There are few essential components of a perfectly chosen wardrobe. One of them is a jacket, which is worn with pleasure by men and women, children and people of advanced age.
This is the name given to knitted woolen clothing. The main difference between the model is the closure with buttons or zippers located along the entire length.
Reference. Jacket is an international word, it sounds almost the same in many languages:
blouse (Ukrainian), kokhta (Bulgarian), kopta (Polish), kuft (German), kufta (Norwegian).
The jacket is the basis of outerwear.
Nowadays, a variety of product options have been created. Diversity leads to erroneous use of names.
Let's look at them together to name your favorite clothes accurately and correctly.
Types of women's sweaters
With clasp
Classic
The most familiar product from childhood. Sweatshirts can be knitted, woolen, or jersey; summer versions are made of cotton.
Buttons from the neck to the bottom are a distinctive feature of this model.
Variations
- Different lengths of products.The bottom edge of most ends at the middle of the thigh; shortened (to the waist) or elongated sweaters are also common.
- Additional details. Both male and female species may have a collar, but often do without one. Fashion designers often decorate clothes with pockets and belts.
Suitable for any occasions of daily and business use.
Cardigan
Another type of sweater. The model is fastened along the entire length (buttons, zipper, buttons). A full sleeve, no collar, round or triangular neckline are required.
Complete with pockets and belt.
Different thicknesses of thread give different density to the product, which is considered a basic element of the wardrobe.
A fashionable and modern cardigan is not only knitted, it is also sewn from wool. It is complemented by a hood, a slightly lowered shoulder line is allowed. The length of the product is also different.
Perfectly used in styles such as modern, avant-garde, classic.
Sports jacket (trowel)
Comfortable clothing for training in cool weather. It has different fasteners: snake, Velcro, rivets.
Manufacturers select the material that provides the greatest comfort: cotton, canvas, knitwear, footer, elastic, microfiber and others.
All kinds of colors, various details and inserts make this type of clothing not only practical, but also fashionable.
This item easily fits into everyday life and can be combined with various styles: from sporty, urban to casual.
Sweatshirt and its variation - bomber jacket
Knitted or cotton fabric is used to sew sweatshirts. The fastener becomes a zipper. The model has long sleeves and is decorated with inserts and logos.
It is convenient due to the presence of a hood and insulation, the so-called fleece, which allows you to wear these sports sweatshirts in the cold season. They are very loved by young people.
A bomber jacket differs from a sweatshirt in its bright prints and voluminous designs.
It goes well with many styles: from grunge to sports style, which in youth slang is called homeless style.
Jacket
Mainly female version. It can be made of cotton, knitted or wool, of various cuts and silhouettes.
This style is considered a type of jacket or coat.. It has a short length, a fitted silhouette, and is often worn with a belt. Can be unlined, with short sleeves, 3/4, to the wrist.
You will be happy to wear it on a date or to work; it fits well into an evening outfit.
Bolero
Short, tight-fitting women's blouse fastened with beautiful buttons (option – worn wide open). The style is characterized by rounded sides, their length ends under the chest. Sleeves to the wrist or 3/4.
Suitable for any figure, the main thing is to choose a winning combination.
It will help emphasize the chest or visually enlarge narrow shoulders.
Material used for bolero: lace, leather, wool, fur and even knitted.
Suitable for all occasions: to work, going out, romantic date.
Without clasp
No less varied are the options for women's blouses that do not have fasteners.
Sweater
A warm thing that saves you from the cold and piercing wind. You can knit a sweater by hand or using a special machine. Without any fasteners, with sleeves and a collar that fits the neck.
Made from natural wool, it is possible to add cotton or synthetics to it. Products with different patterns look great: lush knitting, thick braids.
Reference. The English word to sweet means to sweat.
Modern sweaters go well with oversize style and are loved by many fashionistas.
Jumper
A thinner type of sweater. In contrast, it does not have a collar and is made with a V-shaped neckline or round neckline.
The prototype of sportswear, initially, in the 19th century, men practiced athletics in it. That’s why this name appeared, because in translation from English “jumper” means jumper.
Suitable for casual and business styles.
Turtleneck
A thin, tight-fitting knitted or woolen blouse with a collar that fits tightly around the neck.
The name comes from divers who wore this clothing under their diving suit.
It is a basic, iconic wardrobe item.
Other names: badlon or golf.
Each season appears in different variations and interpretations and always remains an indispensable item in the wardrobe of a modern woman.
Suitable for styles ranging from casual to festive.
Sweatshirt and long sleeve
Sports style sweaters, which originated from women's sweaters and are considered their varieties. Made from knitwear and fleece.
A distinctive feature is a hood or a semicircular neckline.
Bright graphic designs, prints, and labels are a must on these styles.
They differ from each other in the thickness of the material and cut.
- Sweatshirt: tighter, looser, to the waist or slightly below it.
- Longsleeve: made of thin fabric, fitted or tight-fitting, longer than a sweatshirt or sweatshirt.
Poncho
A product that is impossible not to pay attention to, although sometimes the model is called not a type of jacket, but a cape.
Made from knitted or woolen fabric.It looks like a rectangle of fabric with a neckline exactly in the middle.
Incredibly fashionable, comfortable and practical model. Perfectly disguises figure flaws. With sleeves or only with holes for arms.
The canvas can be either plain or with patterns and various inserts, decorations, and trim.
Pairs perfectly with ethno and country style.
Types of men's sweaters
Designers also do not ignore our men.
Although the variety of models is much smaller than that of women's, you also need to understand them.
Men's sweaters will complement your office look well and are suitable for free time. The main criteria for distinguishing from women's options are fabric, silhouette, and color palette.
Options with clasp
Polo
Model with long or short sleeves. Features include a turn-down collar and a multi-button closure at the top.
The color is most often monochromatic, often there is a logo, but a print is not excluded.
Cardigan
It is a type of men's jacket. It is considered a classic that never goes out of fashion.
The unique feature of the garment is the front slit. It divides the front into 2 parts, which are fastened with buttons or a zipper.
Men's models most often have a deep neckline.
Most cardigans for the stronger sex are machine-made from wool thread. But beautiful, warm clothes can also be knitted by hand.
Good for everyday casual as well as business style.
Sports sweatshirts: hoodie, sweatshirt, sweatshirt
Sweatshirts and those close to them hoodie Made from soft cotton jersey or fleece.
The difference between the models is the hood; in its absence, a round cutout is made for the collar. As a rule, they are fastened with a zipper, and on a hoodie this zipper can be on one third of the front.
Hidden internal pockets are acceptable. Long sleeves are required.
The style is sporty and grunge.
Olympic (trowel) - a jacket that was originally used as part of tracksuits. Currently, it has become an independent item of clothing.
Fully zip fastened. It has long sleeves, the bottom of the item is cuffed, and comes with or without a hood. Pockets, logos, ornaments and embroidery are allowed.
Fabric: cotton, jersey, elastane.
Options without fasteners
The styles have the same features that were noted in the women's models.
Sweater and turtleneck looks
Figure-fitting sweaters that are pulled over the head. The turtleneck is less dense, usually plain, with a collar that is folded in half.
Men's versions are distinguished by a restrained color scheme and a more strict knitting pattern.
Jumper
This is also a sweater, but it is rarely very thick. This allows you to wear it under a jacket, vest or cardigan.
Suitable for business and casual wear.
Pullover
A knitted or woolen product with a V- and U-shaped neckline.
It differs from the women's version in its strict silhouette and discreet long sleeve shape.
The style matches the jumper
The options and types of sweaters, of course, do not end there. Mixing styles, replacing fabrics, using additional details - and a new model may appear!
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