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Or are all women's jumpers pathetically thin?

75 replies

Tomatobear · 01/10/2021 20:45

Looking to buy a couple of jumpers for winter. Why oh why are they all so bloody thin? Are thick jumpers too manly or am I missing something?

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YourFinestPantaloons · 01/10/2021 20:47

Yes, and far too short as well! I'm tall and struggle to find thick jumpers that go past my hips

PumpkinPie2016 · 01/10/2021 20:48

YANBU! I really struggle to find decent jumpers Confused it's as if manufacturers think women don't need to keep warm Confused

MrsFin · 01/10/2021 20:49

You both need to invest in a long sleeved vest or two Grin

MordredsOrrery · 01/10/2021 20:52

Weirdly, I recently bought a jumper in an online sale and it's actually both thick and long enough. Might buy a couple more as I had to get rid of most of my jumpers this year as they were old/full of holes

CurlyhairedAssassin · 01/10/2021 20:55

I buy cashmere or lambs wool ones now, from John Lewis or M and S. Lovely and warm but not too thick. Can’t be doing with thin acrylic jumpers, they’re more of a fashion accessory than an actual item of proper clothing.

You could always find a willing knitting Nanna? Grin

CurlyhairedAssassin · 01/10/2021 20:56

Or yes, get a long sleeved thermal top to go underneath the thinner accessory type of cheap jumper

Catinabeanbag · 01/10/2021 21:06

I buy mens! Next small size tend to fit. Definitely warmer than womens ones.

Invasionofthegutsnatchers · 01/10/2021 21:09

Men's merino or cotton jumpers from M&S or Gap. Avoid acrylic, so sweaty it's like wearing a plastic bag.

Hooplawho · 01/10/2021 21:09

Rapanui do a nice warm ‘fisherman’s’ jumper, might be worth a look

frecklemcspeckles · 01/10/2021 21:10

Ohh I love the thinner fine ones and can never find any!!! Grin They always are so so heavy. Point me in the direction of these thin jumpers Wink

Dragonpox · 01/10/2021 21:12

It's the bizarre jumpers with open backs I don't get.

I suppose at least the cold shoulder look has died of death.

Legoisthebest · 01/10/2021 21:12

Go to Primark. They have approximately 450 gazillion thick woollen jumpers. They have knitted pyjamas, knitted trackie bottoms, knitted hoodies,knitted vest tops and knitted skirts. Infact everything in there seems to be ridiculously thick knitted stuff.

WishingYouAMerryChristmasToo · 01/10/2021 21:14

Buy mens ones better quality, thicker and longer and go up a size …..

silentpool · 01/10/2021 21:15

M&S mens' jumpers - go for the merino ones.

Gladioli23 · 01/10/2021 21:18

I was about to tell you now, don't worry I have a lovely thick one... Then remembered it came from the men's section in Superdry.

Biancadelrioisback · 01/10/2021 21:20

I bough 3 in newlook today... Think knit, nice and soft

EmeraldShamrock · 01/10/2021 21:35

I love a thick warm jumper, they're hard to find I've a collection from over the years, like a pp they're short on me I'm 5'3.
Thin layer doubles are warm but cost you twice.

NightPrancer8204 · 01/10/2021 21:39

Aran or Fairisle

Or find a lovely friend who will knit or crochet one for you

asprinklingofsugar · 01/10/2021 21:40

I get mine from joules and they’re usually pretty warm. Seaport or seaham or something like that. Usually patterned though so not so good for work. Good for walking the dog though! I have ordered the gold chenille one which I haven’t worn yet but I’ve tried it on and it seems cosy, and I’d like one of their turtlenecks at some point. Their cardigans (some of which can also be worn as a jumper) are cosy too but depending on the neckline may require a scarf outside. There’s a sale on at the minute too. I promise this isn’t an ad 😂 I’m just generally a very cold person so buy way too much knitwear!

idontlikealdi · 01/10/2021 21:44

I get peri meno hot so like the thin but bloody hate the boxy length. Its rarely cold
Enough to need a proper jumper in the SE.

blackheartsgirl · 01/10/2021 21:48

I always buy mens these days, I'm also tall and every woman jumpers seem to stop at the hips!

Jasmine11 · 01/10/2021 21:49

I just got some thick and decent length jumpers from the White Stuff :)

BestZebbie · 01/10/2021 21:50

If you want a jumper to properly keep you warm, like outside at night when camping when fashion doesn't matter, then buy one from the army navy stores.

If you want warm and classic bit maybe not "in fashion" you need knitted pure wool, fairly thick - as in a traditional Icelandic jumper or a fisherman's gansey, not thin cashmere and merino.

For high street style, warm and practical go to the menswear section. You can buy traditional "woolly jumpers", vests or hoodies etc.

For style with very little warmth without a lot of layering, get womenswear.

buckeejit · 01/10/2021 21:51

@frecklemcspeckles I bought a cat one if rom sainsburys-it's a sweater though

For thin look for merino knits

BobGalaxy · 01/10/2021 21:52

I've found two super thick long woolly M&S jumpers in charity shops, both in the men's section. Wearing one now and am warm as toast.