A sweater, jumper, pullover, sweatshirt, jersey or guernsey is a garment intended to cover the torso and arms. They are often worn over a shirt, blouse, T-shirt, or other top, or as for women, worn alone with only a bra underneath. Sweaters tend to be, and in earlier times always were, made from wool; however, they can be made of cotton, synthetic fibers, or some combination thereof. Sweaters are maintained by washing, and the use of a lint roller.
One of the most popular trend of this season is elongated rough tying sweaters, they are absolutely comfortable, warm and, because of their length, protect you from cold and wind and of course very stylish at the same time. It's better to combine long and over-sized sweaters with leggings or warm thick tights, but these tights or leggings should be created in bright colors or decorated with with uncommon ornaments. Also it's very important to combine these stylish over-sized sweaters with modern popular leather jackboot, but for all that sweaters should have large collars or decorated with belt.
Such sweaters resemble more dress than common sweater. And for this season there is new fashionable color is white. French designers suggest to wear this season white fluffy mohair sweaters with large collar-cape, these models look very gorgeous together with warm woolen tights. Another stylish colors for this year is cream, gray and pale blue. The main accent is leggings and woolen tights, but you also can add bright shadows to you appearance by using colorful scarfs.
Designers advice to wear fashionable sweaters together with plain but elegant pants and hobble-skirts. It makes a contrast and let to feel the power and originality of new models.
Types and design
The term "sweater" is a catch-all for various types of garments, except a zip up track-type jacket (also known as the Denika W C). A fundamental division is between a cardigan (which opens in front) and a pulloversweater vest or tank top; a "vest" in British English refers to the same item as "undershirt" in American English. (which does not). If the sweater has no sleeves, it is generally called a
A garment of this type was originally named a sweater either because it was designed to absorb sweat,[citation needed] or the garment was designed to promote a sweat during exercise. It has now become a household name, and other styles of garment (as named above) have kept the original term. A thermal t-shirt is not considered a sweater.Sweater
Even within these groups, there is a great variety of design. All the various types of necklines are found, although the V-neck, turtleneck and the crew neck are the most popular. The waistline is typically at hip height, but can vary significantly. A typical sweater for woman is waist length, slightly overlapping the waist of the pants or skirt. In contrast to the more "skin revealing tops" for women that can be seen today, the sweater remains a conservative garment. A normal waist-length sweater, worn alone, will only show the arms if short sleeved. Although some sweaters are cropped by design and expose the midriff (in more modern styles), the hip height sweater is modest, typically only revealing a slight amount of skin in the back, near the waist, if the wearer is sitting or bending. The sleeve length is likewise variable, ranging from small cap sleeves to short sleeves to three-quarter sleeves to full-length sleeves. The front seam of a cardigan allows for further possibilities, such as a surplice or a bolero jacket. All the hems may have various types of borders, such as picots, ribbing (knitting) and frills.
One advantage of sweaters is that they conform well to the body without requiring the tailoring as woven garments. For example, shaping such as darts, flares and gores — commonly found in woven blouses, a comparable garment — are rarely needed in sweaters, thanks to the Elasticity and drape of knitted fabrics. Even when such shaping is needed, it can be knit into the fabric itself, without requiring seams. However, this very elasticity makes it necessary to use more care when washing.
Nomenclature
If a sweater has a zipper that runs from the bottom to the top, it is usually known as a sweatshirt[citation needed]. A hooded sweatshirt is commonly known as a hoodie. A jumper with an open front fastened by buttons or a zipper, is called a cardigan. A hockey sweater was, in the early days of ice hockey, recognisable as what people in the 2000s would call a sweater, but has since evolved into a sort of jersey. Thus, in modern-day North American usage, the shirt of an ice-hockey player's uniform is traditionally called a sweater, regardless of the style.
In British English, a sweater is called a jersey, pullover or jumper, the last two terms being the most common name in British English and Australian English. In South African English, a sweater is always called a jersey. Sleeveless pullovers are known in American English and Australian English as vests or sweater vests. In British English they are known as tank tops or slipovers.
A particularly loud, colorful, or decorative sweater has been known in America the past twenty years as a "Cosby Sweater", being named after comedian Bill Cosby's penchant for wearing them during the run of The Cosby Show.
Customary wear
Thin sweaters may be worn tucked in to the waistband of trousers; but otherwise, men's sweaters are to be worn untucked. Nonetheless, some individuals, including some television and film actors, have been known for wearing tucked-in sweaters.
Sweaters are a versatile item of clothing and can be worn on top of almost any outfit. Sports sweaters, especially hoodies, are often worn on tops of sports kit while traveling to or from a sports ground. Sweaters can be worn with a dress shirt underneath (and optionally a tie), which has the advantage of allowing the wearer to have the option of removing the sweater when it is uncomfortably warm and still looking presentable in many situations. In the late 20th century the sweater increasingly came to be worn as an alternative to a shirt when finer materials made them more comfortable next to the skin.
Some women's sweaters are meant to be worn belted; a belt or drawstring is sometimes knitted into the sweater itself. Leggings are commonly worn with long sweaters or sweater dresses.
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