Men's pullover 2022
The pullover is rightfully considered the most elegant knitted product for men, which allows it to be a participant in the annual fashion shows. Before we figure out which men's pullover will be relevant in 2017, let's find out its features.
What is a pullover
A pullover is a knitted, often woolen, product with a V-neck that is worn over the head. It has no zippers or collar. Unlike women's pullovers, men's ones are less variable in cut and sleeve shape.
The cut of a men's pullover can be straight, fitted or narrow. Sleeves are usually long narrow or wide.
There can be a lot of knitted products in a men's wardrobe, except for a pullover: sweaters, jumpers, sweaters, cardigans. Thick knitwear products expand the list, which is complemented by sweatshirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, longsleeves. Without knowing the fundamental differences, it is easy to get confused in this list. Often the buyer believes that the thing he needs can have various details and be divided into types.
Varieties
The proposed varieties are primarily based on the external features required of the pullover. Consider the main ones, taking for comparison products mainly from woolen linen.
V-neck
The V-neck is the main feature of the pullover, which distinguishes it from sweaters and jumpers. All these products are worn over the head and do not have fasteners. At the same time, the jumper has a U-shaped neckline, and the sweater has a wide two- or three-layer collar, also without fasteners.
knitted
Knitted is knitwear made from cotton, wool or synthetic fabric. Knitting is performed by special machines of different classes or by hand. The category of knitwear includes all the listed models of warm clothing. Knitted knitwear can be large or dense, depending on the thickness of the threads.
coarse knit
For coarse knitting, mohair or wool is used, diluted with synthetic threads to improve the tactile properties of products. Most often these are plain products with vertical patterns.
Buttoned
Items with buttons include jackets and cardigans. The jacket differs from the cardigan in the presence of a collar.
With shawl collar
The shawl collar is present in the men's wardrobe on bathrobes, tuxedos and vests. You can find this type of collar on a jacket.
Classical
The classic model is characterized by a straight cut, V-neckline and long narrow sleeves.
Raglan
Raglan is a type of sleeve that is cut along with the shoulder part. It can be present on any woolen product.
With a zipper
Sweatshirts are products with a zipper. They can be with or without a collar. The zipper can be located along the entire product or only on the collar.
Sleeveless pullover
This name is often applied to a vest with a V-neck without buttons. A pullover usually has long sleeves.
Hooded
The hood, as a rule, is present on cotton products: sweatshirts, anoraks, hoodies. Woolen products with a hood can be varieties of sweaters or jackets, depending on the presence or absence of fasteners.
Length
The classic pullover has a length to the hips. This parameter does not vary in the men's wardrobe.
Long
Long, below the hip line, may include cotton products: sweatshirts, hoodies, sweatshirts.
Actual colors and patterns
The classic prints of the pullover are rhombus and cage. They remain relevant in the new season. In addition, vegetable, animal, geometric and abstract prints can be used.
Styles inherent in the pullover allow traditional colors to always remain relevant: brown, blue, gray, black and pastel shades. Casual allows you to diversify color solutions.
White
A white pullover can be combined with blue or blue jeans or trousers in white and gray. It can be worn over a T-shirt or naked body.
Red
A red pullover goes well with blue, black and even white bottoms. The white trousers chosen for this look can be complemented with a white shirt.
The black
A pullover in black is best complemented with blue jeans or trousers in dark gray. The image will be brightened up by a white shirt with a classic collar and a fitted cut, worn under a pullover, but not tucked into trousers.
burgundy
You can wear a white or blue shirt under a burgundy pullover. The traditional option is jeans or trousers in dark gray and beige.
Beige
For a beige pullover, you can choose a set with a blue shirt and jeans.Even more varied would be a combination with a white shirt or T-shirt and trousers in gray, brown, cream or white.
colorful
A multi-colored pullover will go well with the colors of the shirt and trousers that are present on the pullover itself. Another option would be to choose the most compatible colors with each other. A simple white T-shirt and blue jeans can solve the problem of choice.
