I'm particular about what touches my skin.
As I get older, my criteria for choosing clothes seem to have changed little by little.
Of course, design and silhouette are important, but even more so is "comfort."
In particular, I don't want to compromise on innerwear that touches my skin directly, because I wear it all day long.
Not only in cold weather, but also during temperature changes between seasons and in air-conditioned rooms, I wondered if there was something that would keep me comfortable.
I continued to search for comfortable innerwear like that, and I finally found something that I could say, "This is it."
"Breathable fiber" Merino wool
That would be me.'s merino wool long sleeve.
It's a wool innerwear made from very fine yarn called "super extra fine merino." The craftsmen in Nara knit it slowly and carefully on an old knitting machine, so it's not scratchy and feels very gentle against the skin.
Of course, the temperature-regulating function unique to merino is also excellent.For example, when I wear thick clothes on a crowded train, or when I enter a room with excessive heating, I usually feel stuffy and uncomfortable, but with this innerwear, I stay dry and comfortable.
It's not just warm; it also wicks away excess heat, keeping me comfortable all day long. Lately, I just can't help but reach for it.
It's thin enough to be sheer, but so reliable.
What surprised me even more was its "thinness."
At first, I was worried that it might not be warm enough for winter, but my worries were unfounded.
In fact, I now find this sheer thinness to be the most practical.
It doesn't create bulk, and I can move lightly.
It's also helpful that it's not bulky and can be easily taken on business trips or travels.
Mellow, love at first sight
The "mellow" cuffs and neckline are also one of the charms of this innerwear.
With a modest cuteness, it naturally blends into adult outfits.
When you let it peek out just a little from under a cardigan or dress, the look of your usual clothes changes, and your mood lifts a little.
Bright colors like light blue and yellow are easy to incorporate as innerwear, and it's不思議 how well they blend in as accent colors.
The time I spend in front of the mirror wondering, "Which color should I wear today?" has also become a fun moment.
As my staple item
This innerwear comes in one size, but it's soft and stretchy, so it conforms to your body the moment you put it on.
Even on days when I've eaten a little too much, my stomach doesn't feel tight, and it's comfortable to wear without stress.
Even as I age and my body changes little by little, there's a sense of security that it will embrace those changes.
"The clothes adapt to me."
That's how this innerwear makes me feel.
The feeling of "being myself" embedded in the brand name "me." also resonated with me.
It's going to be an indispensable item, not only as a gift but also as a staple that I'll have a long relationship with.
