A MESH TO KEEP WARM

The mesh designates all knitted pieces, as opposed to woven clothing (jackets, jeans, suits ...). We are talking in particular about sweaters and cardigans.

Again, these are pieces that you must necessarily have to spend the winter serenely. They'll keep you warm.

To find out the quality of a sweater or cardigan, you will need to look at its composition, which is always present on the label. Prefer natural materials, especially wool which keeps very warm and does not sweat, unlike synthetic materials.

Do not panic if polyester or other synthetic material has slipped into your sweater, it contributes to the maintenance of the piece and facilitates its maintenance. Just make sure that the proportion of synthetic does not exceed 30%.

Also, when you buy a sweater or cardigan, don't rely on the softness of the piece to control its quality. Indeed, many brands treat their materials with tons of softening products which damage it and will leave from the first wash.

For sweaters, there are more noble but also more expensive materials, such as cashmere or alpaca. Their advantage is that they are warmer and softer, but they last less time and are more difficult to maintain.

Regarding maintenance, you never put a mesh in the dryer! They must be dried flat, never on a hanger, at the risk of completely deforming the part.

HOW TO PROPERLY INTEGRATE A SWEATER OR CARDIGAN IN AN OUTFIT of Men fashion wear?

Regarding sweaters, we recommend to start favoring the round neck to the V neck, as for the t-shirt. The cervix should reach the collarbone.

You can very well wear it with a T-shirt underneath which protrudes slightly, or even on the skin. You can also associate it with a shirt, the collar should then be perfectly proportioned.

In addition to the sweaters, a good large knit cardigan will be very useful to face the winter. It can be worn on a T-shirt or a shirt, and even with a tie for a little more formalism. In this case, it must be worn closed.

Please note, as for suit jackets, you never button the last button.

WHERE TO FIND A GOOD MESH?

• Monoprix  : there are good basics (light cardigans, cashmere sweaters ...) at the entry level, solid and accessible.

• Six & Seven : unbeatable on light cardigans made of pure merino wool (warmer, softer and more robust wool), around 140 euros.

• Hircus : if you're looking for a good cashmere sweater, look no further. Hircus offers one of the best value for money on the market with high-end pure cashmere sweaters, between 150 and 200 euros.

• SNS Herning : we are entering the very high end with more expensive products (count around 270 euros for a large knitted cardigan), but very robust and which will last you several winters.

• Inis Meáin : an incredible heritage brand with traditional know-how. You will find robust, thick and authentic pieces.

• Inverallan : very high quality large knit cardigans at a price of 330 euros. An important investment but worth it!