Collection: Black women's pulls

Jersey (knit-purl stitch): the surface is smooth and continuous: the black jersey sweater is the smoothest version and closest to woven fabric. Matte, without relief, the gaze does not catch anywhere. The most versatile and neutral version. Ribs (alternating knit-purl in columns): the raised columns create vertical lines that optically elongate. In black, ribs have a more pronounced recession effect than jersey because the reliefs create micro-shadows between the columns. Garter stitch (all stitches knit or purl): grainy and bouncy surface: the warmest because it is the most voluminous. Cables (crochet stitches diagonally): three-dimensional relief that captures and disperses light according to angles: the most expressive, visible even in black.

The metric number (Nm) indicates the length of yarn in meters per gram: the higher the Nm, the finer the yarn. A sweater in Nm 2/30 (fine yarn) will be light, supple, and tightly knit. A sweater in Nm 2/14 (thicker yarn) will be heavier, warmer, and with more visible stitches. For an office black sweater: high Nm (fine yarn, tight knit) = professional appearance close to couture knit. For a casual winter black sweater: low Nm (thick yarn, visible knit) = comfortable chunky appearance. The fineness of the yarn also determines whether the knit "spreads" under the arm or retains its shape: a fine cashmere or quality merino yarn retains its shape, a coarse synthetic yarn spreads and deforms at the elbows.

The weight of a sweater varies from 150 g (fine cashmere) to 600 g (thick chunky wool). Over an 8-10 hour day, the difference is physically noticeable on the shoulders and in general fatigue. A light sweater (180-220 g): almost imperceptible to wear, suitable for heated offices, travel, active days. A medium sweater (250-350 g): moderate physical presence, suitable for average temperatures. A heavy sweater (400-600 g): warm but tiring on long days: rather for weekends or short outings in very cold weather. The weight is generally indicated on the composition label: a 100% fine cashmere sweater will weigh 150-200 g, a 100% thick wool sweater 400-500 g.

Round neck: neutral, the most classic. Closes the neck and shoulder area: can shorten the neck on short-necked morphologies. V-neck: elongates the neck and creates a vertical line downward: particularly flattering on short-necked or generously busty morphologies. Turtleneck: surrounds the neck, visually shortens the neck: avoid if the neck is short or if the morphology is already high-busted. Boat neck: wide and open, highlights the shoulders horizontally: flattering on narrow-shouldered morphologies. Square neckline: modern, highlights the collarbone.

On a black sweater, pills (small fiber balls) are particularly visible because they contrast with their irregular matte appearance on the normally smooth surface. Fibers that pill the most: low-quality virgin wool, acrylic, wool-synthetic blends. Fibers that pill the least: grade A cashmere (fine and long fibers that do not clump), fine merino wool, combed cotton. Prevention: wash inside out (friction is inside), mesh bag, delicate program. Treatment: depilling stone or pill razor on the inside first, then on the outside with lightness. On a black sweater, regularly using a pill razor maintains the new appearance.

For a black cashmere sweater: cashmere sweaters. For a black mohair sweater: mohair sweaters. For a basic office black sweater: sweaters and cardigans. For a coordinated black pants set: black pants. For a total black look: black sets.