A pullover is a knitted sweater with long sleeves. In its simplest version, it fits the figure, is knitted without zippers or buttons, and in the neckline resembles a deep V-neck.
REFERENCE: The word “pullover” is originally an English word; the transcription “pull over” means “to pull from above” or “to put on from above”.
In the 19th century, similar knitted sweaters were worn by Irish and Scottish sailors; they were pulled over shirts and shirts. The sweaters were very comfortable to wear and kept you warm in cool and windy weather.
In the 80s of the 19th century, the product became popular among men in England and was worn as sportswear.
Later, in the 20s of the 20th century, the female half also paid attention to this type of clothing. Famous fashion designers turned the pullover into an everyday wardrobe item and gave it mass appeal.
Currently, the pullover not only continues to be popular, but is also becoming part of the basic wardrobe of a fashionable person.Worn over tops and blouses, worn on a naked body.
What materials is it made from?
Now pullovers can be very different. For their manufacture, not only woolen threads can be used, but also noble cashmere, fluffy mohair and common knitwear, cotton - for thinner and lighter products.
They are made either by machine knitting or by hand, knitting or crocheting.
In this case, different cut options are used: straight, flared and fitted.
What does it look like?
Designers' ideas are so unpredictable that pullovers can add laconicism or extravagance to an image, depending on the buyer's choice.
The finished product can be made entirely from only one type of material or combined from several.
The product can also be additionally decorated with accessories - buttons, zippers, satin ribbons. Decorative elements can be added to the pullover, such as ruffles, stripes and embroidery, lace and frills, beads and sequins - it depends on the designer’s imagination.
As for colors, the range is not limited. The shade palettes are very diverse.
What clothes does it go with?
Modern fashion is quite unpretentious. The pullover can be used to create different looks.
You can put together a formal business style by complementing the top with formal trousers, a pencil skirt, a midi skirt and a blouse, a shirt or a top underneath. This set will go well with a solid top in blue, grey, beige, pink and brown. Shoes for the described image are suitable in the form of pumps, pumps.
By exchanging formal trousers for jeans, we get a looser, casual style. The top can still consist of a shirt, blouse or top.And we will replace the shoes with more comfortable ones - sneakers, sneakers or boots.
With a pullover you can create a festive, elegant look. Then the bottom should be replaced with a tutu skirt made of light tulle or a ruffled skirt made of satin or silk. Choose beautiful high-heeled shoes to complement your look.
How to choose?
Helpful Tips:
- When choosing a pullover, you should first of all pay attention to the material from which it is made. Warm materials can create a bulky appearance. In this case, it is worth taking a closer look at thinner materials - knitwear, cotton, viscose.
- An elongated product is suitable for those women who have a tummy, a short one is suitable for women with wide hips, and the asymmetrical edges of the bottom of the product are suitable for overweight women.
- For thin arms, a sleeve length of ¾ is suitable, for full arms - long sleeves.
- The V-shaped neckline of the pullover will visually lengthen a short neck and beautifully emphasize a full chest.
- Properly selected accessories will show the strengths of your figure. Beads will emphasize the chest, a wide belt will highlight the thin waist, and the voluminous knitting of the pullover will hide thinness.