The knitwear guide

This season, knitwear is about more than just staying warm. Look for styles like polo knits, boxy cardigans, high-neck jumpers, half-zips, and relaxed oversized fits, as well as textured fabrics and bold details. For a simple everyday outfit, try a chunky knit or cardigan with wide-leg jeans and boots. If you want a smarter look, pair a high-neck jumper with a midi skirt. Rich browns, earthy greens, and soft neutrals are easy to add to your autumn-winter wardrobe, but you can also try brighter colours or embellished knits for something different.

Some knitwear tips to help -

• Play with proportions : Pair an oversized or boxy knit with a more streamlined skirt, or balance wide-leg jeans with a shorter knit.
• Mix your textures : Contrast soft or chunky knitwear with denim, lace, satin-look fabrics or sequins.
• Try tonal dressing : Build an outfit around different shades of brown, green or neutral tones for an easy coordinated look.
• Add colour : A bright pink or bold knit can become the focal point of an otherwise simple outfit.
• Layer different necklines : High-neck and crew-neck knits work particularly well under jackets and coats.
• Dress your knitwear up : Jewellery, an embellished skirt and smarter footwear can change the feel of a simple jumper without needing an entirely new outfit.

When it comes to building a wardrobe you'll reach for throughout autumn and winter, it can be worth investing a little more in the pieces you'll wear on repeat. Premium knitwear made with fibres such as lambswool, mohair, wool and alpaca can bring warmth, softness and texture to everyday outfits, making these pieces easy to style season after season.
Look at the fabric composition when choosing your knitwear. A 100% lambswool jumper offers the natural properties of wool, while mohair, wool and alpaca blends introduce these premium fibres alongside others to create different textures, weights and finishes. Style your favourite knit with jeans for everyday wear, layer with tailoring for work, or pair with a midi skirt and boots for evenings out.
The key to getting more from your knitwear is looking after it properly. Follow the care label, wash only when needed and store knitwear carefully to help keep favourite pieces looking their best, so you can reach for them again and again.

This season, knitwear stands out with added updates like metallic details, embellishments, and statement textures, making it simple to turn it into a statement piece for both day and night. For a relaxed daytime look, try pairing your standout knitwear with jeans or wide-leg trousers and trainers. If you want to dress it up for the evening, just swap your trainers for heels. You can also go for a simpler knit and wear it with a skirt for an easy day-to-evening outfit. Again, switching from flats to heels is all you need to change up your look. Mixing cosy textures with elevated fabrics creates the perfect high-low look that's effortlessly chic, whatever's on the agenda.