Jumpers to wear to dinner?

[MsFogi]

We are off skiing at half term and the hotel we stay at is always freezing (well I am freezing no one else seems to be!) so I end up wearing a jumper to dinner. In previous years I have ended up wearing a hideous jumper that I packed in order to have a jumper - this year I would like to have a couple of jumpers that actually look like I had intended to wear them to dinner and can form part of an outfit. I can't wear anything tight/clingy because I have an awful menopause tummy that is not going anywhere in the next two weeks - I'm 5ft3 and size 12/14 so am trying not to end up looking like the abominable snowman. Any ideas of where I should look, what could look decent/stylish/put together whilst being cosy?

oh that's lovely

Woolovers are great for quality, classic styled jumpers. This shape is flattering on my peri tummy.

https://www.woolovers.com/cashmere?page=1&gender=161

I'd wear a black one with accessories ir the ones with sequins in them

Cashmere will pack really small and keep you warm - I get all of mine off Vinted for under 20 pounds, but TK Maxx and MandS have decent items too.

I'm always cold, so love a jumper that's a bit different for nights out.

I've got these three from Manamou.co.uk, it's local to me but they have an online website - none are over £35, all non itchy and they cover my tummy.

I’ve got two of these which are lightweight but so warm, and very flattering. I’ll wear them with skinny jeans and boots when we go out to dinner. The blackberry colour is lovely, if you do like the style.

https://www.thewhitecompany.com/uk/Cashmere-Roll-Neck-Jumper/p/A06272?swatch=Blackberry

Where do you get good merino vests from?

Oh my goodness - thank you so much for all the ideas, I am going to spend all day going through them!!

@Namechangenamechange321 i got a couple from Cos and yes they are fantastic for heat. WAY better than Heatech or Heatgen.
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outdoor shops do them and possibly even better but more expensive and I’m not climbing mountains. The Cos ones are great for everyday wear.

If you Google Cambridge Baby their website comes up. They stock a few merino brands and I’ve found them all decent. The ones I remember are Engel

Thanks!

I have a bright pink roll neck jumper from M&S that I think looks nice enough to wear for dinner, and it’s lovely and soft and cosy

Whistles 100% wool https://www.whistles.com/product/wool-double-trim-funnel-neck-37102.html#navAjax=true&is=false&cgid=Knitwear_Clothing_WW&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&prefn1=fabricType&prefv1=Wool&prefn2=size&prefv2=14%7CL&pid=wool-double-trim-funnel-neck-37102&pos=11

What about the gorgeous reiss asymmetrical one (Lorna?). Honestly looks amazing and great with jeans or skirts. Size up though, a medium is a size 10.

Don't go for one with sleeves that are to wide (PRETTY LITTLE THING) or they will end up on your plate.

This is beautiful in real life - it's 100% cashmere and really light, soft and cosy. Also comes in a deep pink and black.

https://www.hush-uk.com/saphira-cashmere-jumper-ocean-blue/008844-3285.html

How dressy do you want to go?
I have lovely warm wool jumpers from Seasalt, or at the other end of the scale this sequin blazer from hot squash - it has a thermal lining
https://www.hotsquash.com/warm/cardigans/sequin-jacket.html

The Gaspard by Sezanne is lovely. You can wear it as a cardigan with buttons up the front or as a jumper with buttons down the back. It comes in lots of colours.
All the knitwear at Sezanne is lovely.
I weat a long sleeve thermal T-shirt from Uniqlo underneath
https://www.sezane.com/en/product/gaspard-cardigan/sage

I would go for a loose wool/ cashmere jumper in your best colour and have some thin T-shirts to put underneath.

Oh yes! I second Sezane knitwear! It’s lovely and very suitable for dinner.

I just bought this from Hush in the sale, and it's gorgeous: Montana roll-neck vest. It's so soft and warm, and you can wear a shirt or long-sleeved t-shirt underneath.

Another vote for M&S - their cashmere ones. I’m a size 12, generally buy a 14 to allow for a tiny bit of shrink and I think they look a bit nicer when not too fitted. I wear with a necklace or a bold earring for going out. Love them!

Eribe is another name to look out for if you are interested in the mid-price Scottish woollen jumpers. Their colour combinations are usually wonderful, so very ski-appropriate.

Edited to add House of Bruar as another Scottish source of nice jumpers, from everyday to dressier.

Marble jumpers with M&S heatgen!
https://www.marblefashions.co.uk

I just saw someone posted Sezane and it reminded me I'm lusting after this Barry Cardigan (not the most glamorous name 😂) in sea green.