Men's sweater

The sweater is a knitted piece of clothing, has no fasteners. For knitting, woolen or half-woolen yarn is usually used. It is practical and warm, it can be used not only as additional insulation on cold winter days, but also to create a unique stylish look. Currently, the sweater is firmly entrenched in the men's wardrobe, along with a shirt, jacket and tie.

Then this warm clothing was appreciated by the sailors, since the sweater did not require an additional scarf to be worn around the neck. In the twentieth century, it began to be actively used by athletes involved in winter sports such as skiing or skating. A little later, this type of clothing was adopted by the military.

In the 30s, Coco Chanel began to introduce the sweater into the fashion world and it was she who invented the first models of women's sweaters.

In the 70s, wool sweaters ceased to be so popular, but at that time, acrylic sweaters began to be made, which are still in demand today.

These days the sweater is extremely popular with girls and men of all ages. Graceful knitted patterns, warmth and comfort that this piece of clothing gives us contribute to the fact that people opt for it and, in turn, designers come up with new models and replenish their clothing collections with them.

First of all, when choosing a sweater for a man, you need to pay attention to its colors. For most men, this factor is fundamentally important, so the main thing here is not to make a mistake.

Below we will take a closer look at these materials, as well as their main advantages and disadvantages.

In the harsh Russian winter, it will not be easy for a man to do without this warm and warming element of clothing. To really keep warm, a good winter sweater should be at least 80% wool. Cotton and synthetic in this regard are inferior to wool. Therefore, it is better to stop your choice on the latter.

For socks in the autumn, you should also give preference to warm sweaters made of natural wool. It will also be a big plus to have a high neck, which will protect you from the coming cold weather and the piercing autumn wind. If you will use a sweater in your autumn wardrobe without additional outerwear, then you should opt for thicker models that will definitely help keep your body warm.

There are several types of sweaters. Now we will consider them.

A men's knitted sweater differs from others in two characteristics, unlike others, it combines softness and brutality. To date, this type of sweater has a variety of style options. The length can be very diverse, often reaching the line of the hips, but you can also find dedicated winter options. If we talk about volume, then even slightly fitted models look quite impressive.

A distinctive feature of the sweatshirt is a wide stripe at the end of the sleeves and a triangular insert under the collar, which was created to absorb the sweat of athletes, but now this element is purely decorative. Like a couple of decades ago, the sweatshirt remains extremely popular even now. It is a thing in demand due to its ease of wearing and unpretentiousness in care.

It can be considered a truly winter option, as it will protect the throat from the piercing cold wind.Ideal for slim men. But on plump ones with a short neck, it will look unsuccessful, since such a cut visually gives the figure a certain massiveness.

This sweater is a more sporty option and is best suited for active men as this type of sweater can only be paired well with sportswear and is ideal for sports or outdoor activities.

A significant advantage of a cardigan over a sweater is that in order to put it on, you do not need to do this operation over your head. This option is ideal for office workers, if it's hot in the office, you can easily take it off, and if you open the windows for ventilation, it's easy to put it back on. Cardigans are perfectly combined even with a T-shirt, even with a shirt, and therefore they are suitable for both work and free time. But there is one thing: you should not fasten it with all the buttons, it is better to leave a couple of unbuttoned top and bottom.

Ideal for autumn and spring. The hood will be able to protect the head from hypothermia without an additional hat.

This model perfectly emphasizes the figure, as it is specially made to ideally lie on the body, emphasizing all its advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, pullovers are designed only for men with a perfect pumped up figure. Agree, the beer belly and skinny arms peeping out from under the pullover do not look very nice.

It can be of any cut, but differs from the rest in its coloring.Usually on such sweaters you can find images of all kinds of Christmas and winter motifs. Deer, snowmen, snowflakes, Christmas trees, winter landscapes - this is what occupies a significant part of the thing and distinguishes it from others.

This type of cut differs from others in the absence of sleeves. This type of sweater is most successfully combined with a shirt and is ideal for an office worker.

This type of sweater can be called the most popular. It is perfect for business style. The fact that this sweater is decorated to a minimum makes it possible to wear over a coat or a sheepskin coat. It can be noted that a shirt with several unbuttoned buttons on top is a good combination with such a sweater, but you should not add a tie to this look. If it's cold outside, then you can additionally put on a T-shirt under the sweater, it will not be visible.

The style of this type of sweater goes well with a shirt and tie.

The collar of this type of sweater is slightly turned out, which makes this item slightly baggy. Because of this, it is best suited for a country trip, rather than as an element of office clothing.

The entire collar is round and only in front there is a small incision. Thanks to him, the chin is emphasized and the face acquires more masculine features. It will not fit under a shirt with a tie, since the cut for them will be small, therefore it is usually worn on a naked body. This type of sweater is most favored by fit men as it helps show off their toned musculature.

In addition to the cut, men's sweaters can have a variety of prints and patterns.Now we will consider the most common of them.

The stripe is a favorite print of both fashion designers and ordinary people. A vertical stripe visually lengthens the body, while a horizontal one, on the contrary, makes it wider and more powerful.

A sweater with such an image has long been considered a classic. It goes best with a shirt and simple trousers. But you can try experimenting with different jackets, it will look good with a bomber jacket or a pea jacket.

