Fashionable women's hoodies
Story
The beginning of the history of the appearance of hoodies begins in the near 1930s. It was then that the designers of the New York brand called "Champion" demonstrated to the public a new thing, which eventually received the name "hoodie".
Unfortunately, at that time, this sweatshirt was not accepted by society as optimistically and joyfully as many now accept it into their welcoming wardrobe. At that time, workers became interested in the new thing, as well as athletes, who appreciated the practicality and convenience of this thing.
The name of the sweatshirt itself comes from the English word "Hoodie", which translates as "hood". This term gained particular popularity in the sixties and nineties, when ordinary citizens also drew attention to the “ordinary” and “nondescript” clothes that they were previously considered to be.
Sportswear brand Claire McCardell has nudged those interested into buying by launching an entire line of hoodies. Such a sweatshirt very soon migrated from sports enthusiasts to professionals who began to demonstrate this thing in public, speaking and competing in thin at sporting events and championships.
A few years after that, the popularity of hip-hop culture sharply increased, which rapidly attracted young people, who, in turn, ceased to lean towards the division into women's and men's clothing, and introduced unisex fashion. And that's when the demand for hoodies skyrocketed.
The final furore overtook this style of sweatshirt after the premiere of the famous movie "Rocky", where Sylvester Stallone demonstrated a hoodie in an extremely profitable style. It was at that time that the hoodie sold out of the store shelves in record time, and it could be found in almost every wardrobe in America.
Around the same time, Europe began to be interested in the new sweatshirt, and after it, all other countries and continents.
In the 2000s, the hoodie got a bad rap due to increased juvenile delinquency. According to the police, as well as the politician Tony Blair, hoodies and criminally inclined youth had a well-founded connection: all young hooligans dress in much the same way, and hoodies among them are a distinguishing feature that distinguishes them from the background of a law-abiding society.
In fact, in 2000-2005, hoodies were classified as “special signs” like tattoos and brands of gang members whose life path was directly related to crime. The police won the right to stop and search anyone who dared to wear hoodies at this time, and many popular brands curtailed the production of these sweatshirts, fearing bankruptcy or closure.
But soon the Armani fashion house and designers such as Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren literally breathed new life into the hoodie, making it an item worthy of fashion and admiration.
Peculiarities
Nowadays, hoodies are more of a casual or sporty style.
“True” hoodies look very much like a sweatshirt, but unlike it, they have a spacious comfortable hood with ties, comfortable kangaroo pockets and a stand-up collar. As a rule, they are sewn without zippers and other fasteners, which is why hoodies are often mistakenly confused with anorak.
In modified versions of the hoodie, there may be no stand-up collar, and the cut may include a full-length zipper.
It remains popular for all segments of the population due to a number of the following features:
- The spacious hood not only serves as a kind of design move and “decoration” of the hoodie, but also perfectly protects from bad weather and keeps you warm.
- The presence of ties on the hood, as well as a stand-up collar provide excellent protection from the wind.
- The spacious cut characteristic of the hoodie does not hinder the movements of its owner and provides comfort and coziness.
- The sleeves of a typical hoodie end in cuffs that help keep you warm and comfortable: you don’t have to worry about the length of the sleeve, because the elastic cuffs will not let it go down past the wrist.
- Thanks to its cut and warm material, it is suitable for any weather. It can be worn over a light T-shirt in autumn without fear of freezing or catching a cold, and in winter it is possible to throw a light jacket over a hoodie.
- Often a hoodie accompanies the motto "put on and go", which fully describes the convenience of this sweater in terms of everyday wear at home or a sudden need to leave the house.
- Hoodie is a universal unisex thing: it is ideal for both men and women.
How to choose
Modern stores offer a large assortment of hoodies, in which it is very easy to get confused and lost.Many girls and women are extremely hesitant in choosing this clothing, doubting whether it will suit their body type? But there is absolutely no need to worry about this, since the hoodie is an extremely versatile sweatshirt and is included in that short list of clothes that will suit a person with any physique, weight and height.
So, when choosing a sweatshirt, you should be guided only by your taste and the image that you want to create. For example, it should be borne in mind that for everyday wear at home, when cold weather is raging outside, you can choose hoodies with any print and pattern. But when going for a walk with friends or an office where there is no dress code, it is best to pay attention to plain sweaters.
If you are looking for hoodies for sports, then the choice should be approached more responsibly. It is better to pay attention to a classic or elongated hoodie with a traditional cut: with a stand-up collar and a warm hood. For active sports, hoodies are suitable, which have cuffs with a special hole for the thumbs - this is very convenient, because you do not have to pull the sleeve every time.
You should also consider the material from which the hoodie is sewn. We will talk about it a little lower.
