Sweater for girls and teenagers
Few people know that the first sweater appeared in Europe in the 19th century and was used, oddly enough, as an effective means of losing weight. The fact is that this item of clothing was exclusively woolen, therefore it contributed to profuse sweating, especially during physical exertion. From here came the familiar name to us, which in translation from English means to sweat (from the word "sweat").
In modern times, the original purpose of sweaters is not even remembered and is worn regardless of build, gender and age.
How to choose
If we talk about sweaters designed for girls and teenagers, then in the selection process you need to be extremely careful.
The delicate skin of a child may react negatively to the material from which classic sweaters are made - wool.
But light, but warm cashmere products are ideal for these purposes. Sweaters made of synthetic yarn are now gaining the greatest popularity, because they are practical to wear, and they are quite inexpensive. But they still warm - not very well, so they are more suitable for a warmer period.
The quality of knitting should be paid no less attention than the material itself. Rough seams, missed and elongated loops are a sign of a poor-quality product. Coloring plays a more decorative role, but it is of great importance for a child, so it is better to trust a young fashionista in this matter.
beautiful styles
Girls pay attention to the decorative features of their own clothes almost from birth, so fashion designers decided to diversify the range of children's sweaters as much as possible. Elongated button-down sweaters and cardigans a la grown-up ladies are considered a real fashion statement.
Asymmetric knitted capes have migrated to the children's wardrobe from the adult, so little girls can enjoy their mother's stylish look to their heart's content. And yet, it has long been known that each age has its own wishes, so it will be useful for parents to read about which sweaters are appropriate for babies of different ages.
For girls 1, 2, 3 years old
For very young babies, it is not so much the beauty of the sweater that is important, but its comfort, practicality and safety, so it is better to refuse sweaters with a lot of decorative ornaments in the form of beads and other small details right away. It is worth remembering that the sweater should fit perfectly in size, as it will be inconvenient for a child to wear a sweater with a tight neck. Fasteners and buttons are not always a good option, because. already from the age of two, the child becomes very active and tries to tear and pull everything. It is better to choose a gentle color for this age, because flashy colors can negatively affect the child's psyche.
For girls 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 years old
In this age interval, the first taste inclinations and preferences begin to appear in girls, so they should be carefully listened to.Remember that it is adults who form a sense of style and taste in a child, so it can largely depend on how the parents themselves dress. At this time, girls begin to get involved in dolls, cartoons, films and superstars, so it is quite possible to choose a sweater with a corresponding picture, inscription or pattern. The colors can be quite bright, because this is how girls try to stand out among their peers.
For teenager 11, 12, 13, 14 years old
Girls experience a more conscious and difficult period in different ways, and this always affects the style of clothing. In this age range, they begin to gradually abandon frivolous cartoon prints and choose more adult models. Often these are knitted tunics with belts, warm turtleneck sweaters with an original pattern, blouses with buttons and fasteners. Feminine colors are chosen - bright red, pink, yellow, light green, white, lilac.
Stylish models
The real trend of this season are elongated models of knitted sweaters. The jacket, in this case, can reach the middle of the thigh or even more like a short coat. Most often, such sweaters come with buttons or are tied with a wraparound strap. They look very stylish and turn even very young girls into fashionable ladies. But such a model is far from the only one in the fashionable list.
To school
Such models of sweaters are simple and concise. Most often they are plain, sometimes complemented by some discreet print in the form of a flower or a strip. They often go down the throat or have a shallow V-shaped and semicircular neckline. The cut is as comfortable as possible and does not restrict movement at all.Well suited to the description of school sweaters with buttons or ties.
with ornament
Perfect for everyday look. Girls sweater patterns can be abstract or have geometric motifs. Ornaments look great in combination with animals and cartoon prints. The most popular this season are sweaters with textured ornaments, that is, those that can be felt by hand.
Raglan
A raglan sweater is ideal for girls who grow very quickly, because the sleeve in such a model does not come from the shoulder, but from the neck, so even if the girl grows a few centimeters, the sleeve will not become short. These sweaters look very stylish, especially if they are complemented by lace elements.
With a scythe
The most popular pattern for a knitted sweater is a braid, and it also found its place on children's blouses. A pigtail can be wide or narrow, curly or classic, intertwined with other types of patterns or be in a single copy. The most important thing is that it is always relevant.
With leaf pattern
The second most popular pattern after the braid is the leaves. The uniqueness of this pattern is that it can look completely different. Avid needlewomen can knit a leaf identical to the natural one or make it completely outlandish and fabulous, but young fashionistas always like it.
Sports
It can be classic sweatshirts or sweatshirts with snakes. Often such models come with a hood, but may be without it. Sports sweatshirts for girls have one common characteristic - a comfortable cut that does not restrict movement and natural material.
With a zipper
This jacket is a variation of the previously mentioned sweater with braids.The pattern, in which pigtails intertwined with each other form a crossed three-dimensional pattern, came to us from Ireland, but our compatriots fell in love with it so much that today it can be found even on children's sweater models.
Sweater snag
Such a blouse will be an ideal option for a school uniform, because it looks formal and stylish at the same time. The main distinguishing feature of this model is that it combines two garments at once - a knitted jacket and a blouse. The blouse, or rather its collar, in this case plays the role of that very snag, peeking out from under the V-shaped neckline of the jacket and misleading others.
Warm
Such sweaters are always knitted from yarn mixed with natural wool. Often they look very voluminous and can even fill up a little, but since this is not something to worry about at a younger age, girls can safely choose such a model. These look best when paired with jeans and denim skirts.
Openwork
Sweaters with openwork patterns always look gentle, feminine and slightly naive, so they are suitable for girls of any age. Interesting. What can be openwork, both the entire jacket and its individual elements, but this never spoils the overall impression of femininity. Often these blouses are complemented by various bows and ties.
Actual colors and prints
Fashion designers this season offer children to choose sweaters in natural shades - beige, coffee, cream, blue, sand, marsh. But the most trendy prints are the following:
- Striped.
- Sealed.
- Abstract.
- Colorful.
- cartoon.
Most often, younger girls prefer the last two models with patterns described in the last two paragraphs, while older ladies prefer sweaters with more serious patterns.
materials
The best material for a baby sweater is one that does not cause allergies. In addition to the synthetic fibers and cashmere already mentioned above, you can choose sweaters made of cotton and fleece. They warm the body without creating a greenhouse effect and are very light. In modern times, models of sweaters made of three materials are considered the most popular.
Knitted
A sweater made of natural soft fabric, knitted on a factory machine, is called that. It does not differ in originality, but it is perfect for everyday look.
Woolen
Sweaters made of 100% wool can be bought for teenagers if they are not allergic to this material. For younger children, you can choose wool sweaters, but only in combination with hypoallergenic fibers.
Jacquard
Such a sweater can combine both synthetic and natural fibers, but is always durable and strong. Jacquard sweaters of dense texture will perfectly warm the child in the cold season.
How to decorate a baby sweater
The pattern on a knitted sweater can become an ornament in itself, but if it is plain and without a pattern, it can be decorated with beads or embroidery.
What to wear
It is allowed to combine knitted sweaters with any other things made of yarn, as well as trousers, skirts and thin blouses.