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Extra fine merino wool

I am a great fan of extra fine merino wool. I know that cashmere is luxurious and extremely soft and cosy. However it can be quite high maintenance and some varieties do bobble. Merino wool is very soft and an ideal workhorse for everyday use. It washes well and is hard wearing.

Uniqlo do some of the best available. Classic styles for everyday. I have just bought a black polo neck from myself as a layering piece to go under jackets and coats. I also bought a cardigan as a Christmas present for a family member.

If you prefer to stick with cashmere Uniqlo have a limited offer on select styles.

Uniqlo extra fine merino wool cardigan

Uniqlo extra fine merino wool polo/turtle neck

Chicatanyage

I write a fashion and beauty blog for women over 50 with the aim of inspiring mature women to continue to enjoy and have fun with their fashion choices. I have spent most of my working life in some way connected to fashion. I started my career in Fashion PR and then trained as an Image Consultant when my children were young. I subsequently worked in the corporate world running seminars, doing private coaching and speaking at conferences. I started my blog in 2009 as I wanted to share my years of experience working in the world of fashion. I truly believe we can continue to have confidence in the way we present ourselves. Our style may evolve with time and changing lifestyles, yet with a little knowledge and inspiration, we can all continue to have fun with fashion. As women of a certain age we are a growing demographic let us prove that we can also be a chic one.

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Libby says:

9th December 2015 at 12:20

Any wool at all has become an issue for me, especially when against skin..but these cardigans might work. Great price too. Yes, I find that all my cashmere pills, esp on the right side where my purse rubs it.
- Chicatanyage says:
  
  9th December 2015 at 12:29
  
  Hi Libby
  I tend to wear a silk cami under my knits and when it is cold a long sleeve silk vest. I find this more comfortable.
Aurora says:

9th December 2015 at 13:33

Yes I totally agree with you I love super fine merino wool too. Today I have just purchased a classic fine Merino wool navy v neck from Next! It is surprisingly good quality and a great shade of navy £40 ... Recommend
Meredith Seiser says:

9th December 2015 at 17:42

How do you wash merino wool sweaters? Thank you.
- Chicatanyage says:
  
  9th December 2015 at 18:45
  
  Hi Meredith
  I wash mine in a delicate wool cycle in my washing machine. I put them in one of those string laundry bags and always use woolite or a washing liquid for delicate fabrics.
That's Not My Age says:

10th December 2015 at 20:19

I think Uniqlo's cashmere is great and such a good price.
cindy hattersley says:

11th December 2015 at 02:32

These are wonderful. Thanks for the tip!!
Jacquie says:

13th December 2015 at 01:48

I'm trying to visualize a long sleeve silk vest under my wool knits. Would you mind providing a link to such a vest? Thanks ever so much.