Tiny HousesThese homes range from 65-140 square feet. Because they are on wheels, they are considered travel trailers, and do not require a building permit. You can pretty much put one anywhere you can place an RV. Buy it ready made, or build it. |
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Small HousesDesigned to meet International Building Code, each home has one room of no less than 120 square feet. All homes have the option for a 1st floor bedroom. |
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A sweater, pullover, jumper, or jersey is a relatively heavy shirt intended to cover the torso and arms of the human body (though, in some cases, sweaters are made for dogs and occasionally other animals) and usually worn over a shirt, blouse, T-shirt or other top. Sweaters tend to be, and in earlier times always were, made from wool (typically of sheep, though possibly of alpaca or other type); however, they can be made of cotton, synthetic fibres, or some combination thereof. Sweaters are maintained by washing, and the use of a lint roller.
Types and design
The term "sweater" is a catch-all for various types of garments. A fundamental division is between a cardigan (which opens in front) and a pullover (which does not). If the sweater has no sleeves, it is generally called a sweater vest or tank top.
A garment of this type was originally named a sweater because it was designed to absorb the sweat released from an individual's body, although this has now become a household name, and other styles of garment, (as named above) have kept the original term.
Even within these groups, there is a great variety of design. All the various types of necklines are found, although the V-neck, turtleneck and the crew neck are the most popular. The waistline is typically at hip height, but can vary significantly. The sleeve length is likewise variable, ranging from small cap sleeves to short sleeves to three-quarter sleeves to full-length sleeves. The front seam of a cardigan allows for further possibilities, such as a surplice or a bolero jacket. All the hems may have various types of borders, such as picots, ribbing (knitting) and frills.
One advantage of sweaters is that they conform well to the body without requiring the tailoring as woven garments. For example, shaping such as darts, flares and gores — commonly found in woven blouses, a comparable garment — are rarely needed in sweaters, thanks to the Elasticity and drape of knitted fabrics. Even when such shaping is needed, it can be knit into the fabric itself, without requiring seams. However, this very elasticity makes it necessary to use more care when washing.
If made of thick cotton, it is usually known as a sweatshirt. A hooded sweatshirt is commonly known as a hoodie. These items of clothing have been vilified in the United Kingdom as representative of a yob culture and banned from a number of shops and shopping centres.[1] However hoodies showing affliation to subjects, groups, colleges (in the case of collegiate universities) and universities themselves are common wear from students in further education. A jumper with an open front fastened by buttons or a zipper, is called a cardigan. A hockey sweater was, in the early days of ice hockey, recognisable as what people in the 2000s would call a sweater, but has since evolved into a sort of jersey. Thus, in modern-day North American usage, the shirt of an ice-hockey player's uniform is traditionally called a sweater, regardless of the style.
In British English, a sweater is called a pullover, sweater, jersey, or jumper, this last term being the most common name in British English and Australian English. In South African English, a sweater is always called a jersey. Sleeveless pullovers are known in American English and Australian English as vests or sweater vests. In British English they are known as tank tops.
Thin sweaters may be worn tucked in to the waistband of trousers; but otherwise, men's sweaters are to be worn untucked.
Sweaters are a versatile item of clothing, which can be worn on top of almost any outfit. Sports sweaters, especially hoodies, are often worn on tops of sports kit which travelling to or from a sports ground. Sweaters can be worn with a dress shirt underneath (and optionally a tie), which has the advantage of allowing the wearer to have the option of removing the sweater when it is uncomfortably warm and still look presentable in many situations with only the shirt. In the late 20th century the sweater increasingly came to be worn as an alternative to a shirt when finer materials made them more comfortable next to the skin.
Some women's sweaters are meant to be worn belted; sometimes, a belt or drawstring is knitted into the sweater itself.
In ice hockey, the uniforms that present day players wear are sometimes referred to as "sweaters" although they more resemble the jerseys worn in other sports. This is because original uniforms were simply sweaters with the team's logo stiched on the front. However, as technology changed, so did the uniforms as actual sweaters absorbed too much moisture and became weighed down and bulky throughout the course of a game.
