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Woolovers

(54 Posts)
maryeliza54 Wed 14-Nov-18 14:13:04

Has anyone used this company - any comments? TIA

phoenix Wed 14-Nov-18 21:45:39

I ordered a couple of "smart" cardigans for Mr P from them, very happy so far, wash well etc, but as others have said, not exactly cheap.

PamelaJ1 Wed 14-Nov-18 22:00:51

My DH has just bought a new suit and shirt for a wedding. He is quite tall and, apparently, has a thick neck!
He was advised by the suit man that he should buy a slim fit size 18 +1\2 because the regular shirts presume a man with that size neck is rather portly.
Tall and thin(ish) with a massive neck. I promise he looks better than his description ?

Jalima1108 Wed 14-Nov-18 23:23:03

Pamela grin

I have a vision …..

M0nica Thu 15-Nov-18 08:56:05

These days size and proportion are so random, I barely look at size.

I am much the same dimensions as I was in my 20s, but shorter. In my 20s I was a size 14, now I am, on average, a size 10, but a few years ago I had in my wardrobe, and wore regularly, because they fitted me, clothes with every size on them from 8 - 18 shock

cangran Thu 15-Nov-18 10:07:03

I have bought several items over the years although not so many lately. I did buy a lacy wool cardigan with a discount voucher recently. It's very nice apart from the long arms problem that others have mentioned. I've found that the merino/cashmere mix does bobble but have had cable knit jumpers in the past that were better/didn't show the bobbling. One thing I don't like about this company is that, unlike most others, there isn't a free returns service, and that puts me off ordering unless I'm pretty sure the item will be ok.

luluaugust Thu 15-Nov-18 16:53:19

I have two jumpers from them which haven't bobbled and a Guernsey which really too warm. Never had any problem with purchasing.

M0nica Thu 15-Nov-18 17:11:39

I think most sweaters bobble, although currently neither of my woolover ones haven't

maryeliza54 Thu 15-Nov-18 18:50:14

I’ve just found out that the Woolovers factory shop is not too far from me so I’ll pop over soon and maybe get a bargain. I’m just so desperate for something in wool ( and other natural fibres)

Fennel Thu 15-Nov-18 18:54:17

Where is that, maryeliza?

EllanVannin Thu 15-Nov-18 19:28:21

Early 80's I bought an Alpaca jumper while I was in Australia. It was fabulous for many winters here----at a cost back then of around $ 200 aud dollars, very dear but I only threw it out a couple of weeks ago ( in a charity bag )

maryeliza54 Thu 15-Nov-18 20:15:24

Fennell the factory shop is in Burgess Hill

Fennel Thu 15-Nov-18 20:43:41

A bit too far from me (NE England).
Younger son's inlaws live in Burgess Hill.

starbird Fri 16-Nov-18 10:59:20

I do have a lovely turquoise greeny long edge to edge Woolovers cardigan my son sent me last year for Christmas. I love it but find it hard to find the right thing to wear underneath. He lives very near Burgess Hill and I have a collection of Christmas presents from there! One is a pure wool long button up grey cardigan but it is very heavy (sheep must develop strong muscles) and itchy round the neck unless I wear a polo neck underneath, and I have to swap it for something thinner if I need to go out with a coat on.

kittylester Fri 16-Nov-18 11:12:18

They currently have Black Friday offers of 30% off.

Panache Fri 16-Nov-18 11:30:58

I only recieved a first catalogue yesterday, so this post has been very enlightening to me,thank you all.

Pythagorus Tue 27-Nov-18 03:43:44

I have been very disappointed with Woolovers. They are no longer on my list. I am always looking for reasonably priced good quality cardigans and sweaters. Don’t like synthetics as they are not warm enough. I have tried M and S cashmere. Used to be ok but their quality has nosedived. My favourite for quality now is Orvis. Excellent cotton and wool. Try their clearance section. Real bargains. Shhhhh dont tell everyone! Or there will be nothing left!

Missfoodlove Tue 27-Nov-18 10:23:44

TK maxx often have their products online.

Jalima1108 Tue 27-Nov-18 12:46:41

I've just had their latest brochure through the post and must say that I'm disappointed, nothing has inspired me.

Perhaps there is more online.

Missfoodlove I didn't realise that TK Maxx are online!

MawBroon Tue 27-Nov-18 13:29:16

I used to be Woolovers greatest fan but sadly their styling and colours have been dreary beyond belief and the sizing all over the place for the last couple of years.
I miss them!

Greta Tue 27-Nov-18 17:15:02

Something has happened to sizes! They all seem to have graduated down. Is this to flatter us, I wonder. I have always been small and slim but now it's getting ridiculous with some clothes - even size 8 is too big on me. This is not right. I have not shrunk.
Shoes can be tricky if you are a size 3. I'm often told size 3 is 'not popular' any more and then I'm directed to the children's department.

Jalima1108 Tue 27-Nov-18 17:18:31

"There's no call for it" Greta - to which the answer is "I'm calling for it!"

annab275 Wed 06-Feb-19 17:47:08

I was given one of their fairisle ones from my sister in law, as she had grown out of it, and I have worn it to death and it washes beautifully. In fact it so comfy, I found another one on ebay for less than a fiver which I am wearing as we speak. 100% pure wool.

phoenix Wed 06-Feb-19 18:13:37

UPDATE!

The 2 cardigans bought for MR. P (mentioned somewhere ^ there) have developed what seems to be faults around the button holes. sad

lemongrove Wed 06-Feb-19 18:35:04

Woolovers looks very old fashioned, perhaps it’s just recently ( maybe they did a poll and found older customers only order from them.)????

grannysyb Wed 06-Feb-19 18:43:24

Bought DH a cashmere jumper for Christmas, had to exchange it as it was much smaller than the same size bought previously. He also bought himself a merino long sleeved sweater with collar. Both are bobbling quite badly, I'm very disappointed.