With deer
Deer is the most common animal ornament used on knitted clothes. Every nation has its own associations. For some, it is associated with the sun, for others, with solitude. Other interpretations include renewal, happiness, grace.
In modern history, the deer is one of the most popular winter ornaments that never goes out of fashion. It will be in demand in the coming season, together with other winter symbols.
With embossed triangles
Triangle - one of the main geometric ornaments, has been traditional for many millennia. The pattern symbolizes fertility and is often used to create ornaments on clothing and household items.
With braids
The braid pattern (aran) has been used on knitwear since its appearance in the wardrobe of Irish fishermen. The pattern symbolizes fishing ropes and good luck in fishing.
materials
Materials for making a pullover can be natural (wool, cotton) and synthetic (polyester, viscose). Synthetic materials are often mixed with natural ones.
Woolen
Wool can be of various types, but the following have special properties:
- Angora. It is made from the down of the angora rabbit. The advantages of such wool are softness, warmth and lightness. But in its pure form, angora is not used, as it peels off a lot.
- Alpaca. The wool is obtained from the animal alpaca. It does not form pellets, thin, wear-resistant, but it is rigid.
- Vicuna. Vicuna is an animal from the llama family. His coat is sparse and very light. It is used only for the manufacture of elite products, but not in its pure form.
- Camel. It has a wide range of useful properties. It is warm, light, does not electrify, durable, does not roll, hypoallergenic and has a beneficial effect on the skin.
- Mohair. Obtained from the wool of angora goats. It is warm and light, but it can be different in stiffness. In the manufacture of clothing, it is mixed with other types of wool due to its high cost. In addition, mohair is demanding in care.
- Merino. Merino wool is soft, fine and skin-friendly.
Cashmere is especially popular among expensive types of wool.
Cashmere
Being one of the best woolen material, cashmere has a number of properties:
- Several times warmer than plain wool;
- Softer and more delicate than silk fabrics;
- Does not cause allergic reactions;
- Light;
- Leaves no lint.
Pullovers made from 100% cashmere are very expensive, which is associated with a more labor-intensive method of obtaining threads.
Sectional yarn
The sectional dyed yarn used for the manufacture of products allows you to create a variety of patterns. Short sections can form geometric shapes, and long sections can form wide stripes. Creating a pattern from a sample of such yarn requires skill. Otherwise, a chaotic pattern is obtained, although this gives the product a certain charm.
Jacquard
The production of jacquard fabrics requires high production costs, which affects the cost of products. Such fabrics have a number of positive properties:
- durable,
- do not stretch
- durable,
- retain color well
- not subject to temperature fluctuations.
The quality of knitted jacquard products largely depends on the composition of the threads. Such products contain complex repeating patterns, but they can be knitted with your own hands.
How to wear
The pullover is worn loose. You can wear a shirt or t-shirt underneath. Wardrobe items that can be combined with a pullover are selected based on various styles.
What to wear
The scope of the pullover is a classic style, casual and preppy.
In the classic style, the cut of the pullover should be fitted, without decorative elements. The main colors are gray, blue and brown. Black and various shades of beige may be acceptable. The pullover is worn with a shirt, tie, dress pants and shoes.
A tie is chosen to match the pullover or trousers. The shirt in such a set should be light, and the pullover should be one or two tones darker than it.
Preppy style is characterized by pastel shades of a pullover. It is worn with a shirt, tie and trousers. Complete the set with oxfords, brogues, loafers or topsiders.
In casual style, a pullover can be combined with a shirt, t-shirt or worn on a naked body. A set with him will be trousers or jeans, loafers or brogues.
With a shirt
The V-shaped cut of the neck of the pullover suggests its harmonious combination with the shirt. Therefore, it is actively used with him in any style.
Having opted for a pullover, among other woolen items, you can always be sure of your presentable appearance. He is able to replace a jacket in a classic style and bring a note of nobility to everyday.