Sweaters for Summer?

Tuesday 10th of March 2009 05:21:46 AM

Sweaters for Summer?

One big surprise on summer 2009 runways was sweaters. Who wears sweaters in the summer? Designers and manufacturers hope lots of women will.

The sweaters for summer made from lightweight cotton fibers. They are thin, not the thick weaves you may be used to for winter. And, the sweaters for summer have new and interesting silhouettes.

Customers will see a wide array of sweaters in stores this upcoming season; some retailers are already putting out their summer stock. The sweaters for summer are bold and vivid. Bright, hot tropical colors such as pink, orange, yellow, and green are available along with ocean blues, black, and the standard summer color – white.

Stores are also stocking a variety of styles. The short sleeved bolero silhouette is one of the most popular. Designed to be worn over cotton tanks or tees, these sweaters are great mix and match pieces.

Short sleeved sweaters with hoods and zip fronts are reminiscent of the hot selling hoodies from fall and winter. And three – quarter length sleeves are showing up on lightweight cardigans.

All of the sweaters for summer 2009 are being paired with cotton tops. These sweaters are constructed to be worn over a simple form fitting cotton t-shirt or tank top. And don’t be afraid to mix it up by choosing wild and wacky color combinations. Designers showed yellow sweaters paired with orange tees, hot pink bolero sweaters paired with lime green tanks, and more interesting and unusual combinations.

Why sweaters for the summer season? Even in summer you will still have a few cool evenings. Sweaters are great for outdoor evening events. They are perfect for air conditioned indoor spaces and they can be worn from early spring to late fall.

Lightweight cotton ensures these sweaters are the perfect weight for summer. They add a touch of whimsy to your wardrobe. Grab a few sweaters to give your summer clothes some eye-catching pop.