Wardrobe Essentials: Wool Suits

Everybody needs a variety of different clothes in their wardrobe. Even those who don’t work in an office and are able to wear jeans and a t-shirt most of the time need to also have some less casual clothing to choose from. Meetings, parties and funerals will come up, and you don’t want to have to shop every time you receive an invitation (or maybe you do?).

Every woman needs to have at least a dress or two on hand for those dressing up occasions. Besides this, a suit is a necessary part of every wardrobe. Women can wear them for business meeting or any other time they want to look and feel collected and professional.

Wool suits are definitely the best material to go with. For both sexes, this is a must have. Of course for those who wear suits every day, you might have a number of different suits, but if you have wool suits you will probably find that they are your favorite.

Wool is a material that simply looks good in more formal wear. It has a natural feel and look and hangs nicely. There are different types of wool you can choose from when purchasing a suit.

Some wool mens’ suits are very expensive. These are usually made from a nicer type of wool that is soft but durable and has all the other qualities of wool which make it perfect for suits. Also, the top brands are always more expensive.

Worsted is a top choice for wool womens’ suits as well as men’s. It doesn’t wrinkle easily, it doesn’t have to be dry cleaned as often and it looks terrific.

Often when we think of wool we picture a warm wool sweater that keeps you warm in the cold winter months. This is not the only use for wool, though. Wool is a good temperature regulator. This means that it will keep you warm when necessary, but it is also breathable. Wool suits can be worn comfortably year round!

If you are going to buy a suit, definitely consider a wool suit first. They hold color very well and can be woven in many different patterns and styles that look great. You may want to choose a classic cut because wool is such a durable material that the suit will likely last your whole life long!

Do a little research into the different types of wool, or talk to a store hand to find out what type of wool is best for your needs. If you can afford it, a worsted wool suited specially tailored to your frame is unbeatable in style and elegance. This is true for both men and women. Be sure you have at least one wool suit in your wardrobe!

 

Wool Clothing News:

 

Living Space: How to store winter clothes safely
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Morrissey Urges Japanese Company to Ban Wool - Ecorazzi

Morrissey Urges Japanese Company to Ban Wool
Ecorazzi
Now the longtime animal rights activist has written a letter urging a leading Japanese clothing company, Uniqlo, to shun farmers who procure wool from a controversial method called 'mulesing.' Mulesing removes chunks of sheeps' flesh along with wool to .

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Sheep back in favour as world flocks to wool
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Morrissey calls for action over wool scandal
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Luxury status a boon for wool
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Morrissey Against Unethical Sheep-shearing In Australia
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The British are Coming: A New Brand to Know Next - Esquire (blog)

The British are Coming: A New Brand to Know Next
Esquire (blog)
It thrived, and more than a hundred years later, in 1874, it changed family ownership, as Robert Walker and Sons discovered "unshrikable wool" they could use to make underwear. From this, they established Wolsey, one of England's first registered .

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India gets more involved in Australian wool - ABC Online

ABC Online

India gets more involved in Australian wool
ABC Online
Australian wool exports to India are growing, and were worth almost $150 million in 2010, and Indian clothing sales to Australia are third behind China and Bangladesh. DAFF and the Ministry for Textiles of the Republic of India are developing a .

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How to store winter clothes safely - Chicago Tribune

How to store winter clothes safely
Chicago Tribune
In fact, regardless of whether you live in a seasonal climate or a temperate one, cramming all your clothes in the closet all the time makes it harder to find what you want. Also, leaving your wool, cashmere and specialty fabric clothing out during the .

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Two w heels to get around - The Register-Guard

Two w heels to get around
The Register-Guard
For the boys' clothing, rain coats, hats, Bogs brand heavy-duty boots, wool underwear, scarves and good mittens work well in the winter. Only once, Oliver complained of being cold, she says. For Emily, it's wool stockings, wool or quick-drying skirts, .

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Case Study: Icebreaker Merino - Reinventing Wool as a Performance Fiber, by . - Core77.com (blog)

Core77.com (blog)

Case Study: Icebreaker Merino - Reinventing Wool as a Performance Fiber, by .
Core77.com (blog)
Icebreaker merino clothing for the outdoors, technical sports and lifestyle includes underwear, mid layer garments, outerwear, socks and accessories for men, women and children. Icebreaker is based in Wellington, New Zealand, and is sold in more than .

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Japanese buyers view merino wool
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What You're Doing This Weekend - NBC4 Washington

What You're Doing This Weekend
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Opportunity: International Wool Awareness Campaign Lacks Industrial Design Partner - Core77.com (blog)

Core77.com (blog)

Opportunity: International Wool Awareness Campaign Lacks Industrial Design Partner
Core77.com (blog)
What caught our eye is that while wool's properties make it ideal for much more than clothing, the campaign's exhibits thus far seem to focus primarily on fashion, with the occasional rug thrown in. "Wool Modern," for example, displays the work of .

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NZ wool suppliers benefit from long-term contracts - Fibre2fashion.com

Fibre2fashion.com

NZ wool suppliers benefit from long-term contracts
Fibre2fashion.com
Although the situation has hit the fine wool market, the demand and prices are stable in outdoor clothing segment, where the company manages long-term supply contracts between major retail brands and wool growers, John Brackenridge, Chief Executive of .

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Morrissey - Morrissey Demands Action Over Wool Scandal
Singer Morrissey has stepped up his global animal rights crusade by urging a leading Japanese clothing company to shun farmers who use a controversial sheep-shearing technique The practice of mulesing in which chunks of flesh are cut from lambs to prev...


Wool is back in the fashion loop
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