..to want a menopause-friendly Christmas jumper?!

stillawip · 2024-12-15T10:56:06+00:00

What do you do if you want a Christmas jumper but every single one makes you feel like a volcano ready to erupt😂??? Every year I search for a sleeveless one to put over a white shirt or something, but I can't find anything!! A proper one, not just Fair Isle - I want Father Christmas, I want snowmen, I want Christmas puddings and Christmas trees. I just don't want to boil!! Anyone seen any?

user2848502016 · 15/12/2024 17:07

I feel you!

I got a cotton tunic dress last year (Santa pattern!), with a sparkly cardigan I can easily take off if I'm too hot.

Or you could get a t shirt, seen plenty around this year

ITSSSSCHRISTMASSS · 15/12/2024 13:41

I have a Christmas blouse I bought from Matalan a few years ago. I can put a jumper over it if I’m unsure of the temp where I’m going and just take the jumper off if I get too hot.

Midlifecareerchange · 15/12/2024 13:36

I have a naice tasteful cashmere one which I get on eBay for £20 it's lovely and light and not sweaty or static or itchy

VegTrug · 15/12/2024 13:34

I've had a huge heat intolerance since I was 16 (now peri-menopausal) and know this problem very well! I only own one jumper and cannot wear it in the house, or at all unless it's minus-something. I've never been able to wear a Christmas jumper.

People in shops see me sweating (shops are the worst for me heat-wise) and presume I'm some sort of addict, it's awful.

Comtesse · 15/12/2024 13:29

Joules have really nice long sleeved Christmas t shirts - bought one from Vinted this year!

curtaintwitcher78 · 15/12/2024 13:18

Sainsbury's do Christmas shirts/blouses

LaLoba · 15/12/2024 13:06

https://www.amazon.co.uk/JOGAL-Christmas-Shirts-Sleeve-Button/dp/B0CNGVG813
My husband got me this last year, I like a men’s cut for shirts, but I think they do women’s too. It’s 100% cotton so very comfortable.
I save the jumper for the festive dog walks!

JOGAL Mens Fun Christmas Print Santa Claus Shirts Long Sleeve Button Up Dress Shirts : Amazon.co.uk: Fashion

https://www.amazon.co.uk/JOGAL-Christmas-Shirts-Sleeve-Button/dp/B0CNGVG813?tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-am-i-being-unreasonable-5230797-to-want-a-menopause-friendly-christmas-jumper

DeffoNeedANameChange · 15/12/2024 12:52

Asda had some very thin (ie cheap!) Xmas sweatshirts, and also a surprising number of Christmas t-shirts, both long sleeved and short sleeved.

Notyouthful · 15/12/2024 12:48

Go to Poundland that has a large clothes section. There is a t-shirt with gingerbread men, candy canes and other Xmas themed stuff for a fiver.

itsgettingweird · 15/12/2024 12:43

BlueRidgeMountain · 15/12/2024 10:59

Last couple of years I’ve gone for a sweatshirt variety, since anything wool makes me itch, flush up and boil to death!

I've ,ade the switch this year - and yes it is age related 😂

How about a t shirt? You can always put that over a shirt.

I've never seen any tank top ones that are designed to be worn over shirts tbh.

There's a market for them though!

blueberrypie1999 · 15/12/2024 12:42

Have a Christmas scarf instead.

DrZaraCarmichael · 15/12/2024 12:39

Greengagesnfennel · 15/12/2024 12:34

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The answer is NEVER buying cheap she-ite from she-in. Never.

DrZaraCarmichael · 15/12/2024 12:38

I have seen some sweatshirt style ones, that sort of material rather than fluffy polyester or wool. This sort of thing. https://www.next.co.uk/style/su530520/av2511#av2511 Just a wee vest underneath, or even just underwear.

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LikeThatNotThat · 15/12/2024 12:37

https://www.primark.com/en-gb/p/christmas-knitted-waistcoat-black-991116485804

Christmas Knitted Waistcoat

A knitted button-up vest decorated with festive motifs

https://www.primark.com/en-gb/p/christmas-knitted-waistcoat-black-991116485804

Normallynumb · 15/12/2024 12:36

Asda have some decent looking T shirts, I expect TU do them too
Saves rolling your sleeves up too

Greengagesnfennel · 15/12/2024 12:34

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DoveMeaning · 15/12/2024 12:30

There are some sizes left in this men’s acrylic number but I think maybe a cotton sweatshirt might be better for you!

..to want a menopause-friendly Christmas jumper?!

pangolinfan · 15/12/2024 12:20

RSPB have some lovely Christmas themed long sleeved tops - I've got this one https://rspbteemillstore.com/product/partridge-in-a-pear-tree-long-sleeve-top/Navy%20Blue/?options%5B%5D=Size:16&currency=GBP&cgi=1&cgi=1&gad source=1&gbraid=0AAAAACXk3EcuSNdXoWAAt1ehyqF5GcVJR&gclid=CjwKCAiAmfq6BhAsEiwAX1jsZwus5TSXvBBh1rCrXmNn-1j67oHwvVtxPrxndgy1x1nLTeVWj2r5JBoCSugQAvDD_BwE

Lovelysummerdays · 15/12/2024 12:15

I have a vintage cashmere jumper that’s bright red. It manages to be lovely and warm outside but not atall sweaty inside. I always think the colour is really festive. Possibly you could get something nice on vinted come January when people sell off their worn once Christmas purchases.

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stillawip · 15/12/2024 12:13

Fabulous ideas, thank you ladies!! I shall get searching……

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IndustrialActionAhoy · 15/12/2024 12:10

I love fairisle jumpers - they look festive, but you can wear them all winter. I've seen t- shirts that copy the fairisle design.

Drivingoverlemons · 15/12/2024 12:08

I don’t have a Christmas jumper… I am too fussy about material, don’t like sweatshirts, don’t suit T-shirts and I can’t justify £100+ on an eg cashmere Christmas jumper. Which would probably not really be a Christmas jumper in the needing to be a bit ridiculous sense. I am probably overthinking this.

Capricornandproud · 15/12/2024 12:00

The thin dressy ones from Next are about the only ones I can bear!

Capricornandproud · 15/12/2024 11:59

5128gap · 15/12/2024 11:12

Christmas jumpers are the work of the devil. Who in the world sits in a room as hot as hades, oven on, and the heat of a thousand relatives and thinks, "Im so glad i encased myself in a big thick scratchy blend of wool and nylon with a hilarious light up nose gadget on the front"? There is NO comfortable Christmas jumper. None. Get some flashing Christmas tree earrings and a santa hat instead.

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

TwoLeggedGrooveMachine · 15/12/2024 11:53

Another vote for sweat shirt style. I’m on HRT so temp control is ok but hate scratchy knits. Always had sensory issues with clothes.