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Five Reasons to Buy a Knitted Poncho

Spring is a time of renewal. Women feel this period especially keenly. That is why they have an irresistible desire to buy something new right before March. When choosing something…

Updated 3 min read Shalnoy Orenburg editorial team

Spring is a time of renewal. Women feel this period especially keenly. That is why they have an irresistible desire to buy something new right before March. When choosing something special, pay attention to knitted ponchos of natural down. There are at least five reasons to buy a down poncho this year.

Reason one – Ponchos are in fashion

buy a knitted ponchoTrendsetters in 2016 named the poncho the most fashionable women's garment. How can a lady who has long been known as the trendsetter of her team do without such a topical item?! No way! But which poncho should you choose?

We suggest those knitted from natural down threads with cotton or silk added. A soft poncho will appeal to every coquette, make its owner stand out from those around her, and keep her status as the most ardent follower of the latest trends in the world of the capricious beauty Fashion.

Reason two – Warm and cosy

An openwork poncho knitted from Orenburg goat down is warm and cosy. In the harsh Orenburg region, bitter frosts and icy winds rage in winter. Yet these cloven-hoofed animals feel quite comfortable. The local goats never get cold thanks to the down fibres growing thickly under their main coat of hair.

Since ancient times, people have used "the gifts of animals". Today a great many different items are knitted from soft, delicate goat down, including women's ponchos. The latter are so warm that on the first spring days they can easily replace a coat or jacket.

Reason three – "Protective" clothing

Unlike other types of outerwear, a poncho perfectly hides the parts of the body that not everyone should see. Any figure flaws can be hidden behind the roomy, soft knitted fabric. With the colour and size of a poncho, it is easy to shape the figure, making it visually fuller or, on the contrary, slimmer.

Mothers-to-be will be very comfortable in such an outfit. A down wrap will elegantly cover and warm their rounded tummy.

Reason four – Two in one

down ponchoblue ponchoA poncho can be worn in different ways. In essence, it is a rectangle. If you turn it so that the parallel sides are at the back and front, you get one outfit. When the corners of the item show on the chest and back, you get a completely different one. Turning the poncho around a woman's figure is effortless, since the openwork knitted piece has no fastenings. If you like, you can decorate the wrap with a light brooch or pin. Improvised sleeves can be made by pinning the loose hanging sides of the poncho at the sides. Feel free to experiment with the soft fabric!

Reason five – Original and new

In recent years you rarely saw a woman in a poncho. Appearing in such a rare outfit is sure to attract attention. And isn't that what every girl wants? The desire to please others is inherent in every member of the "fair" sex. With the right choice of size and colour, any woman can look attractive in a poncho.

Delicate goat down for equally delicate women. What could be better?! Mother Nature took care of her children. And skilled craftswomen and designers developed models of beautiful ponchos.

Choose from the many colours the one that will harmonise with your hair colour and your other clothes. Wrap yourself in the fluffy fabric and wear it with pleasure!

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