In the cold season, knitted insulated sweaters are in particular demand among both men and women. This popularity is entirely deserved: soft to the touch, practical, fashionable products not only keep you warm, but are also suitable for creating many looks. That is why sweatshirts, sweatshirts, hoodies are the best choice for those who want to be on trend without sacrificing comfort. As for the latter, they have long been a favorite wardrobe item among teenagers and young people. Although, in fairness, it should be noted that adults also wear hoodies with great pleasure.
Product Features
You can understand what a hoodie is from the name itself. The word comes from the English word "hood", which means "hood". This detail became the key one. The cut of the hoodie is straight, elongated. Some youth models are sewn shortened, barely reaching the waistline. A pocket is not a mandatory element, but it is used very often and can have different types: patch, slit, placed in the side seams. The warm sweater does not have a zipper and is made from thick, soft fabrics.
Hoodies are a super-fashionable wardrobe item. Styles with very roomy patch pockets are called "kangaroo pockets".
Few people know the history of the hoodie. However, the item did not appear in the 21st century; sewing this type of sweatshirt began quite a long time ago — about 100 years ago. The idea of creation belongs to Harold Lipson, the then president of Champion Products. It was he who came up with the model of a sweater with a hood; such products had not been sewn before. The hoodie immediately caught the fancy of not only athletes, for whom the idea was intended, but also the working class.
A little later, the sweater spread among young people, smoothly migrating from the category of practical clothing to a fashionable stylish thing. In the 70s of the last century, the appearance of the product was transformed and “modernized” by designer Claire McCardell - the American presented the hoodie at one of her shows. Since then, the materials of manufacture, decor and length of the product have constantly varied, but its key features remain unchanged.
Advantages
The popularity of the hoodie is due to the fact that the model has many positive characteristics. Among the main advantages:
- the sweater is suitable for people of different ages;
- a warm hood can replace a hat in the cold season;
- with this thing you can create a large number of different styles of images;
- the product is equally suitable for an evening walk, school, sports, and a youth party;
- such clothes can be worn in any season;
- There are models that are a worthy alternative to a light spring or autumn coat;
- Winter models can be insulated from the inside with a fur lining.
Thanks to the versatility, practicality, comfort and good compatibility of the product, it is easy to create various looks with a hoodie. At the same time, it would be useful to know the features of the numerous varieties of this clothing so that the resulting ensembles are as organic and stylish as possible.
Varieties
There are many models of hoodies, but by and large they are all classified by three main features: seasonality, material of manufacture and purpose. Each of them has its own features and advantages.
By seasonality
Hoodies differ not only in style, but also in season:
- The model with a hood without lining is worn in spring and autumn. Light options are worn in summer in cool weather. The product covers the neck and can be tightened with lacing. The cut can be fitted or loose.
- With a fur lining - a win-win option for wearing in the off-season. It is considered an ideal alternative to windbreakers. Can be used as outerwear. Often, not only the product itself, but also the hood is trimmed with fur.
- Winter hoodies. They are sewn from very dense types of fabric, always insulated with a fur lining.
- Sleeveless. Model resembling a vest. Products are: children's, teenagers, men's and women's. Suitable for everyday wear and sports. A good option for warming in winter.
- With a zipper in the front. A style recommended for very active people. Convenient because there is no need to put the sweater over your head. Sometimes such hoodies are sewn without a hood. Can be worn as everyday clothing. Suitable for any time of year.
There are many types of hoodies, which makes it possible to choose any model that suits your individual taste preferences.
By appointment
According to this criterion, hoodies are divided into children's, men's and women's models. The variety of silhouettes amazes with their design, cut and decor:
- Women's. The fashion trend is hoodies, mid-hip length, cropped, classic. The latter are worn most often in Sport Style looks. Trendy colors are caramel. Decor - cartoon images, animal prints.
- Men's. Unlike women's, they are presented by designers in much smaller quantities. Trendy models are items of different colors, horizontal stripes. Sizes are oversized. The cut is mostly classic. Lining is contrasting. Print is graffiti and drawings in the spirit of the 80s.
- Children's. The products are completely identical to adult samples, only offered in a reduced form. A distinctive feature of this category is brighter colors, decoration with cartoon images.
The fabrics from which the hoodies are sewn are exceptionally soft, insulated and environmentally friendly. These are not all, but the primary differences between the products and any other similar goods.
By material type
Fabrics that are most suitable for making hoodies:
- Fleece with or without pile. The thickness of the finished product depends on the density. The material retains heat very well.
- Fleece. This fabric contains lycra, viscose and polyester. The material is smooth on the front side and fleecy on the back. It maintains natural heat exchange well.
- VelSoft. A type of knitwear. The top layer is dense and fleecy. It has a good warming effect.
