What types of sweaters do you have? (buy, thin, long)

[TamaraSavannah]

In my Wooly Pullys in these times of The Day of the Ground Hog blizzard......and under my wool blankets when the power is off.

[Parnassia]

Originally Posted by pikabike

There is definitely that as a disadvantage to fleece. I was shocked when I read that it had that effect on the environment. It only came to my attention a few years ago.

Sad but true. I do think about it. It helps not to overbuy (just gotta have one in every color/cut sort of thing) and take very good care of what you do buy so it lasts much longer! Style of the moment be damned.

Thanks for the link to the articles about reducing microfiber shedding in laundry. Some of the recommendations I already follow: only run full loads, don't use "delicate" settings, launder only when truly necessary, spot clean, wash in cold water, etc. I'm looking into Guppyfriend laundry bags and a Cora Ball now. My laundry room is very snug. Not enough clearance to install external microfiber filters on the machines.

[mschrief]

Originally Posted by goodheathen

I like sweaters, but don't get many opportunities to wear them. Also, I seldom see them on others when out. (I can think of non-weather reasons why I don't notice them in public. For example, it's not really work apparel.)

Here goes: what sweaters do you have? Materials, styles, weights, and so on. Not colors in this discussion, don't really care.

Eileen Fisher wool, wool/*** blend sweaters
Eileen Fisher cotton sweaters
Chico's sweaters of all sorts, mostly cashmere
Chico's turtleneck sweaters in cotton blend - several mostly black
Coogie Cashmere turtleneck tunic (my fav)
Ralph Lauren cotton cable sweaters
misc tunic sweaters
Zip front sweaters
J Crew sweaters - anything cute on sale I'll buy it

I'm retired and in winter even in Texas I wear them daily.

[mschrief]

Originally Posted by mschrief

Eileen Fisher wool, wool/*** blend sweaters
Eileen Fisher cotton sweaters
Chico's sweaters of all sorts, mostly cashmere
Chico's turtleneck sweaters in cotton blend - several mostly black
Coogie Cashmere turtleneck tunic (my fav)
Ralph Lauren cotton cable sweaters
misc tunic sweaters
Zip front sweaters
J Crew sweaters - anything cute on sale I'll buy it

I'm retired and in winter even in Texas I wear them daily.

So the word "Y A K" is a dirty word now? Seesh!

[Lodestar]

I got out of the habit of wearing sweaters after I retired. But recently I've noticed a need for a couple of pullovers. Probably because we've had an unusually cold winter.

Around the house I wear a cable knit zip front navy hoodie or zip front sweatshirts

A forest green ombre cowl neck pullover and a similar one in turquoise

A pink boucle bell sleeve pullover.

A long, open front beige lace one

An Indian blanket (am I allowed to say that?) poncho

a black and gray wool open front serape

a black knit open front serape with ruffle edges

A black mohair cardigan

[Driver 47]

All my sweaters are by Arancraft Irish sweaters. 100% wool and heavyweight. There's a zip front cardigan with a cable pattern that's so thick it's in 3-D. Same for a crewneck with suede elbow patches in a similar pattern. My wife just got me another Arancraft with an asymetric neck which opens into a flap from the top, again with a heavy 3-D pattern. I still have a V neck cashmere sweater in red that survived the 80's which I like to wear with a black leather sports jacket and jeans on occasion that always seems to catch the ladies eyes.

[TamaraSavannah]

Originally Posted by mschrief

So the word "Y A K" is a dirty word now? Seesh!

I suppose if you were opposing one and it was just you, they could have the advantage but I was never that impressed with them as jets.

Anyhow, just tried on my new wooly pully. This one is acrylic, with epaulets, so not quite what I am traditionally use to (though like my first Brigade Quartermasters one of decades ago, it is a V neck)......but they work for what they do!
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Further, maybe it is medical technology but when my Doctor listened to my heart yesterday, she could hear it without me getting undressed. When the field jacket is shucked, they are still very useful, protective, indoors.

Originally Posted by Lodestar

I got out of the habit of wearing sweaters after I retired. But recently I've noticed a need for a couple of pullovers. Probably because we've had an unusually cold winter. ...........
An Indian blanket (am I allowed to say that?) poncho
...................

You might be able to stay that. That is, since the word was what the invaders applied to those already here who had their own names and now, so many are saying not to use their names for commercialism, like the Jeep Cherokee, how can it be wrong to say the Invader's word to describe something of commercialism?...........

......................though I doubt they would see things in that brand of logic.

As it was, it was an Indian wool blanket I buried myself under during the Blizzard of The Day of the Ground Hog. I do have a llama wool poncho but these days, I use that only being in costume for festivals....along with my coyote skin or my buffalo hide........or my leopard bolero jacket.....faux fur on the last.

[Tallysmom]

I would guess I am weird, I am definitely a little bit more warm. I mean it was 27° and I was going in and out of the house today putting stuff into the recycle bin and everybody around me would do that in a jacket or something and I’m just in a sweater. And I am perfectly OK with that and can chat for a few minutes.

But my weird part is I hate fleece. I guess because I am warm, it’s too warm. I like to be a medium temperature. And fleece is something that I put on and take off and put on and take off and put on and take off. Whereas a cotton sweater or an acrylic sweater I can put on and leave on. I also prefer layers because I can heat up easily. A cotton long sleeve T-shirt and a light sweater is perfect for me. On top of that I have a heavy boucle sweater that I wear instead of a coat. Way more comfortable.

So I have a lot of sweaters. The only reason I use fabric softener.

And last year I got a fleece blanket from a good friend, and I really tried. But I have now relegated that to the car. I need something warm in the car just in case something happens and for me that fleece blanket is too hot for the house. Perfect for the car. I also keep a towel because hitchhikers guide to the galaxy says you should.

[goodheathen]

I can't see myself getting a poncho, not even if I lived in or near Canada, but now I understand the point. Alpaca. Very warm and cheaper and easier to make in that style than in shirt or sweater form.

[TamaraSavannah]

Originally Posted by goodheathen

I can't see myself getting a poncho, not even if I lived in or near Canada, but now I understand the point. Alpaca. Very warm and cheaper and easier to make in that style than in shirt or sweater form.

One thing about the poncho in cloth is that one can easily go to the "Bright Eyes" look (Clint, spaghetti western) by pushing the front up to make it a cape. It is not perfect.......but it does work when the weather gets warmer in the day.

I am by not means a fashion expert but I have used things like the llama wool parka or a long split leather skirt as much for wind breaks as for their hot look.