Sweaters for Women Range from Classic to Collectible

Sweaters for women range from heavy woolen to blends that include soy and bamboo fiber. Short or long, loose or fitted, solid or patterned, retail variety is at its peak from Fall through Winter clearance sales.

Whether you crave the fluffy rough texture of mohair or the super-smooth elegance of cashmere, there is a wool sweater for you. The long sweater coat spans the seasons as an under layer or a jacket substitute. The flyaway front updates the classic cardigan.

Be prepared for sticker shock. Wool sweaters are not cheap. With proper care, they can last for decades. I have a ski sweater I purchased in high school from a very high quality shop. The white wool has discolored to yellow, and I don’t get to wear it much since I moved to Florida 20 years ago, roughly the half-life of this sweater’s age. A good sweater can be worn for a long time.

Swing Cardigan Updates Cable Knit

When you consider some of the pricier sweaters for women here, remember that you are making a wardrobe investment. A well-made woolen garment that flatters your body type, feels good, and pleases the eye will complement basic wardrobe items for decades to come. Take the long view, and consider how much the sweater will cost per wearing over time, rather than the investment price today.

Engineered fibers, such as acrylic and nylon, sometimes blended with wool, silk, or cotton, also make prices more affordable in some instances.

My Number One pick for woolen sweaters is this swing cardigan that adds fashion chic to the timeless ivory wool cable stitch of the Irish fisherman sweater. It features a large collar, big wooden buttons, and loose-fitting three-quarter sleeves. I cannot think of a figure type that cannot wear this style or slacks that wouldn’t be enhanced when teamed with this sweater with the versatility of a jacket. The price is right, too, for $89.50. Save up to 85% at Norm Thompson's Winter Sale!

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Sweater Jacket Vibrates with Color

This zipped wool knit sweater jacket is a collectible. Colorful woven design updates traditional motifs of Native American blankets. Bottom border features tweedy bands. A stand collar and dropped shoulders also make this a wardrobe item that will look good and be treasured for years.

Look past the steep price tag and youthful model. This high style sweater jacket adds eye-appeal to casual and business casual costumes. An important reason I sought out The Peruvian Connection -- Women's clothing made with luxury fibers. as a retailer for Fashion After 50 is its selection of quality sweaters for women.

Alpaca Tunic Floats with Delicate Luxury

One way to indulge the feeling of luxury without spending the big bucks is to buy a less expensive item from a shop that features the highest quality.

This alpaca tunic pullover from Peruvian Connection has earned complimentary reviews from buyers.

It is a lightweight, frothy knit with bell sleeves and a scoop neckline. Subtle ribbing through the yoke adds attractive detail.

It comes in black, birch (off-white), and spruce, a delicate turquoise blue. You can have this one for less than $90 and find other Women's Alpaca Sweaters at Peruvian Connection.

It's just one short click from these sweaters for women to Fashion After 50's favorite long sleeve tops in fabrics from flannel to cashmere.

Below, a selection of especially nice sweaters for women.

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