Initially, sweaters and jackets were designed to protect people from the cold. For this reason, these elements of the wardrobe were practically airtight - high neck, long sleeves, length below the hips. Gradually, knitwear became an aesthetic object. On their basis, designers have developed a lot of variations, and one of them was a knitted sweater with bare shoulders. What are the features of such a thing and does it have varieties? Let's figure it out.
Isn't it cold?
Perhaps, if it is very cold outside, and the room is not heated enough, it will be relatively cool. But given the fact that in our time there are practically no problems with heating, and women always want to look fashionable, even in severe cold, a knitted sweater with bare shoulders has become one of the most desired and most popular elements of the wardrobe. Any yarn can be the basis of such a thing - as very denseand fluffy (for example, angora), and thin, light (silk or linen). Despite the fact that the shoulders remain bare, the mistress of such a sweater does not freeze at all, but feels very comfortable.
It's time to ask the logical question: what are the varieties of off-the-shoulder knit sweaters? We have presented an overview of the models and their features below.
Based on raglan pattern
Most often, on the hangers of shops and boutiques, we find off-the-shoulder sweaters sewn according to a raglan pattern. This is such a special type of sleeve, which is sewn not 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 raglan 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 as part of a casual style. When creating a pattern for a sweater 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 trendy and non-standard and goes well with any basic clothing.
With one-piece sleeves
It's just as easy to make an off-the-shoulder knitted cardigan based on the bat pattern. Its essence lies in the fact that the sleeve is made one-piece from the main product, for this reason it looks more massive and wide than a regular sleeve. One has only to remove the upper part of the pattern, which covers the collarbone and shoulders,and we get a trendy sweater model. In order to keep the product on the figure, the so-called berets are used.
This option looks bold and fashionable. It has an element of carelessness and deliberate disheveledness, so this 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 in them, there is no deliberate trendiness and modernity. Only classic and gloss. We are talking about sweaters in which the collarbone and shoulders are completely exposed, and at the same time, a wide lapel collar flaunts in the chest area on such a product. Ideally, such a jacket should be woven from thin materials and have a fitted silhouette.
The lapel sweater model is out of style and time. It will suit any age, it will look relevant in combination with both jeans and a pencil skirt. Also, stylists recommend complementing such sweaters with long and exquisite earrings.
What to wear?
Knitted sweaters with bare 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 thea jacket with bare shoulders is a universal thing, the same as an ordinary black sweater or a white shirt. All the subtleties are contained in the design - shape, cut, color, embellishments, etc.
If you have a bright, colorful, slightly loose sweater, combine it with jeans, with casual style wide trousers, with leather leggings. This option will also look great over a short denim sundress. Models with no decor, plain, pastel-colored, slightly fitted - a great option for diluting a strictly working look. They will complement a pencil skirt or straight trousers, they will look great under a business sundress, they will also serve as a base for a suit.
For whom?
Another question with no single answer. In fact, open-shoulder knitted sweaters are suitable for everyone, moreover, this thing is considered a lifesaver. It visually slims the figure, makes the image more tender and feminine. It is important to find your model. If you have extra pounds, you should give preference to loose sweaters, but not oversized. Slightly tapered raglan sweaters without shoulders are ideal. 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 only be afforded by thin women with narrow and fragile shoulders.
