Turtlenecks: Why so popular?

The story takes place in a spiral, and confirmation that - whims of fashion. In the 60 years of the twentieth century, turtlenecks were so popular with velvet jackets. In the 70 years, corduroy replaced leather, but turtleneck retained their positions, and as shamelessly peek out from under a practical leather jacket. 80's and 90's swept like a whirlwind, and whatever they delighted the audience - black leather jackets or business suits - turtleneck was an inherent part of this time. So is it any wonder that the twenty-first century has not changed the tradition? And just modifying the decor and the composition of the material presented by all your favorite sweatshirt in her timeless role.


What's in your name?

History of turtlenecks hardly surprise anyone, since it is easy to read from the name of his beloved women's wardrobe items. A love this practical thing really have something! Comfortable and practical, simple and universal. The former being manifested by the fact that turtleneck never hesitates movements. While the practicality emphasizes the ability to protect the neck in the cold season is not bulky sweaters, and quite laconic fellow. As for versatility, then you can talk about it long and at ease. But if you say briefly, that turtleneck is the type of clothes that could easily be attributed to the style as casual, and to models of high fashion.

Despite the fact that turtleneck noted more than a century anniversary, it is one of the few products that can say with confidence about the inviolability of the cut. And it is in fact true. Were replaced by materials, decoration, colors, and the cut stayed in the original version: the slim silhouette that is exactly glove sits on a figure.


New to forever young

Possible that the cut has not changed, but the turtleneck yet undergone some changes. Remained the same main attribute: slim silhouette. In all other respects the same designers allowed themselves to easy improvisation. And thanks to that we got some amazing cuts and no less interesting details turtlenecks. Metamorphoses touched the collar and sleeves. Yes, yes, these details turtlenecks designers decided easily modified. And now in the wardrobe of a modern woman appeared with a turtleneck collar, free-form, for example, zahlestom. But most of all struck by the collars, which can easily be transformed into a scarf or even a hood. Sleeves of skintight been transformed into a sleeve, raglan, and that most were pleasantly surprised, because this is an unusual shoulder line.