Popular Models
For snowboard
Athletes are very fond of hoodies for their convenience and practicality, which is why many sportswear manufacturers have decided to slightly modify hoodies so that not only skateboarders and surfers, but also snowboarders can wear them.
Most often, such sweatshirts are sewn from fleece with additional fleece. Such material not only provides comfort and retains heat well, but is also light enough not to hinder movement.
Another feature of the snowboard hoodie is its length, usually mid-thigh or below.
With fur
Designers often decorate winter options for hoodies with fur. Usually they focus on the hood, but there are models where the wrong side is additionally insulated with fur.
Surely this option will appeal to many girls and women who want to keep some grace and elegance in their style.
With ears
Hoodie with ears is an extremely cute and perky option that will appeal to many young girls. Designers supply this hoodie model with stable or fabric ears of different animals (usually a cat or a hare), placing them on the base of the hood.
This option was extremely popular last year, both among children and young people.
With a zipper
More and more often on the shelves of the store you can find hoodies with a zipper. Surprisingly, these non-traditional hoodies are as popular as regular hoodies.
The zipper is most often present on models made of lighter material and serves as an assistant for those who like to put on sweaters on the go as needed. Therefore, if you are choosing an option for evening walks, we advise you to pay attention to the hoodie model with a zipper.
Sports
The sporty hoodie is suitable for all those who like to run in any weather. It is the hoodie that will become your indispensable friend on a morning run in the rain or strong wind, as well as snow.
Most often, this sweatshirt has a simple classic look: a warm stand-up collar will not prevent you from tightening the hood if necessary, cuffs fit snugly around your wrists and allow you to wear various sports gadgets under you. Some even provide special pockets for them on the upper arm area.Spacious kangaroo pockets keep your keys and MP3 player safe until the end of your run.
Hoodie jacket
A hoodie jacket or simply anorak is the same sweatshirt without a zipper, with a stand-up collar and kangaroo pockets, but made of denser waterproof materials. These light jackets were originally designed for people who are fond of active winter sports.
Hoodie dress
This year, designers have pleased many brave fashionistas with a new thing called a hoodie dress. It is similar in appearance to a long hoodie, does not have a zipper, fitted. More often there are models that completely fit the girl’s hips, focusing the attention of others on her rounded shapes.
This novelty has become quite popular among the younger generation of girls in combination with their favorite bulky sweatshirts and semi-sporty backpacks.
For pregnant
Hoodies are one of the favorite things for expectant mothers for the winter. There are special models of hoodies for pregnant women: longer ones, similar to a dress, but unlike the model described above, they are more spacious, which is very convenient for a large tummy. They are most often worn over T-shirts and jeans, which is very convenient. Regardless of the opinion of many women that this model looks rather casual, it is very popular.
Length
The classic hoodie length is just below the waist. But there are also elongated models, designed, as a rule, for a winter sport, or made in the form of a dress.
Many modern collections also allow a shorter length - at the waist. Such hoodie models are made in the form of cropped sweaters and are designed to expose the perfect tummy of young girls. Often worn paired with high waisted jeans.
colors
Solid color hoodies in dark colors are now extremely relevant: black, gray, blue, green and brown. These colors are popular due to their exceptional versatility, since such sweatshirts will easily fit in addition to any look and style.
Not so long ago, hoodies were very popular, whose colors were made in the form of an ombre: from dark to light or vice versa.
There are also fishnet hoodies. It can be numerous patterns of flowers on the fabric, or animal colors.
Prints and logos
With jellyfish logo
The Meduza logo belongs to a fast-growing young Russian brand called Meduza.
Visible against the backdrop of bright colors of sweatshirts, the jellyfish logo is found on the streets quite often, drawing the attention of passers-by to itself. The brand's hoodie model is slightly modified into their so-called "astronaut sweatshirt". The pronounced stand-up collar transforms into a kind of crescent-shaped compartment, which perfectly protects from the wind and retains heat. This model looks pretty nice and interesting.
With a bear
This hoodie style is elongated and made of lightweight material. As a decoration, a cute image of a bear is used, which will appeal to girls and teenagers. The material with which the lining of the hood is processed is very similar in structure to the very surface of the pattern - a “toy-like” plush very soft fleece will surely please a young lady.
with panda
A fairly relevant hoodie model for young girls. This jacket is made in black and white and decorated with ears and a small fluffy tail to make its owner look a little like such a cute creature as a panda.
Together with such a hoodie it is very easy to create a bright and interesting image.
materials
From the footer
The footer itself is a very pleasant soft fabric on both sides, and in addition to the comfortable cut of the hoodie, it creates the effect of maximum comfort.
