What does your boyfriend really really really want this Christmas and which type of sweaters really fit his body shape? A turtleneck? A crewneck or a V neck? Read below to find out ‘what he wants’, straight from our editors opinions.
So you want to buy your boyfriend the perfect cozy sweater for Christmas. However, choose carefully, as he may smile and accept it with a kiss, but how often did you see him wear the one you gave him last year? Huh! Some boyfriends are extremely picky when it comes to their knits and sweats. Unlike woven fabrics, lots of people can easily tell a good quality knit from a cheap one. So when comes to investing in knits, make sure to stick with the simple rule: Quality over quantity.
Basically a man may want 3 types knits,
- a oversized chunky one for the weekend in, hoop on or off easily, going out for milk or throwing trash.
- a soft loose-fitted one for weekend in or out, extremely friendly for cuddling and even weekend brunch. Does not has to be extremely expensive material but has to be comfortable.
- a soft fitted one for easily wearing over a shirt or show-off their wide-shoulders and upper body silhouette. Mostly wearing them during the week. Mostly luxe material.
- a turtleneck for layering over the long coat or just stand-alone.
Once you’ve decided which one he really need or may need alot, you can start window shopping.
Q: How Do I know which Knits will suit my boyfriend?
A: Check his wardrobe, does he like classic styles or something more on trend? Does he like neutral colours, like camel, grey and white, or brighter colours like blue, green and yellow? Make sure your new Christmas gift matches his other pieces, such as his trousers and shoes! For guys who invest in unwashed (dark) denims and Red Wing boots, this Prada 2016-17 new season knit will definitely go with his style; if your boyfriends are Gemini or interested in trying new things including colours and prints, try this Coach sweater or this FENDI grey jaguar sweater.
Q: How do I select the right neckline for my boyfriend?
A: Don’t forget about the shape of the neckline, as it is just as important as the cut. While men with longer necks will look great with tight crew necklines or turtleneck in thick or loose-knitted material, for men with shorter or chunkier necks, pick a wider crewneck sweater or V-neck sweater. They will help to elongate the neckline visually. When comes to turtlenecks, please pick thin turtlenecks so that your’s man’s neck doesn’t disappear into the jumper. Try these camel turtleneck. Men with a shorter neck or masculine built, should really avoid waffle and chunky turtleneck and roll neck sweater like THESE. Alternatively, Try a fitted, soft-material knit like THESE.
Q: How do I select the right size? Should I just pick the biggest size if I want an oversized look on him?
A: Be careful, as going up a size will not always give that perfect oversized look. First of all, the length also goes up with sizes – you don’t want him look stumpy. Secondly, chunkier/lose-fitted/softer knits have less structures, such as this SANDRO Mélange Wool-Blend Sweater Bloggers Boyfriend is wearing below. For a style like this, going one size up will unfortunately make him look bigger on the waist and narrower shoulder, so it’s always a better idea to get the right size for some knits like this. Pick oversize when the sweater is less-softer, heavier and has the potential to structure themselves without too attached to the body. Such as this INIS MEÁIN cable knit turtleneck and this H&M knit.
Q: Why are some knits so expensive, and some so cheap?
Some garments may be priced based on how many hours it may take to make, and not just the yarn. Therefore it’s a piece of art, maybe something between a painting and sculpture. A beautifully made knit needs love and care, so they may not be for someone who will run in them, wear them with heavy bag straps, or are too stingy to pay for regular dry cleaning. If this is you, or if you need pieces that can take a bit more of a beating, there are some great basic and yet high-quality knits from J.Crew knits.
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Images above: Kurt wearing | Philippe Model sneakers | Calibre Australia trousers | Reigning Champ grey hooded robe/coat with belt
Adam wearing Topman trousers | similar pink knit here: Howin‘ | Philippe Model sneakers | Officine Generale brushed wool sweater in pink
image above Kurt wearing | Officine Generale brushed wool sweater in pink | Uniqlo thin turtleneck in a off-white colour | Deadly Ponies shearling bucket bag with heavy metal details
For images below, Kurt wearing:
Sandro Paris loose-fit chunky knits in noisy black and white
Calibre Australia overnight bag in tan
Sperry Australia leather boat shoes in navy
ZARA men’s slim-fit cropped trousers in white
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