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The Ultimate Knitwear Guide: Key Styles To Wear Now

Cooler days call for more layers, making winter the perfect time to invest in classic and characterful knits, says COLLEEN ROSS. Discover the five essential styles every woman should own in our definitive guide

Words Colleen RossFashion editor Viktorija Tomasevic
Fashion
Whatever your style, a crew neck is an all-purpose wardrobe essential

The crew neck

A crew neck is undoubtedly the most versatile piece of knitwear that designers are backing this season, but there are still a few things to consider when searching for the perfect piece – natural fibers, texture and whether you’re lacking something light or heavy for layering. Ticking every box, La Ligne’s ‘Dominick’ style is knitted from a blend of cashmere and silk that feels beautifully light and patterned with preppy stripes, while Guest in Residence’s ‘Cozy Crew’ style comes is spun from bright-blue cashmere and has a slightly thicker handle. If you’re after something a little more pared-back, Lisa Yang’s sumptuously soft cashmere and silk-blend style is just the ticket. It has a close, slightly cropped fit that’s ideal for layering and can easily be dressed up or down depending on your plans.

  • GUEST IN RESIDENCE
    Cozy Crew cashmere sweater
    $930.00
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    small - out of stock
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    x large - low stock
  • LISA YANG
    Solene cashmere and silk-blend sweater
    $415.00
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    2 - low stock
  • LA LIGNE
    Dominick striped cashmere and silk-blend sweater
    $465.00
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  • CHLOÉ
    Floral-intarsia wool sweater
    $2,575.00
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    x large - out of stock
A V-neck is for versatility – perfect for the office or an evening event

The V-neck

There’s something about a V-neck sweater that feels super-elevated, making it suitable for the office or, with the right styling, a party. A classic choice, Arch4’s ‘Sloane’ sweater from our NET SUSTAIN edit is patterned with traditional argyle and looks effortlessly chic paired with straight-leg jeans, an oversized coat and loafers; while The Row’s ‘Phora’ style is the perfect pairing for silk midi skirts and tailoring. Alternatively, reach for Loewe’s faux-fur-trimmed wool sweater in this season’s trending purple hue, styling yours with red pants or a zebra-print skirt for the ultimate style statement.

  • LOEWE
    Plush-trimmed ribbed wool sweater
    $1,230.00
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  • ARCH4
    Sloane embroidered argyle cashmere sweater
    $945.00
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  • THE ROW
    Phora cashmere sweater
    $1,570.00
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    x small
    small
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  • TOVE
    Eilis ribbed wool sweater
    $855.00
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    small
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The turtleneck

Ask any fashion editor what their go-to knit is and, chances are, they’ll say a turtleneck. Why? Because it’s versatile and can make even the simplest outfit feel polished with next to no effort. Dries Van Noten’s Fair Isle sweater looks sophisticated paired with tailored pants and loafers for the office but can also be styled back with relaxed denim and a field jacket for weekend walks. Alternatively, dress up a blazer or lace-trimmed slip dress with Lisa Yang’s sumptuous blue cashmere turtleneck from our NET SUSTAIN edit. Our top styling trick? Tuck your hair into the turtleneck and frame your face with a pair of hoop earrings.

  • ALLUDE
    Cashmere turtleneck sweater
    $785.00
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  • LISA YANG
    Hiedi cashmere turtleneck sweater
    $585.00
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    2 - low stock
  • DRIES VAN NOTEN
    Fair Isle wool and cashmere-blend turtleneck sweater
    $1,120.00
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  • TOTEME
    Wool-blend turtleneck sweater
    $655.00
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    xx small - out of stock
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Always polished and versatile, the turtleneck sweater is every editor’s top choice
A cozy cardigan is ideal for transseasonal layering – however you like to button it

The cardigan

The cardigan’s comeback is well and truly cemented, with celebrities, fashion editors and content creators all favoring a cozy butto-down. Color-pop knits are still a stand-out trend, so waste no time adding Róhe’s red wool-blend cardigan or &Daughter’s ‘Enya’ style in lemon cashmere and cotton-blend to your basket. Alternatively, stick to the classics with Extreme Cashmere’s navy crew neck or Khaite’s ‘Axel’ style, which is a chic choice for dinner dates paired with a lace-trimmed camisole and leather pants.

  • RÓHE
    Merino wool-blend cardigan
    $650.00
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    32 - low stock
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  • EXTREME CASHMERE
    Cashmere-blend cardigan
    $780.00
  • &DAUGHTER
    Enya cashmere and cotton-blend cardigan
    $775.00
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  • KHAITE
    Axel cashmere cardigan
    $3,240.00
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A preppy polo is one of the season’s most popular knits – whether it’s for work or the weekend

The polo

Fashion’s obsession with polo knits shows no sign of slowing, with tastemakers taking to the streets during fashion month wearing various iterations of the preppy style. Finally, a spectator sport we can get behind. The key to keeping your look elevated is to choose polos in the finest materials, such as wool or cashmere, and pair them with polished separates. Crafted from the softest cashmere, Nili Lotan’s ‘Jovan’ version comes in a timeless ‘Pebble Gray’ shade that works perfectly with blue denim and neutral tailoring alike, meaning you can wear it to work as well as on the weekend. Alternatively, for a sportier take, opt for a polo with collegiate stripes, such as Ami Paris’s logo-appliquéd sweater or JW Anderson’s color-block pullover, which look as good with skirts as they do denim.

  • AMI PARIS
    Logo-appliquéd striped cotton-jersey polo shirt
    $725.00
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  • KHAITE
    Alexa silk-knitted polo sweater
    $2,840.00
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    x small - low stock
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    x large
  • NILI LOTAN
    Jovan cashmere polo sweater
    $1,110.00
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    x large - out of stock
  • JW ANDERSON
    Contrast Collar embroidered striped cotton-jersey polo shirt
    $515.00
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    x small - low stock
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    x large

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