It's a reality. Summer has left us, and it's been a while since we said goodbye to leaving the house in just a short-sleeved shirt. We've rummaged through our closets looking for clothes to help us transition into the cold winter. Undoubtedly, one of the most comfortable and practical options is the crewneck sweatshirt.
A sweater would also work, it's true. But let's admit it, a sweater has a more serious touch that doesn't quite suit us, while a sweatshirt has that peculiar style suitable for any situation. Crewneck sweatshirts (somewhat lighter) are useful for going to class as well as for warming up after sports. Or even for wearing to work.
Hoodies are among the most popular garments for men worldwide. There are many types. Although perhaps the most important distinction is whether they have a hood or not.
The first option, those with hoods, give a much more informal and casual look. They are, without a doubt, preferred by younger audiences.
But if what you're looking for is the comfort of the garment without giving up being a bit more formal and appropriate for every occasion, your best option is, without a doubt, the crewneck sweatshirt.
How to style a crewneck sweatshirt
We can't stop repeating it; crewneck sweatshirts are the best option to combine with any outfit.
Are you going to play sports or take a walk in the countryside? Well, a sweatshirt is the ideal garment to stay warm. It's the logical long-sleeved combination to wear with sports pants.
Yes. We know that.
But the perfect partner for a sweatshirt is, without a doubt, jeans. This is the most versatile look that adapts to any type of situation. With jeans and a crewneck sweatshirt, we also show that casual but decent image we want to convey.
With this look, we can be well-dressed for having a beer with friends or for a meal with co-workers.
Of course, everything will also depend on the styles and colors of both garments. But a well-matched crewneck sweatshirt and jeans are a guarantee of success for almost any situation.
Advantages of wearing crewneck sweatshirts
There are many reasons we could give you to choose a crewneck sweatshirt over one with a hood. We've already mentioned some of them above. But perhaps the biggest advantage is the ability to always be comfortable.
Sweatshirts themselves are a clear bet on comfort. On the one hand, for the comfort that this type of garment offers in itself. It should not be forgotten that it was born as a garment for sports use. But today it is an item that cannot and should not be missing from any wardrobe.
On the other hand, we also talk about the added comfort of sweatshirts that do not have a hood. Especially if we wear a coat, jackets, or another garment that we are going to put on top.
Another great advantage offered by a crewneck sweatshirt compared to one with a hood is the image and, therefore, the use we can make of this garment. Those with hoods cannot help but project a more informal and "collegiate" image, while crewneck sweatshirts can be perfectly combined with any look and used for almost any occasion.
This image and style of crewneck sweatshirts can also be translated into attitude. Wearing this garment says a lot about us. No one escapes the fact that the clothes we wear are an expression of ourselves. We know what to wear and we are confident about it. We wear a sweatshirt because we believe that comfort is not at odds with "looking good." We know what the important things in life are, but also that life is not to be taken so seriously.
Moreover, the years when only shirts and suits were allowed for work are long gone. The sweatshirt is a garment that, in a few decades, has infiltrated all areas of our lives. It is tremendously versatile. We can use it to go to work, to the library, to go out with friends, or to go grocery shopping.
The last great advantage we can add, and as they say, not least, is time.
Yes, you read that right. Time is something we don't have a surplus of. And if we do, we don't like to spend it deciding what clothes to wear, right?
Thanks to the versatility we've discussed, crewneck sweatshirts are a safe bet for going anywhere or any event, so we won't waste time deciding what to wear on this or that occasion. A crewneck sweatshirt is a safe bet.
What are crewneck sweatshirts called?
Many of you ask us, and although in Spain it would be enough to simply call them "sweatshirts" to disambiguate them from "hoodies", in English there are terms that can define them.
Crewneck sweatshirts are mainly called crewneck or round neck, and they are also known as pullovers (if they don't have a zipper). The terminology may vary depending on the country, but these are the most common names for this type of garment.
Crewneck or round neck: Refers to the round neck, which is the main characteristic of these sweatshirts.
Pullover: This term is often used to refer to any garment that is pulled over the head, including crewneck sweatshirts that do not have a zipper.
Basic: It is a general term for crewneck sweatshirts, as it is a fundamental and very common style.
The crewneck sweatshirt: a centennial garment
The crewneck sweatshirt is about to celebrate its hundredth anniversary. This garment was born around the 1920s thanks to Benjamin Russell, an American manufacturer of women's underwear. The idea arose after college football players complained about the wool jerseys they used at the time. They were too hot and prone to shrinking after washing.
Russell used the same material as women's underwear, cotton, to make these new athletic shirts. Thus, the crewneck sweatshirt was born, and it was quickly accepted by all athletes in the country.
Hooded sweatshirts would take several more years to arrive. They were first marketed in New York for workers who worked in very low temperatures, such as cold storage employees. This way, they saved themselves from wearing another head covering, like a hat, and could easily put on and take off the hood.
Did you know the origin of this garment? Can you think of any more advantages of crewneck sweatshirts? Leave us your comment below. Your opinion matters to us.