Sweaters and jumpers are one of the most easy-to-purchase garments for most of us. Every season there are new appealing styles and colors on display in windows, which is very helpful as it allows you to always find your perfect piece. Though, this endless choice can also be backfiring, as an unwise purchase can cut down your style in minutes.
In this post, we will cover together some useful tips to make the most appropriate choice, boosting your style and flattering your figure.
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In particular, it’s essential to pay some attention when buying inexpensive clothes as – when the quality of the fabric is not a top one – it’s important to make a wise choice to achieve an impeccable appearance at no cost. Here are some simple tricks:
- When possible, give preference to low necklines. Not only is a low neckline more flattering for most figures, helping to slenderize the silhouette, it also makes a poor quality blend less perceptible, thanks to the fact that the fabric remains far from your face.
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- When buying inexpensive knits, opt for neutral shades: cheap, bold-colored jumpers seldom look chic, whereas if you pick out the same sweater in an ageless hue (be it blue, black, gray, or white), this will easily pull off a pricey vibe if properly paired with well-chosen pieces.
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- If you want to keep to a budget, you should avoid smooth, plain knits and opt for textured fabrics instead: they are less susceptible to pilling and easier to maintain, as encountered in a previous post. Plus, they make the whole look more interesting.
- Textured knits are also helpful to minimize the effect of some unusual hue (as in the picture below), thanks to the fact that the irregular appearance of the knit can diminish any possible excessiveness in the color.
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- Avoid inexpensive crew necks, as they frequently look cheap. Conversely, boat necks not only look more expensive, but they also make your neck look thinner by contrast.
- A well-chosen turtleneck is another staple piece for the colder season. Though, as the fabric lies closer to your face, take your time to pick out the best quality you can afford.
Other lovely options are perforated fabrics. Similarly to textured ones, they can look luxurious even when they are totally inexpensive. At the same time, they pull off a polished sensuality, thus boosting your style and femininity. They also reduce any possible starkness in colors, allowing an easier choice and pairing with other garments.
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Another useful trick to minimize a quality that’s not exactly the best of is choosing pieces that have some eye-catching detail. Buttons, as in the picture above, are usually a perfect option, and the same goes for pearls used as decorations. Conversely, avoid zips and other metallic details, as inexpensive metals can make your whole outfit look cheap.
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Remember that a turtleneck is an ageless option for any sophisticated outfit. To achieve a super chic outcome, pair it with a matching printed skirt, and you’ll get a polished and trendy appearance in a go.
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As to crewnecks, as mentioned above, they should be of outstanding quality, so it’s essential to be careful in the choice, and opt for the higher quality you can afford (as in the picture above).
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As per the colors, interestingly enough, a higher quality of the blend can make also tricky hues look totally flattering, which means that, if you opt for quality pieces, the choice could be endless. The only drawback is that buying an expensive sweater in some bold hue is not the most versatile option. Therefore, consider that, before purchasing a top-quality jumper in an unusual hue, you should have your perfect staple ones in the closet.
In the next post, we’ll see how to make use of cardigans to achieve an interesting look while flattering the silhouette.