Or else such a sweater is called Norwegian. This country is quite cold and therefore many types of sweaters came to us from there. The Norwegian ornament is made up of rhombuses, crosses, triangles, snowflakes, small circles imitating falling snow. Such a pattern has not gone out of fashion for several decades, so it’s definitely worth getting yourself at least one of these to stand out from the gray mass.

Looking at its bizarre pattern, consisting of a weave of thick braids, it immediately breathes home comfort and warmth. This pattern is also called aran. He came to us from the islands of Ireland, where the wives of fishermen began to knit this warm element of clothing. It was believed that this interesting pattern was created not only to protect against bad weather, but also to identify the body of a man thrown out of the sea, because each sweater was then unique, as it was knitted by local craftswomen by hand. This is such a sad and beautiful story at the same time.

As we said above, the color of the sweater is of paramount importance. Consider the most popular and relevant.

Clothes that are black or gray do not really fit the concept of “colored” things, but they certainly should be talked about, as many consider them as an option for a new sweater. Black is ideal for minimalist lovers to create such a black and white look. In other cases, it will probably look too gloomy.

It will be the perfect complement to a discreet, but not too strict business look. But in general, this color gives a sense of calm, balance and moderation. And light gray can even give a touch of sophistication.

It can be attributed perhaps to the most popular colors of men's sweaters. And there are several good reasons for this. Firstly, it is suitable for those who refuse black due to its excessive gloom. Secondly, a sweater of this color is just perfect with jeans and brown trousers, and every man must have such things. Therefore, when purchasing such a sweater, you do not need to think about choosing the bottom of the wardrobe. Thus, we can conclude that a blue sweater is a win-win solution in any case.

Just like the red color itself, the clothes made in this color always attract a lot of attention. If you are not afraid of the opinions of other people, then this option is for you. Some people incorrectly believe that red is only suitable for going to parties and clubs, but this is not at all the case; red sweaters, when combined with a white shirt, add sophistication and rigor to the image. However, bright red sweaters are more suitable for the weekend, for work you should choose more muted shades, such as burgundy.

Dark green or khaki sweaters pair well with subdued colors like gray or beige. But sweaters of such shades cannot be attributed to business style; they are best suited for free time. And bright green, like red, is very positive, cheerful and attracts attention. Therefore, it is worth combining them with more muted colors so as not to look too defiant.

White is a neutral color and this is its main advantage, which gives freedom to experiment with combining it with other colors, you can complement the sweater with light shades or play in contrast. In addition, white always looks bright and elegant, so the best option would be to wear such a sweater on a festive evening or on a day off, especially when combined with white trousers. Such sweaters often have a voluminous texture and are good to use as independent outerwear or worn over a coat.

Not every man will opt for this color, but in vain. In a sweater of this color, you will not go unnoticed, and with the right combination of it with other colors, you will get a very stylish look. It is recommended to combine it with light gray, it will “calm” bright yellow and give balance.

Sweaters differ not only in styles and colors, but also in materials. The material is an equally important factor in choosing clothes, because it determines how long the thing will retain its original appearance, the feeling when worn, and most importantly, the sweater is its warming qualities. So, the main materials:

This material is made from the undercoat of cashmere goats.It differs from wool in that it is softer and thinner and less protective from the cold. Often, cashmere is mixed with sheep's wool, and at the same time, a material that is warm and at the same time soft and pleasant to the body is obtained. Cashmere sweaters are great for other elements of the men's wardrobe.

It is rightfully considered the best material for making a sweater. For many centuries, it has been used for the production of warm clothes. The most affordable option is sheep's wool, but many do not like it due to the fact that it is prickly. And merino wool is considered the best and warmest, but it has a high cost.

This is the most popular and common material for making a wide variety of clothes, and cotton has not bypassed sweaters. A cotton sweater will cost significantly less than a wool sweater, but it is not suitable for frosty winter days, and unlike wool, cotton reacts to moisture, which means that you are likely to freeze in it if you decide to wear it in rainy weather .

Sweaters began to be made from this material during the 70s of the last century, when the so-called “synthetic boom” swept the world. Such sweaters have a very low cost and retain their original appearance for a long time, but they do not warm well, and their appearance leaves much to be desired.

Sweaters and jumpers go well with almost any outfit. But in order for the sweater to fit truly perfectly and emphasize all your advantages, you still need to consider a few rules.

With the onset of cold weather, many men replace T-shirts and shirts with thick knit sweaters.These sweaters, decorated with a variety of ornaments, make the silhouette more masculine, expand the shoulders, designers recommend wearing them with regular jeans. This simple combination will give a man brutality.

In theory, you can wear anything under a sweater: even a T-shirt, even a turtleneck. But in fact, it all depends on the style of a particular sweater or jumper. If you have a thick sweater that you wear on a cold winter day to keep warm, you can wear a T-shirt under it as a source of extra warmth. And if you decide to dress up in a thin tight-fitting cashmere jumper, then you don’t need to wear anything under it, as the outline of a T-shirt or T-shirt will ugly show through the thin material.

If the weather is cool outside, then you can wear something else over a sweater or jumper.It can be anything, any jacket will look great over a jumper, whether it is made in a classic or sporty style. A sweater can be combined with a jacket, but you need to be careful with this, as such an outfit visually enlarges the silhouette.