Warm smart jumpers for work

[JohnCRaven]

I work in an office environment and the heating is never sufficient so I need to wear warm jumpers over a smart long sleeved t-shirt (incase by a miracle in the afternoon it warms up and I can remove the jumper) or just a good single layer jumper and a vest top underneath. But the majority of smart jumpers are too thin and I end up with a cardigan over the top which doesn't look great.

I'm a size 12 with average bust area and a c-section tummy bulge if that helps!

I can't afford LK Bennett or Mint Velvet except in the sale.

I have bought lovely jumpers from ebay ( jigsaw white stuff plus the makes you say) for around four-five pounds. Get yourself a De fuzz comb to clear any bobbles ( this is really easy).

I have this in forest green and burgundy for work plus leopard print for the weekend. Great for layering and currently on offer!

Phase 8 has some batwing jumpers which are smart and warm.

That's fab and in my size but I already have a burgundy one!

H&M have got some nice knits online at the mo.

Could you wear a smart thin jumper if you put a thermal layer underneath, rather than a cotton vest? Something in merino, or even like this www.blacks.co.uk/womens/207606-alpine-women-s-thermal-underwear-set-black.html might give you that extra few degrees you need.

I picked up a lovely pale pink thin knit jumper from H & M this week for work only £8.99.

H&M I can afford.

Lots of colours here - I tend to wear mine with cigarette trousers.

m2.hm.com/m/en_gb/productpage.0591334014.html

TKMaxx have merino wool from £7.99 up to £24.99

One thing M&S is good for is a nice round or v neck lambs wool jumper. They sell them in loads of colours.

The uniqlo merino stuff fits the bill.

I was going to suggest the Uniqlo merino as well. It looks very fine and smart but is surprisingly warm. If it's really cold I wear a thermal long sleeved vest underneath instead of a t shirt.

Uniqlo merino is gorgeous , very fine knit , easy to layer
I bought a 100% wool jumper (£25) from ther but not worn it yet .

H&M are nice if long enough but when I was searching , a lot of theirs a 'boxy'

They have some in M&S that feel so soft but they're a weird blocky colour almost like you've tacked together odd bits of jumper (with rubbish seams_

Uniqlo, good quality, not expensive, lots of colour and fit choices. Definitely what you want.

M&s have tons of colours and styles. Not washed mine yet though

I wear the Gap round neck jumpers with a thick thermal underneath and a naice collarbone-sitting necklace to smarten it up.

I recommend banana republic silk / cashmere blend ones - often on sale or get a discount code.
Also Monsoon.

I second (third / fourth?!) ultra fine merino from uniqlo. Super soft and fine, smart, range of colours and cuts, lovely and warm and machine washable!
Mxx

I wear smart thin wool jumpers - round neck or polo neck from Uniqlo or Gap with a thermal underneath and then smart skirts or trousers. Or I wear a v thin thermal from uniqlo under a long sleeved top.

Wallis have great knitwear, especially dressy ones......and 25% off today!

Another vote for Uniqlo merino here, love their boatneck jumpers for work.

I'm allergic to wool (get REALLY itchy, especially round my neck). Will merino wool be the same or is that a silly question?

Another vote for uniqlo merino. When I got my first I thought it was going to be far too delicate and snag but I’ve worn and washed a good few times now and all okay. Their cashmere is nice too.

I might give the H&M and warehouse a try for a slightly different shape otherwise I’d end up with a rainbow of the uniqlo ones!

Uniqlo is great.

Merino is itchy as hell. I tried something on in Hobbs and literally had to rip it off instantly. The m&s ones are fake cashmere and I have been fine.