A T-shirt is the most common item in a family wardrobe. Once upon a time it referred to underwear. But it has long since become an independent and very noticeable detail that can become the basis of a fashionable image.
It just seems that such clothes are too simple to pay attention to. But that's not true.
There are a lot of varieties of modern T-shirts. They have their own characteristics and names. Let's find out what each species is called and get to know them in more detail.
Classic option - linen
Mike is special type of underwear. For many years this definition remained the only one for this clothing.
Its main feature is the absence of sleeves and a rather deep round neck line in front. Together with large openings for the arms, they reduced the amount of fabric. Thus, the T-shirts were held on the shoulders only by small straps.
Initially, the products appeared in men's use. Made from cotton, they absorbed sweat well, relieving representatives of the stronger sex from its traces.
But gradually women also appeared among T-shirt wearers. Sleeveless underwear was not new to them.
Reference. The prototype of the classic tank top is the upper part of a women's swimsuit from the 19th century.
Changes that have occurred to the product:
- For the manufacture of began to use silk fibers and mixed fabrics.
- Children's T-shirts appeared small size.
- The color range of products has changed. In addition to white options, customers are offered plain clothes in different shades. You can also often find sleeveless vests with bright prints. Women and children wear them as a top on a hot day. It goes well with shorts, cropped trousers or skirts.
The changes also affected the name of the product. Alcoholic - this is what they began to call a T-shirt after it ceased to be just underwear. The name stuck due to the images of alcoholics created in films. They were the first to appear in public wearing a linen T-shirt, which was not covered by a shirt.
Women's varieties of classic T-shirts
The popularity of the product and the imagination of fashion designers have given fashionistas several interesting looks.
Strap tops
An extremely open version of the product. Instead of straps, the base of the garment is held on by very thin strips called straps.
• For summer sew light T-shirts from knitwear or silk. They fit loosely and are comfortable to wear on a hot day. This is a women's version of clothing, which is emphasized by the design. Rhinestones, lace, appliqués, embroidery, etc. are used for it.
• The cut-to-waist style is designed for going to the beach.
• Evening option made of silk of deep color (blue, burgundy, beige, etc.) worn with a jacket, cardigan or cape.
Sports jerseys
A separate group consists of products that are commonly called sports, although they are worn not only by athletes.
T-shirt
Another type that is widespread among men and women is the sleeveless T-shirt.
She hugs her figure tightly differs from a classic T-shirt by a small cutout. There are also no large armholes. Visually, such clothes really resemble a T-shirt with no sleeves sewn on.
It is used not only by athletes. In everyday looks it can be seen with a shirt, in a business suit - under a jacket.
Bortsovka
This style combines traditional classic front with unusual back. The straps are not sewn to the back of the garment. They connect at the neck, below the back of the head. Then one strap goes down the center to the back panel. This leaves two zones open in the area of the shoulder blades.
Sports types, like other versions of sleeveless vests, have become universal models. There are even more of them in women's wardrobes than in men's.
A T-shirt is a piece of clothing that is difficult to live without!