Ever since I can remember, I’ve had wildly sensitive skin.
Growing up, I’d refuse to wear any clothing with tags or labels stitched inside; more than once, I grabbed the kitchen scissors and cut them out myself, leaving holes in the collars of my tees and tops. And to this day, I avoid wool sweaters like the plague; even cashmere and merino wool typically leave me itchy and irritated.
The upside of this predicament? I’ve singled out the absolute best sources for stylish, soft knitwear made from fabrics that picky skin like mine can tolerate, such as cotton, acrylic and polyester. (The latter two sometimes get a bad rap, I know — but I find them so much more comfortable than many natural fibers!)
And Bloomingdale’s exclusive AQUA brand offers great options for those of us easily felled by itchy knits. Whether you’re after a classic cable knit, a preppy polo sweater or something colorful and statement-making, you’re sure to find a sweater that suits.
Below, a few of my current favorites ideal for early-spring transitional weather.
I love the nautical feel of this lace-up look, and the stripes are totally classic.
I already own three (yes, three) powder blue sweaters, but am so tempted to add this whipstitched crewneck to my cart.
Style this with jeans and ankle boots while it’s still a bit chilly outside, and with shorts and sandals for a breezy evening by the beach come summer.
So lovely and ladylike!
You can’t beat the preppy sophistication of a polo sweater.
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This article was written by Elana Fishman, founding editor of Page Six Style. Elana applies her celebrity fashion and beauty expertise to shoppable content for fellow fans as the host of video series including Style Trial, Heart to Cart and Beauty Scoop — and by tracking down every Taylor Swift-worn style so you can shop it, too. Elana consults celebrity stylists on the latest street style and red carpet trends, researches which celebrity-backed brands and products are worth it, and chats with the stars themselves for beauty and fashion recommendations. Prior to Page Six Style’s inception in 2018, Elana covered celebrity fashion at Vox Media, Lucky, Marie Claire and Teen Vogue.
