It’s Sweater Weather!

The air is getting colder, and the days are turning shorter. So it’s time to bundle up in soft and comfy sweaters. I speak for many when I say that we are filled with anticipation and desire to be seen in public wearing nice clothes. Unlike last year, some people can go back to workplaces, dress up, step outside their homes, and mingle with friends and families. Undoubtedly, designers and brands have picked up on the mood transformation and upped their fashion game. So, it is time to get out of your athleisure gear and don the sweater panache.

What I DON’T like in women’s sweaters!

When it comes to sweaters, I am particular about the quality of weaving and threads. There’s nothing as annoying as an itchy sweater and a thick one that makes you feel sweaty, notably during perimenopause and menopause. Now imagine having hot flashes in a sweater made with prickly threads while sipping on a glass of wine in the company of friends! I would feel like ripping off that sweater and possibly my itchy skin. 

Many women have sensitive skin or are allergic to wool, but that’s not the only reason why sweaters are itchy. In many cases, the threads are roughly woven and rub against the skin, causing irritation. That’s why you should examine the sweater and try it on. 

How to make your favourite sweater less itchy?

Some women’s sweaters are painfully beautiful and hard to give away. The simplest way to minimize the itchiness is by wearing a light cotton shirt underneath the sweater. Or you can give your sweater some TLC by following these steps:

1. Soak the itchy sweater in cold water with a few tablespoons of white vinegar for 15 minutes. Drain.
2. While the sweater is still moist, lightly rub a generous amount of GOOD quality hair conditioner into the fibers. Avoid stretching the threads and using a cheap hair conditioner since those usually contain waxes that cause a buildup.
3. Let the conditioner sit on the sweater fibers for 30 minutes, then wash with cold water. Lightly press the excess water out of the knit.
4. Dry the sweater flat on a towel. Once it fully dry, put it in a large ziplock bag and place it in the freezer overnight.

Now let’s take a look at the latest trends in women’s sweaters you can wear show off this fall and winter at any public or private gathering.

Trendy Women’s sweater to snuggle up in this cold season

Cable Knit sweaters

Cardigans

Plaided sweaters

Oversized sweaters

Logo sweaters

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