The best thin but warm jumpers?

[Angeleno]

This weather has got me thinking of investing in some quality jumpers for a change - I'm sick of wearing bulky jumpers from the likes of H&M, Topshop etc that aren't actually that warm!

I'm looking for recommendations on jumpers that are thin enough to wear under coats easily, but warm and flattering and don't cost ££££. Oh and that don't pill up straight away, either. Anyone have any ideas? Maybe somewhere like Uniqlo? Cos? Under £70, max.

This is my first s&b OP by the way, any tips would be much appreciated!

You need cashmere - uniqlo seems to be popular on here

Yes to cashmere. Try tkmaxx and uniqlo. Layer with uniqlo's heat tech tops.

Thanks for the swift reply silversixpence! Will definitely check out Uniqlo cashmere, then.

The only cashmere I have ever had was eaten almost instantly by moths - so I didn't really get to experience it, grr. Should probably give it another go with some anti-moth cedar etc in my wardrobe!

You need to avoid chunky knit polyester and acrylic. Get real wool, cashmere like silversixpence says, or pure new wool in a fine knit. It's okay if it's mixed, some polyester/acrylic is okay, it makes them longer lasting. Make sure you wear a vest or T-shirt under, preferably a cotton one. The layering effect of good materials is fantastic.

Be careful to wash on a gentle cycle with wool detergent. And wash as little as possible.

You can often pick up good quality jumpers in charity shops. But both M&S, H&M and other high street shops do them at reasonable prices.

X posted, thanks for the tip Hey. Seems like I need to check out Uniqlo, have never bought anything from there before.

Merino - Uniqlo generally has good ranges of fine knit merino. Very warm and not bobbly.

Seriously helpful, thanks so much. Will make an effort to check labels for polyester/acrylic and avoid those... Have never thought to buy wool detergent either, stupidly!

Really keen to go to Uniqlo now (!), will check out their merino range also.

TK Maxx is often good for quality knits as well. I got a beautiful merino jumper from there for £20!

woolovers is also good

If you wash wool with normal detergent, it gets really itchy and shrinks!

Brilliant tips from all here, TK Maxx, M&S, Uniqlo on the list!

Adding another for uniqlo. The ultra fine merino is lovely, wool marked and washes well in the machine on wool cycle.

I like the little crew neck jumpers from Gap. Look nice over a shirt, or have a matching cardi. Their navy is better than M&S who can't seem to do black navy and are stuck on indigo on the colour chart.

I came to say Gap, too. They have lovely soft merino wool jumpers most winters for less than your budget. Uniqlo merino is also good but not quite as soft.

Boden cashmere is pretty reliable and well priced for the quality.

TK Maxx is excellent for cashmere - lots for £40 ish.