Sweaters & Hoodies

When the weather starts turning cold, you know it is time for sweaters and hoodies. What is even better is that they are not just something you would wear out of necessity. When done right, they both can significantly boost your style quotient.

You can find sweaters and hoodies in a lot of designs and styles, both online and offline. They are not just for men. Hoodies and sweaters can be worn by anyone regardless of whether you are a man or a woman. You can pair it with jeans and trainers and go out confidently. Nowadays even celebrities, from footballers to movie stars, are donning them even in busy streets. But before you start shopping for them read this article to get a better understanding of sweaters and hoodies. There are a couple of things that you should know about so that you can choose the best hoodie out there.

Beginners’ guide to buying sweaters & hoodies 

Sweaters and hoodies allow great customisability. You can achieve any look you wish to achieve with them by strategically layering them with other clothing items. You can wear it over a V-neck t-shirt, or a pleated shirt to achieve a casual, laid back look. For a more formal look, wear them with polo t-shirts and cotton trousers. Everyone should have at least one hoodie or sweater in their wardrobe because they are so versatile. Here is everything you need to know before you buy them. In this article, you will also find some really useful tips that you can follow while shopping for them online.

Sweaters vs hoodies

What is the difference between the two? And should you get a sweater or a hoodie? Generally, sweaters can refer to a variety of different knitted clothes. What all of them have in common are thick fabric, long sleeves and high neckline. Some people also call sweaters a jumper or a pullover. So, what is a hoodie? Basically, a hoodie is just a sweater with a hood. Hoodies will also have kangaroo pockets on the front and drawstrings around the neck that helps you adjust the hood opening. Both of these can be made from wool, cotton, or synthetic fibres.

Types of materials

The most common materials for making sweaters and hoodies are wool, cotton, cashmere, polyester and Alpaca. If you are looking for a sweater that can provide you with the most warmth, wool is the best option. Wool sweaters are, however, a bit pricier than other materials. On the other hand, cotton sweaters are cheaper and easy to maintain. You can throw them in a washing machine without running them. Thick cotton sweaters can provide enough warmth. While polyester sweaters are pretty cheap, they are not very good at retaining heat and providing warmth.

Sweater styles

Sweaters come in a lot more varieties than hoodies. For people who like simplicity and minimalism, crew neck sweaters are the staple. Moreover, it is the most formal style on this list. It has a round and narrow neckline with a wide opening for the neck. There are also V-neck sweaters. This can be a button-up V-neck or a pullover V-neck. These models are more casual than crewnecks. However, you can wear V-neck sweaters under a suit if it gets too cold outside. Turtleneck sweaters are those models with tall collars that have folds at the top. Some people like the look of turtlenecks but do not like how it feels around the neck. Mock turtlenecks are great for such people.

Types of openings in sweaters & hoodies

Apart from the neck style, another thing that dictates the style of sweaters and hoodies are the variations in openings. While sweaters can be found with both zippers and buttons, when it comes to hoodies, zippers are more common. In fact, hoodies with buttons are pretty rare. Half-zip sweaters and hoodies are easy to wear and look sporty. You can leave the zipper down if you are wearing a collared shirt underneath. If you are looking for a more active kind of look, go for the full zip hoodies. They look better as the top layer of clothing. Then there is the half-button and button-down sweaters. These can work well with formal clothes.