I find wool and most all animal fibers (yes even cashmere, tragic) too itchy to wear. As a result I’ve missed out on a lot of cozy sweater wearing in the past. Happily manmade fibers seem to have caught up and these days I’m finding more and more acrylic/cotton blends that are soft and fuzzy and, most importantly, warm. My most recent find is this wrap cardigan from Old Navy. I might buy two.
· comments [17] · 09-8-2010 · categories:shopping ·
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17 responses so far ↓
1 Jessica // Sep 8, 2010 at 3:52 am
Nice find! Fortunately, I can wear wool (love it!), but I could never do angora. The little hairs bothers my eyes, making them itch and water.
2 Kiki // Sep 8, 2010 at 5:56 am
I had to chuckle when reading this because I am the same way! If I wear wool anything, it must not touch absolutely any part of my body or I will itch like mad. I recently ordered that same sweater (different color) from Old Navy and I’m really looking forward to the weather chilling enough that I can wear it!
3 Amanda // Sep 8, 2010 at 6:41 am
I don’t wear wool either so feel free to post more awesome sweaters that you find! I love a good cotton/acrylic blend – warmer and won’t stretch out as much as pure cotton and not as plastic-y as some full acrylic sweaters can feel. Muchas Gracias!
4 amanda // Sep 8, 2010 at 6:58 am
Have you checked American Apparel? I wear a cardigan from there all the time. It’s not made of sweater fabric, but it has a great cardigan look to it. http://store.americanapparel.net/rsa4400w.html
5 Jessica // Sep 8, 2010 at 9:13 am
Thank God, someone else out there who can’t do animal fibers! If a sweater has even 1% mohair, wool, whatever, I’m squirming and uncomfortable. Can’t do it. You’re so right, cottons are coming back but I don’t know why people prefer wool. It’s a hassle to wash where cotton and acrylic can get tossed in the wash no problem.
6 Mallory // Sep 8, 2010 at 10:31 am
I’m with you, even the snuggliest of woolens drive me crazy with itchiness. Mittens, hats, scarves; I’m cool. Anything that touches my arms; not so much.
7 Michele // Sep 8, 2010 at 12:36 pm
I’m the same way! And I LOVE that sweater. GREAT color too!
8 Nascondere facebook agli indesiderati. // Sep 8, 2010 at 12:53 pm
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9 Nathalie // Sep 8, 2010 at 3:13 pm
I don’t mind wool and whatnot, but I do have to say that this is a cute looking sweater. I love when fall comes around, and sweaters start showing up in shops. It gives me such a happy, cuddly, the-world-is-right, kind of feeling. This particular sweater looks just perfect, too. :-)
10 Joseph's Grainery // Sep 9, 2010 at 8:00 am
I’m with you, don’t like itchy sweaters. This one looks pretty cute, may just have to check it out. Thanks for the tip!
11 Angela Daniels // Sep 9, 2010 at 10:44 am
I will absolutely buy two- hooray!
12 anne // Sep 9, 2010 at 12:16 pm
Found a great cardigan in cotton at Eddie Bauer’s outlet of all places a few weeks ago. If you have one near you, I highly recommend it. Not for moms at all. :) Some cabling, just warm and cozy. And in the $20-$30 range.
13 Emily // Sep 9, 2010 at 5:36 pm
Great find! My mother always said that if you find something you REALLY love, buy one in each color you like.
14 Vincci // Sep 9, 2010 at 5:37 pm
I dislike Old Navy but that cardigan looks so cute! I may have to sneak in to buy one.
15 Jen // Sep 10, 2010 at 11:16 am
Bought one today! Lovin it! Got the light brown one!!!!! Thanks for the idea, I got an ON gift card for my BD and needed to use it!
16 janet // Sep 12, 2010 at 9:42 am
I so agree with you. Wool is sooo itchy, how can anyone stand it is beyond me. I recall as a girl my grandparents returning from Sweden with a wool sweater for me. It was wonderful, to look at… I HAD to wear it or else. I am still scarred from this day so long ago. =D
17 megan // Sep 13, 2010 at 11:53 am
I’m so glad to hear from fellow non-wool types, life is hard for us when the cold sets in :)
Amanda – Honestly? I’ve been so horribly insulted by American Apparel staff that I won’t set foot in the store again.
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