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Cheers, The Gown Rack
For all of you who love Peanuts the cartoon strip will of course know that Linus has a favourite blanket, his blue blanket. Apart from the fact that it’s winter, if you are wondering why else are we mentioning the blanket now, is simply because we all have our own blankets. Or in other words something familiar, something comforting (specially since it is cold out there) or in other words a piece of clothing that we all possess to get us through the dreary winter in a cosy yet chic way. It could be your long black coat that covers up perfectly and effortlessly takes you through cold dinner dos. Or it could be your favourite pair of corduroy pants that are not only slimming but snug as well. Taking that thought forward, have you noticed that despite fashion diktats, we all hold on to the essentials. Even if the fashion critics buried the trench coat some seasons ago, it doesn’t stop us from flaunting it. Precisely why we decided to do some snooping around in women’s closets across the city. And the results were overwhelming! While one fashionista swore by suede coat, a cafe owner couldn’t do without her reversible shawl while a designer still rated her black turtleneck sweater as a favourite to a diet consultant listing a handwoven silk kurta that’ seen her through many stylish winters...For more, it’s over to the ladies:
Aditi Srivastava, CEO, Flying Cats:Always dressed immaculately, Aditi mentions a long trench coat in grey or black her winter favourite. “Simply because it goes perfectly with trousers,” tells Aditi who prefers her short and trendy velvet and corduroy jackets in colours such as maroon and black for informal wear.
Babi Grewal, Fashion Designer:When it comes to formal occasions, Grewal invariably reaches for her formal long coat. “In casual wear, I can’t do without my cashmere black turtle neck sweater,” she smiles to say.
Aditi Mehrotra, Food & Diet Consultant:Deciding on what outfit to wear for a social soiree during winters doesn’t take Aditi too long. “A handwoven silk kurta in a jacket style with a long overcoat teamed with woollen pants is my pick each time,” Mehrotra admits. And when she’s pottering around the house, she can’t do without her track suit and a woollen cap!Tammy Juneja, Entrepreneur:“My black suede jacket has seen me through many winters,” tells the pretty Tammy who picked up the same on a shopping spree in the US some years back.
Anu Bains, Interior Designer: “For formal wear, it’s got to be my vintage velvet jacket in deep purple,” admits the interior designer who is equally quick to share that when it comes to informal wear it’s her black jacket by the Spanish brand Zara. “No matter what fashion rules, black remains my favourite winter colour,” she adds.
Prabhdeep Brar, Professor, Fashion Design:Winter is all about being snug yet smart, feels Brar who lists out a “soft neutral coloured high neck, tight fitted skivi” as her best friend for winter!
Devika Ahluwalia, Owner, Scribbles, Ad Firm:Speaking of essentials, Devika is still holding on to her reversible cape-cum-shawl she picked up when she was pregnant. “It’s really comfortable and I am still using it,” tells Devika who also likes to slip into her hooded sports jacket when home. “When it comes to formal wear, I always step out wrapped in an heirloom Pashmina that belonged to my mother-in-law. It’s more than 25 years old but I still flaunt it,” Devika says.
Hema Bedi, Event Planner:When it comes to fishing out a perfect evening ensemble, Hema wastes no time. “For it always is my Esprit polo neck sweater which works under just about anything - be it jackets, stoles, shawls, and makes for easy and quick dressing,” lists out the lady who when not in any of those outfits is in her “really warm but “cool looking” track pants. “I rush for my walks in them and then go onto a coffee break to shopping to dropping the kids to school,” Bedi candidly admits.
Kandla Nijhowne, Catering Specialist:“My best bet is a sharp, well-fitted jacket that has scope for showing off a pretty neck pieces or sometimes a scarf,” tells this guru of fine fare who dresses as delicious as her food! And yes, when it comes to winter, black is not her colour. She also likes to flaunt her intricately embroidered Pashmina.
