Initially, sweaters and sweaters were designed to protect people from the cold. For this reason, these elements of the wardrobe were almost leakproof - high neck, long sleeve, length below the thigh level. Gradually knitted items became an aesthetic object. Based on them, the designers developed a lot of variations, and one of them was a knitted jacket with open shoulders. What are the features of such a thing and does it have varieties? Let's get it right.
Is it not cold?
Perhaps, if there is severe frost on the street, and the room is not heated too much, it will be relatively cool. But given the fact that in our time there are practically no problems with heating, and fashionable women always want to look, even with a severe cold, one of the most desirable and most popular elements of the wardrobe is a knitted jacket with open shoulders. The basis of such a thing can be any yarn - both very dense and fluffy (for example, angora), and thin, light (silk or linen). Despite the fact that the shoulders remain naked, the mistress of such a sweater does not freeze at all, but feels very comfortable.
It's time to ask a logical question: what are the varieties of knitted sweaters with open shoulders? We reviewed the models and their features below.
Based on raglan patterns
Most often, on the hangers of shops and boutiques, we find sweaters with bare shoulders, sewn according to the raglan pattern. This is such a special kind of sleeve that is not sewn in along the shoulder line, but from the neck of the product. Such things look great on any physique and visually smooth out any imperfections. An important feature of raglans is also considered its stylistic versatility. At the same time, such things look luxurious and simple, they look great both in a business context and in a casual style. Creating a sweatshirt pattern with open shoulders, it is easiest to take a raglan sleeve as a basis. A rounded cut is made on the protruding part of the shoulder - and you're done. This model looks relevant and non-standard and goes well with any basic clothing.
With one-piece sleeve
It is equally easy to make a knitted sweater with open shoulders based on the "bat" pattern. Its essence is that the sleeve is made whole-cut from the main product, for this reason it looks more massive and wider than a regular sleeve. One has only to remove the upper part of the pattern, which covers the collarbone and shoulders, and we get an ultramodern model of a sweater. In order to keep the product on the figure, the so-called berets are used.
This option looks bold and fashionable. It contains an element of negligence and deliberate disheveledness, so such a jacket will go well with a free style of clothing, but not with a business one.
With a huge lapel
This model of a knitted sweater with open shoulders appeared earlier than all those that we described above. Let’s say more - such sweaters look much more elegant and elegant, there is no negligence, no deliberate ultramodernity and modernity. Only classic and gloss. We are talking about sweaters in which the clavicle and shoulders are completely exposed, and at the same time, in the chest area on such a product a wide collar-lapel flaunts. Ideally, such a jacket should be woven from thin materials and have a fitted silhouette.
A sweater model with a lapel out of style and time. It will suit any age, it will look relevant in combination with jeans and a pencil skirt. Also, stylists recommend supplementing such sweaters with long and elegant earrings.
What to wear?
Knitted sweaters with open shoulders are fundamentally different. Among them there are cozy models made of thick yarn and decorated with bright patterns. There are also so-called office options - strict, concise, without additional decor. It is necessary to build on these data. It is worth remembering that in itself a jacket with bare shoulders is a universal thing, the same as an ordinary black sweater or white shirt. All the subtleties are enclosed in the design - shape, cut, color, decoration, etc.
If you have a bright, colorful, slightly loose sweater, pair it with jeans, wide casual trousers, and leather leggings. This option will also look great on top of a short jeans sundress. Models with no decor, plain, seasoned in a pastel palette, a little fitted - a great option for diluting a strictly working image. They will complement a pencil skirt or straight pants, will look great under a business sundress, and will also serve as the base for the suit.
Who is it for?
Another question that does not have a single answer. In fact, knitted sweaters with open shoulders suit everyone, moreover, this thing is considered a lifesaver. She visually slenders the figure, makes the image more tender and feminine. It is important to find your model. If there are extra pounds, you should give preference to free sweaters, but not oversize. Ideally suited are slightly narrowed downward raglan sweatshirts without shoulders. Girls with small breasts can choose sweaters with lapels - visually such things will expand the upper part of the torso. Sweaters "on the straps", that is, with one-piece sleeves, can afford only thin women with narrow and fragile shoulders.