A modern woman who leads an active lifestyle, simply can not do without practical and comfortable clothes. Clothing in casual style has long won the hearts of all fashionistas, especially among young people, because for trips to nature it is the best option, and in urban settings you can look very stylish in such clothes.
So, one of these comfortable and fashionable things has become hoodie.
Hoodie - what is it?
Hoodie is often called a kind of sweatshirt, but still they are different things, with a different story.
The sweatshirt is a Russian loose shirt with a front closure, which has become widespread from the followers of Leo Tolstoy. In the modern version this is a sweater with or without a zipper, it can have a hood and side pockets. There are also models with a stand-up collar and a short clasp.
Hoodie - a thing of Western origin, is a type of sweater and worn over the head. It is sewn from knitwear, it necessarily has a hood (its name comes from the English word hood - hood) and a patch pocket “kangaroo” in the front, can be of different lengths and have a lining.
A bit of history
Hoodie, in our usual form, was first demonstrated by Claire McCardel at one of the fashion shows in America. In the 70s of the last century, this piece of clothing was actively worn by representatives of hip-hop culture and it was associated exclusively with the criminal world.
However, the main character of the movie "Rocky", who wore hoodie, helped her to gain popularity among teenagers and athletes. And more than twenty years ago some famous fashion designers, one of whom was Giorgio Armani, noticed her.
Features and benefits
If you compare hoodies with sweatshirts, then the latter are sewn mainly from one type of fabric - thick knitwear, namely footer. Hoodie sew from footer or fleece, there are models on the lining of knitwear or fur.
It also has an elongated cut and can be complemented by a stand-up collar that protects against wind and adds heat in bad weather. In addition, it so happened that the decor Hoodie more interesting than that of sweatshirts.
Hoodies have a more diverse and intricate color range, they are decorated not only with inscriptions and logos, but also with applications from fabric and plush, as well as with such additions as ears and tails.
Thus, one thing combines convenience, comfort and fashion trends.
Varieties
As a rule, the more popular and loved things become, the more diverse are the variations of their performance. Today, Hoodie finds its place in our wardrobes not only in its classic form, but also in the form of jackets with zippers, coats, jackets and dresses. Consider them all.
The classic hoodie gives its wearer a sporty and slightly hooligan look. She may be just below the belt, and reaching to the middle of the thigh. In addition to one pocket, maybe two. The hood is performed both on strings and without. By the way, in some models the hood can transform into a high collar.
But the dress-hood, or coat-hood, add femininity and lengthen the figure.
The hoody dress is sewn of thin knitwear, it can be with or without a pocket, and the bottom of the product can be with a familiar cuff or slightly flared. This model is suitable for the beach.
Hoodie coats and hoodie coats, respectively, have a zipper, double hood, fleece lining or fur insulation. They are sewn from denser knitwear or fleece.
Who is suitable?
Thanks to its style, the hoodie will suit the owners of almost any shape. The main thing is that the product was well-made and the pocket of the "kangaroo" did not add excessive volume.
A mid-thigh length and volumetric cut will help to hide a not too thin waist or some problems in the proportions between the hips and shoulders. And the owners of modest forms of hoodie will help give volume to the figure and hide excessive thinness.
How to wear?
Since initially hoodie was a piece of sportswear, shorts, sweatpants and sneakers were her constant companions.
But hoodie can become an indispensable part of everyday wardrobe, since it is quite easily combined with almost all its details.
For walks or trips around the city, you can wear it with leggings, jeggings, jeans, tight pants or a short skirt. In this case, you can also experiment with shoes: sneakers and sneakers can be replaced with coarse shoes or short ankle boots.
Of the current trends of recent seasons, sneakers are also well suited, they are also called arrowroot. As for bags, almost any bag in the style of casual or fashionable backpack will harmoniously fit into such a "urban" image.
Following the modern trends of combinations of different styles, you can choose a dress or a light skirt for a hoody.
If you wear a hoodie under a down jacket or jacket, you can add warmth, and a hood will help you to stay away from wind and snow.
Interestingly, such a seemingly exceptionally sporting thing, like hoodie, can become a detail of office style. As Western fashion experts say, it is the most comfortable and affordable office clothing.