Long sweatshirts

For cold weather, there are no clothes that are cozier and more comfortable than long jackets.

In such a jacket neither piercing winds nor evening coolness are terrible. In addition, it is so nice to wrap up in it, sitting on the veranda of a country house or in an open gazebo, and enjoy all the pleasures of outdoor recreation, without fear of a shudder.

In today's article we will tell you in detail about the popular varieties of long sweaters, as well as about how to properly care for them, how to wear and with what to combine.

First, let's look at the main types and names of long sweaters:

• a cardigan is a knitted sweater without a collar (and often without buttons) that is lower than the thigh;
• sweater is another kind of knitted sweaters, having a collar, but not having zippers;
• sweatshirt is a warmed knit cardigan in a sporty style with long sleeves;
• Hoodie is a cross between a long sweater and a hoodie and a zipper.

The advantages of long jackets of different styles include:

• convenience and comfort;
• practicality;
• ability to warm and protect from wind;
• possibility of use as outerwear;
• the ability to combine with many things in different styles.

If you are going to buy a long jacket for the warm season, take a look at the models, made of thin knitwear or knitted of cotton threads. In such a jacket you will be warm enough, but not hot.

Splendid models of long sweaters in oversized style will suit slim and thin girls below the average height. A full of beauties with luxurious forms should pay attention to straight or slightly fitted models without volumetric decor.

If you are the owner of short stature, try to wear long jackets with high-heeled shoes - classic shoes, elegant boots, ankle boots, etc.

Elongated women's sweaters are a great variety of styles and models. We want to introduce you to the most popular solutions that always look advantageous.

A long jacket with cuts on the sides is good in that it protects against bad weather, but at the same time allows you to demonstrate beautiful hips and slender legs. In addition, thanks to the cuts, such models do not impede movement at all, so you can move at your usual pace.

A long button-down sweater can be a great alternative to a light coat, trench coat or raincoat. It can be worn not only with pants, but also with elegant dresses and skirts, as well as with a shirt and business suit as an elongated jacket.

Long without buttons buttons can be called differently. If the product has beads, like a jacket - then this is a kind of cardigan. If the body of the jacket is solid, then it is a pullover, sweater or jumper.

The jacket in the front is short, the back in the long looks very stylish, moreover, this style today is one of the most relevant. Fashionable women wear asymmetrical shirts, partially tucked into trousers, shorts or high waisted skirt.

A jacket with long floors is another possible modification of the cardigan.These sweaters can be worn with a leather belt, elastic belt or wide-open. If the jacket is made of thin fabric, loose-hanging edges can be tied in a knot or a lush bow.

A long jacket with a long collar will surely appeal to those who like to wrap themselves up in warm, cozy things. The voluminous collar makes the most ordinary blouse more interesting. We advise you to look at models with a collar-collar or a shuttlecock.

Needlewomen knit such sweaters on special machines, as well as knitting or crocheting. With the help of a hook, you can create openwork items with an elegant, delicate ornament, and with needles you can knit braids, zigzags, as well as a variety of patterns, for example, snowflakes, owls and deer, which are now in fashion.

To create long sweaters with your own hands, it is recommended to choose a yarn, mainly from natural materials. If we are talking about warm models, then this will be different types of wool yarn: mohair, angora, cashmere, etc. Thin, summer sweaters usually knit from cotton thread.

The warmest jackets are made from natural wool or from modern synthetic materials with high thermal insulation characteristics.

If you prefer clothes made from natural materials, then take a look at long jackets made of goat, camel or sheep wool. The wool of the Angora rabbits is not only very warm, but also pleasant to the touch - soft and silky.

We advise fans of modern materials and production technologies to pay attention to long jackets lined with synthetic insulation. Usually for these purposes use fleece or artificial fur. These materials perfectly retain heat, absorb excess moisture and allow the skin to breathe. Such insulation is usually used in sports models of long sweaters.

Long sweaters - one of the most relevant things of the last few fashion seasons. They now and then appear in the new collections of leading manufacturers of clothing. The following trends deserve particular attention:

• thin cardigans with a length below the knees, plain or striped with patch pockets;
• wide, spacious oversized sweatshirts — worn with boyfriend jeans and loose-fitting men's shirts;
• knitted sweaters with faux fur with a hood or a collar-collar - combine well not only with jeans, but also with short shorts and skirts;
• tight-fitting sweaters that can be worn as dresses - with bright tights, leggings or high golf;
• sweaters with a pattern-braids - multicolor models, connected from several types of threads, are especially popular; the transition from one color to another also looks impressive;
• jackets with a print - various patterns, inscriptions or drawings.

Let's talk a little about the colors popular in this season.

Black long sweaters look very impressive, especially in combination with skin-tight leggings made of artificial leather, torn jeans and trousers of bright colors.

Gray long sweaters - discreet and versatile. This color is suitable for both sportswear and business office clothes.

White long sweaters - look nice and gentle, especially if you complement the set with the appropriate things in light, pastel colors. Romantic nature should look at the cozy sweaters, knitted of fluffy white yarn.

Eggplant long sweatshirts are a very elegant solution. This deep color looks amazingly beautiful and blends well with a variety of shades and textures.

Long wine-colored sweaters - another fashionable and sophisticated solution. Rich in shades of wine color can perfectly replace black, gray or brown things in a set, making the image more vivid and interesting.

Long mustard color sweaters - a bright and stylish option; He does not go out of fashion for the season in a row. Fashionable women have learned to combine mustard color with rich, saturated hues - lingonberry, emerald, ultramarine, etc.

Long mint sweaters for a long time occupied a leading position in the ranking of fashionable things. This beautiful, delicate shade looks very expressive in combination with the clothes of bright and light colors - white skirts, pearl-pink jeans, etc.

Long sweaters with a print do not lose their popularity for a long time. True, the subject of the drawings themselves is constantly changing - in the trend, owls, foxes, funny seals. Jackets with inscriptions are in constant demand.

• Long sweaters made of wool and knitwear can lose their shape after washing, so these things are not recommended to strongly squeeze and dry in a suspended form.
• Always try to wash things from natural wool on your hands in warm water, without using bleach and stain removers.
• Squeeze wool long sweaters, preferably manually, through a towel. To dry, lay the item on an old dry sheet or cotton bedspread.

Since most of these jackets are fairly free, they try to pick up a not too voluminous bottom, for example:

• leggings or leggings:
• skinny jeans;
• skinny pants;
• short shorts;
• mini skirt.

Swinging models of long sweaters are worn with dresses, various tops, T-shirts, blouses, shirts and turtlenecks. Shoes to go along can choose any, but low girls should prefer shoes, sandals, boots and shoes with heels.

• A gray sweatshirt with a large, bright print in combination with a short pleated skirt and sandals on a thick platform.

• Light brown knit cardigan with a striped sweater, blue jeans, high-heeled leopard boots and a roomy bag.

• A spacious black and white striped sweater with black leather leggings, boots and a bag is also black.

• A thin beige cardigan in combination with a romantic dress, tight tights and a small purse with a chain.