Ann's point is interesting. I find it odd that the good old fashioned Shetland wool sweaters that were the standard a few decades ago are basically impossible to find now, while the formerly pricier lambswool is sometimes available. But I see Merino and Cashmere sweaters offered everywhere, often at what seem much lower prices than I remember from my younger days.

And cotton sweaters have gone from an oddity to a commodity.

I don't really understand it.

Another thing I've noticed is that the V-neck used to dip much lower on my chest than the new ones do. My old ones showed a couple of buttons on the front of my shirt, if I was wearing a bow tie (or no tie). Today's V-necks barely clear the collar of my shirt.

They are warmer, but seem to defeat the purpose the V-neck was developed to serve.

Andrew