- Knitted jersey. This is what is used for sewing hoodies, not woven jersey. The product looks homey and cozy, but at the same time impressive.
The advantages of each of the listed types of fabrics are obvious: they are easy to wash, retain their shape, are easy to iron, retain heat well, regulate natural heat exchange, do not fade, and do not shed when washed.
Popular models
Each type of hoodie that users love has its own distinctive features. How each of them looks is largely determined by the material they are made from:
- Classic. Stylish look, sporty cut. Any girl will look fashionable in such an outfit. The length of the product can reach the knee line, mid-thigh, just below the waist. The hood is a must-have attribute, sewn with or without a tie. Some silhouettes provide a transformable hood (with an increased collar height).
- Hoodie dress. Improved everyday wear with a straight silhouette and traditional tailoring (hood, pockets). Such a product can add femininity and elegance to any look. It is sewn from thin knitwear. The bottom of the product can be framed with a cuff or remain flared.
- A coat or a hoodie jacket. The peculiarity of the cut is that the products are put on not over the head, but like traditional outerwear. The hood is sewn double. The inside of the product has a lining of fur or fleece fabric. The model is worn in the cool season, so preference is given to denser types of fabric.
- With inscriptions. Such models are at the top of the fashion Olympus among youth clothing. Interesting prints and capacious inscriptions are considered a trend. They can be shortened or extended.
- With one and two pockets. Some varieties are sewn with one pocket (large) in front. The option is convenient only for hiding hands. Models with two pockets are more versatile, differ depending on the type of this element: patch, slit, in-seam.
- With imitation animal ears. Most often, such models are worn by children and teenagers. The ears are sewn onto the top of the hood, decorated with fur, shiny decorations, images or prints.
- With a hood-collar. Hoodies that are a bit similar to the classic version. The only difference is that the shape of the hood allows it to transform into a collar. An ideal option for cool seasons. Can serve as a replacement for traditional scarves.
- Sports thigh-length. The most common type. Sewn from light fabrics for summer walks, from dense ones - for winter sports.
- With headphones. The most cost-effective option for morning walks. They are also called hoodie-bags. Manufacturers mount headphones in the hood of the sweatshirt, which allows the user to listen to music or a lecture.
- For snowboarding. Extended model (almost to the knee line). Warm, comfortable. Does not restrict movement.
- Insulated. Can be worn in spring and late autumn before frost sets in. This is an ideal option for outdoor sports.
Models with a loose waist are perfect for pregnant women. The length can reach the waist or mid-thigh.
Differences from a hoodie and sweatshirt
Many people believe that all these types of sweaters are the same, so they are often confused. But hoodies do have some differences from sweatshirts and hoodies. As for the latter, it is a prototype of a hoodie, since it appeared on the catwalks of fashion shows earlier. In this product, pockets and a traditional cut hood may or may not be present, and a zipper in the front is a mandatory element of a sweatshirt, which is exactly how it differs from a hoodie.
A sweatshirt is a type of warm jacket. The list of differences from a sweatshirt and a hoodie is based on the cut:
- the product does not have a hood;
- no pockets or zippers in front;
- round neckline;
- there is elastic on the collar, cuffs and bottom of the sweater;
- the sleeve cut is rarely set-in, more often it is raglan;
- The material is cotton jersey.
Hoodies almost always have an anorak-type hood (with a stand-up collar) and pockets. Very rarely, one of the details may be missing. Pockets are traditionally of the "kangaroo" type. A fastener may only be present in winter varieties.
Tips for creating an image
The hoodie is a versatile model that can be combined with a large number of styles and looks. Examples of the best combinations:
- Jeans. This combination suits both women and men equally well.
- A vest or jacket. A good option for spring or late autumn, equally suitable for men, women, and children.
- Sneakers. Shoes can be bright, decorated, with colored or multi-colored laces. A convenient option for a casual summer look.
- Unty and ugg boots. Warm footwear perfectly matches the style of the sweater.
- Knitted tights or leggings, knee-high boots. Perfectly combined with long models. The perfect look for the winter season.
- Platform shoes of varying heights. Typically feminine look, appropriate for warm seasons and off-seasons.
- Mini skirt. Looks good with cropped hoodie models. No less stylish is the look with a narrow-silhouette mask skirt.
- Wide or fitted trousers. The look is ideal for a sporty style.
Additional accessories may include large bags, sports-style hats, baseball caps, turtlenecks, mittens, and glasses.
To sum up all of the above, it is worth emphasizing that a hoodie is not just a sweater with pockets and a hood. It is a universal and always relevant wardrobe item that can be successfully combined with almost everything, while looking fashionable, impressive, and stylish.
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