As a tall man, finding sweaters (or "jumpers" for the Brits out there) has always been a challenge. Jeans and shirts can usually be found in a
tall size, but hardly ever sweaters, especially when we're talking about proper high quality knitted sweaters, not fleeces. So, having scoured
my wardrobe and the internet, here are my top picks for tall sweaters.
Before I start, I should say that I'm pretty conservative when it comes to woollens. Most of my sweaters are plain, although I like to be able
to choose from V-neck, crew neck and sweaters with a short zip and collar. Cardigans and vests are not my thing, so sorry, you'll have to find
those yourself! Likewise anything adventurous in the pattern department. For that kind of thing in big and tall sizes, Paul Fredrick should be
your starting point. What I've picked are some safe classics in good quality materials and autumn colors.
Tall Men's Wool Sweaters
Pure wool, especially the extra fne Merino wool, is an obvious first step for jumpers. Warm but thin, they are a safe bet for both casual and
smarter wear. For a variety of colors in V neck and roll neck with tall sizes, Paul Fredrick is the place to look. Cutter & Buck also have
some good quality sweaters including a half zip style and (for something a bit more distinctive) the Glasgow tartan style.
Other sites worth checking out include
Banana Republic which has a good selection of both plain and
patterned sweaters in a good selection of colors - despite names like 'perfumed lilac', 'burnt ginger', and 'purple daisy' (2 pictures in
middle row below). You can also try J. Crew for some good styles
including slimmer fits.
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