According to Wikipedia, a sweater is a piece of knitted clothing for the upper part of the body, without buckles, with long sleeves and a high collar adjacent to the neck.
In everyday life, under the sweater also understand pullovers and jumpers that do not have a high collar. In this article, sweaters will be considered in this broad context.
Sweaters are in great demand since the beginning of the nineteenth century, when the inhabitants of Northern Europe began to use them especially widely in various areas of life.
Initially, the sweaters were made of knitted wool, and only with the passage of time did the new fashion come to the world of fashion, which brought with it an unusually soft and thin, but at the same time warm material - cashmere.
The former Himalayan principality, called Kashmir, became the home of everyone’s favorite cashmere material, and also contributed to the corresponding name.
The material is very expensive and rare, since it is difficult to get it because it is made from the undercoat of cashmere mountain goats, which are simply impossible to breed at home.
Characteristics
For cashmere sweaters, the main characteristic is a small knit, made using a knitting machine, since this material does not accept any other option.
A single cashmere thread in its thickness hardly exceeds the thickness of an ordinary human hair. But, in spite of all the fragility and subtlety of cashmere products, they are in no way inferior in terms of their functional features to sweaters made of another material, since natural pile also retains heat in the same way.
How to choose?
When choosing a cashmere sweater to pay attention to several important aspects, one of which is the appropriate size and style. Properly selected in size and suitable for the shape of the figure, it can work wonders, emphasizing the advantages and carefully masking the flaws.
Since the matter is very delicate, attention should be paid to the appearance of the product, because in the process of not careful fitting on the sweater there could be clues or stretch marks that could later form small holes and spoil the product.
You should also pay attention to the material itself, because often cheaper fakes are issued as cashmere. Visually, such products are very similar to expensive material, but upon careful consideration they immediately give out themselves - such a product is very unpleasant to the touch, since synthetic fibers are strongly felt and are coarse, unlike soft cashmere threads.
Models
The lineup of cashmere sweaters is not as wide as we would like, but do not be discouraged, because there are some interesting, worthy options.
The first and most elegant option is a thin cashmere sweater, the yarn for which is woven in a special way, making the already fragile fibers even thinner. This product is light, airy and requires careful treatment, since any careless movement can cause irreparable harm to it.
A rather unusual and stylish is a cashmere sweater model, equipped with a hood.It would seem that this element of clothing should be part of a sporty style, but it was not there, the cashmere hood fits perfectly into the framework of casual style.
Models with a deep round neckline and a v-neckline fit perfectly into the business style and are an integral part of it during the cold season. A cashmere sweater with a high collar play the role of a turtleneck, being at the same time more pleasant to the body and much warmer, and also look much more attractive for visual perception.
Colour
Among the color representations of cashmere colors, the choice is practically unlimited, since almost all shades enjoy success.
In the business style, the most popular and traditional are black, gray or blue, giving the image greater severity and efficiency.
In addition, in some cases, cashmere sweaters in red will come to the place, oddly enough, also fit into the business style frame, but dilute it a little.
Among the young romantic fashionistas, light shades of pink, blue and yellow are popular, because they look the most easy and give the image some kind of reverie and airiness. As for the bright shades of the same colors, it is worth noting that the most popular of them is pink and is characteristic of creative, extraordinary personalities.
In addition, do not forget about the warm colors, such as ivory, milk chocolate, kari or mustard color, as well as cappuccino, caramel, golden, swamp and lilac, which are also incredibly popular this season.
How to store and how to wash a sweater from cashmere?
Since cashmere is an incredibly delicate and delicate matter, it is not at all surprising that it requires a special attitude to itself. When improperly handled, the fabric quickly becomes tattered and loses its strength, puffs and small holes appear on it, sometimes the fibers even become angry and fade from prolonged exposure to sunlight. Therefore, it is worthwhile to approach the issue of storing cashmere sweaters with special care, observing all the basic rules.
