Hooded sweatshirt: how to choose and what to wear?

The prototype of a modern sweatshirt is an ordinary peasant shirt, which became famous in the late 19th - early 20th centuries. thanks to the writer Leo Tolstoy. In European languages, she bore his name ("Tolstoy blouse"). After its "tour" around the world, the sweatshirt returned to modern Russia in the form of a sweatshirt with a hood.

The sweatshirt is one of the most popular types of clothing for both men and women.

First of all, for its convenience and versatility, it has earned interest from the youth audience. Most often, sweatshirts are made of dense, warm fabrics, which allows you to wear them in the cold season or replace outerwear with a sweatshirt. This is especially true in active sports, when training is carried out on the street all year round. The presence of a hood allows you to protect your hair from urban dust, and the drawstring makes it possible to adjust the size of the hood and adjust it exactly to individual sizes.

The sweatshirt has a cut similar to a sweatshirt, but its main difference is the hood.

Recently, such a model has become a popular element of street chic style - in it, sports and casual clothes are modified into less functional, but more symbolic things. Sleeveless sweatshirts are especially popular with men - they allow you to demonstrate pumped up arms. In addition, there is a peculiar model of a sweatshirt-mantle without sleeves.

One of the trends in women's clothing is sweatshirts with ears. They can imitate a cat, fox, panda or other "cute" animal. This outfit is very popular among girls who like to experiment and show their perky character.

A sweatshirt with a zip can be a great replacement for a jacket in cold weather. In addition, it is much more convenient to remove it than a traditional model, and you can not be afraid to ruin your hair or makeup.

Sports sweatshirts have become an important attribute of the active life of the inhabitants of modern cities. Compared to other models, they are most often available to the general population, which has earned their popularity. No sports store can do without them. However, using such a model in everyday life, it is worth considering the image as a whole.

The kangaroo model is distinguished by a characteristic pocket (or pockets) located on the stomach. As a rule, this pocket is roomy enough so that the wearer of the sweatshirt can put the necessary minimum of things into it, for example, when going for a morning run.

A sweatshirt with a mask, which is located in the hood, is the best solution for active sports. If you ride a skateboard, bike, etc., it will help protect your face from small stones, dirt, etc. flying into it.Since the mask, as a rule, hides only half of the face, goggles will perfectly complement it.

A sweatshirt with fur lining is a trend in the Nordic countries, where even in summer it can be very cold. In cities such as London, it has become especially popular, as its fur protects from a slight frost, and its hood from snow.

This model implies a high collar, which serves as additional protection for the neck. This is true, for example, when cycling or in cold weather, thereby replacing (or supplementing) a scarf.

The sweatshirt-mantle is one of the main modern trends. The most fashionable is a black model, which, as the designers explain, was created for "urban nomads" and is designed to show its owner as a mysterious and somewhat detached person from everyday bustle. In this regard, the mantle received the greatest popularity among creative youth.

A great option for a women's sweatshirt in the style of street chic is a hoodie. This model does not look deliberately sporty, it is easiest to adjust it to a feminine look. In addition, a pronounced waist is often added to the cut of women's hoodies, which adds to her femininity.

If summer sweatshirts, as a rule, are made single-layer and they do not protect well in cold weather, then an insulated model with a lining can be a great find for autumn and even winter. There are also models of thermal underwear in the form of sweatshirts with and without a hood, which can come in handy even in the most severe cold.

A sweatshirt in the style of the popular game "Minecraft" has recently become a special trend - it is chosen not only by guys, but also by girls. Thanks to its non-trivial design in the form of green checks or a solid green color, this sweatshirt is quite versatile.

Creeper sweatshirt is a special trend. Thanks to additional elements on the hood, it becomes almost a full-fledged cosplay for this game character. Such sweatshirts are most popular among children and teenagers.

The panda model is a favorite choice of girls who are fond of oriental cultures, China, anime, etc.

Such sweatshirts are most often chosen by guys who are fond of computer games. It can be not only "Assassin's Creed", but also "The Witcher", "Diablo", etc.

Sweatshirts that repeat the colors of the Spiderman suit, or with pictures on this theme, are a kind of classic among fans of superhero comics and films.

After the release earlier this year of a film about another superhero - Deadpool. Sweatshirts with a matching print have become one of the main trends in youth sportswear and semi-sports style.

Monochrome hoodies are timeless classics. They are the easiest to combine with other elements of clothing and in any situation of active recreation you will not have to be afraid that applications or other decorations will deteriorate. In addition, if necessary, they are easiest to sew up or remake into something else.

There are a huge number of colors and prints. This variety allows you to choose a sweatshirt to any conceived image.Some stores also offer prints on sweatshirts of any image you want.

This is the most popular color of sweatshirts - primarily due to its versatility. In such clothes, you can safely do anything - it is not only comfortable and free, but also not easily soiled, which gives it a great advantage over other colors.

Most often, gray is preferred by those for whom black seems too gloomy, and other colors are too catchy. Gray is the most neutral color in the palette and suits absolutely everyone.

White also belongs to popular colors, however, it is increasingly inferior not only to black and gray, but also to a bright shade. First of all, because white is the most easily soiled color, which becomes noticeable very quickly when walking, playing sports, etc. In addition, poor-quality fabrics after washing can very quickly acquire a yellowish tint, so you need to choose this kind of sweatshirt very carefully.

Green can be attributed to both classic green, which is quite versatile, and camouflage colors. The latter is best suited for trips to the forest, hiking or in everyday life. However, in the latter case, it should be borne in mind that any basic camouflage item gives the whole image some aggressiveness.

Bright colors, unlike neutral ones, require a special approach - for the best image, they should be selected in accordance with their color type and take into account the complementarity of colors when combined with other elements of clothing.

This color in its most delicate shades allows you to go beyond street style, combining it, for example, with feminine skirts made of chiffon or other light fabrics. Straight skirts made of denser material will also look good. But do not forget that, whatever the choice of additional clothing, the sweatshirt will draw the main attention to itself. And in the case of pink, the final image will be associated with the “little girl”. Especially if you choose a cartoon print sweatshirt.

The length of the sweatshirt determines how the image will turn out in the end. You should not combine an elongated thing with a short skirt or shorts (when, on the contrary, a short jacket will look great with them). Do not chase bulky things either - the classic sweatshirt itself fills most of the space and draws attention to itself, so it will be difficult to compete with it with a puffy bottom or a large number of accessories. But massive sneakers can be a great option to balance the look.

Of the variety of materials, fleece and woolen / wool blend yarn are most often used for sweatshirts.

Fleece is one of the most comfortable materials. Due to its structure and properties, it is best suited for sportswear. If you run in the morning or do some other outdoor sport, a fleece sweatshirt is a great solution - it is soft, warm (fleece retains heat very well) and does not hinder movement.

Knitted sweatshirt is designed primarily for those who are not close to sports and street style. A properly selected model can give elegance not only to a woman, but also to a man.It will be a great element of your British or Norwegian style.

Thanks to its convenience, the sweatshirt has become an integral part of the street style, in which skaters, parkour and other street sports enthusiasts set the tone. Traditionally, a sweatshirt is worn with jeans of a narrow or loose fit, with sneakers or sneakers.

Traditional sweatshirts from by Nile represent models of sports style without a hood, but there are models with it.

Adidas company on the contrary, she prefers sweatshirts with a classic cut with a hood. In addition, there are female options with a fairly wide range of colors.

These companies are trendsetters in sports fashion, so other companies are most often guided by them.