Off-the-shoulder sweater: casual or sexy?
Bare shoulders are a bold move that has been used by many fashionistas this spring and summer. Winter is coming, and dresses and tops are being replaced by off-the-shoulder sweaters. What is it - negligence or sexuality? Worth sorting out.
Who will suit
Thanks to the original cut, the off-the-shoulder sweater will sit well on any figure. The low line of the shoulders will hide full arms, stylishly emphasize the graceful neck and collarbones.
Sweaters of a large knit of a free silhouette will hide all the flaws, and tight-fitting and fitted models will emphasize the beautiful curves of the body. Cropped knitted sweaters are suitable for slender young girls. And elongated tunic sweaters will hide the imperfections of the waist and hips.
A one-shoulder jacket looks frivolous and flirtatious. Such a model is inappropriate for a mature woman; she should pay attention to options with a wide neck or cutouts on the shoulders.
It is important to remember that a textured sweater with large knitted details can be fat. The same applies to models of light shades. And dark uniform options will hide unnecessary volumes. A transverse strip will visually expand the figure, and vertical knitted braids will give harmony.
After playing with the style, color and texture of the sweater, you can easily choose your ideal option.
Trendy styles and options
With elastic on the shoulders
The sweater model with an elastic band on the shoulders is as comfortable as possible to wear. Thanks to the fixed line of the shoulders, the sweater does not fall, does not bevel, but sits firmly on the figure. As a rule, the elastic is trimmed with a large seam or texture knit. This emphasizes the shoulders and chest, visually adding volume to them.
With cutouts
Cutouts on the shoulders of a knitted sweater only slightly expose the body, leaving the image modest and strict. This model can be safely put on for work or school. Such sweaters with long sleeves and a high neck look especially original.
Shoulder wide neck
The sweater, where the neckline exposes the collarbones and the upper part of the shoulders, looks stylish and elegant. This option has a touch of romance, so it is ideal in combination with a skirt and classic pipe trousers. The sweater focuses on the upper body, so it is especially recommended for girls with a pear shape.
Raglan
Raglan sleeves on models with lowered shoulders imply a wide armhole. Such a sweater is most often voluminous with textured knitting. Openwork or textured raglan clearly defines the line of the sleeves, focusing on the shoulders. Oblique raglan will visually narrow the line of the shoulder girdle, which is very important for women with an inverted triangle figure.
With slits
Shoulder slits on the classic sweater reveal small patches of skin, adding playful originality to the look. The cuts can be horizontal or vertical, single or multiple, two or three cuts in a row. The most popular models with wide sleeves or batwing style.
Actual colors
Cozy knitted sweaters are made from threads of one tone, less often muted contrasting shades like turquoise, pink and lilac. Gray, beige, coffee, milk and pastel pink colors are the most popular for this kind of clothing.
Openwork translucent models can be made from brighter colors. Indeed, thanks to the texture, the sweater will remain a muted shade.
Particular attention should be paid to a black off-the-shoulder sweater. It looks elegant and bright, while not striking. The bare shoulder is beautifully set off by the dark shade of the sweater.
As for prints, horizontal stripes of any width are relevant. They can be contrasting black and white or only slightly different shades of the same color. Combined with the open lines of the shoulders, this pattern looks very appropriate and emphasizes the unique style of the sweater.
How and with what to wear
A sweater with bare shoulders should be attributed to everyday casual style. So, the perfect combination for him is jeans and leggings. Moreover, the style of trousers should be selected depending on the model of the sweater. If the top is voluminous, the bottom should be tight. And with a fitted sweater, both tight and straight or flared trousers look equally good.
A sweater of the original style can be supplemented with unexpected shorts. Then the whole image will look extraordinary and stylish. It should be completed with warm accessories - knitted mitts, leggings or golfs.
When combined with a sweater and a skirt, you get a cozy romantic look. The skirt should not be ultra-short or thin. Straight or trapezoidal midi length models made of crepe, cotton, wool or tweed are suitable. A juicy skirt in combination with a gray or beige sweater looks fresh and original.
Since the sweater exposes the shoulders, you should choose your underwear wisely. It is best to purchase a strapless bra. And if you want to showcase your underwear, choose a bodice in white or beige tones for a light version, black for dark shades of a sweater.