First of all, it is necessary to store a cashmere sweater in a dry dark place, away from moisture and exposure to ultraviolet radiation, which is detrimental to this material.
Secondly, it is better to store in special wrapping paper or in a plastic bag that protects the product from the ingress of dust fibers.
Thirdly, before storing the product it is necessary to wash it thoroughly, since the sweater can be soaked with particles of sweat and dirt, which oxidize its fibers and cause discoloration.
To avoid the appearance of a moth, also detrimental to cashmere, you should use moth balls or any other moth remedy.
Wash cashmere, as well as its storage, requires a special approach, so you should make it manually in cold water using a special laundry detergent or baby shampoo. Before washing, it is worth treating stains or areas soaked with a special detergent, and then soak the sweater in cool water for fifteen or twenty minutes, then rinse under warm running water and fold into the sink so that excess water can drain, since squeezing such a product is strictly prohibited .
To dry such a sweater is best on a horizontal surface, in any case, not hanging it on a clothesline, because it can lose its shape.
What if the sweater sat down?
If after washing the cashmere sweater has sat down, do not be discouraged, because there are some tricks that will help rectify the situation.
The sweater should be spread out on a flat surface, then covered with moistened cloth and using a not very hot iron to try to stretch the product in length or width.
But you should know that this trick is valid only in the case of a slight change in the product.
What to wear?
In the matter of combination with other things, cashmere sweater is no different, because it will look great with almost any element of the wardrobe.
A classic combination of straight-cut trousers with arrows, which, in combination with a cotton shirt, will help to create a business look.
Speaking of a business image, do not forget about the stylish skirt - a pencil with a standard waistline or slightly overpriced - both models will look great with cashmere sweaters.
As a casual type of clothing, various models of jeans, open-cut skirts, as well as recently popular shorts of medium length or knee length are perfect.
In combination with these things, cashmere sweaters will look very easy and feminine, and thanks to its convenience, the image will be very functional.
It is worth noting that a cashmere sweater is not very well combined with sports things, so you should not wear sports shoes, as well as other elements that belong to this style.
Spectacular images
Stylish image with men's notes You can create by picking up blue trousers with arrows, 7/8 long, straight leg-fitting with slightly widened hips. This model of trousers is particularly well-fitting for slim girls, perfectly emphasizing the dignity of the figure.
In combination with a cream sweater of the classic model, which is best to tuck or tuck in a little, the image is suitable even for an office dress code.
In addition to black clogs with a closed toe, a wide cherry-colored belt, and a glossy bag a couple of tones darker, the image will acquire a certain charm and femininity.
Easy feminine image helps to create a gray cashmere sweater with small ruches on the sleeves and in the collar area. The shiny silver metal buttons perfectly complement the sweater and are a decorative element.
In combination with a black skirt - a pencil and elegant boats on a small hairpin, the image will be feminine and sexy. A massive golden-colored jewelry will add a bit of chic and gloss to the outfit.
This set looks quite elegant, but at the same time restrained, so it is quite suitable for any special events in the work area.
Extra long sweater model of deep swamp color, having a free cut and a decorative element in the form of a v-neck and buttons on the back, can be used as a dress, combining it with thick dark gray tights.
In addition to this image, stylish boots with cognac-colored suede material will look very interesting, as well as rings, bracelets and sunglasses as accessories.
The image is unusual and stylish, perfect for walking with friends, going to the cinema or even parties.
The cashmere sweater did not pass by business images but on the contrary - made a worthy competition to cardigans, jackets and jackets. So, for example, with a skirt - a pencil of the color of red wine and a white shirt in a pink striped look great gray cashmere sweater with a short sleeve.
The shirt should be tucked inside the skirt, and the sleeves protruding from under the sweaters should be slightly tucked, thereby making the cuffs of them. In addition, with a chocolate-colored bag and heel shoes of the same tone, as well as unobtrusive accessories, the image will look feminine, elegant and fresh.