This material is quite warm, albeit light. Thin sweatshirt hoodies are perfect for early fall or late spring wear. The winter version of the footer is insulated with additional fleece, which will help keep you warm even in extreme cold.
Footer is the most common material for sewing hoodies.
Knitwear
Knitted sweatshirts are not suitable for wearing in winter, but this is the best option for a cool summer or warm autumn.
The soft light texture of the fabric does not weigh down, stretches and is pleasant to the body. Knitted hoodie is most often worn on its own, that is, on a naked body. In cooler weather, it is preferable to wear such a sweatshirt under a light jacket or coat.
Fleece
Fleece is considered the warmest material from which sweatshirts can be sewn. Definitely a winter option. Dense to the touch, on the wrong side almost always has a soft fleece. Extremely warm and suitable for winter sports enthusiasts.
plush
It is extremely important for young girls in late spring. Very pleasant to the touch fabric, but quite light. From the side it looks very nice, making its owner look like a big plush toy.
Such a hoodie is most often sewn with a zipper and additional cute elements, ears, for example.
What to wear
As mentioned earlier, hoodie is an element of sports and casual styles. That is why most often stylists recommend wearing it with skinny trousers made of thick fabric, jeans or leggings.
In rare cases, girls and women manage to match hoodies with a skirt in such a way that they look stylish together.Such a skirt can be a universal pencil skirt, a short or tight skirt made of loose stretchy material. If you still managed to pick up these two elements of the wardrobe, then they should be supplemented with rough leather boots with massive soles and a backpack made of the same material or fabric.
In other cases, apart from sneakers and no longer so relevant “sneakers”, you can’t wear anything under a sweatshirt with trousers.
Great variety in combination with other wardrobe items can give a modified cropped hoodie to the waistline. There is where to swing with a choice of clothes. For example, almost all styles of mini and midi skirts with a high waist will be perfectly combined with it. From shoes with great ease it will be possible to pick up something with a stable wide heel or a tractor sole. Large selection of suitable bags: almost everything will fit.
Brand news
Thrasher
Young girls with an informal sense of style will be extremely curious to look at the model "SKATE AND DESTROY" by the brand "Thrasher". This is a plain black hoodie with a bright white inscription of the same name with the name of the model. Lightweight enough for early spring. Made from 90% cotton and 10% polyester.
Palace
The British brand "Palace" has more streetwear in stock, and therefore in this store everyone can find a hoodie to their liking.
For example, you should pay attention to the SPACE HOODIE NAVY / YELLOW model. The hoodie is made in pleasant blue-yellow tones, which together give a very interesting combination. In such a sweatshirt, you will not be noticed!
Adidas
The well-known sportswear manufacturer Adidas has a large number of hoodies in its catalog. From the latest collections, a sweatshirt called "NEW YORK 1986" stands out.
This sweatshirt comes in two colors: red and blue. The main decoration of the hoodie is a wide white stripe that adorns the sweatshirt on the array itself and approximately at the same level of the left arm. She looks very stylish. There is a small zipper for ease of putting on over the head.
Nike
At Nike, you can easily find a sports hoodie for a comfortable run. For example, the model under the article "842845-010" looks quite simple, but tasteful. Sweatshirt available in black and grey. The cuffs have thumbholes for comfortable movement and the collar is adjustable. Great option for a morning run.
Navi
This brand is better known under the full-size name "Natus Vincere". An extremely popular model of this brand is the “ZIPPED HOODIE” model, made in classic yellow and black colors and with a branded eye-catching emblem. This hoodie has a full length zip and a spacious drawstring hood. The brand promises that it will be impossible to go unnoticed in this sweatshirt.
Tommy Hilfiger
Tommy Hilfiger, as always, pleases us with new collections of sports sweatshirts. A very interesting model of a classic hoodie, made in three colors at once and with divergent inscriptions. The girl can choose a cute sweatshirt in rich red with the words "SMILE", as well as dark blue "Hilfiger denim", or gray "Hilfiger 1985".
Reviews
Reviews for women's hoodies are contradictory.
Many girls and women are satisfied with a sports sweatshirt as everyday wear at home or short walks with friends. Others do not like that, for all the convenience of a hoodie, it, unfortunately, cannot be combined with business and romantic styles.
In any case, all girls are equally pleased with the presence of a hood that can protect from bad weather at any time, as well as comfortable kangaroo pockets that are easy to use both for carrying small items and as a “warm shelter” for frozen hands.
Is it necessary to say that athletes speak extremely positively about this element of clothing? Hoodies, unlike other styles of sweatshirts, are more suitable for sports, and therefore are in great demand not only by professionals, but also by amateurs, as well as by all those who are fond of outdoor activities.