In the wardrobe of every person, regardless of their financial situation, age, physique, attitude to fashion, there is one or two T-shirts. This piece of clothing has gained great popularity due to its practicality, simplicity of cut, versatility.
History of occurrence
The T-shirt was originally designed as an undergarment item for US Marines during World War I. Subsequently, soldiers began to wear this type of clothing in civilian life. After the release of the film "A Streetcar Named Desire" with Marlon Brando in the title role, the whole world fell in love with the T-shirt. From the screens, she moved to a sports wardrobe and got a good foothold there because of her practicality and ease of wearing. Women appreciated the beauty of knitwear only in the second half of the 20th century.
Types of T-shirts
As soon as the T-shirt moved from the category of military uniforms to the category of "fashionable", it began to change rapidly. And at the moment it is difficult to imagine how many varieties of this garment. Consider the simplest division into men's and women's types of T-shirts. Let's look at the similarities and differences.
Male or feminine?
In the twenty-first centurythe line between male and female becomes less clear. This trend is especially evident in the fashion world. In the wardrobe of representatives of the strong and weak half of humanity there are a number of T-shirts that are similar in style. It is impossible to assign them by gender to any particular type. The photos below clearly demonstrate these types of T-shirts.
Classic Crew Neck Tee
The most common model, which is found in both classic and sports clothing sets. Solid color options go well with pullovers, vests, jackets and blazers.
V-neck T-shirt
The versatility of this style has long been proven. T-shirts with such a neck can be combined with jeans, office trousers and skirts. The advantage of the model is that the neck is visually lengthened.
Long sleeve
Popular type of women's and men's T-shirts. A distinctive feature is the long sleeve. There are models with a round and triangular neckline. Best paired with jeans, shorts, sweatpants.
Polo shirt
This model of T-shirts (a hybrid of a shirt and a T-shirt) came to the everyday wardrobe from sports, more precisely, from tennis. This piece of clothing is appropriate in the gym and at a business meeting.
T-shirt
A type of T-shirt that is unisex. A characteristic feature is the absence of sleeves. The perfect item forsports training and walks under the sun.
Hanley
Previously, this type of T-shirt was considered only for men. But modern girls have tried on this style for themselves. In many collections of women's clothing, there are ensembles that include hanley. This is a model with long sleeves and a central fastener on the chest of three or four buttons going down. This clothing option is suitable for going out into the countryside, out of town or for informal meetings.
Differences between men's and women's T-shirts
Among the species diversity, there is no clear distinction between men's and women's T-shirts.
The main difference is in their design. Women's types of T-shirts can be distinguished by:
- Fitted silhouette. This will emphasize the curve of the female body.
- Floral print, bright patterns, rhinestones, beads. To give the image individuality and originality.
- The depth of the cutout. This will show off the décolleté and bust.
Men's types of T-shirts are more ascetic and restrained in design.
2017 Trends
Designers in 2017, developing new models of T-shirts - both men's and women's, pursued one goal - to emphasize the individuality of a person. Cut, color, pattern can be any, it all depends on the imagination of the designer. T-shirts with a free cut remain at the peak of fashion, which will emphasize the fragility of the figure, and if necessary, hide the flaws. For lovers of classics and restrained styletight-fitting models with a soft design remained in fashion. The fabric used for the manufacture of products is only natural, mostly cotton, sometimes with an admixture of synthetics.
Polo shirts remain in the arsenal of both fashionistas and fashionistas. They will be relevant throughout the season. Sleeveless models are also at the peak of popularity. Color solutions for creating T-shirts are also diverse: from muted, bleached colors to bright and catchy shades. The popular color of the summer 2017 season is white. Modern designs and prints this season will satisfy the imagination of even the most sophisticated buyer. The abundance of T-shirts in the world of clothing will allow each person to look unique in any situation.
