quality and current colors and prints.
Lovers of impeccable quality, natural materials, classic design and the most fashionable trends will certainly fall in love with the models of women's sweaters from the brands Calvin Klein, Armani and Gucci.
A more affordable brand, but no less popular is the Tom Tailor brand, which offers a wide selection of different sweater models for different seasons.
What to wear with?
A slim, form-fitting cashmere sweater and pencil skirt are a classic combination of business attire. The skirt should not be too short, the optimal length is to the middle of the knee.
Closed heeled shoes are perfect as shoes. A strict jacket or a fitted jacket will complement a strict, formal style. Instead of a skirt, you can use classic high-waisted trousers.
An oversized chunky knit sweater will look harmonious with tight trousers, leggings and jeans. An elongated knitted sweater will make an excellent elegant set with a long, transparent skirt.
One of the most traditional pairings is a sweater and jeans. The sweater can be of any length, width and cut. Loose models are best paired with skinny jeans and vice versa.
A sweater is worn not only as an independent piece of clothing, but also in combination with other wardrobe items, for example, a shirt. The sweater can be worn over a shirt and paired with trousers or jeans. A very modern and discreet look for every day.